Those who held out for a potent 718, you made the right choice. Stuttgart’s finest has lifted the wraps off the Porsche 718 GTS available as a Cayman or a Boxster and is a feisty one indeed.
What makes these models so desirable is what drives the wheels. You may remember Porsche ditching the flat-six in favour of a four-cylinder engine. The Porsche 718 GTS stays true and draws power from a 2.5-litre turbocharged four-pot unit.
Rated at 365 horsepower and 430 Nm of torque, a 15 hp increase compared to 718 S models and 35 hp more than its predecessor courtesy of a newly developed air intake-duct and tweaked turbocharger.
Customers can choose between a PDK transmission and a more engaging six-speed manual. With the automatic gearbox fitted, 0-100 km/h is achieved in 4.1 seconds before maxing out a 290 km/h.
There’s more to the vehicle than a punchy motor. Highlights include a new front splitter, tinted lights, 20-inch alloys finished in satin black, black rear diffuser and a central twin exhaust pipe setup.
Inside, the interior transitions across from the standard 718 lineup with a few unique features here and there. This includes Alcantara-wrapped steering wheel and sports seats, GTS logos stitched into both seats and Sports Chrono Package as standard to complete the package.
Porsche 718 GTS Availability
These exciting new models will go on sale early next year in the Middle East. 718 Cayman GTS’s start at AED 277,100 and 718 Boxter GTS’s start at AED 288,800.
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