Porsche 718 Boxster (982) GTS 4.0 (400 Hp) PDK


Overall Rating

7.8 / 10
Safety N/A / 5
Not Rated
Engine 4.0 / 5
Value 3.5 / 5
Performance 4.8 / 5
Comfort 3.5 / 5
People\'s Opinion N/A / 5
Not Rated

Porsche 718:

The Porsche 718 is a series of one- or two-seat sports-racing cars built by Porsche from 1957 to 1962. An open-wheel single-seat model was developed for Formula racing.
The 718 was a development of the successful Porsche 550A with improvements made to the body work and suspension. The car's full name is 718 RSK, where "RS" stands for RennSport and the "K" reflects the shape of the car's revised torsion-bar suspension. It had a mid-engined layout and used the 142 horsepower 1. 5-litre Type 547/3 quad-cam engine introduced in the 550A....(Read more on Wikipedia)

Boxster (982) Overview:

Porsche 718 (Boxster (982)). With 430 Nm of torque, it offers ample pulling power. With a weight of 1435 kg, it falls in the mid‑range. Rear‑wheel drive offers dynamic handling and sporty feedback. Acceleration is excellent (0–100 km/h in 4 s). The top speed reaches 288 km/h. A convertible car with a retractable roof, offering open-air driving experiences. Seating for 2 makes it ideal for daily use.

GTS 4.0 (400 Hp) PDK Verdict:

Rating 5 stars

Performance Verdict

Blistering acceleration and razor-sharp shifts from the PDK, making it the fastest and most thrilling Boxster variant.

Fuel Economy

Surprisingly efficient for its performance, benefiting from PDK's optimized gear changes.

Best Use Case: Track dominance, ultimate road performance, and a truly visceral driving experience.

Pros and Cons:

Pros:

  • • Exceptional handling and chassis dynamics
  • • Precise and communicative steering
  • • Powerful and engaging engines (especially 4.0L flat-six)
  • • High-quality interior and build
  • • Iconic roadster design

Cons:

  • • Four-cylinder engine sound may lack character for some
  • • High purchase price and running costs
  • • Limited practicality with two seats and modest storage
  • • Firm ride, typical of a sports car

Specifications:

Specifications are compared to those of the previous generation(Cayman (982): October, 2018 - June, 2020).

General:
Brand:Porsche
Model:718
Generation:Boxster (982)
Modification (Engine):GTS 4.0 (400 Hp) PDK
Start of production:September, 2020
Powertrain Architecture:Internal Combustion engine
Body type:Cabriolet
Seats:2
Doors:2
Engine:
Engine systems:Start & Stop System
Power:400 Hp @ 7000 rpm. Same horsepower
Power per litre:100.1 Hp/l [2mm less]
Torque:430 Nm @ 5500 rpm.
Engine Model/Code:DKDA More details about the engine DKDA
Engine displacement:3995
Number of cylinders:6
Engine configuration:Boxer
Number of valves per cylinder:4
Fuel injection system:Direct injection
Engine aspiration:Naturally aspirated engine
Engine oil capacity:8 l
Engine layout:Middle, Longitudinal
Cylinder Bore:102.01 mm mm
Piston Stroke:81.51 mm mm
Compression ratio:13:1
Maximum engine speed:7800 rpm.
Performance:
Fuel Type:Petrol (Gasoline)
Fuel consumption (economy) - urban:13 l/100 km
Fuel consumption (economy) - extra urban:7.6 l/100 km
Fuel consumption (economy) - combined:9.6 l/100 km
Emission standard:Euro 6d-ISC-FCM
Acceleration 0 - 100 km/h:4.0 sec
Acceleration 0 - 62 mph:4.0 sec
Maximum speed:288 km/h
Weight-to-power ratio:3.6 kg/Hp, 278.7 Hp/tonne
Weight-to-torque ratio:3.3 kg/Nm, 299.7 Nm/tonne
Acceleration 0 - 200 km/h:13.7 sec
Acceleration 0 - 60 mph:3.8 sec
Space:
Kerb Weight:1435
Max. weight:1730
Max load:295
Trunk (boot) space - minimum:120 l
Fuel tank capacity:64 l
Size:
Length:4391 mm mm [2mm less]
Width:1801 mm mm [Same width.]
Height:1262 mm mm [24mm less]
Wheelbase:2475 mm mm [Same wheelbase.]
Width including mirrors:1994 mm
Front track:1527 mm
Rear (Back) track:1535 mm
Minimum turning circle (turning diameter):10.98 m [above average]
Powertrain:
Drivetrain ArchitectureThe Internal combustion engine (ICE) drives the rear wheels of the vehicle.
Drive wheelRear wheel drive
Number of gears7
Transmission typeAutomatic
Gearbox typePDK
Front brakesVentilated discs, 350x34 mm [Best for performance and cooling.]
Rear brakesVentilated discs, 330x28 mm [Best for performance and cooling.]
Assisting systemsABS (Anti-lock braking system)
Steering typeSteering rack and pinion
Power steeringElectric Steering
Tires sizeFront wheel tires: 235/35 ZR20 88Y
Wheel rims sizeFront wheel rims: 8.5J x 20
Front suspensionIndependent coil spring
Rear suspensionIndependent coil spring

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