The Chicago Auto Show is now open to the public through the 19th of February. Porsche brought ten cars and a gorgeous display to the show, so we spent a bit of time walking through it. Being that we were there during the show's media days last week, we were able to get a few photographs of the lineup without having to negotiate through a room full …
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Take A Deeper Dive Inside the 718 Boxster and Cayman GTS Models
Isn't turbocharging marvelous? As sonorous as the old flat-sixes were, adding power has never been easier in the Boxster and Cayman range. Thanks to a revised intake and flow-optimized turbocharger the GTS makes 15 horsepower more than the S models. This additional power is only part of what sets the GTS apart from the other models in the 718 …
Continue to the full articleRevealed: The 718 Boxster and Cayman GTS
For those looking for a leaner, more focused, and more athletic version of the 718, the newest GTS is on the horizon. Prospective buyers will have to wait until March 2018 to pick up their 718 GTS and fork over a hefty $79,800 for a Cayman or a princely $81,900 for a Boxster (Canadian pricing is $90,600 and $93,000 respectively). However, the GTS' …
Continue to the full articlePorsche Recalling Over 16k 911s, 718 Boxsters and 718 Caymans.
Porsche's record for quality is well documented. Over the last several months several recalls have cropped up, generally affecting a very small number of vehicles each time. A recent recall affected just 85 cars across numerous model lines. A new voluntary safety recall was just announced, this time affecting 16,429 vehicles globally. This …
Continue to the full articlePorsche Recalling Small Number of 2017 Caymans, Boxsters and 911s
Despite Porsche's growing production numbers, their quality remains strong. In fact 5 Porsche models were honored in the 2015 J.D. Power Initial Quality Study and the marque itself ranked 2nd overall in 2016. That's why, whenever we hear of a recall, no matter how small, we take note. In this instance, the seat mounted side air bag inflator of …
Continue to the full articleVideo: Matt Farah Drives The 718 Cayman
We recently met up with Matt Farah of The Smoking Tire at the US press launch of the new 718 Boxster and Cayman in Austin, Texas. While there, the conversation obviously gravitated toward the car we were both there to test drive. For the most part, we had very similar opinions of the car. It drives like a dream. It's faster, more comfortable, and …
Continue to the full articleA Texas Tango With The 718 Twins: 2017 Boxster & Cayman Review
I busied myself with ashing a half-Lucky Strike when the phone rang. On the other end was a dame called 'opportunity'. She was a hard one to turn down, always looking to get into trouble, but with her it was always a good time. "Get on a plane, get yourself to Austin, Texas", she said, "I've got a job for you". I paint myself a skeptic, and the …
Continue to the full articleHave You Seen Porsche’s Most Recent Interactive Print Advertisement?
Porsche enthusiasts around the world have The Gotthard Pass on their "bucket list" of best driving routes. At nearly 7,000 feet, this famous mountain pass connects northern and southern Switzerland and was originally opened in 1830. Today, it is comprised of more cobblestone covered hairpin turns than your Porsche's GPS can keep up with and counts …
Continue to the full articleDid You Miss The Intro Of The New 911 R In Geneva? Watch It Here!
Porsche unveiled one of their most exciting and long awaited models early this morning in Geneva. If you didn't attend or weren't awake at the time, don't fret. We have the full replay for you here. Details on the 718 Boxster and Boxster S are here. Details on the all new, limited edition 911 R are here. …
Continue to the full articleThese Are The First Pictures Of The Turbo 4-Cylinder That Powers Porsche’s LMP1 919 Hybrid
When Porsche first announced that their return to Le Mans and LMP1 would be powered by a hybrid drive consisting, in part, of a 4-cylinder direct injected gas engine, people were a bit skeptical. How could Porsche possibly develop enough horse power from a 4-cylinder engine to be competitive. Then, adding insult to injury, Porsche went on to say …
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