This should help:
http://www.realtime.net/~rentner/Blog/B600322026/C958212035/E2026823469/index.html
Emergency release if battery is dead: Reach over the drivers side front tire in wheel well. Reach around trim in upper wheel well to find a cable, running front to back, pull toward you and it should release the front hood.
The 2002 Porsche Boxster has a flat 6 engine.
The 2002 Porsche Boxster has a 2.7 L base engine size.
The 2002 Porsche Boxster's engine produces 217 hp @ 6400 rpm.
The 2002 Porsche Boxster's engine produces 192 ft-lbs. @ 4750 rpm.
The 2002 Porsche Boxster has 24 valves.
The 2002 Porsche Boxster is a gas-powered vehicle.
The 2002 Porsche Boxster has a 5-speed manual.
The 2002 Porsche Boxster is 14 ft. 3 in. (171 in.) long.
The curb weight of the 2002 Porsche Boxster is 2778 lbs..
The height of the 2002 Porsche Boxster is 4 ft. 2.8 in. (50.8 in.).
The 2002 Porsche Boxster's turning circle is 35.8 ft..
The 2002 Porsche Boxster has double overhead cam (DOHC).