In a bid to increase sales in China, Porsche is apparently planning to release a detuned version of the 718 Boxster and Cayman, with around 186kW, down from 220kW. Using the base 718’s 2.0-litre turbo flat-four as a base, rather than the Boxster/Cayman S’s 2.5-litre unit, the reduced output is […]
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2016 Porsche 718 Boxster & Cayman engine specs revealed
Some details regarding Porsche’s new 2.0-litre turbo four-cylinder engine, to be used in the upcoming 718 Boxster and 718 Cayman, have been revealed. According to an Autocar report the new engine is codenamed 9A2B4T. It uses a 2.0-litre displacement with 91mm bore and 76.4mm stroke, along with a single turbocharger. […]
Video: Porsche 718 Boxster & Cayman teaser released
It was only a few days ago when Porsche announced the next Boxster and Cayman will be renamed to the 718 Boxster and Cayman. Now the company has released a teaser video for the new models. The new models are set to showcase a number of significant changes, mainly in […]
2016 Porsche Boxster & Cayman will be renamed 718
The next Porsche Boxster and Cayman will receive a slight name change as of 2016 model year, switching to 718 Boxster and 718 Cayman. Both models will soon share new turbocharged four-cylinder engines, Porsche has revealed. Specific details on the engine are yet to be confirmed, but it’s believed it […]
Porsche Boxster GTS stolen, police chase doesn’t end well (video)
Here’s a story that will inspire either sympathy or schadenfreude. A brand-new, UK-delivered Porsche Boxster GTS met its untimely end recently in the hands of 20-year-old car thief. Aiden John O’Brien-Daniels, the eager criminal, was also involved in a number of other offences, including burglary, robbery, stealing keys, aggravated taking […]
2016 Porsche Boxster, Cayman getting 2.0L & 2.5L turbo – report
Some more details are starting to come through regarding Porsche’s upcoming Boxster and Cayman range, which are set to debut a new turbo four-cylinder engine family. Porsche has confirmed it is working on a four-cylinder turbo boxer engine for these models, but it is yet to mention anything about specifications […]
Porsche Australia announces price cuts with LCT change
Savings can be enjoyed across the Porsche MY16 range in Australia thanks to changes made to the luxury car tax (LCT). For all models with an official average consumption above 7.0L/100km, new starting prices are cut by $400. This is thanks to the LCT threshold which has been lifted $1300, […]
Porsche 911 & Boxster Black Editions announced with 2016 update
Porsche Australia has announced the 911 Black Edition and Boxster Black Edition for the MY2016 update. These bring additional standard equipment to the popular sports cars, with up to $25,000 in added value. Following on from the ever-popular ‘black’ and ‘dark’ themes that have been introduced in the industry in […]