Porsche 718 Boxster and Cayman (982)

Porsche 982
Porsche 718 Cayman GT4
Overview
ManufacturerPorsche
Also calledPorsche 718 Boxster
Porsche 718 Cayman
Porsche 718 Spyder
Production2016–present
AssemblyGermany: Stuttgart,
Germany: Osnabrück
DesignerPeter Varga (2015)[1]
Fabian Schmölz (GT4, 2018)[2]
Body and chassis
ClassSports car (S)
Body style
LayoutMR layout
PlatformMMB (Modular mid-engine platform)[3]
Powertrain
Engine2.0 L MA2.2 turbocharged flat-4
2.5 L MA2.22 turbocharged flat-4
4.0 L MDG naturally aspirated flat-6
Transmission
Dimensions
Wheelbase
  • Boxster: 2,475 mm (97.4 in)
  • Cayman: 2,475 mm (97.4 in)
Length
  • Boxster: 4,379 mm (172.4 in)
  • Cayman: 4,379 mm (172 in)
Width
  • Boxster: 1,801 mm (70.9 in)
  • Cayman: 1,801 mm (70.9 in)
Height
  • Boxster: 1,281 mm (50.4 in)
  • Cayman: 1,295 mm (51 in)
Curb weight
  • Boxster/Cayman:
    1,335 kg (2,943 lb) (manual)
  • 1,370 kg (3,020 lb) (PDK)[4][5]
  • Boxster S/Cayman S:
    1,355 kg (2,987 lb) (manual)
  • 1,385 kg (3,053 lb) (PDK)[6][7]
  • Boxster GTS/Cayman GTS:
    1,375 kg (3,031 lb) (manual)
  • 1,405 kg (3,097 lb) (PDK)[8][9]
  • 718 Cayman GT4: 1,451 kg (3,199 lb)[10][11]
  • 718 Spyder: 1,454 kg (3,206 lb)[12][13]
Chronology
PredecessorPorsche 981

The Porsche 982 is the internal designation of the fourth generation Boxster/Cayman (third generation Cayman) made by German automobile manufacturer Porsche. With the switch to a new turbocharged flat-four engine the marketing name for the models was changed to Porsche 718, in reference to the 718, which won the Targa Florio race in 1959 and 1960. The name is meant to evoke Porsche's past racing successes with light cars like the 718 that outmanoeuvred competitors with larger and more powerful engines.[14][15]

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  2. ^ Burstein, Laura (8 March 2022). "Porsche's Fabian Schmölz walks CDN through the VisionGT Race Car". Car Design News. Retrieved 22 January 2023.
  3. ^ "The technology behind the new Porsche 911 - Workshop material - Body" (PDF). presskit.porsche.de. Porsche. p. 10. Retrieved 2022-03-28.
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  5. ^ "The new 718 Cayman - Technical Specs". porsche.com.
  6. ^ "The new 718 Boxster S - Technical Specs". porsche.com.
  7. ^ "The new 718 Cayman S - Technical Specs". porsche.com.
  8. ^ "The new 718 Boxster GTS - Daten & Austattung". porsche.com.
  9. ^ "The new 718 Cayman GTS - Daten & Austattung". porsche.com.
  10. ^ Atiyeh, Clifford (18 June 2019). "The Porsche 718 Cayman GT4 Brings a Glorious Flat-Six Back to the 718 Family". Car and Driver. Retrieved 18 June 2019.
  11. ^ "Porsche 718 Cayman GT4 - Porsche USA". porsche.com.
  12. ^ Atiyeh, Clifford (17 June 2019). "The Porsche 718 Spyder Is the Six-Cylinder Boxster of Your Dreams". Car and Driver. Retrieved 18 June 2019.
  13. ^ "Porsche 718 Spyder - Porsche USA". porsche.com.
  14. ^ "Press Release: Boxster and Cayman now to be marketed as 718 model series". porsche.de.
  15. ^ "Porsche 718 - Dr. Ing. h.c. F. Porsche AG". Porsche 718 - Dr. Ing. h.c. F. Porsche AG. Retrieved 5 February 2018.