Porsche 718 Boxster Arrives with New 300 HP Turbo-Four Engine
Porsche’s mid-engine roadster gets a thorough refresh for 2017
Porsche has taken the wraps off its thoroughly updated Boxster.
Now known as the 718 Boxster and Boxster S, the new numerical prefix is a homage to the 1957 718, the successor to Porsche’s legendary 550 Spyder. Of course, there’s another familial connection, too – both the original and modern-day 718s are powered by horizontally opposed four-cylinder engines.
Both the new Boxster and Boxster S drop their flat-six engines in favour of a new 2.0-litre turbo-four. The standard Boxster is good for 300 horsepower and 280 lb.-ft. of torque, while the S is rated at 350 horsepower and 309 lb.-ft. of torque.
Porsche’s refreshed 718 Boxster and Boxster S.
Porsche’s refreshed 718 Boxster.
Porsche’s refreshed 718 Boxster.
Porsche’s refreshed 718 Boxster S.
Porsche’s refreshed 718 Boxster S.
Porsche’s refreshed 718 Boxster S.
Porsche’s refreshed 718 Boxster S.
Both can be equipped with either a six-speed manual or Porsche’s dual-clutch automatic, lending to a zero-to-100 km/h time of 4.7 seconds for the standard Boxster equipped with the Sport Chrono package and dual-clutch gearbox, while the Boxster S punches in at 4.2 seconds.
