{"id":11008,"date":"2016-02-19T06:40:33","date_gmt":"2016-02-19T14:40:33","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/rallyways.com\/?post_type=quickblog&p=11008"},"modified":"2023-04-13T11:17:16","modified_gmt":"2023-04-13T18:17:16","slug":"porsche-718-boxster-overview","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/rallyways.com\/11008\/porsche-718-boxster-overview\/","title":{"rendered":"Porsche 718 Boxster Overview"},"content":{"rendered":"

Aside from Porsche powerful Turbo version of the regular 911, all other available 911s in Porsche\u2019s lineup have always been naturally aspirated. That is, until now…<\/h3>\n

Last year, Porsche switched to forced induction and downsized the engines on all 911s (With the exception of the GT3 and GT3 RS).<\/p>\n

If you thought that this Porsche change was it for now, you\u2019re wrong, because here\u2019s the next big thing. Porsche\u2019s entry level sports car, the Boxster will also be undergoing the same faith as the 911. But with the Boxster, Porsche is even going a step further by removing 2 cylinders. Yes, the new Boxster and Boxster S models will get turbo charged flat-4 engines.<\/p>\n

Don\u2019t worry though, both new engines will have a significant power gain, compared to their naturally aspirated flat-6 predecessors.<\/p>\n

Here is a comparison diagram between the new and outgoing models:<\/p>\n

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Old vs New<\/th>\nModel<\/th>\nEngine<\/th>\nPower Output<\/th>\nTorque<\/th>\n<\/tr>\n<\/thead>\n
*Based on Porsche’s official figures.<\/em><\/td>\n<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<\/tfoot>\n
Old<\/td>\nPorsche 981 Boxster<\/td>\n2.7L Flat-6<\/td>\n261 BHP<\/td>\n207 LB FT<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
New<\/td>\nPorsche 718 Boxster<\/td>\n2.0L Flat-4 turbo<\/td>\n295 BHP<\/td>\n280 LB FT<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
Old<\/td>\nPorsche 981 Boxster S<\/td>\n3.4 Flat-6<\/td>\n311 BHP<\/td>\n265 Lb Ft<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
New<\/td>\nPorsche 718 Boxster S<\/td>\n2.5L Flat-4 turbo<\/td>\n345 BHP<\/td>\n310 LB FT<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<\/tbody>\n<\/table>\n

Porsche 718 \u2013 mid-engine, lightweight, fast, and beautiful<\/h3>\n

This new version of the Boxster will get generation code 718<\/em>, as a homage to the successful flat-four mid-engine sports and race car the brand developed in the mid-1950\u2019s, the Porsche 718.<\/p>\n

The legend 718 is about to return<\/h3>\n

The facelift of the 981 generation Boxster will get some more updates, like a wider profile, enhanced steering feel, a tweaked suspension resulting in a 10mm lower ride height, \u201c3D\u201d LED taillights and optional full LED headlights. Also, there\u2019s an accent strip carrying the Porsche script on the back which is new as well and all new Boxsters will get the 718 script on the rear.<\/p>\n