From Motor1 · Adrian Padeanu · · 1m 10s
Porsche Boxster Cayman Gas Engines Cancelled
Porsche confirms gas-powered Boxster and Cayman models will not return after all.
In brief
Porsche confirms gas-powered Boxster and Cayman models will not return after all. Porsche has officially cancelled plans for gas engines in next-generation Boxster and Cayman models, focusing solely on electric versions starting in 2028. Originally reported by Motor1.
Porsche cancels gas Boxster Cayman
Porsche confirmed the next-generation 718 models will not return with gas engines after a year of speculation.
718 gas engines never confirmed
Porsche’s Head of Corporate Communications stated the combustion-engine 718 duo was never officially approved for a comeback.
Electric 718 to debut in 2028
The electric Boxster and Cayman will start production in 2028, following a 2022 announcement for a mid-decade launch.
Porsche keeps combustion engines
Porsche continues to invest in combustion engines and plug-in hybrids alongside electric models for other vehicles.
Audi’s electric concept follows
Audi’s 2027 concept car will also be sold strictly as an electric vehicle with no combustion engine options.
Porsche and Audi collaborate
Porsche and Audi will work more closely on developing both combustion and electric models to share engineering costs.
The headline
Porsche has officially cancelled plans for gas engines in next-generation Boxster and Cayman models, focusing solely on electric versions starting in 2028.
