What kind of clutch does a Porsche Boxster have?
Two wet clutches in radial arrangement, controlled hydraulically, and using oil for both cooling and lubrication, form the heart of the transmission. One clutch is for the first transmission unit with the uneven gear ratios (1,3,5,7) and reverse, and the other clutch is for the second transmission unit with the even gears (2,4,6).
What’s the change in the Porsche Boxster for 2009?
The major upgrade for 2009 is completely revised powertrains, with new engines giving the Boxster and Boxster S their biggest power increases yet and improved efficiency.
How much horsepower does a Porsche Boxster have?
Displacing 2.9 litres, the “basic“ engine develops 255 bhp (188 kW) in the Boxster and 265 bhp (195 kW) in the Cayman, an increase by 10 and, respectively, 20 horsepower over the preceding models.
What kind of CO2 does a Porsche Boxster have?
The Porsche Boxster with the standard six-speed manual gearbox emits 221g/km CO2, and 214g/km CO2 when fitted with PDK. The Boxster S manual emits 223 g/km CO2, and 221 g/km CO2 with PDK.
Two wet clutches in radial arrangement, controlled hydraulically, and using oil for both cooling and lubrication, form the heart of the transmission. One clutch is for the first transmission unit with the uneven gear ratios (1,3,5,7) and reverse, and the other clutch is for the second transmission unit with the even gears (2,4,6).
What’s the price of a 2009 Porsche Boxster?
The 2009 Porsche Boxster’s Manufacturer’s Suggested Retail Price (MSRP) starts around $47,500, while the Boxster S is closer to $57,500. Adding the new PDK transmission, adds another $3,400 to the price.
What kind of engine does the new Porsche Boxster have?
The highlight of the new generation is the new flat-six ‘boxer’ engines, developed with new technical features from the ground up, providing not only more power, but also significantly greater fuel efficiency.
What are the safety features on a Porsche Boxster?
Boxster S options are otherwise the same as the standard Boxster with one exception: Ceramic composite brakes ($8,150) with drilled, vented discs and yellow-painted calipers are offered only on the S. Safety features on all models include front airbags, head-and-thorax side airbags, and roll bars behind the seats.