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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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580
Torque (Nm)
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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.
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At low and medium vehicle speeds,
PTV significantly increases agility and
steering precision. At high speeds and
under acceleration out of corners, the
mechanically controlled rear differential
lock also acts to provide greater driving
stability and traction.
For the driver, this means strong
resistance to destabilising side forces,
outstanding traction and great agility at
every speed – with precise turn-in and
well-balanced load transfer characteristics.
What else? Tremendous fun in the corners.
Porsche Torque Vectoring (PTV).
PT V is an optional system for enhancing
driving dynamics and stability. Operating
in conjunction with a mechanical rear
differential lock, it works by varying the
amount of torque transmitted to the rear
wheels.
When the car is driven assertively into a
corner, moderate brake pressure is applied
to the inside rear wheel. Consequently, a
greater amount of drive force is distributed
to the outside rear wheel, inducing an
additional rotational pulse (yaw movement)
around the vehicle’s vertical axis. This
results in a direct and sport y steering action
from the turn-in point.

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Porsche Stability Management (PSM).
The new 718 Boxster and 718 Cayman
models are equipped with enhanced
Porsche Stabilit y Management (PSM) – an
automatic control system for maintaining
stability at the limits of dynamic driving
performance.
PSM improves traction under acceleration
on inconsistent road surfaces. The result
is a high level of driving stabilit y and
safety – and extraordinary agility at the
same time.
Porsche Active Suspension
Management (PASM).
Optional PASM, the electronic damping
control system, continuously adjusts the
damping force on each wheel, based on
current road conditions and driving style.
In addition, the body sits 10 mm lower.
PASM has t wo modes, which can be
selected using a separate button on the
centre console: ‘Normal’, which is a blend
of performance and comfort, and ‘Sport ’
where the setup is much firmer.
The results are tangible: increased driving
stability, improved comfort and enhanced
performance.
Anyone can follow the straight and narrow.
Only the corner is the true test of mettle.
Only in the corner does a sports car really
become a sports car. So it’s all the more
important to have a chassis that can
master any sporting challenge. And be a
match for the high power output of the
engine.
The axle components are for the most
part made of aluminium, which keeps the
vehicle weight and unsprung masses low.
The wide track, long wheelbase and
specific chassis construction help to
deliver particularly precise and agile
handling.
Expansive plains. Endlessly long, straight highways.
Best to steer clear.
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1 18 - inch Boxster wheel
2 18 - inch Cayman wheel
3 19 - inch Boxster S wheel
4 19 - inch Cayman S wheel
5 20 - inch Carrera S wheel
6 20-inch Carrera Classic wheel
7 20-inch Carrera Sport wheel
8 20 - inch 911 Turbo wheelRolling resistance and t yre weight are
comparatively low, which helps to reduce
fuel consumption. Tyre Pressure
Monitoring (TPM) improves safety.
A selection of 20 -inch wheels is available
in our range of options.
On all 718 models, the wheels are light
alloys – a sports car hallmark. An extra
half an inch has been added to the width
of the rear wheels. This provides greater
stability and overall enhanced cornering
performance.Wheels.
The new 718 Boxster and Cayman models
each come equipped with distinctively
styled 18-inch wheels. The S models are
fitted with 19-inch wheels introducing two
new rim designs.

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Power steering Plus.
The comfort- oriented Power steering Plus
is available as an option. At high speeds,
the steering is as firm as you would
expect. At low speeds, the steering ratio
adjusts for much easier manoeuvring and
parking.
Electromechanical power steering.
The direct steering system of the new
718 models has a perceptibly more
immediate ratio than that of the previous
models. The results are agile turn-in and
an even sportier driving experience – with
a customarily high level of comfort.

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the steering wheel, you can choose any
of four set tings: Normal, SPORT, SPORT
PLUS and Individual. Now you can adapt
the vehicle even more to the way you
want to drive.
In conjunction with PDK, the Sport Chrono
Package has three additional functions.
The first is ‘Launch Control’, which can be
used to achieve the best possible standing
start – a racing start.
Sport Chrono Package.
Adrenaline at the push of a button, goose
bumps included: the functions of the
optional Sport Chrono Package enable an
even sportier tuning of the vehicle – and
launch you to unprecedented sporty
heights.
What’s new is the mode switch on
the steering wheel, derived from the
918 Spyder to make you feel closer to

the racetrack. Without your hand leaving
SPORT button.
The SPORT button enables you to select a
suspension setup where the emphasis is
on either comfort or sporty performance.
At the push of a button, the engine
dynamics become even more direct. In
addition, the optional sports exhaust
system is activated automatically.
In vehicles with Porsche Doppelkupplung
(PDK), upshifts take place at higher
engine speeds and downshifts happen
sooner.
Yet another tenth of a second
teased out of life.
High-performance systems.

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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