When did the first Porsche Boxster engine fail?
Some Boxster models manufactured between 4 May 2001 and 21 February 2005 have suffered complete engine failure due to a fault with the intermediate shaft (IMS) bearing, which resulted in a class action lawsuit against Porsche Cars North America (referred to as Eisen v. Porsche Cars North America).
What kind of engine does a Boxster 2.5 have?
The problem affects mostly the 2.5 and Carrera 3.4 engines: the 3.2 Boxster S engine appears to be unaffected because it has thicker cylinder walls than the 3.4 engine. When this failure happens, you will see oil and coolant begin to mix together, or a slight unexplained coolant loss.
When did the Porsche Boxster and Cayman come out?
Porsche Boxster/Cayman. The Porsche Boxster and Porsche Cayman are mid-engined two-seater sports cars built by Porsche. There have been four generations; the first generation Boxster, a 2-door, 2-seater roadster was released in 1996. The Cayman, a 2-door, 2-seater fastback coupé based on the second generation Boxster went on sale in late 2005.
Where are the Porsche Boxsters made in Finland?
A large percentage of the Boxsters were assembled in Finland for Porsche by Valmet Automotive with others assembled in Zuffenhausen, Stuttgart. All Caymans were manufactured in Finland by Valmet Automotive.
Who was the designer of the 1993 Porsche Boxster?
The 1993 Porsche Boxster concept, prior to the production model. Notice the different side air intake. Grant Larson’s design, inspired by the 356 Cabriolet, Speedster, and 550 Spyder, stimulated a commercial turnaround for Porsche. Through consultation with Toyota.
Is the Porsche Boxster the same as the 911?
Developed in conjunction with the first water-cooled 911, the Boxster and its big brother shared plenty of parts, most notably from the A-pillar forward along with the engine architecture (known as the M96), though, overall, they were very different beasts.