# Porsche Stops Gas Boxster Plans

> Porsche confirms no gas Boxster/Cayman but works on mid-engine supercar.
- Title: Porsche Stops Gas Boxster Plans · Jalopnik | Shortify
- Summary: Porsche confirms no gas Boxster/Cayman but works on mid-engine supercar. Porsche has abandoned gas versions of next-generation Boxster and Cayman, focusing…
- Keywords: porsche, boxster, cayman, 718, mission s, mid-engine, electric car, cars, culture, Stops, Gas, Plans
- Source: Jalopnik — https://jalopnik.com/2280323/porsche-not-doing-gas-boxster-cayman-working-on-mid-engine-mission-s-supercar
- Author: Chris Tsui
- Published: 2026-10-07T17:55:08+00:00
- Read time: 1 min
- Topics: porsche, boxster, cayman, 718, mission s, mid-engine, electric car, cars, culture
## 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.
## Key takeaway

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.