Mid-engine roadster receives redesign and more power

Merging tradition and visionary technology, the new Porsche 718 Boxster has arrived in Bahrain, following a comprehensive redevelopment of the mid-engine roadster for more power, increased torque, a higher top speed and a stylish redesign.

Twenty years after the first Boxster made its debut, Porsche is introducing a new model designation with the generation change, its designers say.

The models are now known as the 718 Boxster and 718 Boxster S.

A direct descendant of the victorious 718 which took numerous race wins in the 1950s and 1960s, the new two-seater convertibles continue the tradition of four-cylinder flat engines, featuring the latest technology evolved by Porsche’s engineers.

When compared to the previous generation, both models attest a gain of 35 hp and up to 13 per cent lower consumption. The 718 Boxster is driven by a newly-developed, 2L, 300 hp engine with innovative turbocharging.

When equipped with Porsche Doppelkupplungsgetriebe (PDK) and Sport Chrono Package, the new 718 Boxster accelerates from zero to 100 km/h in 4.7 seconds, whilst the S-version achieves the same in 4.2 seconds. The top speed for the base model is 275 kmph; its bigger sibling tops out at 285kmph.

The comprehensive rework of the new model has been well documented with just the boot lid, windscreen and soft top preserved from its predecessor.

At a glance, the revised exterior is wider and more powerful, with larger cooling intakes and the inimitable Porsche bi-xenon headlights featuring integrated LED daytime running lights.

Meanwhile, state-of-the-art technology compliments the driving experience, with a newly-designed dash panel that includes the latest generation of Porsche Communication Management (PCM) operated by touchscreen as standard.

Colin Sattar, brand manager, said: “With such an impressive addition to our convertible range, we expect the 718 Boxster to continue its growth in Bahrain.”

The new models are available with a basic retail price of BD22,900 for the 718 Boxster and BD25,700 for the 718 Boxster S.