2016 PORSCHE 718 wing

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Design
The side profile emphasises the mid-
engine layout. The wheel arches are large,
designed for wheels up to 20 inches in
size. One thing is clear: the new 718 models
were not intended for the shelter of the
garage, but for the pleasure of driving.
That’s precisely why the contouring on the
doors purposefully directs headwind into
the large air intakes on either side of the
car. This provides the optimum supply of
air to the new turbocharged engines, a
basis for their powerful forward thrust.
Another sporty detail: new exterior
mirrors with v-shaped mirror base.
Precise, not fanciful. Self-assured, not
restrained. Low, wide and sleek. The
exterior design of the new 718 models
ushers in a new era for the Boxster and
Cayman with sporty, distinctive edges and
clearly defined formal contours.
The horizontal geometry of the air intakes
makes the front end appear even wider –
and lends it added bite. The wings?
Unmistakably Porsche. Higher than the
front lid, they have been styled to give
prominence to the new design of the
headlight units, which lay bare their inner
workings and incorporate the LED
daytime running lights.
At first glance: sporty.

At second glance: blown away.
Exterior design.

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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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Personalisation
Porsche personalised directly on the shop
floor. To the ultimate level. And for the
most part by hand.
You can discover more about the ultimate
form of personalisation on the following
pages. By the way, we’ve taken special
care to point out all the personalisation
options available from Porsche Exclusive
Manufaktur. You’ll be amazed at what we
can do.
dream with individuality and vitality

by means of precision craftsmanship. Just
as Ferry Porsche did with the first ever
Porsche: the 356/1.
Now it ’s down to you to give your Porsche
that one extra thing to make it truly
unmistakable: personality. With optional
equipment. Or bespoke customisations.
Let the following pages fill you with
inspiration – and let your creativit y run
wild. The possibilities are many. The
limits are few and far bet ween. Take
Porsche Exclusive Manufaktur as an
example, where you can have your

Just imagine if everything were possible.
If you could create the sports car of your
dreams. Without restriction. With a diverse
range of colours. With materials such
as aluminium and carbon. With extra
personality and performance.
Whatever you envisage: we have passion
for detail. We believe in the one-of-a-kind
– and turn it into reality. Piece by piece.
Detail by detail. Nuance by nuance. With
experience. With expertise. With the power
of imagination – and of the hands. Adding
to one’s strengths in the pursuit of a dream
is worth the while. And so is imbuing this
We believe in passion for the sports car.
And for every detail.
Personalisation.
1 Roll-over bar painted, leather interior in Agate Grey,
brushed aluminium interior package, GT sports steering wheel,
storage compartment lid with model logo, pedals and footrest in aluminium

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Porsche Exclusive · Personalisation
one thing above all else: your particular
wishes and requirements. We fulfil them
with composure and meticulous care,
through precision handcrafting and the
use of exquisite materials such as leather,
Alcantara
®, carbon, mahogany or
aluminium.
Added value is achieved through dedication
and finesse. In other words, we handcraft

a product that blends sport y performance,
comfort and st yle and reflects your own
personal taste. A Porsche with your
signature touch.
We offer a wide range of personalisation
options, with visual and technical
enhancements for the interior and exterior,
from a single alteration to extensive
modifications. For your inspiration, select
examples of our unique accomplishments
are showcased on the following pages.
Our wealth of experience goes back a
long way. Since the very beginning, we at
Porsche have been dedicated to realising
customer wishes as part of our special
request service. Known until 1986 as the
Porsche ‘Sonderwunschprogramm’, today
we call it Porsche Exclusive Manufaktur.
The philosophy has remained the same.
Hand on heart.
We love what we do. We love our work.
Every seam, every square inch of leather,
and every single other fine detail receives
the same devotion. It’s how we bring
dreams to life. And how we create

something unique. Directly from the

Manufaktur.
None of this would be possible without
originality, inspiration and enthusiasm,
beginning as early as the consultation
stage. That ’s because we keep in mind
The transition from handicraft
to craftsmanship is a fluid one.
Porsche Exclusive Manufaktur.