Porsche 718 Boxster
The base 718 Boxster is an open-top mid-engine roadster powered by a 2.0-litre turbocharged flat-four producing 300 hp. Its mid-engine layout gives it exceptional cornering balance that front-engine sports cars struggle to match. The roof opens or closes in seconds at up to 50 km/h. Available with 6-speed manual or 7-speed PDK.
Key Specs
- Engine: 2.0 L Turbo Flat-4
- Power: 300 hp / 380 Nm
- 0–100 km/h: 5.1 sec (PDK)
- Layout: Mid-engine, RWD, Roadster
Our 2026 Porsche 718 Boxster Rating
FORPORSCHE RATING: 9/10
Pros
Mid-engine layout provides near-perfect 50/50 weight balance; open-top driving at an accessible price point; turbocharged 4-cylinder is adequate and efficient; the most fun-per-dollar Porsche makes.
Cons
Four-cylinder lacks the upper-rev character of the GTS flat-six; no roof compromises luggage space; tight cockpit for taller drivers.
Verdict
The accessible open-air sports car with the best mid-engine handling balance available. The 718 Boxster delivers more smiles per mile than almost any car at its price point. Simply brilliant.
Porsche 718 Boxster & Cayman Powertrain Guide
- 718 Boxster: 2.0L 4-cyl Turbo / 300 hp / 280 lb-ft / 0-60: 4.9 sec
- 718 Boxster S: 2.5L 4-cyl Turbo / 350 hp / 310 lb-ft / 0-60: 4.4 sec
- 718 Boxster GTS 4.0: 4.0L H6 Naturally Aspirated / 394 hp / 310 lb-ft / 0-60: 4.0 sec
- 718 Spyder RS: 4.0L H6 Naturally Aspirated / 500 hp / 346 lb-ft / 0-60: 3.2 sec / 9,000 rpm
- 718 Cayman: 2.0L 4-cyl Turbo / 300 hp / 280 lb-ft / 0-60: 5.1 sec
- 718 Cayman S: 2.5L 4-cyl Turbo / 350 hp / 310 lb-ft / 0-60: 4.6 sec
- 718 Cayman T: 2.0L 4-cyl Turbo / 300 hp / lightweight focus / 0-60: 4.9 sec (manual)
- 718 Cayman GTS 4.0: 4.0L H6 Naturally Aspirated / 394 hp / 310 lb-ft / 0-60: 4.2 sec
- 718 Cayman GT4 RS: 4.0L H6 Naturally Aspirated / 500 hp / 346 lb-ft / 0-60: 3.2 sec / 9,000 rpm