May The Four-ce Be With You

Six becomes four, as Porsche’s seminal roadster gets a new name and major change under the hood. 

- Ben Chia

Contrary to popular belief, downsizing an engine does not mean a compromise on performance. With modern engineering solutions – such as turbocharging, resulting in greater efficiency gains – one can go smaller and still achieve equal or greater power outputs from a modern engine.

Perhaps the clearest demonstration of this phenomenon is the brand new Porsche 718 Boxster. While it looks similar to the car it replaces, the 718 Boxster has been completely updated, and nearly everything is new, even down to the name. Its moniker is a nod to the legendary Porsche 718 racecar of the 1960s, and will apply to both the Boxster and the upcoming hardtop Cayman coupe.