What is the difference between the Boxster and the 718?

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VonChristopher
07/29/25 4:45pm
The main difference between the Boxster and the 718 lies in their engines. The Boxster is equipped with a 2.7L or 3.4L 6-cylinder naturally aspirated engine, while the 718 features a 2.0T or 2.5T 4-cylinder turbocharged engine. Here is additional information: Porsche Boxster: The Boxster is Porsche's entry-level two-seater sports car, officially mass-produced and launched in late 1996. After its release, the Boxster became Porsche's best-selling model. Porsche 718: In 2016, Porsche introduced the new 718, which is the mid-cycle facelift of the third-generation Boxster. The new model was fitted with a brand-new turbocharged 4-cylinder horizontally opposed engine.
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