The legendary German sports car maker, Porsche has just launched the new mid-engine sports cars, the 718 Cayman and 718 Boxster in India at an exclusive event in New Delhi. Comprising of a coupé and roadster, the new 718 series pays homage to the historic victorious race cars of the past, such as the 718 RSK, which took numerous race wins in the 1950s and 1960s for Porsche. The biggest change though for Porsche here is that they have moved from naturally aspirated engines to turbo charged units. For the first time, Porsche’s mid-engine models now deliver the same performance, producing 300bhp from 2.0-litre 4-cylinder turbo engines and a maximum torque of 380Nm. When equipped with Porsche PDK and Sport Chrono Package, both the 718 Boxster and 718 Cayman shift from zero to 100 km/h in 4.7 seconds and have a top speed of 275 km/h.
The 718 models come with a six-speed manual transmission as standard. PDK is available as an option, which also improves fuel efficiency thanks to an auto start/stop function shutting off the engine while the car is still coasting. In action, the new 718 models are built for passionate and sporty driving, facilitated by a newly tuned chassis and stronger brakes. The mid-engine vehicles promise to handle precisely, tackling fast corners with ease. The new Porsche 718 Cayman and 718 Boxster models are now available in India. Basic retail prices for the 718 Cayman and 718 Boxster are Rs 81.6 lakhs and Rs 85.5 lakhs respectively.