lightweight construction, modern design, and a turbocharged, four-cylinder, mid-mounted engine reveals the philosophy behind the legendary Porsche 718 model line: 718 Porsche 718 Boxster and Cayman have raced their way into the country. PGA Cars, Inc., the official importer and dealer of Porsche vehicles in the Philippines, launched models last week.
718 model series is a continuation of the four-cylinder concept is proven and distinguished history of Porsche sports cars.
Four-cylinder boxer engine has a long tradition at Porsche, and they have enjoyed tremendous success ever since it was introduced. In the late 1950s, 718-successor to the legendary Porsche 550 Spyder-configuration represents the highest level of a four-cylinder boxer engine. A recent example, 919 Hybrid LMP1 race car, also has a highly efficient, turbocharged, four-cylinder engine with only two liters displacement.
Whether it's competing in the 12 hour race at Sebring in 1960, or in the European Hill Climb Championship which ran between 1958 and 1961, the Porsche 718 won against many competitors with powerful four-cylinder boxer engine and efficient.
The new two-seat sports car, which is now using the 718 nameplate to pay homage to the venerable Porsche model line, is now more powerful, yet more fuel-efficient. With them, Porsche continues the tradition of four-cylinder boxer that used in Porsche sports car 718 mid-engine took first place three times between 1959 and 1960 in the race Targa Florio legendary Italian in Sicily, and scored a class victory at the 24 Hours of Le Mans race in 1958 with a 142-hp, four-cylinder Porsche 718 RSK.
The core of the new model series is a newly developed four-cylinder flat engine with turbo-charging. 718 Boxster develops 300 horsepower power from the two-liter engine displacement, while the Boxster S 718 to 350 horsepower from 2.5 liters displacement. In the S models, Porsche also uses a turbocharger with variable turbine geometry.
The launch of 718 new Boxster generation is the first time that Porsche implement a sports car with a flat four-cylinder engines since the late 1960s. Turbo-charging significantly increases torque. 718 two-liter engine of the Boxster has a maximum torque of 380 Nm (100 Nm more), which is available from 1,950 rpm to 4,500 rpm. 2.5-liter engine of the Boxster S Meanwhile 718 to 420 Nm (60 Nm more) over the speed range from 1,900 rpm to 4,500 rpm.
Thus, the new 718 Boxster models run faster. 718 Boxster - with PDK and Sport Chrono Package - sprint from zero to 100 km / h in 4.7 seconds (0.8 seconds faster). 718 Boxster S with the same equipment completes this discipline in 4.2 seconds (0.6 seconds faster). Boxster 718 peak speed is 275 km / h, and 718 Boxster S has a top speed of 285 km / h.
Line 718 models can be created at first sight. The front end of the new roadster show a more sculptural form. the front has a wider and more masculine appearance. Intake air is much greater cooling at the front is a different exterior expression of the concept of the new turbo engine. Boxster 718 front end design is rounded off by the new bi-xenon headlights with integrated LED daytime running lights. LED lights with four points daytime running lights are available as a new option.
From the side view, identifying features of the new model line includes a new, independent-style wing and side sills. A larger air inlet panel with two fins emphasize the dynamic look of the car. The door is now designed without a door handle recess covers. New 19-inch wheels are standard on the Boxster S. 718 diameter 20-inch wheels are available as an option.
The redesigned rear body of the 718 Boxster has a broader view - especially for accent strip with a Porsche badge integrated between the tail lights. Tail lights fully restored distinguished by a three-dimensional LED technology and brake lights four points.
In the driving dynamics, the new roadster following in the original tracks 718. The car's chassis really back again improve cornering performance. Electromechanical steering system is configured to be ten percent more direct. This makes the 718 Boxster even more agile and easier to drive, both on the track circuit and traffic everyday.
Available at an additional cost for roadsters is Porsche Active Suspension Management (PASM) with ride height is ten millimeters lower. For the first time, PASM sport chassis with ride height 20 mm lower available as an option for 718 Boxster S. The active chassis, which has also been back again, offering a wider spread between long-distance touring comfort and a sporty dynamic stiffness.
The same four-cylinder engine with turbocharging as a new flat at 718 718 Boxster is being deployed in Cayman. As a result, coupé and roadster have an identical engine output for the first time. For the driver this means less time to run faster, going from zero to 100 km / h in just 4.7 seconds (Cayman with PDK and the optional Sport Chrono Package).
718 new Cayman has been further developed as comprehensive in design as in technology. The proportion of strong, prominent air intakes at the front and side and low side profile underlines boost in dynamics. The nose has a sharper profile, which gives the front end a wider and more masculine appearance. Ultra-slim headlights above the intake air, which contains the parking lights and indicators, further strengthen this impression. Rounding the front end 718 Cayman, cooling air intakes are significantly larger and bi-xenon headlights in their new design with integrated LED daytime running lights. LED lights with four points daytime running lights are available as a new option. Viewed from the side, the new sports coupé revealed striking wing and side sills. a redesigned rear have a broader view because the accent strip in high-gloss black with a Porsche badge integrated between the tail lights. The tail lights have been completely redesigned and differentiated technology with three-dimensional and four sites that appear free-floating brake.
The prices of the 2017 718 Boxster and Cayman are as follows:
- 718 Boxster – P 5,750,000
- 718 Boxster S – P 7,300,000
- 718 Cayman – P 5,950,000
- 718 Cayman S – P 7,600,000
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