The blip on gear changes sounds great without being a bit silly and all the while the engine delivers that vastly improved soundtrack over regular 718 models.Porsche hasn't officially released pricing for the US yet, but when deliveries start in the fall it's likely to be around $90,000. 718 … It's taut but not harsh. You'll also find it on the start-up screen of the Porsche Communication Management touchscreen infotainment system. Someone Turned A Porsche Boxster Into A 1960s F1 Car Our car experts choose every product we feature. The numbers aren't great but Porsche reveals strong demand for the 911 and Taycan. Top. It appeared a few times after that but then Porsche decided to make it more of a thing when it introduced the Cayenne GTS in 2007. What really matters here is that the GTS 4.0's horsepower peak arrives at the tippy-top of the rev range, right near the siren-song 7,800-rpm redline.But the good news doesn't stop with the engine. We also couldn't care less about the standard cylinder deactivation system, which can shut off one bank of cylinders when engine loads are low for the sake of efficiency. Oh no. It responds really well, the manual gearbox delivering the power effortlessly. We may earn money from the links on this page. Both cars are powered by a naturally aspirated 4.0-liter flat-six that produces 394 horsepower and 309 lb-ft of torque. Since then, GTS models have featured unique styling attributes and the same is true of the latest 718 versions.The front apron has been tailored for the model with components in black and at the rear, it has its own dif-fuser, darkened taillights and the sports exhaust from the GT4. And Porsche has put a cherry on top, too: The 718 Cayman and Boxster GTS get a 15-hp bump over S models courtesy of a bigger turbocharger delivering higher boost pressure through a new intake plenum. The 0-60 sprint takes 4.3 seconds, according to Porsche, with the quarter mile done and dusted in 12.5 seconds. It's a great balance between comfort and the feel of a true sports car, something that can be said of most GTS models.It's always tricky to discuss boot space in a sports car, but many people use their 718 as a daily driver and it'll handle the office bag or grocery shop without any problem. Porsche says the new 718 Boxster GTS 4.0 and 718 Cayman GTS 4.0 are available to order right now, the droptop running $90,250 and the hardtop a bit less dear at $88,150. Dealerships will be taking orders as early as this summer of this year. Alcantara also covers the steering wheel and is used for other trim parts around the interior where you'll find the GTS emblem dotted about. All that for an extra six grand? We doubt many people will miss the 20 ponies lost in the flat-six's transfer from the GT4 and Boxster Spyder to this GTS, and besides, peak torque is unchanged from the 309 lb-ft you get in those models, as well as the old four-pot GTS. Taking less than 10 seconds to fully retract the convertible top, youll have plenty of fun with its precise and agile handling. Unless you're planning on spending every other weekend at the track, probably not.You see, on real-world roads, the Boxster GTS is no slouch through the twisties, either. The most versatile mid-engine Porsche has been right under our noses.

Aesthetically, the GTS 4.0 wears a black lip spoiler, the same Sport Design front fascia as the normal GTS, and a redesigned rear bumper (to accommodate the exhaust) in black. As you do, Porsche claims the GTS will hit 60 mph in 4.3 seconds and go on to a top speed of 182 mph. And not least: thrilling. The suspension hardware is identical, from the GT-specific lightweight struts and springs to the ultra-stiff ball joints and 1.18-inch-lower ride height. The GTS versions correct this, with a great flat-six boxer en-gine that not only delivers plenty of power but makes all the right noises too. Like all great Porsches, its ability to turn every drive into an experience, be it mooching downtown for a morning coffee or pinballing from apex to apex on your favorite mountain road, will have you smiling with anticipation every time you reach for the keys. It's the next best thing to a 718 Spyder, and there's nothing wrong with that: The Boxster GTS is the second-finest open-top sports car in the world for under $100,000.The Boxster GTS shares its 4.0-liter naturally aspirated flat-six—essentially a bored and stroked the 992-series 3.0-liter engine minus the turbos—with the Cayman GTS, along with standard goodies such as the six-speed manual transmission, the Sport Chrono package, and the PASM sport suspension that drops the ride height 20mm.

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