Porsche 718 Boxster
More affordable and a bit more driver-friendly than the 911, Porsche's entry-level rear-drive sports cars come standard with a mid-mounted 2.0-litre turbocharged flat-four engine that generates 300 horsepower. In S trim, displacement increases to 2.5 litres, resulting in 350 horsepower. And then there’s the GTS, which adds another 15 horsepower and brings extra sportiness and street cred to the table. The six-speed manual gearbox can be replaced by the seven-speed dual-clutch PDK.
Porsche 718 Boxster
| Pricing | |
|---|---|
| MSRP | CA$92,600 |
| Fees | CA$1,250 |
| Gas guzzler tax | N/A |
| Monthly payments | CA$1,743/month |
| Powertrain | |
| Engine | 2.5 l H4 |
| Power | 365 hp @ 6,500 rpm (272 kW) |
| Torque | 309 lb·ft @ 1,900 – 5,500 rpm (419 N·m) |
| Induction | Turbocharged |
| Fuel type | Premium |
| Transmission | 6-speed manual |
| Drivetrain | RWD |
| Vehicle type / Category | |
| Vehicle type | Coupe |
| Category | Luxury sport car |
| Assembly | Osnabrück, DE |
| Generation | 3 |
| Fuel efficiency / Autonomy | |
| City | N/A |
| Highway | N/A |
| Combined | N/A |
| Autonomy | N/A |
| CO₂ emissions | N/A |
| Equipment | |
| Heated front seats | optional |
| Heated steering wheel | optional |
| Ventilated front seats | optional |
| Smart key | optional |
| Blindspot detection | optional |
| Adaptive cruise control | optional |
| Remote engine start | optional |
| GPS | optional |
| Infotainment | |
| Auxiliary audio input | standard |
| CD player | standard |
| Apple CarPlay compatible | optional |
| Sirius XM | standard |
| Premium audio system | optional |
| Steering / Suspension / Brakes / Tires | |
| Steering | rack and pinion |
| Turning diameter | 11 m (36′) |
| Front suspension | independent, Macpherson strut |
| Rear suspension | independent, Macpherson strut |
| Front brakes | Disc (ABS) |
| Rear brakes | Disc (ABS) |
| Front tires | P235/35ZR20 |
| Rear tires | P265/35ZR20 |
| Safety | |
| Seat belts | 2 |
| Dimensions / Weight | |
| Length | 4,394 mm (173″) |
| Width | 1,801 mm (71″) |
| Height | 1,285 mm (51″) |
| Wheelbase | 2,474 mm (97″) |
| Front track | 1,514 mm (60″) |
| Rear track | 1,539 mm (61″) |
| Weight | 1,375 kg (3,031 lb) |
| Capacities | |
| Passengers | 2 |
| Trunk | N/A |
| Fuel tank | 64 l (14 gal) |
| Towing capacity | N/A |
| Performance | |
| 0-100 km/h | 4.6 s (manufacturer) |
| 80-120 km/h | 2.7 s (manufacturer) |
| Top speed | 290 km/h (180 mph) (manufacturer) |
| Braking distance | N/A |
| Warranty | |
| Base warranty | N/A |
| Powertrain warranty | N/A |
| The Car Guide rating | |
| Fuel economy | 6/10 |
| Reliability | 6/10 |
| Safety | 8/10 |
| Infotainment | 8/10 |
| Driving | 10/10 |
| Overall | 10/10 |
| Average | 88%(view ratings) |