Derek Fung
Next petrol Porsche Boxster will be a hybrid - report
Although Porsche is adding petrol engines to the previously EV-only next-gen 718, buyers reportedly won't be able to escape electrification.
2 Months Ago
2016 Porsche 718
The new Porsche 718 is a sports car offered in both 2D Convertible and 3D Coupe body styles. Available in Australia from $110,000 (MLRP, excl. on-roads) for the Cayman variant and topping out at $336,800 for the Cayman Gt4 Rs.
There are 15 variants of the 718 available in Australia and this generation went on sale in April of 2023.
Engine options include 2.0L turbo petrol direct injection (220kW/380Nm), 2.5L turbo petrol direct injection (257kW/420Nm) and 4.0L petrol direct injection (294kW/420Nm). Available with 6-speed manual, 7-speed automatic or manual transmissions. All variants feature rear-wheel drive.
The new 2024 718 is offered with a 3 year, unlimited km warranty.
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Dimensions
4,379 mm
1,801 mm
1,280 mm
The dimensions shown above are for the base model.
| Specification | Measurement |
|---|---|
| Overall Length | 4,379 mm |
| Overall Width | 1,801 mm |
| Overall Height | 1,280 mm |
| Wheelbase | 2,475 mm |
| Turning Circle | 11,100 mm |
| Load Capacity | 245 mm |
Dimensions in this table show the minimum and maximum values of all variants for this vehicle.
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Derek Fung
Next petrol Porsche Boxster will be a hybrid - report
Although Porsche is adding petrol engines to the previously EV-only next-gen 718, buyers reportedly won't be able to escape electrification.
2 Months Ago
Derek Fung
Porsche to add petrol engine to EV Boxster, dump large electric SUV
Porsche has reworked its EV plans to meet "new market realities" with the 718 to gain some petrol engines, and the large SUV ditching electric.
3 Months Ago
William Stopford
2026 Porsche Cayman spied as sleek new electric sports car
Porsche has been spied testing the upcoming electric replacement for its Cayman sports car, though it has yet to confirm when it'll be revealed.
10 Months Ago
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Porsche 718
Frequently Asked Questions
The cheapest Porsche 718 is the Base that starts from $0.
See all Porsche 718 PricingThe most expensive Porsche 718 is the Boxster Spyder Rs that starts from $336,800.
See all Porsche 718 PricingThe best towing capacity of a Porsche 718 is null kg offered by the following variants: Base, S, Cayman, Boxster, Cayman Style Edition, Boxster Style Edition, Cayman S, Boxster S, Cayman Gts, Boxster Gts, Boxster 25 Years, Boxster Spyder, Cayman Gt4, Cayman Gt4 Rs and Boxster Spyder Rs.
See all Porsche 718 towing capacityThe largest Porsche 718 is the Cayman Gt4 which measures 1994mm wide, 4456mm in length and sits 1269mm tall.
The most powerful Porsche 718 is the Cayman Gt4 Rs which has 368kW of power from its 4.0L Petrol Direct Injection engine.
The Porsche 718 is built in Germany and shipped to Australia.
The heaviest Porsche 718 is the Cayman Gt4 Rs which weighs 1771 kg (kerb weight).
The Porsche 718 uses Premium Unleaded.
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