Porsche confirms 718 Cayman and Boxster with viercilinders
Posted on 10-12-2015 at 7:49 by dizono – 61 Comments”
It is rumored for nearly a year the round, but now Porsche is out with a statement about the new name of the Cayman and Boxster. Also the advent of viercilinders is officially confirmed.
On december 23, 2014 turns up the name 718 for the first time, at the same time, with rumors of four-cylinder boxers and a repositioning of the models. That we have all officially confirmed, received from Porsche in a press release, where except for some logos, unfortunately, still no photos.
In 2016 both models a significant facelift, in which especially the technique on the kick. By the six-cylinder boxers are replaced by four-cylinder boxers, there is more room between the 911 and the loafers in the series. In addition, a four cylinder engine, of course, good for the consumption and the starting price is still a bit down.
Especially when you consider that Porsche with the input of the facelift for the new names and positioning choose. Both models will henceforth be referred to as 718, with Cayman and Boxster still be used as indication of the carrosserievariant. Is the Cayman now still slightly above the Boxster positioned, with slightly stronger engines in addition, there will be 718 Boxster and Cayman are in line in terms of motors. This is also the 718 Boxster is slightly more expensive than the 718 Cayman, like the 911 range, according to Porsche. Or actually, the 718 Cayman so still a bit cheaper and of course we can only applaud. Probably keep special variants, such as the Cayman GT4, however, their zespitters.
Historical awareness
The name 718, does not really fall from the sky. At the end of years ’50 there is also all the 718 RSK, a derivative of the famous 550 Spyder. Also viercilinders play an important role in the history of Porsche. Not only had all Porsche cars from the 356-series of a four-cylinder boxer engine, even the entry-level 911, 912 was called, got that block. In addition there were the 914, 924, 944 and 968 and various racing cars, with the most recent example is the Le Mans-winning 919 Hybrid.
