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2017 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 $148,390 for the Boxster S.
There are 6 variants of the 718 available in Australia and this generation went on sale in January of 2016.
Engine options include 2.0L turbo petrol direct injection (220kW/380Nm) and 2.5L turbo petrol direct injection (257kW/420Nm). Available with 6-speed manual or manual transmissions. All variants feature rear-wheel drive.
The new 2017 718 is offered with a 3 year, unlimited km warranty.
Retail Price
$110,000 - $148,390â€
Transmission
6-speed manual or 7-speed Auto (DCT)
Driven Wheels
Rear
Fuel Type
Premium Unleaded
Body Types
Convertible or Coupe
Powertrain Type
Combustion
Retail Price
$110,000 - $148,390â€
Transmission
6-speed manual or 7-speed Auto (DCT)
Driven Wheels
Rear
Fuel Type
Premium Unleaded
Body Types
Convertible or Coupe
Powertrain Type
Combustion
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Porsche 718
Features & Specs
Powertrain & Performance
Engine specs, power, and efficiency
Handling & Mechanics
Drive Feel: Steering, Suspension, Ride Quality
Towing & Off-road Capacity
Strength, stability, and off-road performance
Exterior & Dimensions
Design, size, and presence on the road
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Technology
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2017 Porsche 718
Available Variants
The Porsche 718 comes in a variety of variants with the cheapest being S and the most expensive being Boxster S.
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Power to Weight
152.78 - 189.67 kW/t
74.83 kW/t
253.59 kW/t
Boot Space
275 - 425 litres
127 litres
465 litres
Fuel Efficiency
6.9 - 8.1 L/100km
4.4 L/100km
13.1 L/100km
Vehicle Range
730 - 877 km
462 km
1,500 km
Price
$110,000 - $148,390
$29,590
$521,715
Warranty (Years)
3 years
3 years
5 years
Warranty (Distance)
Unlimited
100,000 km
Unlimited
Years on Sale
2 - 9 years
2 years
9 years
Service Interval
12 months
6 months
12 months
Towing & Off-Road Capability
Gross Vehicle Weight
1,655 - 1,695 kg
1,630 kg
2,635 kg
Ground Clearance Unladen
119 - 131 mm
100 mm
150 mm
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Porsche 718
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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News
Marton Pettendy
2026 Porsche 718 EVs to get petrol power after all – report
Combustion engines will reportedly live on in the previously electric-only next-generation Porsche Boxtser and Cayman sports cars.
5 Days Ago
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.
3 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
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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 S that starts from $148,390.
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 S and Boxster S.
See all Porsche 718 towing capacityThe largest Porsche 718 is the Cayman which measures 1801mm wide, 4379mm in length and sits 1295mm tall.
The most powerful Porsche 718 is the Cayman S which has 257kW of power from its 2.5L Turbo Petrol Direct Injection engine.
The Porsche 718 is built in Germany and shipped to Australia.
The heaviest Porsche 718 is the Cayman S which weighs 1695 kg (kerb weight).
The Porsche 718 uses Premium Unleaded.
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