Porsche 718

About Porsche 718

The Porsche 718 has a rich legacy of sporting excellence that dates back to 1953. The present-day 718 models are mid-engined roadsters that bring the competitive spirit of the iconic Porsche 718 with the power of a futuristic sports car. There are two body types on offer: the Cayman with its coupe body style and the Boxster with its cabriolet body style. 

The Porsche 718 offers a striking design on the outside and eye-catching features and comfort amenities on the inside. The contours on its body, the high wing placement, and the R20 wheels all add to its exterior charm. The interior is driver-centric with high-end controls. There is a 4.6-inch instrument panel and a 7-inch infotainment screen. 

The Porsche 718 has three petrol engine options: 1988 cc, 3995 cc and 3997 cc . It has both manual and automatic gearbox options available. Its mileage is 9.17 km/l. 

The safety features are also high-end, with six airbags, ABD with EBD, ISOFIX, a Tyre Pressure Monitoring System, and Traction Control. 

Porsche 718 Highlights

The following section presents some key highlights about the Porsche 718. 

• Porsche 718 Price: The Porsche 718 comes at a price range of ₹ 1.48 Cr to ₹ 2.74 Cr (ex-showroom Delhi). 

• Porsche 718 Launch Date: The Porsche 718 was launched in India in May 2017. Two new variants were added to the lineup in 2022. 

• Configurations for Porsche 718: The Porsche 718 comes in two broad types: the 718 Cayman and the 718 Boxster. After additions and considering the Style editions, there are 9 total variants: 718 Boxster, 718 Spyder, 718 Cayman, 718 Cayman Style Edition, 718 Boxster Style Edition, 718 Cayman GTS, 718 Boxster GTS, 718 Cayman GT4, and 718 Cayman GT4 RS. All nine variants have a petrol engine. The transmission options are manual or automatic. 

Porsche 718 Ex-Showroom Price

The ex-showroom (Delhi) price of the Porsche 718 falls within the price bracket of ₹ 1.48 Cr to ₹ 2.74 Cr. The exact price depends on the variant chosen. 

Porsche 718 Models and Price

The following section provides the prices of the Porsche 718 based on the base, top, and automatic models.

• Porsche 718 Base Model Price: The base model of the Porsche 718, the 718 Cayman, is ₹ 1.48 Cr (ex-showroom Delhi). 

• Porsche 718 Top Model Price: The top model of the Porsche 718, the 718 Cayman GT4 RS, is ₹ 2.74 Cr (ex-showroom Delhi). 

• Porsche 718 Automatic Model Price: The Porsche 718 has six automatic variants, and the price range is ₹ 1.48 Cr to ₹ 2.74 Cr (ex-showroom Delhi). 

Porsche 718: Quick Review 

This section offers a detailed list of the Porsche 718's significant aspects. It will cover its exterior styling, interior features, performance, transmission, engine capacity, and mileage. 

Exterior Design

The exterior design language of the Porsche 718 is precise, sleek and self-assured. The distinctive edge and contours make each body style look futuristic. The horizontal structure of the air intake gives the front end a wider appearance. The wings are higher than the front lid and accentuate the Bi-Xenon headlights. The latter lays bare its inner mechanism and has integrated LED DRLs. The side profile highlights each body style and is elevated by the R20 wheels. The exterior mirrors have a unique V-shaped mirror base. 

The Boxster has an open hood, which, when closed, gives it the silhouette of a modern sports car. It can open and close automatically, even at 50 km/h speeds in 9 seconds. The taillights are slender, with a three-dimensional inner composition. Each horizontal rear light unit has four LED brake spotlights integrated into it. An accent trim between the two taillights gives the impression that the rear end is considerably bigger. With an automated extension at a 120 km/h speed, the wing above improves the car’s road-holding performance by lowering the lift. 

Interior and Features

The Porsche 718's interiors are clean and designed for optimal performance. The Alcantara-lined Sports seats are comfortable. They have electric backrest adjustment and mechanical height and fore/aft adjustment. The dashboard's horizontal layout gives it a prominent appeal. 

The 3-spoke sports steering wheel is lightweight and functional. The small centre pad and the chrome ring encircling the Porsche Crest are derived from the 918 Spyder. A collection of three round instruments, with the rev counter positioned in the centre, is flanked by a 4.6-inch colour screen, which is the instrument cluster. 

Porsche Communication Management (PCM) system is handled through a 7-inch multi-touchscreen with a high-quality glass surface. It adds both aesthetic charm and functionality. It has an optional navigation module, mobile phone preparation, and Sound Package Plus. 

It also gets the optional Connect module with Porsche Car Connect and Apple CarPlay and the optional Connect Plus module. The latter includes a telephone module, real-time traffic information, GOOGLE Earth, GOOGLE Street View, Porsche Connect app and wireless Internet access. 

The Sound Package Plus offers a choice of a 10-speaker BOSE Surround Sound System or a 12-speaker Burmester High-End Surround Sound System. The entire cabin space of the Porsche 718 is designed to support the driver. All buttons and functions are intuitive, and all information is always ready to hand. There is also an optional two-zone automatic climate control. 

Engine and Transmission

Porsche 718 Engine Capacity

The Porsche 718 has three petrol engines on offer. There is a 2.0L Mid-engine with a capacity of 1988 cc. It offers a maximum power of 295bhp@6500rpm and a maximum torque of 380Nm@1950-4500rpm. 

The second engine choice is the 4.0L Petrol engine with a capacity of 3995 cc. This engine generates a maximum power of 394.26bhp@7000rpm and a maximum torque of 420Nm. 

The third engine on offer, available only with the top model, is a 3997 cc naturally aspirated boxer engine. It offers a maximum power of 493.49bhp@8400rpm and a maximum torque of 450Nm@6750rpm. 

Porsche 718 Transmission

The Porsche 718 has a choice of manual or automatic transmissions. The manual gearbox is 6-speed MT, and the automatic gearbox is 6-speed Automatic or 7-speed Porsche Doppelkupplung (PDK). 

Porsche 718 Performance

The Porsche 718 offers impeccable performance and ride quality. The gearbox configuration offers quick gear shifts, and the responsive steering wheels ensure peak handling. It provides a stable and controlled ride even at its high speeds. 

The 718 Cayman and 718 Cayman Style Edition can accelerate from 0 to 100 km/h in 4.7 seconds, reaching a top speed of 275 km/h. The 718 Boxster undertakes the 0 to 100km/h acceleration in 5.1 seconds, and the 718 Boxster Style Edition does so in 4.9 seconds. The 718 Cayman GTS can accelerate from 0 to 100 km/h in 4 seconds and reach a top speed of 288 km/h. 

The 718 Boxster GTS can go from 0 to 100 km/h in 4.5 seconds and reach a top speed of 275 km/h. The 718 Spyder has the same top speed of 275 km/h and can go from 0 to 100km/h in 4.4 seconds. The 718 Cayman GT4 and 718 Cayman GT4 RS offer an impeccable top speed of 304 km/h and can go from 0 to 100 km/h in 4.4 seconds. 

Porsche 718 Mileage

The Porsche 718 offers a mileage of 9.17 km/l. The fuel tank capacity is 54 litres for almost all the variants. The 718 Spyder, the 718 Cayman GT4, and the 718 Cayman GT4 RS have a fuel tank capacity of 64 litres. 

Porsche 718 Ground Clearance

The Porsche 718 has a ground clearance of 128 mm. It is a car made for even road conditions and does not do well in broken terrains laced with potholes. 

Porsche 718 Boot Space

The Porsche 718 has different boot space capacities based on the models since the body types vary. The 718 Cayman, the 718 Cayman Style Edition, and the 718 Cayman GTS variants offer a boot space of 275 litres. The 718 Cayman GT4 and 718 Cayman GT4 RS variants which come with 150 litres of boot space. The 718 Boxster and 718 Boxster GTS come with a boot space of 125 litres. The 718 Boxster Style Edition gets 272 litres of boot space. The 718 Spyder has 275 litres of cargo capacity. 

Porsche 718 Dimensions

The Porsche 718 Cayman has a coupe body style, while the 718 Boxster has a cabriolet body style. The dimensions of each body type differ accordingly. 

The 718 Cayman, the 718 Cayman Style Edition and the 718 Cayman GTS have a length of 4379 mm, a width of 1801 mm, and a height of 1295 mm. The wheelbase is 2760 mm for the 718 Cayman and 2500 mm for the 718 Cayman Style Edition and the 718 Cayman GTS. 

The 718 Boxster is similar in length and width to the Cayman. It measures 4379 mm in length, 1801 mm in width, and 1281 mm in height. Its wheelbase is 2760 mm. The 718 Boxster Style Edition and 718 Boxster GTS have the same dimensions. They have a wheelbase of 2500 mm. 

The 718 Spyder, 718 Cayman GT4, and 718 Cayman GT4 RS have a length of 4456 mm, a width of 1994 mm, and a height of 1269 mm. The wheelbase is 2500 mm. 

Porsche 718 Colours

The Porsche 718 comes in various exterior colour options, including solid and metallic hues. These are:

• White

• Racing Yellow

• Guards Red

• Black

• Carrara White Metallic

• Rhodium Silver Metallic

• Sapphire Blue Metallic

• Night Blue Metallic

• GT Silver Metallic

• Graphite Blue Metallic

• Agate Grey Metallic

• Jet Black Metallic

• Lava Orange (Special)

• Carmine Red (Special)

• Miami Blue (Special)

• Mahogany Metallic (Special)

The hood comes in four colour options that are:

• Black

• Blue

• Brown

• Red

Safety 

The Porsche 718 comes with some advanced safety amenities. One of the primary ones is an advanced airbag technology with six airbags. The Porsche Side Impact Protection System (POSIP) includes side impact protection aspects in the doors and two airbags on each side. The Boxster models have a dual rollover protection feature that creates survival space in the event of a rollover or side impact.

Other safety features include ABS with EBD, Lane Change Assist, ParkAssist and reversing camera, Bi-Xenon Headlamps, ISOFIX child seat preparation for the front passenger seat, Central Locking, Anti-Theft Alarm, Traction Control, Tyre Pressure Monitoring System (TPMS), Engine Immobiliser, and Anti-Theft Device.

Porsche 718 Rivals

The Porsche 718's major market rivals are the BMW X7, Toyota Vellfire, Lexus LS 500h, Mercedes-Benz G-Class, and Toyota Land Cruiser LC300.

Pros and Cons of the Porsche 718

Pros

• Offers impressive performance

• Has powerful engines

• The steering wheel is highly responsive

• The build quality is impeccable

• Driver-centric dashboard for optimal driving pleasure

• Eye-catching exterior design

Cons

• Cabin design feels dated

• Comfort amenities do not match the high price