Specifications and Price Porsche 718 Boxster

Specifications and Price Porsche 718 Boxster

Two decades after the successful release of the Boxster, a car manufacturer from Stuttgart is not only changing its name to 718 Boxster. But also implement new engine turbocharged 4-cylinder. Here he Porsche 718 Boxster!

Starting from this generation, such as entry-level Porsche Boxster and Cayman Roadster Coupe will be 718. This nomenclature refers to the race in 1950-1960, where Porsche is often a champion with the engine mid-engine four-cylinder-powered 718 hp.

Well, the latest generation 718 also is designed with a turbocharged flat-four with a new design. This engine will be available in two capacities, 2,000 cc and 2,500 cc. One of these machines, probably will be used also by Macan SUV.

Here are the specs and the price of the latest Porsche 718 Boxster

Car Specifications and Price Porsche 718 Boxster
	MANUAL	PDK
Horsepower	300 hp at 6500 rpm	300 hp at 6500 rpm
0 - 60 mph	4.9 sec	4.7 sec (4.5 sec w/ Sport Chrono)
Top Track Speed	170 mph	·      170 mph
Fuel Consumption City (estimate)	21mpg	·      22mpg
Highway (estimate)	28mpg	·      30mpg
Manual Gearbox	6 speed	·      7 speed
Body
Length	172.4 in	·      172.4 in
Width (w/ mirrors folded)	70.9 in. (78.5 in.)	·      70.9 in. (78.5 in.)
Height	50.4 in	·      50.4 in
Wheelbase	97.4 in	·      97.4 in
Drag coefficient (Cd)	0.31	·      0.31
Curb Weight	2944 lbs	·      3010 lbs
Base Price	$ 56,000.00*	·      $ 59,200.00*

On paper, the 2,000 cc engine able to carve his power of 296 hp and peak torque of 380 Nm from 1,950 rpm to 4,500 rpm. This engine is mated to a dual-clutch PDK transmission, thus accelerates in just 4.7 seconds from 0-100 km / h.

The new engine is not only more powerful than its predecessor, but also more efficient. Porsche claims fuel consumption 13% more efficient than the previous generation.

Porsche 718 Boxster actually got a significant revision, except on the trunk lid, windscreen, and its convertible roof. It is solely to maintain the typical characteristics. Beyond that, 718 looks more modern with sharp lines.