The new Porsche 718 Boxster:
the definitive mid-engined
roadster
In the twenty years since its debut, the Porsche Boxster has
established itself as the benchmark roadster. Recently, a new
generation of the mid-engined two-seater was unveiled, powered
by a newly-developed range of flat four-cylinder ‘boxer’ engines
with turbocharging. At the same time, the new designation is
introduced; 718 Boxster and 718 Boxster S.
These new models continue the tradition of the Porsche 718
mid-engined sports cars that won numerous races in the
1950s and 1960s, powered by four-cylinder ‘boxer’ engines.
It also sits neatly beside the established sports car icons with
numbered identities – 718 Boxster, 911 Carrera, 918 Spyder
and 919 Hybrid.
More powerful yet more fuel efficient, the centrepiece of
the new model series is the 718 Boxster which develops
300 hp (220 kW) from its turbocharged 2.0-litre engine.
In fact, Porsche is now the only manufacturer to offer this
technology in production cars with petrol engines, both in the
911 Turbo and 718 Boxster S.
The considerable power gain of 35 hp (26 kW) compared to the
previous Boxster models is matched by the impressive efficiency
of the new turbo engines. The new 718 Boxster models have fuel
economy improvements of up to 13 percent.
The exterior design of the new model line has also advanced
comprehensively. The vehicle has been completely revised,
except for the luggage compartment lids, the windscreen and
the powered convertible roof. Inside, a newly-designed dash
panel frames the cockpit. In addition, the latest generation
of Porsche Communication Management (PCM) with state-of-theart touchscreen and mobile phone preparation is included as
standard. The navigation module is available as an option.
The 718 Boxster is priced from £41,739.00 RRP incl. VAT
and the 718 Boxster S from £50,695.00 RRP incl. VAT.
For more information, contact Porsche Centre Tonbridge
on 01732 386529 or visit www.porschetonbridge.co.uk.
The 718 Boxster S has a 2.5-litre engine, which develops
350 hp (257 kW), its greater power literally boosted by its
use of a turbocharger with variable turbine geometry.
Official fuel economy figures for the 718 Boxster range in l/100km (mpg): Urban 9.9-9.0 (28.5-31.4); Extra Urban 6.0-5.7 (47.1-49.6);
Combined 7.4-6.9 (38.2-40.9). CO2 emissions in g/km 168-158. The fuel economy and CO2 figures quoted are sourced from official
EU-regulated test results, are provided for comparability purposes only and may not reflect your actual driving experience.