Engine Data
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ENGINE DATA FOR ENGINES M 96/23 AND M 96/24 - AS OF MY 2003
| Designation | Unit | Boxster 2.7 | Boxster S 3.2 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Engine type | M 96/23 | M 96/24 | |
| No. of cylinders | 6 | 6 | |
| Valves/cylinders | 4 | 4 | |
| Effective displacement | cm3 | 2687 | 3179 |
| Bore/stroke | mm/mm | 85.5/78 | 93/78 |
| Max. engine power (EU) | kW/HP | 168/228 | 191/260 |
| At engine speed | rpm | 6300 | 6200 |
| Max. torque | Nm (ft.lb) | 260 (192) | 310 (229) |
| At engine speed | rpm | 4700 | 4600 |
| Compression | 11 : 1 - 0.6 | 11 : 1 - 0.6 | |
| Max. liter output | kW/l (HP/l) | 62.52 (84.85) | 60.08 (81.79) |
| Idle speed (without air conditioning) | rpm | 680 +/- 40 | 680 +/- 40 |
| Maximum engine speed - governor | rpm | 7200 | 7200 |
| Engine weight, manual transmission as per DIN 70020 A | kg | 193.9 | 195.9 |
| Engine weight, Tiptronic transmission as per DIN 70020 A | kg | 186.7 | 187.6 |