A dual-clutch automatic transmission is now available on the flagship Porsche 718 Cayman and 718 Boxster models for 2021, including the GTS and hardcore GT4 variants with the 4.0 flat-six engine. These have only been available with a six-speed manual, which is obviously the more engaging and driver-involved option. However, […]
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2020 Porsche 718 Cayman / Boxster GTS 4.0 flat-six announced
An exciting new engine option has been announced for the 2020 Porsche 718 Cayman GTS and Boxster GTS, consisting of a 4.0-litre flat-six. It’s not only more powerful than the current 269kW 2.5-litre turbo flat-four in the GTS, it should also produce a much more thrilling soundtrack. The flat-six engine […]
2020 Porsche 718 GTS spied? Singing soundtrack returns (video)
Porsche has been spotted testing prototype versions of what could be MY2020 updates for the 718 Boxster GTS and 718 Cayman GTS. The interesting thing about this spy video is that it could confirm Porsche has fixed up the engine and exhaust noise of the GTS models. Porsche has been […]
2020 Porsche 718 Spyder & Cayman GT4 revealed
Porsche has revealed the 2020 Porsche 718 Spyder and 718 Cayman GT4. These come in as the new flagship models for the sports car range, with an Australia arrival penned in for early next year. Starting with the 718 Spyder. This is the successor to the old Boxster Spyder, featuring […]
Lexus LC 500 vs Porsche Boxster GTS: $200k sports car comparison
SPECS PACKAGE DRIVE VERDICT Before you get all up in arms about the fact these two aren’t strictly spec-for-spec rivals that shouldn’t be compared, let us explain. Basically, if you’re in the market for a high-end sports car, perhaps you’re going through a mid-life or three-quarter-life crisis, and you have […]
Porsche 718 Boxster T & 718 Cayman T officially revealed
Following the spy video we saw just last week, Porsche has today revealed the new 718 Boxster T and 718 Cayman T. These, as expected, are slightly stripped back models aimed to offering pure driving pleasure. So, firstly. What engine were we hearing the other day? Despite sounding like a […]
2018 Porsche 718 Boxster GTS review (video)
Sitting at the top of the foodchain as Porsche’s entry level sports car, it’s a hard life for the Boxster GTS. Because, for one, it’s very pricey. To the point where it is snapping at the heels of the 911. But it is extremely quick. And the handling is sublime. […]
2019 Porsche 718 Boxster Spyder spied, sound of 3.0TT? (Video)
The upcoming 2019 Porsche 718 Boxster Spyder has been spotted in prototype form on the Autobahn in Germany, giving us a quick sample of the exhaust note and potential clues of what engine it will receive. Porsche fans might remember the Boxster Spyder, based on the previous generation. This new […]