Vehicle Description
This two-seat, mid-engine convertible arrived early in 1997 as the
first all-new Porsche in 19 years as part of the recent wave of
retro-style roadsters. For 2000, Porsche adds a Boxster S model
with a larger, more powerful engine and gives the base model more
muscle. 2000 Porsche Boxter Convertible Low Low Low Miles
Tip-Tronic Automatic Power Options and a Super Nice Vehicle to own
for many years to come. The Boxster name comes from the "boxer"
engine design that has horizontally opposed cylinders, favored by
Porsche and the roadster body design. Exterior Styling on the
Boxster recalls the look of the Porsche 356 models of the 1940s and
1950s and the 550 Spyder. The front end is similar to that of the
rear-engine Porsche 911. The Boxster's power-operated canvas top
has a plastic rear window. A 55-pound removable aluminum hardtop
with a glass rear window with defogger is optional. A wind
deflector that mounts behind the seats to reduce turbulence also is
optional. Interior In traditional Porsche style, the vertical
steering wheel telescopes but doesn't tilt, and the pedals are
attached below the floor instead of above, which takes time to get
used to with a manual transmission. Also according to Porsche
tradition, the interior has body-hugging bucket seats, a
no-nonsense design and Teutonic furnishings. With the engine
mounted behind the seats and ahead of the rear axle, Porsche found
luggage space at both ends of the Boxster. They add up to a modest
9 cubic feet. Under the Hood The Boxster S gets a new 3.2-liter
six-cylinder engine with 250 horsepower, while the base model's
six-cylinder grows from 2.5 liters to 2.7 and horsepower rises from
201 to 217. Both engines have horizontally opposed cylinders,
instead of inline or a V configuration, that are mounted behind the
seats and ahead of the rear axle. A six-speed manual transmission
is standard on the Boxster S, and the base model comes with a
five-speed manual. On both Porsches, five-speed Tiptronic automatic
is optional, which allows changing gears manually through steering
wheel switches. Traction control is standard on the rear-drive
Boxster. Performance Porsche is a company that builds racecars and
adapts the technology to its road cars. The Boxster maintains the
tradition for placing performance over creature comforts. Reported
by Rick Popely for cars.com From the cars.com 2000 Buying Guide 18
Inch Wheels - Turbo Look, 5-Speed Automatic Transmission, Abs -
4-Wheel, Am/Fm Radio, Anti-Theft System - Alarm, Cassette, Center
Console, Compact Disc Changer, Cruise Control, Driver Seat Power
Adjustments, Exterior Entry Lights, Front Air Conditioning, Front
Air Conditioning - Automatic Climate Control, Front Airbags - Dual,
Front Fog Lights, Front Seat Type - Bucket, Front Wipers -
Intermittent, Gauge - Tachometer, Metallic Paint, Passenger Seat
Power Adjustments, Power Brakes, Power Door Locks, Power Steering,
Power Windows, Radio - Am/Fm, Rear Spoiler, Side Airbags - Front,
Side Mirror Adjustments - Power, Steering Wheel - Telescopic,
Steering Wheel Trim - Leather, Tire Type, Upholstery - Leather,
Wheel Diameter - 16 Inch, Wheels - Alloy
