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About the 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.
Comparative Rating
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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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2017 Porsche 718 Price
Base
| Configuration | Price From* |
|---|---|
| 2.0L, 7-speed manual, 2-door Convertible, Petrol, RWD | $0 |
S
| Configuration | Price From* |
|---|---|
| 2.5L, 7-speed manual, 2-door Convertible, Petrol, RWD | $0 |
Cayman
| Configuration | Price From* |
|---|---|
| 2.0L, 7-speed manual, 3-door Coupe, Petrol, RWD | $111,572 |
| 2.0L, 6-speed manual, 3-door Coupe, Petrol, RWD | $110,000 |
Boxster
| Configuration | Price From* |
|---|---|
| 2.0L, 6-speed manual, 2-door Convertible, Petrol, RWD | $113,100 |
| 2.0L, 6-speed manual, 2-door Convertible, Petrol, RWD | $112,800 |
| 2.0L, 7-speed manual, 2-door Convertible, Petrol, RWD | $114,433 |
| 2.0L, 7-speed manual, 2-door Convertible, Petrol, RWD | $114,372 |
Boxster S
| Configuration | Price From* |
|---|---|
| 2.5L, 6-speed manual, 2-door Convertible, Petrol, RWD | $143,400 |
| 2.5L, 6-speed manual, 2-door Convertible, Petrol, RWD | $143,100 |
| 2.5L, 7-speed manual, 2-door Convertible, Petrol, RWD | $148,390 |
| 2.5L, 7-speed manual, 2-door Convertible, Petrol, RWD | $148,090 |
Cayman S
| Configuration | Price From* |
|---|---|
| 2.5L, 7-speed manual, 3-door Coupe, Petrol, RWD | $145,290 |
| 2.5L, 6-speed manual, 3-door Coupe, Petrol, RWD | $140,300 |
*excl. on-roads
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2017 Porsche 718 Specs
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2017 Porsche 718 Dimensions
1280mm
1801mm
4379mm
The dimensions shown above are for the base model.
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2017 Porsche 718 Fuel Economy
There are 4 different fuel economy figures for the Porsche 718
The most fuel efficient Porsche 718 is the Boxster with a 7 SP MANUAL which is powered by a 2.0L Turbo Petrol Direct Injection and uses 6.9L of Premium Unleaded per 100km on the combined cycle.
The Porsche 718 that uses the most amount of fuel is the Cayman S with a 6-speed Manual which is powered by a 2.5L Turbo Petrol Direct Injection and uses 8.1L of Premium Unleaded per 100km on the combined rural and urban test cycle.
Below is a table of all the Porsche 718 variants and their fuel economy figures. Click below the table to see an expansion and additional details, including specific usage for city and highway driving.
| Porsche 718 | Fuel Type | Combined |
|---|---|---|
| 2.0L, 7-speed manual, 2-door Convertible, Petrol, RWD | Premium Unleaded | 6.9 L/100km |
Cost of ownership
What are the running and servicing costs of a Porsche 718?
The Porsche 718 has a recommended service interval of 12 months or 15,000 km, whichever comes first.
2017 Porsche 718 Warranty
What is the warranty on a Porsche 718?
The Porsche 718 offers a 3 year unlimited km warranty. This is separate to the warranty on offer under Australian Consumer Law which can be greater for certain parts based on what is deemed as a reasonable period of time.
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Porsche 718 FAQs
The cheapest Porsche 718 is the Base that starts from $0.
The most expensive Porsche 718 is the Boxster S that starts from $148,390.
The best towing capacity of a Porsche 718 is null kg offered by the following variants: Base, S, Cayman, Boxster, Cayman S and Boxster S.
The 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.