2016 PORSCHE 718 ESP

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Sports car fascination
To us, it ’s never been about extra
horsepower alone, but about more
ideas per hp. It’s about engines that
are more efficient, not bigger. It’s about
a design that follows principles, not
trends. It’s about sports cars that can
be driven day in, day out.
It’s only when all these things come
together that we can talk of Intelligent
Performance – the core of the Porsche
brand, and of its future. This is what we
are fighting for. Just as we did on day
one. We are fighting for a dream that will
forever be in our heart.
This at titude is in every Porsche that
we’ve created since 1948. It’s there in the
smallest part and in every race we’ve
won. It ’s also found in every idea. That ’s
because our engineers are not satisfied
with 100
%. It’s because they fight. They
fight for that one crucial percentage point
more. For the one second that means the
difference between triumph and despair.
For the ‘Dr. Ing.’ in our company name and
for the chance to stir the passion for the
sports car, time and time again.
A big dream has to be fought for. And

so does a bold vision. The next victory?
Rarely will it simply fall into our lap. Often,
though, there are innate factors we must
also fight against: resistance, conventions,
and rigid patterns of thinking.
Whatever we fight for or against,
nothing is achieved without passion,
grit and determination. Ferry Porsche
gave
everything for the sports car of his
dreams.
His dream came true. Not
because he hesitated, dwelled or got
lucky, but because he went that extra
mile.
The dream of the sports car.
Ferry Porsche
“In the beginning I looked around and could not find quite the car I dreamed of.
So I decided to build it myself.”

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For fuel consumption, CO2 emissions and efficiency class, please refer to page 141. roads of today’s world. With one goal: to
take the everyday out of every day.
Compared with the previous models, the
result is a new, decidedly more striking
design, an even sportier chassis setup and
a host of new performance, comfort and
assistance systems. And, of course, up to
350 units of turbocharged horsepower
(257 kW) – despite a considerable reduction
in fuel consumption. Only one question
remains unanswered: what are you still
waiting for?
The new 718 Boxster and the new
718 Cayman. For the sport of it.
The new Boxster and the new Cayman are
the sequel that continues the 718 era. At
their heart, a four-cylinder turbocharged
boxer engine beats with the same fighting
spirit that delivered countless podium
finishes. In them lives the will to break
with standards. And to inspire conviction.
So it is entirely appropriate that they, too,
should bear these three digits in their
name and carry the 718 legend forward.
The new 718 models were made for the
sport of it. They are mid- engined roadsters
that unite the sporting spirit of the
legendary Porsche 718 with the sports
car of tomorrow – and transfer it to the

Ever more worthy of its legendary status.
Day in, day out.
The 718 concept.
Sports car fascination
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Sports car fascination
driving dynamics: the concentrated power
of the engine is transmitted directly to
the rear axle.
How do we best exploit this power? By
systematically reducing the weight of the
vehicle. And by optimally distributing the
weight left over. The compact construction
of the car as a t wo -seater plays an
important part in this respect. And that’s
without sacrifices in terms of comfort
and everyday practicality.
However, as soon as the mid-mounted
engine starts, there’s really only one thing
that matters: the world with its countless
twists and turns. And you – right in the
middle of it all.
What is it that makes the new 718 models
so special? Their performance, their
handling, their design and the generous
amount of space afforded by t wo luggage
compartments. Above all: a mid-engine
concept that makes all this possible in the
first place.
The engine is positioned no further than
30 cm behind the driver. Effect number
one: the resounding thump on the back.
Effect number two: the extraordinarily
dynamic cornering capabilities, thanks to
the car’s low and central centre of gravity.
The horizontally opposed arrangement of
the engine’s cylinders also helps to reduce
oscillations, which has a positive impact
on smooth running. Another plus for
The middle ground:
not necessarily a position of compromise.
The principle of the mid-engined sports car.

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Sports car fascination
Stress-relief: daily.
Adaptive dampers for greater comfort on
everyday drives. Plus a variet y of storage
solutions, ample legroom and two luggage
compartments for plentiful stowage.
Safety: reinforced.
With Lane Change Assist and a further
reinforced brake system – greater driving
pleasure and greater safety.
Sound: typically Porsche.
New engines – still delivering the
characteristically powerful acoustics of a
Porsche horizontally opposed unit, sounding
even more urgent with the new sports
exhaust system.
Driving dynamics: tremendous.
Sporty chassis setup and direct steering for
excellent cornering performance. New PASM
sports suspension with ride height lowered
by 20 mm.
Sport: forever ready.
Multifunctional GT sports steering wheel
with mode switch and SPORT Response
button.
Design: sharpened.
Sharp, snappy, clean – inside and out. The
design is striking, while the rear end with
accent trim looks even wider. The cockpit is
newly styled, the specification exquisite.
The colour and material ranges have been
extended.
Power and efficiency: increased.
New turbocharged horizontally opposed
engines for increased power, considerably
more torque, high rpm limit and lower
consumption. Variable turbine geometry
(VTG) in the S models.
Lighting concept: visionary.
The LED day time running lights have been
integrated into the Bi-Xenon main headlights
– the taillights with four-spot brake lights
have been redesigned. New: optional LED
main headlights with four-spot daytime
running lights.
Connectivity: web-connected.
Innovative infotainment centre with
wireless Internet access, online navigation,
Apple
® CarPlay and Porsche Connect apps.
The highlights of the new 718 models.

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718 Boxster S and 718 Cayman S: 257 kW (350 hp) at 6,500 rpm, 420 Nm bet ween 1,900 and 4,500 rpm
718 Boxster and 718 Cayman: 220 kW (300 hp) at 6,500 rpm, 380 Nm bet ween 1,950 and 4,500 rpm
The 2.5-litre turbocharged horizontally
opposed engine.
The S models draw their power from
a capacit y of 2.5 litres. The result is
257 kW (350 hp) at 6,500 rpm. The
maximum torque of 420 Nm is available
across an impressively wide range from
1,900 to 4,500 rpm. This engine – like
the unit in the 911 Turbo – also comes
equipped with variable turbine geometry
(V TG). V TG provides an even more
consistent delivery of power and, in turn,
significantly greater driving pleasure.
Propulsive potential? Top speed is
285 km/h. The S models with PDK and
Launch Control complete the 0 to
100 km/ h sprint in just 4.2 seconds.
The 2.0-litre turbocharged horizontally
opposed engine.
The base models are equipped with a
2.0-litre turbocharged horizontally opposed
engine with direct fuel injection (DFI),
VarioCam Plus and integrated dry-sump
lubrication. The unit develops 220 kW
(300 hp) at 6,500 rpm. Maximum torque
is 380 Nm. Thanks to turbocharged

induction, it is available as low as 1,950 rpm
and prevails until 4,500 rpm. With
Porsche Doppelkupplung (PDK), the new
718 Boxster and 718 Cayman accelerate
from 0 to 100 km/ h in only 4.9 seconds,
reaching a top speed of 275 km/ h.
This qualit y is supplemented by an engine
map configured to offer the top rev limits
t ypical of a sports car. This means high
compression and a high engine speed
combined with good modulation of power
output. Every drive becomes a sporting
event – no mat ter how fast you go.
What hasn’t changed is the vehicle’s
characteristically low and central centre
of gravity – the very reason why Porsche
mid- engined models have always been

so agile. The t ypically resonant Porsche
sound is also an intrinsic feature of the
new 718 models, providing the fitting
soundtrack on the way to ever new heights
of performance.
Creating more power is still no challenge.
Not unless it ’s done the Porsche way –

by seeking to achieve a noticeable
reduction in fuel consumption at the same
time. The result is an increase of up
to 25 kW (35 hp) and 100 Nm – together
with a decrease of up to 14 % in fuel

consumption and emissions. And the fun
is only just beginning.
The newly developed four-cylinder
turbocharged engines with the customary
Porsche horizontally opposed arrangement
demonstrate responsibility not only for the
environment, but also for the adrenaline
level of the driver. Acceleration is
tremendous – even in the low rpm range.
At Le Mans 2015 we proved:
you can celebrate great victories with four cylinders and an intelligent concept.
The new engines.
For fuel consumption, CO2 emissions and efficiency class, please refer to page 141.
257 kW (350 hp)
420 Nm
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220 kW (300 hp)
380 Nm
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Engine speed (rpm)
580
Torque (Nm)
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1 Turbocharger
2 Variable turbine geometry (VTG) of the S models
for throt tle – barely 30 cm behind your
back. And that ’s despite a considerable
reduction in fuel consumption and emission
values. After all, what is performance
without intelligence?
Variable turbine geometry (VTG).
The new 718 Boxster S and 718 Cayman S
come equipped with variable turbine
geometry (V TG). Adjustable guide vanes on
the turbine act to combine the benefits of
a small and a large exhaust turbocharger.
Derived from the proven 911 Turbo and
adapted specifically for the 718 S models,
this technology helps to deliver excellent
responsiveness at low engine speeds and
to provide a high maximum power output.
Turbocharger.
The displacement of the new 718 Boxster
and Cayman models has been considerably
reduced with the aim of lowering fuel
consumption. Nevertheless, the power
output of the new engines has been
significantly increased. This has been
possible thanks to the turbochargers

developed for the 718 models completely
from scratch. The respective turbocharger
is particularly compact and has been
optimally adapted to the displacement

and power output of the engine.
The result could not deliver a clearer
message. The extraordinarily wide torque
plateau makes itself felt with each demand

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1 Gear lever for 6-speed manual transmission
2 Gear selector for Porsche Doppelkupplung (PDK)
changes with no interruption in the flow
of power. Not to mention even faster
acceleration performance and a further
reduction in fuel consumption.
A first for the 718 models: in manual
mode, the shift direction simulates that
of racing cars – to the rear to shift up,
forwards to shift down. For a racetrack
driving experience wherever you are.Package: in SPORT and SPORT PLUS
mode, the dynamic throttle-blip function
ensures the optimum engine speed for
every downshift, a more emotional driving
experience and an impressive sound.
Porsche Doppelkupplung (PDK).
7-speed PDK, featuring both a manual
and an automatic mode, is available as
an option and offers extremely fast gear
6-speed manual transmission.
The 718 models are equipped with a
smooth-shifting 6-speed manual
transmission optimally matched to the
respective engine map. The shift throws
are sport y and short – shift effort is low.
This means short shift times for a sport y
and directly engaging driving experience.
The drive becomes even more dynamic in
conjunction with the optional Sport Chrono
In life, too, there comes a need to step down a gear.
When overtaking, for example.
Transmission.

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Chassis1 Mode switch on the GT sports steering wheel
2 Sport Chrono stopwatch
PSM Sport.
In conjunction with the optional Sport
Chrono Package, PSM is supplemented by
a ‘Sport ’ mode. It allows a significantly
more sporty driving style, with PSM
remaining active in the background. For
a further enhancement to your driving
experience.
PASM sports suspension.
The body sits 20 mm lower. The springs
are harder and shorter, and the anti-roll
bars on the front and rear axles are
stiffer.
Dynamic transmission mounts are also
part of the Sport Chrono Package. The
electronically controlled system minimises
the perceptible oscillations and vibrations
of the entire drivetrain and combines the
benefits of a hard or soft transmission
mounting arrangement to offer a sport y
yet comfortable cornering experience. In
short, it enhances both driving stability
and driving comfort.
the engine and transmission for the
fastest possible unleashing of power. In
other words, maximum responsiveness –
for a period of approximately 20 seconds.
A timer graphic in the instrument cluster
tells you how long is left.
Another component of the Sport Chrono
Package is the stopwatch on the dashboard.
PCM is upgraded to include a performance
display, enabling you to view, store and
evaluate laps or other driving times.
The second function is the motorsport-
derived gearshift strategy. In this mode,
PDK is geared up for extremely short shift
times and optimum shift points for the
maximum acceleration available. This
combination of uncompromising and
involving performance is ideal for the
racetrack.
The third function – SPORT Response – is
an absolute first in the new 718 Boxster
and the 718 Cayman. Pressing the button
in the centre of the mode switch primes