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Sports car fascination
718 RS 60 Spyder in front of Porsche Werk 1
sometimes far superior on paper. At
the Targa Florio, for instance, notorious
for its tight and t wist y mountain roads.
At the 12 Hours of Sebring. At numerous
hill-climbing events. And, naturally, at
the Mecca of racing: Le Mans. It was a
winning streak that elevated Porsche from
underdog to giant killer. And to the darling
of the fans.
Of course, every legend also begs a big
question: what comes next? Our answer:
we keep going – on the roads beyond the
racetracks. And we write a new chapter in
the history of the legend. Right here, right
now.
So, in 1953, the first ever Porsche
designed specifically for motor racing
made its debut on starting grids around
the world. And, in doing so, it paved the
way for a series of pure-bred mid- engined
race cars: from 1957, it was followed by
the 718 RSK Spyder – a fundamentally
revised version of the 550 A Spyder; the
718 RS 60 Spyder; the 718 W-RS Spyder;
and, ultimately, the 718 GTR – the coupé
gracing the Spyder line-up.
By the mid-60s, they would go on to

claim over 1,000 racing victories – and
convincingly outperform a field that was Every legend has a beginning. Strictly
speaking, the legend of the 718 began
back in 1953 with a simple but audacious
plan: to take the offensive. Not least on
the racetrack.
A rousing statement of intent followed
by action: with a four-cylinder horizontally
opposed engine, with a consistent
lightweight construction and with a
cornering performance never witnessed

before. The 550 Spyder. A sports car
that defied the motorsport standards of
its time – because our engineers simply
cannot be content with the status quo.
Only those who know their roots
can develop with a flourish.
The 718 era.

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For fuel consumption, CO2 emissions and efficiency class, please refer to page 141. roads of today’s world. With one goal: to
take the everyday out of every day.
Compared with the previous models, the
result is a new, decidedly more striking
design, an even sportier chassis setup and
a host of new performance, comfort and
assistance systems. And, of course, up to
350 units of turbocharged horsepower
(257 kW) – despite a considerable reduction
in fuel consumption. Only one question
remains unanswered: what are you still
waiting for?
The new 718 Boxster and the new
718 Cayman. For the sport of it.
The new Boxster and the new Cayman are
the sequel that continues the 718 era. At
their heart, a four-cylinder turbocharged
boxer engine beats with the same fighting
spirit that delivered countless podium
finishes. In them lives the will to break
with standards. And to inspire conviction.
So it is entirely appropriate that they, too,
should bear these three digits in their
name and carry the 718 legend forward.
The new 718 models were made for the
sport of it. They are mid- engined roadsters
that unite the sporting spirit of the
legendary Porsche 718 with the sports
car of tomorrow – and transfer it to the

Ever more worthy of its legendary status.
Day in, day out.
The 718 concept.
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Sports car fascination
driving dynamics: the concentrated power
of the engine is transmitted directly to
the rear axle.
How do we best exploit this power? By
systematically reducing the weight of the
vehicle. And by optimally distributing the
weight left over. The compact construction
of the car as a t wo -seater plays an
important part in this respect. And that’s
without sacrifices in terms of comfort
and everyday practicality.
However, as soon as the mid-mounted
engine starts, there’s really only one thing
that matters: the world with its countless
twists and turns. And you – right in the
middle of it all.
What is it that makes the new 718 models
so special? Their performance, their
handling, their design and the generous
amount of space afforded by t wo luggage
compartments. Above all: a mid-engine
concept that makes all this possible in the
first place.
The engine is positioned no further than
30 cm behind the driver. Effect number
one: the resounding thump on the back.
Effect number two: the extraordinarily
dynamic cornering capabilities, thanks to
the car’s low and central centre of gravity.
The horizontally opposed arrangement of
the engine’s cylinders also helps to reduce
oscillations, which has a positive impact
on smooth running. Another plus for
The middle ground:
not necessarily a position of compromise.
The principle of the mid-engined sports car.

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Stress-relief: daily.
Adaptive dampers for greater comfort on
everyday drives. Plus a variet y of storage
solutions, ample legroom and two luggage
compartments for plentiful stowage.
Safety: reinforced.
With Lane Change Assist and a further
reinforced brake system – greater driving
pleasure and greater safety.
Sound: typically Porsche.
New engines – still delivering the
characteristically powerful acoustics of a
Porsche horizontally opposed unit, sounding
even more urgent with the new sports
exhaust system.
Driving dynamics: tremendous.
Sporty chassis setup and direct steering for
excellent cornering performance. New PASM
sports suspension with ride height lowered
by 20 mm.
Sport: forever ready.
Multifunctional GT sports steering wheel
with mode switch and SPORT Response
button.
Design: sharpened.
Sharp, snappy, clean – inside and out. The
design is striking, while the rear end with
accent trim looks even wider. The cockpit is
newly styled, the specification exquisite.
The colour and material ranges have been
extended.
Power and efficiency: increased.
New turbocharged horizontally opposed
engines for increased power, considerably
more torque, high rpm limit and lower
consumption. Variable turbine geometry
(VTG) in the S models.
Lighting concept: visionary.
The LED day time running lights have been
integrated into the Bi-Xenon main headlights
– the taillights with four-spot brake lights
have been redesigned. New: optional LED
main headlights with four-spot daytime
running lights.
Connectivity: web-connected.
Innovative infotainment centre with
wireless Internet access, online navigation,
Apple
® CarPlay and Porsche Connect apps.
The highlights of the new 718 models.

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Drive1 Tailpipe on the 718 Boxster and 718 Cayman
2 Twin tailpipe on the 718 Boxster S and 718 Cayman S
Sports exhaust system.
With the optional sports exhaust system,
the already powerful sound of the mid-
mounted engine becomes even more
intense – at the push of a button. Having
caught the ear, the sports exhaust system
also catches the eye: with centrally
positioned sports tailpipes, available in
highly polished chrome-plated stainless
steel in black or silver colour.
Efficiency-enhancing technologies.
Auto start/stop switches off the engine
when the driving speed falls below 7 km/h,
such as when you are approaching a red
light. As soon as you release the clutch or
depress the accelerator pedal, the engine
restarts – swiftly and smoothly.
In conjunction with Porsche Doppelkupplung
(PDK), a coasting function becomes
available where the situation allows. The
engine is decoupled from the transmission
to avoid deceleration caused by engine
braking. In this way, optimum use is made
of the vehicle’s momentum, enabling it to
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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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Safety and environment1 LED taillight with four-spot brake light
2 LED main headlight with four-spot daytime running light
One special feature of PDLS Plus is
the dynamic main beam function.
A camera detects the lights of vehicles
ahead as well as those of oncoming
traffic. Based on the data from the
camera, the dynamic main beam

function then adapts the headlight range
accordingly. This continuous, seamless
control means that you are able to see
the course of the road, pedestrians and
potential hazards earlier without hindering
other road users.
LED main headlights including Porsche
Dynamic Light System Plus (PDLS Plus).
Superior safety meets sporty design in
the form of optional LED main headlights
including PDLS Plus. In addition to being
efficient and long-lasting, LED technology
also creates a light very similar to daylight
and thus helps to reduce driver fatigue.
Optimum visibility is assured by integrated
four-spot daytime running lights, the
headlight cleaning system and dynamic
range control.
Porsche Dynamic Light System (PDLS).
The Porsche Dynamic Light System (PDLS),
which includes expressive four-spot
daytime running lights, headlight cleaning
system and dynamic range control, is
available as an option. The dynamic

cornering light function swivels the main
headlights towards the inside of a bend,
based on steering angle and road speed,
so as to light up more of the road at tight
bends and turns. Put simply, the road
ahead is illuminated the moment you start
t o c o r n e r.
Rain. Fog. Darkness. Nothing that would
faze a genuine athlete. That’s why all
718 models are equipped with Bi-Xenon
headlights with integrated LED daytime
running lights.
At the rear, the three-dimensional design
of the taillights incorporating four-spot
brake lights leaves a lasting impression.
For powerful illumination, all functions are
implemented by LED technology.
Sport doesn’t stop with the clock.
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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.
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Comfort
1 Sports steering wheel
2 Multifunction GT sports steering wheel and mode
switch (Sport Chrono Package)
Porsche Entry & Drive.
With the optional Porsche Entry & Drive,
you can leave your car key in your pocket.
As soon as you grab the door handle, or
your hand nears the Porsche Crest on the
front luggage compartment lid or the logos
on the rear, the system automatically
checks the encrypted access code on the
key. Once the key is validated, the door or
the luggage compartment lid unlocks. The
engine can then be started and switched
off using the electronic ignition switch.
Climate control.
An optional alternative to the air
conditioning
system, two-zone automatic
climate control has separate temperature
controls for the driver and front passenger
and offers a choice of three climate
setting profiles.
Light design package.
The optional light design package is both
practical and aesthetically appealing. It
comprises dimmable LEDs in various
parts of the interior.
GT sports steering wheel.
The new, optional GT sports steering
wheel has a smaller diameter. The spokes
are finished in black, while the spoke
trims are in Galvano Silver and are screw-
fastened. For a motorsport-derived look?
Definitely. Above all, though, to emulate a
motorsport driving feel.
Heating and multifunction controls are
optionally available for all steering wheels.
These give you fingertip access to the
4.6-inch colour display and therefore the
on-board computer as well as many audio,
telephone and navigation functions.
Sports steering wheel.
The sports steering wheel with three-
spoke design is lightweight and functional.
The small centre pad and the chrome ring
encircling the Porsche Crest – both
derived from the steering wheel of the
918 Spyder – reinforce its sport y
character.
In conjunction with PDK, the sports
steering wheel features two alloyed
gearshift paddles offering particularly
short shift throws.

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Comfort1 Adaptive cruise control
2 Speed limit indicator
The optional reversing camera facilitates
precise reverse parking and manoeuvring.
Help is provided in the form of the camera
image and the dynamic, superimposed
guidelines on the PCM screen, which

illustrate the predicted course of the
vehicle given the current position of the
steering wheel.
Speed limit indicator.
The optional camera-based speed limit
indicator informs you of speed restrictions
and ‘no overtaking’ zones (start and end).
Notifications appear on the display in the
instrument cluster and on the screen of
PCM.
control the vehicle and can be deactivated
at any time.
ParkAssist and reversing camera.
Featuring four inconspicuous sensors in
the rear end, optional ParkAssist audibly
alerts the driver to the presence of
obstacles detected behind the vehicle. An
intermittent warning tone increases in
rapidity as the obstacle is approached.
Option: ParkAssist upgrade to include
monitoring of the front end with four
additional sensors. The audible alert is
supplemented by a visual warning in the
central display screen, which shows a
graphical representation of the vehicle
from overhead.
targeted braking. During this process, any
braking by the driver is boosted to achieve
the maximum braking force that the system
is able to provide.
Lane Change Assist.
New Lane Change Assist, available as an
option, uses radar sensors to monitor the
areas to the rear of the vehicle and the
blind spots on either side. Above a speed
of 15 km/h, the system issues a visual
warning signal in the door mirror panel
whenever a vehicle rapidly approaches
your vehicle from behind or enters one of
your blind spots. In this way, Lane Change
Assist improves comfort and safet y,
particularly on motorways. However, the
system does not actively intervene to
Adaptive cruise control including
Porsche Active Safe (PAS).
Available as an option in conjunction
with Porsche Doppelkupplung (PDK), this
enhanced version of cruise control actively
regulates the speed of your vehicle in line
with the speed of the vehicle in front. A
radar sensor scans the road ahead up to
a distance of 200 m. In addition, coasting
is now possible even while adaptive cruise
control is active.
If Porsche Active Safe (PAS) detects that
your vehicle is approaching the vehicle
in front too quickly, the system issues
an audible and a visual warning. Where
necessary, this may be accompanied by a
brief jolt of the brakes and the initiation of
Team play.
Even without a passenger.
Assistance systems.