7.8
2024 Porsche 718 Boxster review
Porsche is sending off the Boxster, as it gears up to welcome its EV replacement to Australia. Is the Style Edition a fitting farewell?
Scott Collie
Apple CarPlay and Android Auto | ||
Wireless phone charger | ||
Powered tailgate | ||
Rear air vents | ||
Adaptive cruise control | ||
Climate control | ||
Reversing sensors | ||
Reversing camera | ||
Autonomous emergency braking | ||
Porsche is sending off the Boxster, as it gears up to welcome its EV replacement to Australia. Is the Style Edition a fitting farewell?
Scott Collie
This V8 supercar is less than half the price of some of the other big-name mid-engine monsters, and it feels like a bargain as a result.
Matt Campbell
Type | ||
DIRECT FUEL INJ, TURBO DIRECT F/INJ, MULTI POINT F/INJ | DIRECT FUEL INJ, MULTI POINT F/INJ | |
Size (cc) | ||
1988 - 3995 | 5463 - 6162 | |
Size (L) | ||
4.0L, 2.5L, 2.0L | 6.2L, 5.5L | |
Induction | ||
FLAT 6, TURBO 4 | V8 | |
Camshaft | ||
VARIABLE DOUBLE OVERHEAD CAM | VARIABLE OVERHEAD VALVE, VARIABLE DOUBLE OVERHEAD CAM | |
Valves/Ports per Cylinder | ||
16 - 24 | 16 - 32 | |
Power | ||
220kW - 368kW | 369kW - 500kW | |
Power RPM | ||
6500 - 8400 | 6450 - 8400 | |
Torque | ||
380Nm - 450Nm | 623Nm - 806Nm | |
Torque RPM | ||
2100 - 6750 | 5150 - 6300 | |
Bore Stroke | ||
- | - | |
Compression Ratio | ||
9.5 - 13 | 11.5 - 12.5 |