2016 PORSCHE 718 rear

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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
sheets of steel selected by our engineers
are very thin, but nevertheless extremely
stiff. Aluminium is used extensively in
areas such as the underbody, doors,

luggage compartment lid and rear hatch.
This high degree of material efficiency
has a positive effect not only on the
overall weight of the car, but also on fuel
economy. And that’s without sacrifices
as far as safet y is concerned.
Faster. Further. More efficiently. In the
creation of a sports car, every gramme
makes the difference. So it’s only logical
that lightweight construction has a major
role to play in the new 718 models.
And yet, light weight construction is not
intelligent unless the right material is used
in the right place. For without body rigidity,
there is no agility. That’s why the bodyshell
of the new 718 models is made from a
composite of aluminium and steel. The
Not everything that’s light
is taken lightly.
The principle of lightweight construction.

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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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• 2.5-litre turbocharged boxer engine
producing 257 kW (350 hp) and 420 Nm
• Variable turbine geometry (VTG)
• 19-inch Boxster S or Cayman S wheels
• Four-piston aluminium monobloc fixed
brake calipers in red, front and rear
• Bi-Xenon main headlights
• Centrally positioned twin tailpipe
• SPORT button
• Porsche Communication Management
(PCM) including mobile phone
preparation and Sound Package Plus
• Net-type wind deflector
• Sports-look pedals and footrest
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2.0-litre turbocharged boxer engine
producing 220 kW (300 hp) and 380 Nm
• 18-inch Boxster and Cayman wheels
• Four-piston aluminium monobloc fixed
brake calipers in black, front and rear
• Bi-Xenon main headlights
• Centrally positioned single-tube tailpipe
• SPORT button
• Porsche Communication Management
(PCM) including mobile phone preparation
and Sound Package Plus
• Net-type wind deflector
19-inch wheels help to ensure excellent
traction – and display new st yling for an
ultra sporty appearance. Unleashed from
the centrally positioned twin tailpipe, the
powerful sound of the boxer engine also
leaves a strong impression.
The ‘S’ makes itself felt in the interior, too.
The leather detailing featured in the base
models has been extended. In addition to
the steering wheel rim, gear lever/selector
and inlay on the door handles, leather also
lines the door armrests and the lid of the
centre console storage compartment.
The 718 Boxster S and the
718 Cayman S.
Sporty performance can be enhanced.
With plenty of training. Or with the letter
‘S’. To be more precise: with 257 kW
(350 hp), produced in the 2.5-litre
turbocharged boxer engine. This unit –
like the one in the 911 Turbo – also
comes equipped with variable turbine
geometr y (V TG).
The new power unit is matched by the
brakes: the front brake discs on the new
718 Boxster and 718 Cayman have been
upsized to 330 mm, while 299 mm
equivalents are fitted at the rear. Four-
piston aluminium monobloc fixed calipers
in black are fit ted as standard.
Both 718 base models are equipped with
18-inch alloy wheels. The centrally
positioned tailpipe in brushed stainless
steel is an imposing statement.
The 718 Boxster and the 718 Cayman.
With the new 718 Boxster and 718 Cayman,
we are entering two pure-bred athletes
into the race: thanks to turbocharged
induction, their four-cylinder horizontally
opposed engine develops a remarkable
220 kW (300 hp) from a capacit y of just
2.0 litres. And that’s accompanied by a
considerable reduction in fuel consumption
by comparison with the previous models.
There’s more where that came from.
Engines and specifications. Selected key features of the standard specifications:
the 718 models.
For fuel consumption, CO2 emissions and efficiency class, please refer to page 141.

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Design
And yet it’s anything but conformist. The
taillights are slimline, their inner workings
fashioned three-dimensionally. Four LED
brake spot lights are incorporated into
each of the horizontal rear light units.
Between the two taillights, an accent trim
makes the rear end look even wider.
The wing above extends automatically
at a speed of 120 km/ h, reducing lift
to provide even bet ter roadholding
performance.When closed, the fabric hood of the
718 Boxster completes the sleek
silhouet te t ypical of a sports car. At

the push of a but ton, it opens and closes
fully automatically in 9 seconds – even
on the move, up to a speed of 50 km/h.
The rear of the new 718 models is
an expression of superlative sport y
performance – and of the superlative
performance of our designers. It is

more cleanly defined, more pared back.
How do you recognise a genuine athlete?
By the amount of time spent admiring from the rear.

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DriveFor fuel consumption, CO2 emissions and efficiency class, please refer to page 141.
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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Drive
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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Chassis
Chassis
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.