Technical data Boxster S (3.2 L): Engine
ENGINE TECHNICAL DATA - BOXSTER S (3.2 L)
| Engine type: | M 96/21 | |
|---|---|---|
| No. of cylinders | 6 | |
| Bore | mm | 93 |
| Stroke | mm | 78 |
| Cubic capacity | cm3 | 3179 |
| Compression ratio | 11.0:1 | |
| Max. engine power | ||
| as per 80/1269/EWG | kW | 185 |
| as per SAE J 1349 | HP | 252 |
| at engine speed | rpm | 6250 |
| Max. torque | ||
| asper80/1269/EWG | Nm (ftlb.) | 305(192) |
| at engine speed | rpm | 4500 |
| Max. litre output | ||
| as per 80/1269/EWG | kW/l, HP/I | 58.19/79.17 |
| Idle speed - manual transmission | rpm | 700 |
| Tiptronic selector lever at P or N | rpm | 700 |
| Tiptronic selector lever in driving | ||
| position | rpm | 700 |
| and air conditioning on | rpm | 700 |
| Rpm limitation at | rpm | 7200 |
| Engine weight | ||
| Manual transmission | kg | 188 |
| Tiptronic transmission | kg | 178.1 |
VALVE CONTROL DESCRIPTION - BOXSTER S (3.2 L)
| Valve control | DOHC with camshaft adjustment (VarioCam) |
|---|---|
| Valve arrangement per combustion chamber | 2 inlet, 2 exhaust suspended in parallel V arrangement |
| Valve clearance | hydraulic valve clearance compensation |
| Timing with 1 mm valve travel | Inlet opens 14° after TDC |
| Inlet closes 60° after BDC | |
| Outlet opens 141° after TDC | |
| Outlet closes 6° before TDC |
ENGINE COOLING DESCRIPTION - BOXSTER S (3.2 L)
| Engine cooling | |
|---|---|
| Type | Liquid cooling, two electric fans, controlled in two stages |
MOTOR LUBRICATION SPECIFICATIONS - BOXSTER S (3.2 L)
| Motor lubrication | Integrated dry sump | |
|---|---|---|
| Oil cooling | Via oil-water heat exchanger | |
| Oil pressure at 5000 rpm | ||
| Oil temperature 90°C | bar | Approx. 5 |
| Oil consumption | 1/1000 km | Up to 1.0 |
FUEL SYSTEM DESCRIPTION - BOXSTER S (3.2 L)
| Fuel system | ME 7.2 with sequential fuel injection | |
|---|---|---|
| Fuel supply | 1 electr. fuel pump | |
| System pressure without vacuum | bar | 3.6 ...4.0 |
| Fuel RON/MON | min. 98/88 |
FUEL CONSUMPTION AS PER 93/116/EG - BOXSTER S (3.2 L)
| Fuel consumption as per 93/116/EG | |||
|---|---|---|---|
| Manual transmission | Tiptronic | ||
| City | 1/100 km | 14.3 | 15.9 |
| Highway | 1/100 km | 7.4 | 8.0 |
| Overall | 1/100 km | 9.9 | 10.9 |
| Target CO2 value | g/km | 245 | 271 |
EMISSION CONTROL DESCRIPTION - BOXSTER S (3.2 L)
| Emission control | |
|---|---|
| Euro II | Oxygen-sensing closed-loop control, 3-way catalytic converter with one catalytic converter to the left and right in each case |
| EURO II D4 | Additional secondary air system |
| USA LEV | Oxygen-sensing closed-loop control, 3-way catalytic converters with a start and main catalytic converter to the left and right in each case (USA) On-Board Diagnosis (OBD II) On-Board Refuelling (ORVR) |
ELECTRICAL SYSTEM DESCRIPTION - BOXSTER S (3.2 L)
| Electrical system | ||
|---|---|---|
| Nominal voltage | V | 12 |
| Alternator output | W/A | 1680/120 |
| Battery manual transmission | Ah/A | 60/280 |
| Battery Tiptronic | Ah/A | 70/340 |
| Ignition | ME 7, with static high-voltage distribution and cylinder-selective knock regulation | |
| Firing order | 1-6-2-4-3-5 | |
| Spark plugs | ||
| Bosch | FGR 6 KQC | |
| Beru | 14 FGR 6 KQU | |
| Electrode gap | mm | 1.6 + 0.05 |