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Porsche Boxster, Cayman EVs could be delayed due to battery issues - report
Porsche could face an extended period without the Boxster or Cayman nameplates in showrooms, due to delays with the electric 718.
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About the Porsche 718
Last updated Dec 18, 2024The new Porsche 718 is a sports car offered in both 2D convertible and 3D coupe body styles. Available in Australia from $131,400 (MLRP, excl. on-roads) for the Cayman variant and topping out at $336,800 for the Cayman Gt4 Rs.
There are 12 variants of the 718 available in Australia and this generation went on sale in April of 2023.
Engine options include 2.0L turbo petrol direct injection (220kW/380Nm), 2.5L turbo petrol direct injection (257kW/420Nm) and 4.0L petrol direct injection (294kW/420Nm). Available with 7-speed automatic or 6-speed manual transmissions. All variants feature rear-wheel drive.
The new 2024 718 is offered with a 3 year, unlimited km warranty.
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2024 Porsche 718 Price
Boxster
| Configuration | Price From* |
|---|---|
| 2.0L, 6-speed manual, 2-door Convertible, Petrol, RWD | $135,100 |
| 2.0L, 7-speed auto, 2-door Convertible, Petrol, RWD | $141,180 |
Cayman S
| Configuration | Price From* |
|---|---|
| 2.5L, 6-speed manual, 3-door Coupe, Petrol, RWD | $160,100 |
| 2.5L, 7-speed auto, 3-door Coupe, Petrol, RWD | $163,180 |
Cayman
| Configuration | Price From* |
|---|---|
| 2.0L, 7-speed auto, 3-door Coupe, Petrol, RWD | $133,365 |
| 2.0L, 6-speed manual, 3-door Coupe, Petrol, RWD | $134,000 |
Cayman GTS
| Configuration | Price From* |
|---|---|
| 4.0L, 6-speed manual, 3-door Coupe, Petrol, RWD | $194,900 |
| 4.0L, 7-speed auto, 3-door Coupe, Petrol, RWD | $201,790 |
Cayman Style Edition
| Configuration | Price From* |
|---|---|
| 2.0L, 6-speed manual, 3-door Coupe, Petrol, RWD | $136,700 |
| 2.0L, 7-speed auto, 3-door Coupe, Petrol, RWD | $138,325 |
Boxster Spyder RS
| Configuration | Price From* |
|---|---|
| 4.0L, 7-speed auto, 2-door Convertible, Petrol, RWD | $335,300 |
Boxster S
| Configuration | Price From* |
|---|---|
| 2.5L, 6-speed manual, 2-door Convertible, Petrol, RWD | $160,000 |
| 2.5L, 7-speed auto, 2-door Convertible, Petrol, RWD | $167,180 |
Boxster GTS
| Configuration | Price From* |
|---|---|
| 4.0L, 6-speed manual, 2-door Convertible, Petrol, RWD | $196,400 |
| 4.0L, 7-speed auto, 2-door Convertible, Petrol, RWD | $204,390 |
Cayman GT4 RS
| Configuration | Price From* |
|---|---|
| 4.0L, 7-speed auto, 3-door Coupe, Petrol, RWD | $336,800 |
Cayman GT4
| Configuration | Price From* |
|---|---|
| 4.0L, 6-speed manual, 3-door Coupe, Petrol, RWD | $222,500 |
| 4.0L, 7-speed auto, 3-door Coupe, Petrol, RWD | $227,080 |
Boxster Style Edition
| Configuration | Price From* |
|---|---|
| 2.0L, 6-speed manual, 2-door Convertible, Petrol, RWD | $139,300 |
| 2.0L, 7-speed auto, 2-door Convertible, Petrol, RWD | $146,140 |
Boxster Spyder
| Configuration | Price From* |
|---|---|
| 4.0L, 6-speed manual, 2-door Convertible, Petrol, RWD | $212,600 |
| 4.0L, 7-speed auto, 2-door Convertible, Petrol, RWD | $217,180 |
*excl. on-roads
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2024 Porsche 718 Specs
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2024 Porsche 718 Dimensions
1295mm
1801mm
4379mm
The dimensions shown above are for the base model.
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2024 Porsche 718 Fuel Economy
| Porsche 718 | Fuel Type | Combined |
|---|---|---|
| 2.0L, 7-speed auto, 2-door Convertible, Petrol, RWD | Premium Unleaded | 6.9 L/100km |
| 2.0L, 6-speed manual, 2-door Convertible, Petrol, RWD | Premium Unleaded | 7.4 L/100km |
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Porsche 718 FAQs
The cheapest Porsche 718 is the Cayman that starts from $131,400.
The most expensive Porsche 718 is the Boxster Spyder RS that starts from $336,800.
The best towing capacity of a Porsche 718 is null kg offered by the following variants: Cayman, Boxster, Cayman Style Edition, Boxster Style Edition, Cayman S, Boxster S, Cayman GTS, Boxster GTS, Boxster Spyder, Cayman GT4, Cayman GT4 RS and Boxster Spyder RS.
The largest Porsche 718 is the Cayman GT4 RS which measures 1994mm wide, 4456mm in length and sits 1269mm tall.
The most powerful Porsche 718 is the Cayman GT4 RS which has 368kW of power from its 4.0L PETROL DIRECT INJECTION engine.
The Porsche 718 is built in Germany and shipped to Australia.
The heaviest Porsche 718 is the Cayman GT4 RS which weighs 1771 kg (kerb weight).
The Porsche 718 uses premium unleaded.