ECO mode PORSCHE 718 2016 1.G Information Manual

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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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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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Drive
718 Boxster S and 718 Cayman S: 257 kW (350 hp) at 6,500 rpm, 420 Nm bet ween 1,900 and 4,500 rpm
718 Boxster and 718 Cayman: 220 kW (300 hp) at 6,500 rpm, 380 Nm bet ween 1,950 and 4,500 rpm
The 2.5-litre turbocharged horizontally
opposed engine.
The S models draw their power from
a capacit y of 2.5 litres. The result is
257 kW (350 hp) at 6,500 rpm. The
maximum torque of 420 Nm is available
across an impressively wide range from
1,900 to 4,500 rpm. This engine – like
the unit in the 911 Turbo – also comes
equipped with variable turbine geometry
(V TG). V TG provides an even more
consistent delivery of power and, in turn,
significantly greater driving pleasure.
Propulsive potential? Top speed is
285 km/h. The S models with PDK and
Launch Control complete the 0 to
100 km/ h sprint in just 4.2 seconds.
The 2.0-litre turbocharged horizontally
opposed engine.
The base models are equipped with a
2.0-litre turbocharged horizontally opposed
engine with direct fuel injection (DFI),
VarioCam Plus and integrated dry-sump
lubrication. The unit develops 220 kW
(300 hp) at 6,500 rpm. Maximum torque
is 380 Nm. Thanks to turbocharged

induction, it is available as low as 1,950 rpm
and prevails until 4,500 rpm. With
Porsche Doppelkupplung (PDK), the new
718 Boxster and 718 Cayman accelerate
from 0 to 100 km/ h in only 4.9 seconds,
reaching a top speed of 275 km/ h.
This qualit y is supplemented by an engine
map configured to offer the top rev limits
t ypical of a sports car. This means high
compression and a high engine speed
combined with good modulation of power
output. Every drive becomes a sporting
event – no mat ter how fast you go.
What hasn’t changed is the vehicle’s
characteristically low and central centre
of gravity – the very reason why Porsche
mid- engined models have always been

so agile. The t ypically resonant Porsche
sound is also an intrinsic feature of the
new 718 models, providing the fitting
soundtrack on the way to ever new heights
of performance.
Creating more power is still no challenge.
Not unless it ’s done the Porsche way –

by seeking to achieve a noticeable
reduction in fuel consumption at the same
time. The result is an increase of up
to 25 kW (35 hp) and 100 Nm – together
with a decrease of up to 14 % in fuel

consumption and emissions. And the fun
is only just beginning.
The newly developed four-cylinder
turbocharged engines with the customary
Porsche horizontally opposed arrangement
demonstrate responsibility not only for the
environment, but also for the adrenaline
level of the driver. Acceleration is
tremendous – even in the low rpm range.
At Le Mans 2015 we proved:
you can celebrate great victories with four cylinders and an intelligent concept.
The new engines.
For fuel consumption, CO2 emissions and efficiency class, please refer to page 141.
257 kW (350 hp)
420 Nm
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Engine speed (rpm)
580
Torque (Nm)
540
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420
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340
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260
220
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Power (kW)
300
275
250
225
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220 kW (300 hp)
380 Nm
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Engine speed (rpm)
580
Torque (Nm)
540
500
460
420
380
340
300
260
220
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140
100
Power (kW)
300
275
250
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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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Chassis
Porsche Stability Management (PSM).
The new 718 Boxster and 718 Cayman
models are equipped with enhanced
Porsche Stabilit y Management (PSM) – an
automatic control system for maintaining
stability at the limits of dynamic driving
performance.
PSM improves traction under acceleration
on inconsistent road surfaces. The result
is a high level of driving stabilit y and
safety – and extraordinary agility at the
same time.
Porsche Active Suspension
Management (PASM).
Optional PASM, the electronic damping
control system, continuously adjusts the
damping force on each wheel, based on
current road conditions and driving style.
In addition, the body sits 10 mm lower.
PASM has t wo modes, which can be
selected using a separate button on the
centre console: ‘Normal’, which is a blend
of performance and comfort, and ‘Sport ’
where the setup is much firmer.
The results are tangible: increased driving
stability, improved comfort and enhanced
performance.
Anyone can follow the straight and narrow.
Only the corner is the true test of mettle.
Only in the corner does a sports car really
become a sports car. So it’s all the more
important to have a chassis that can
master any sporting challenge. And be a
match for the high power output of the
engine.
The axle components are for the most
part made of aluminium, which keeps the
vehicle weight and unsprung masses low.
The wide track, long wheelbase and
specific chassis construction help to
deliver particularly precise and agile
handling.
Expansive plains. Endlessly long, straight highways.
Best to steer clear.
Chassis.

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Chassis
the steering wheel, you can choose any
of four set tings: Normal, SPORT, SPORT
PLUS and Individual. Now you can adapt
the vehicle even more to the way you
want to drive.
In conjunction with PDK, the Sport Chrono
Package has three additional functions.
The first is ‘Launch Control’, which can be
used to achieve the best possible standing
start – a racing start.
Sport Chrono Package.
Adrenaline at the push of a button, goose
bumps included: the functions of the
optional Sport Chrono Package enable an
even sportier tuning of the vehicle – and
launch you to unprecedented sporty
heights.
What’s new is the mode switch on
the steering wheel, derived from the
918 Spyder to make you feel closer to

the racetrack. Without your hand leaving
SPORT button.
The SPORT button enables you to select a
suspension setup where the emphasis is
on either comfort or sporty performance.
At the push of a button, the engine
dynamics become even more direct. In
addition, the optional sports exhaust
system is activated automatically.
In vehicles with Porsche Doppelkupplung
(PDK), upshifts take place at higher
engine speeds and downshifts happen
sooner.
Yet another tenth of a second
teased out of life.
High-performance systems.

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Chassis1 Mode switch on the GT sports steering wheel
2 Sport Chrono stopwatch
PSM Sport.
In conjunction with the optional Sport
Chrono Package, PSM is supplemented by
a ‘Sport ’ mode. It allows a significantly
more sporty driving style, with PSM
remaining active in the background. For
a further enhancement to your driving
experience.
PASM sports suspension.
The body sits 20 mm lower. The springs
are harder and shorter, and the anti-roll
bars on the front and rear axles are
stiffer.
Dynamic transmission mounts are also
part of the Sport Chrono Package. The
electronically controlled system minimises
the perceptible oscillations and vibrations
of the entire drivetrain and combines the
benefits of a hard or soft transmission
mounting arrangement to offer a sport y
yet comfortable cornering experience. In
short, it enhances both driving stability
and driving comfort.
the engine and transmission for the
fastest possible unleashing of power. In
other words, maximum responsiveness –
for a period of approximately 20 seconds.
A timer graphic in the instrument cluster
tells you how long is left.
Another component of the Sport Chrono
Package is the stopwatch on the dashboard.
PCM is upgraded to include a performance
display, enabling you to view, store and
evaluate laps or other driving times.
The second function is the motorsport-
derived gearshift strategy. In this mode,
PDK is geared up for extremely short shift
times and optimum shift points for the
maximum acceleration available. This
combination of uncompromising and
involving performance is ideal for the
racetrack.
The third function – SPORT Response – is
an absolute first in the new 718 Boxster
and the 718 Cayman. Pressing the button
in the centre of the mode switch primes

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Safety and environment
Fuel.
All Porsche models – including the
718 models – are designed to operate on
fuels with an ethanol content of up to
10 %, e.g. ‘E10’. Ethanol has a positive
impact on the CO
2 balance because it is
derived from plants that absorb CO
2 from
the atmosphere.
Fuel economy and recycling.
Intelligent lightweight construction is
integral to the Porsche identit y. This

identity is expressed in the form of a high
proportion of aluminium, magnesium,
plastics and super-high-strength sheet

steels. All materials have been strategically
selected, and the paints used are
predominantly environmentally friendly
water-based paints. Each light weight

material is easily recyclable and all plastic
components are labelled to facilitate
future separation for recycling. In all, the
new 718 Boxster and the new 718 Cayman
are around 95 % recoverable.
comparison with the previous models,

fuel consumption and emissions have
been reduced by approximately 14 %. And
that’s despite a hefty increase in power.
Of course, the efficient use of fuel by means
of efficiency-enhancing technologies such
as auto start/stop, thermal management,
electrical system recuperation, VarioCam
Plus and, in conjunction with Porsche
Doppelkupplung (PDK), coasting mode,

has also played a part. Cataly tic converters
with stereo Lambda control circuits provide
efficient emission control.
In an era of intensifying debate about
global climate change and CO
2 emissions,
every automotive manufacturer is asking
what it has to offer right now. Our answer?
Excellent performance together with
excellent efficiency.
Emission control.
The new 718 models demonstrate
that even high-performance sports cars
can achieve moderate fuel consumption
and exhaust emission values in their
respective category. This is where the
new turbocharged engines have made
a not inconsiderable contribution. By
A sporting essential:
fair play.
Environment.
For fuel consumption, CO2 emissions and efficiency class, please refer to page 141.

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Comfort
offers excellent breathability and support
and is distinguished by its expressive
appearance. The newly styled seam
pat tern of the Sports seats Plus, with
selected decorative stitching in a
contrasting colour, adds another sporty
detail.
So, what does it actually look like? That’s
down to you, and you alone. Choose from
a variety of interior options, materials and
colours and turn your 718 model into the
718 you always believed it could be.
delivers various warnings and reminds
you of your chosen communication and
audio set tings.
The materials are no less suited to the
sporty challenge. Leather and Alcantara
®
are easy to grip, while the firmly padded
Sports seats provide support during
dynamic cornering manoeuvres.
Available for the first time with the
718 models: the leather and Sport-Tex
interior, in black or a t wo -tone combination
of Graphite Blue and Crayon. Sport-Tex
New Porsche Communication
Management (PCM) with 7-inch multi-
touchscreen and optional navigation
module enhances form and function with
a further component: near-boundless
possibilities. The optional
Connect or
Connect Plus module is the driver’s
gateway to the digital world.
The instrument cluster with 4.6-inch
colour screen provides you with a
continuous stream of data from the
on-board computer. It also displays the
map of the optional navigation system,
The new sports steering wheel with its
puristic design, the ascending centre
console, three round instruments with the
rev counter positioned in the centre:
everything in the interior is intended to
put the driver first. All buttons and
functions are intuitive to operate, all
information is always ready to hand.
It’s an ergonomics concept that not only
saves time, but looks good, too. At
Porsche, function and design are
inextricably linked.
Since 1953, one thing hasn’t changed:

the driver still calls the shots.
Interior.
1 Leather interior package in Black and Bordeaux Red