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Porsche 718 Boxster Roadster 2.5 GTS 2dr PDK

Doors	2
Fuel Delivery	TURBO DIRECT INJECTION
Transmission	Semi-auto
Fuel Type	Petrol
Engine Capacity - CC	2497
Trim	GTS
Price	£67,742
Engine Power - BHP	365
Acceleration	4.9
Top Speed	180 mph
WLTP - MPG - Comb	30.4
WLTP - CO2 (g/km) - Comb	210
Length	4379 mm
Width	1801 mm
Height	1272 mm
Luggage Capacity (Seats Up)	275 l
Minimum Kerbweight	1405 kg

Driver Convenience

Connect Plus, Apple CarPlay, telephone module, wireless internet access, carfinder, remote vehicle status, remote service, vehicle track
Digital displays for vehicle speed, chosen gear, odometer, trip odometer and clock
Instrument cluster with central rev counter and high-resolution 4.6 inch colour display
Multi function display
On board computer
Porsche Communication Management (PCM) including online navigation module, mobile phone preparation, audio interfaces and voice control system
Porsche track precision app

Engine/Drivetrain/Suspension

4 valves per cylinder
64 litre fuel tank
Aluminium block and cylinder heads
Direct fuel injection (DFI)
Gasoline particulate filter
Integrated dry-sump lubrication with an on-demand oil pump
Porsche Doppelkupplung (PDK)
Porsche Stability Management (PSM), ABS with extended brake functions
Porsche TORQUE Vectoring (PTV) with mechanical rear differential lock
Turbocharger with variable turbine geometry (VTG) and intercooler
VarioCam Plus variable valve timing and switchable valve lift
Water cooled with thermal management

Entertainment

DAB Digital radio
Integrated compatible SIM including Porsche Connect Services
Wifi and music streaming

Exterior Features

Automatic headlight activation including welcome home lighting
Automatically extending rear boot spoiler
Body colour bumpers
Electrically adjustable heated exterior mirrors on door waist rails, aspherical on driver's side
Fully automatic fabric hood, electrically operated/heatable rigid glass rear screen, operable approx 30 mph and convenient operation by key remote
Green tinted heat insulating glass
GTS front apron partially painted in black
GTS rear apron partially painted in black
Heated rear windscreen
Intelligent lightweight body in Aluminium/Steel composite construction
LED tail lights and integral 4 point brake lights and reversing lights
Net wind deflector
Power windows with one touch operation and door seal protection
Separate auxiliary lights in the front end with LED indicators and position lights
Top tinted windscreen
Twin tract sports exhaust system with black central twin tailpipe in stainless steel
Water repellent side windows
Windscreen washer system with two wiper speeds and washer jets

Interior Features

12V sockets in passenger footwell and centre console storage compartment
Adjustable fan with air recirculation and defroster functions
Clothes hooks on front seat backrests
Elevated centre console with uncovered storage compartment and closed storage compartment
Footwell illumination
Front and rear luggage compartments
Front headrests
Height/reach adjust steering wheel
Hood lining in black fabric
Interior roof lining
LED reading lights, orientation, ignition lock, additionally luggage compartment and glove compartment lighting
Lockable glovebox
Storage compartments in each doors
Three way catalytic converter and on board diagnostics for monitoring emission control system
Two individual cup holders (integral to dashboard trim strip)

Packs

Sport chrono package including mode switch - Boxster

Passive Safety

3 point automatic seatbelts
ASR
Electrically controlled parking brake
Front and rear 4 piston aluminium monobloc fixed calipers, discs internally vented and cross drilled, front/rear disc diameter, brake calipers in red
Front and rear lightweight spring strut axle
Front seatbelt pretensioners + load limiters
Full size driver and passenger airbags
Passenger airbag deactivate switch
Porsche side impact protection doors with thorax airbag in outer backrest side bolster and head airbag for driver/passenger in door panel
Tyre pressure monitoring system

Security

Alarm system with interior surveillance
Anti-theft wheel bolts
Auto start/stop function including coasting (in connection with PDK)
Engine immobiliser with in key transponder, central locking and remote control

Wheels

Tyre sealing compound and electric air compressor kit

Emissions - ICE

Standard Euro Emissions	EURO 6
WLTP - CO2 (g/km) - Comb	210
WLTP - CO2 (g/km) - Comb - TEH	215
WLTP - CO2 (g/km) - Comb - TEL	210

Engine and Drive Train

Catalytic Convertor	Yes
Engine capacity (cc)	2497
Compression Ratio	9.5:1
Cylinder Layout	FLAT 4
Cylinders	4
Cylinders - Bore (mm)	102
Cylinders - Stroke (mm)	76.4
Engine Layout	MID ENGINE NORTH SOUTH
Gears	7 SPEED
Number of Valves	16
Transmission	SEMI-AUTO

Fuel Consumption - ICE

WLTP - MPG - Comb	30.4
WLTP - MPG - Comb - TEH	29.7
WLTP - MPG - Comb - TEL	30.4
WLTP - MPG - Extra High - TEH	34
WLTP - MPG - Extra High - TEL	34.9
WLTP - MPG - High - TEH	33.6
WLTP - MPG - High - TEL	34.9
WLTP - MPG - Low - TEH	18.5
WLTP - MPG - Low - TEL	18.8
WLTP - MPG - Medium - TEH	29.4
WLTP - MPG - Medium - TEL	30.1

General

Generation Mark	3
Insurance Group 1 - 50 Effective January 07	49E
Service Interval Frequency - Months	24
Service Interval Mileage	20000
Standard manufacturers warranty - Mileage	Unlimited
Standard manufacturers warranty - Years	3
Vehicle Homologation Class	M1

Performance

0 to 62 mph (secs)	4.9
Engine Power - BHP	365
Engine Power - RPM	6500
Engine Torque - NM	420
Engine Torque - RPM	2100
Top Speed	180 mph

Tyres

Space Saver?	No
Tyre Size Front	235/35 R20
Tyre Size Rear	265/35 R20
Tyre Size Spare	TYRE REPAIR KIT
Wheel Style	CARRERA S
Wheel Type	20" ALLOY

Vehicle Dimensions

Height	1272 mm
Length	4379 mm
Wheelbase	2475 mm
Width	1801 mm
Width (including mirrors)	1994 mm

Weight and Capacities

Fuel Tank Capacity (Litres)	64
Gross Vehicle Weight	1705 kg
Luggage Capacity (Seats Up)	275 l
Max. Loading Weight	300 kg
Minimum Kerbweight	1405 kg
No. of Seats	2
Turning Circle - Kerb to Kerb	11 m

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