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Man of Many
09-06-2025
- Automotive
- Man of Many
Porsche 718 Cayman and Boxster Production Ends Soon, But What's Going to Replace it?
By Somnath Chatterjee - News Published: 9 June 2025 |Last Updated: 6 June 2025 Share Copy Link Readtime: 3 min Every product is carefully selected by our editors and experts. If you buy from a link, we may earn a commission. Learn more. For more information on how we test products, click here. 718 Cayman and Boxster production winds down in October 2025 Electric replacements delayed to a possible 2027 launch because of Northvolt bankruptcy Production stopped in Australia in 2024 It was inevitable, but the popular and revered 718 Cayman and Boxster sports cars will bow out globally towards the end of this year. Despite being around for a decade, the 718 models have been going strong in terms of worldwide sales demand, while the hardcore RS models have reached nearly the same iconic status as the limelight-grabbing 911 RS models. Porsche has confirmed the party will end, indicating that both models will be discontinued by October, with the last few examples being sold now. Currently, only a few cars are available worldwide, as Porsche has even pulled the 718 twins from the European markets. Meanwhile, here in Australia, orders have been stopped since late last year, alongside the petrol Macan. Production for our market was stopped from September 2024, with perhaps North America being the only market where the cars are still on sale. Of course, this news is not surprising since the 718 Models are making way for their electric successors, but the question is when. According to new reports, the launch of the all-new electric Cayman and Boxster is not happening anytime soon. Porsche 718 Boxster GTS 4.0 | Image: Porsche Australia While CEO Oliver Blume has said they will arrive in the 'medium term,' the electric sports cars have been delayed due to various issues. Northvolt, the Swedish battery company partly owned by Volkswagen and Goldman Sachs, recently filed for bankruptcy. Hence, Porsche has been having issues in procuring the high-performance cells for these EVs, and that has further pushed back the launch time. 'The world has changed,' said Porsche CEO, Dr Oliver Blume. 'We are experiencing a fierce storm. But we are doing everything we can to counteract them. We are resolutely investing in the future. In challenging times we are continuing to develop Porsche with a precise focus. This requires more resources in the short term, but it will make our company even more profitable in the long term. We accept the challenge. We have a plan. We are acting. And we're not wasting any time.' It seems the 718 Cayman and Boxster will not be immediately replaced, and even the new electric three-row SUV that has been spotted testing would be delayed too. Porsche has been bullish regarding its EV strategy but has scaled back its EV-only plans, despite some success in global markets like Australia. Porsche 718 Cayman GTS 4.0 | Image: Porsche Australia Porsche 718 Cayman GTS 4.0 | Image: Porsche Australia Porsche 718 Cayman GTS 4.0 | Image: Porsche Australia Porsche 718 Cayman GTS 4.0 | Image: Porsche Australia Recently, the brand has put some focus back into developing internal combustion engine models. Which means that the future electric 718 replacements would be prepped for a petrol version, potentially plug-in hybrid variants with similar powertrains to those of their Volkswagen brothers and sisters. Porsche has said that it will develop combustion engine or PHEV versions of its EVs, and that could include the new electric Macan and possibly sports cars like the Boxster and Cayman. The EV market has cooled down, it remains to be seen how Porsche navigates through this, but for now, there would be a large time gap between the current 718 models being canned and their successors arriving on the market if they continue down the all-electric 718 Cayman and Boxster route.
Yahoo
26-05-2025
- Automotive
- Yahoo
A 1991 Porsche 964 Carrera 4 Leichtbau in Photos
More from Robb Report This Ultra-Rare Porsche 964 Was a Race Prototype. Now It Could Fetch $1 Million at Auction. The MG MGB Helped Launch America's Sports-Car Craze. Now It's a Bargain for Collectors. Porsche Is Ending Production of Its Gas-Powered Boxster and Cayman Best of Robb Report The 2024 Chevy C8 Corvette: Everything We Know About the Powerful Mid-Engine Beast The World's Best Superyacht Shipyards The ABCs of Chartering a Yacht Click here to read the full article. This 1991 Porsche 964 Carrera 4 Leichtbau will soon be available through Gooding Christie's. The cockpit has been stripped of non-essential amenities for race-focused weight savings. The car is powered by a 3.6-liter, dual-ignition flat-six engine delivering 265 hp. The 22 examples of the 964 Carrera 4 Leichtbau were instrumental in the early stages of Porsche's Carrera Cup race series. The car has only 502 kilometers (about 312 miles) on it. According to the RM Sotheby's lot description from another one of the 22 examples built, which was sold by that auction house in 2022, these cars weigh only 2,414 pounds and 'the standard spoiler (which rotated upward at speed) was replaced with a fixed unit for maximum downforce at all times.' For the Carrera 4 Leichtbau, Porsche used the 964's innovative foundation but eliminated any superfluous amenities to offer the most efficient competition car that could be derived from the model. This example is expected to fetch between $750,000 and $1 million at auction.
Yahoo
26-05-2025
- Automotive
- Yahoo
A 1991 Porsche 964 Carrera 4 Leichtbau in Photos
More from Robb Report This Ultra-Rare Porsche 964 Was a Race Prototype. Now It Could Fetch $1 Million at Auction. The MG MGB Helped Launch America's Sports-Car Craze. Now It's a Bargain for Collectors. Porsche Is Ending Production of Its Gas-Powered Boxster and Cayman Best of Robb Report The 2024 Chevy C8 Corvette: Everything We Know About the Powerful Mid-Engine Beast The World's Best Superyacht Shipyards The ABCs of Chartering a Yacht Click here to read the full article. This 1991 Porsche 964 Carrera 4 Leichtbau will soon be available through Gooding Christie's. The cockpit has been stripped of non-essential amenities for race-focused weight savings. The car is powered by a 3.6-liter, dual-ignition flat-six engine delivering 265 hp. The 22 examples of the 964 Carrera 4 Leichtbau were instrumental in the early stages of Porsche's Carrera Cup race series. The car has only 502 kilometers (about 312 miles) on it. According to the RM Sotheby's lot description from another one of the 22 examples built, which was sold by that auction house in 2022, these cars weigh only 2,414 pounds and 'the standard spoiler (which rotated upward at speed) was replaced with a fixed unit for maximum downforce at all times.' For the Carrera 4 Leichtbau, Porsche used the 964's innovative foundation but eliminated any superfluous amenities to offer the most efficient competition car that could be derived from the model. This example is expected to fetch between $750,000 and $1 million at auction.
Hypebeast
26-05-2025
- Automotive
- Hypebeast
Porsche To Phase Out Gas-Powered Boxsters and Caymans by End of the Year
Summary Porsche's belovedBoxsterandCaymanmodels, known for their engaging gas-powered engines, are indeed on their way out. Porsche is set to phase out gas-powered Boxsters and Caymans by the end of 2025, as they will disappear for good in the markets. Production of the current gasoline-powered Boxster and Cayman models is slated to end by October 2025, with very limited inventory expected to last into early 2026 for markets like North America. Their discontinuation in Europe already occurred in mid-2024 due to new regulations. The next generation of the 718 Boxster and Cayman was originally planned to be fully electric and debut in 2026. However, Porsche has now officially postponed their electric launch until at least 2027. The electric successors are facing some unexpected delays, which is primarily attributed to technical challenges related to battery development, particularly issues with a crucial battery supplier (reportedly Swedish manufacturer Northvolt, which faced bankruptcy). Beyond battery supply, a slower-than-expected global adoption rate for electric vehicles has also reportedly factored into Porsche's revised strategy. This means that while the 718 line will eventually go all-electric, there will be a noticeable gap in Porsche's compact sports car lineup after the current models cease production. Porsche aims for these electric 718s to retain the spirit and driving dynamics of their combustion predecessors, built on a new PPE (Premium Platform Electric) platform and will offer both rear-wheel drive and more powerful all-wheel drive versions.
Scottish Sun
23-05-2025
- Automotive
- Scottish Sun
Porsche discontinues two iconic models and replaces them both with EVs
NEW DIRECTION Porsche discontinues two iconic models and replaces them both with EVs Click to share on X/Twitter (Opens in new window) Click to share on Facebook (Opens in new window) PORSCHE has confirmed it will axe two of its most iconic sports cars—the petrol-powered 718 Boxster and 718 Cayman—by the end of this year, paving the way for fully electric replacements. The announcement marks a significant shift in the brand's strategy as it leans further into electric mobility. Sign up for Scottish Sun newsletter Sign up 4 Whittlebury,Northants,UK -Aug 27th 2023: 2022 blue Porsche 718 Cayman car travelling on an English country road Credit: Getty 4 Production of the mid-engine 718 twins will end in October 2025 at Porsche's facilities in Zuffenhausen and Osnabrück Credit: Alamy 4 Replacing these fan favourites will be fully electric versions of both the Cayman and Boxster Credit: AP:Associated Press The news was first revealed in Germany by Porsche production boss Albrecht Reimold in Automobilwoche and later confirmed by the company to Car and Driver. Production of the mid-engine 718 twins will end in October 2025 at Porsche's facilities in Zuffenhausen and Osnabrück. The move follows the earlier discontinuation of the models in Europe due to new cybersecurity laws. According to Porsche, the decision isn't about poor sales. In fact, 2024 saw a 15 percent increase in deliveries, with 23,670 units sold. However, limited parts availability and the push for electrification have forced Porsche's hand. 'We are now focused on the next chapter,' said a spokesperson. Special editions like the Cayman GT4 RS and Boxster RS Spyder will also bow out, despite previous exemptions from EU regulations. Replacing these fan favourites will be fully electric versions of both the Cayman and Boxster. While details remain scarce, Reimold assured enthusiasts that the electric successors will maintain the fun-to-drive character. 'I've driven it,' he said. 'The driving experience will still be 100 percent 718.' Porsche CEO Oliver Blume added during the brand's recent annual meeting that the new EVs will be 'even more dynamic, even more powerful.' However, fans will have to wait a bit longer for the new generation. The EV 718s won't launch until the 'medium term', with development still ongoing. In the meantime, Porsche is urging customers to snap up the remaining petrol-powered models while they still can. 'This may well be your last chance,' warned Car and Driver, which was among the first to report the change for global markets. The shift has been in motion since the start of 2024, when the 718 was pulled from European markets in response to stricter cybersecurity legislation. The regulations effectively ended sales of the internal-combustion Boxster and Cayman, along with the petrol-powered Macan, across the EU. The U.S. and other regions were granted a temporary reprieve, but that window will now close in October. While the 718's days are numbered, Porsche's broader EV strategy is still in flux. CEO Oliver Blume admitted during this week's shareholder meeting that the company's previous target—having electric cars make up 80 percent of sales by 2030—is now unlikely to be met. Despite this, Porsche says the electric lineup 'will continue to grow as planned,' including a large three-row SUV still in development. Interestingly, Porsche is also keeping its options open when it comes to future powertrains. The company has hinted it may reintroduce combustion engines or hybrids into models originally intended to be electric-only. Last November, then-CFO Lutz Meschke said Porsche was 'looking at the possibility' of combining hybrid or petrol power with upcoming EVs—a sign the brand isn't closing the door on internal combustion just yet. As Porsche moves into this new chapter, the retirement of the 718 range is more than just the end of two cars,it's the end of an era. Since their debut, the Boxster and Cayman have become icons in their own right, offering affordable performance and precise handling. Whether the electric versions can match that legacy remains to be seen. The Sun has approached Porsche for comment.
