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Porsche Stops Gas Boxster Plans
Porsche confirms no gas Boxster/Cayman but works on mid-engine supercar.
In brief
Porsche confirms no gas Boxster/Cayman but works on mid-engine supercar. Porsche has abandoned gas versions of next-generation Boxster and Cayman, focusing instead on an electric 718 and a new mid-engine supercar for wealthy clients. Originally reported by Jalopnik.
Porsche Confirms Gas Boxster Cancellation
Porsche has confirmed gas versions of the next-generation Boxster and Cayman are not happening, ending years of uncertainty.
“Porsche has confirmed gas versions of the next-generation Boxster and Cayman absolutely are not happening, for real this time.”
Electric 718 Launch Next Year
Porsche plans to launch electric 718 Boxster and Cayman next year with no gas versions in the automaker's press release.
“Porsche Corporate Communications Head Matthias Rauter said that those cars weren't actually confirmed to begin with.”
Mission S Supercar Preview
Porsche is working on a mid-engine supercar concept to be revealed at the Paris Auto Show on October 15.
“Porsche calls the Mission S a preview of a potential mid-engined super sports car platform for the future.”
Mission S Details
The Mission S concept may feature a flat-8 engine and will sit above the 911 in Porsche's range.
“The new supercar might even get a flat-8 engine.”
Future Products
Porsche plans a new gas and plug-in-hybrid SUV in 2028 to replace the Macan and an even bigger SUV above the Cayenne.
“Other confirmed future products include a new gas and plug-in-hybrid B-segment SUV in 2028 to replace the old Macan.”
The key point
Porsche has abandoned gas versions of next-generation Boxster and Cayman, focusing instead on an electric 718 and a new mid-engine supercar for wealthy clients.
