Porsche teases mid-engined hypercar but axes plans for petrol Boxster, Cayman successor
- During its Capital Markets Day event, Porsche confirmed that the 718 Boxster and 718 Cayman will be exclusively electric, with the first full year of production scheduled for 2028.
- This decision settles persistent rumors regarding the 718's powertrain direction, ending speculation that gas engines might remain in exclusive versions of the upcoming two-door models.
- To regain financial ground, Porsche is adopting a "value over volume" philosophy, aiming to lower its break-even point to fewer than 200,000 units.
- While the 718 shifts to battery power, Porsche CEO Michael Leiters confirmed the iconic 911 will "never" go electric, maintaining the model's combustion-powered distinction.
- Expanding its portfolio, the automaker is developing a new compact SUV with Audi and plans to debut a concept car dubbed the Mission S on October 15.
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Porsche Confirms 718 Boxster and Cayman Will Transition Exclusively to Electric Powertrains by 2028
Porsche has dispelled speculation that the Boxster and Cayman will return with internal combustion engines, confirming at its Capital Markets Day 2026 event that the future of the 718 line lies exclusively with electric powertrains. The new strategic initiative, dubbed "Sportwagenschmiede '35," commits the company to an all-electric rollout for these models, effectively ending rumors of a top-tier six-cylinder flat-engine variant that had circul…
Porsche Isn't Actually Doing Gas Versions Of The Next Boxster And Cayman, But It Is Working On A New Mid-Engine Supercar
The electric 718 Boxster and Cayman are set to launch next year, and next week Porsche will be revealing a new supercar concept called the Mission S.
Porsche management has officially confirmed that the long-awaited return of conventional gasoline units in the next generation of the iconic 718 Boxster and Cayman has been finally canceled. Although some time ago the company hinted at the possibility of preserving internal combustion or offering hybrid and gasoline alternatives for the most loyal fans of the brand, the latest strategies from Zuffenhausen point in a completely different directio…
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evshift.comPorsche Just Killed Its Plans For A Gas-Powered 718
After a lot of back-and-forth, Porsche has finally made up its mind about the new 718 sports car.
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