[ebirotedu]

Some deets on the upcoming Boxster/Cayman, which should start deliveries in late 2024:

https://www.caranddriver.com/news/a4...ayman-boxster/


Some personal guesses/predictions:

- the EV will match or exceed previous gas models in terms of performance, especially acceleration. I think this includes the base model if it starts at the expected pricing and power levels - the EV has to in order to get existing and potential 718 owners interested

- range will be in the same 350 mile range as EPA estimates for the current GTS with a 50/50 expressway/city driving profile. This probably explains the expected ~ 3600 lbs curb weight

- subjective experience - because it’s a Porsche 718 it will probably be very, very good. If Porsche can’t figure this out at current levels of EV and automotive tech for a car as important as the 718 is to the brand. I don’t expect that anyone else will either.

[jdhiro]

I'm pretty excited about the EV Boxster, and without an IC engine I'm guessing the interior is going to be a little more roomy for us taller people.

[Bimmerfun82]

Part of the allure of a roadster is hearing the engine, rowing the gears, and having infinite range to roam. This contradicts those principles. Why buy one?

[jdhiro]

Originally Posted by Bimmerfun82

Part of the allure of a roadster is hearing the engine, rowing the gears, and having infinite range to roam. This contradicts those principles. Why buy one?

With an 8-speed slush box? Times are changing.

For me though, it's about the wind in the hair, sun in your eyes, connection with the road which I think an EV is fine for.

[Bimmerfun82]

Originally Posted by jdhiro

With an 8-speed slush box? Times are changing.

For me though, it's about the wind in the hair, sun in your eyes, connection with the road which I think an EV is fine for.

Yeah even with the auto, I row the paddles all the time

[DM6]

I shopped extensively for my next car just recently. Nothing about the Porsche interiors made me want one. A friend insisted the Boxter was a better choice than the Zed, however, he is a track guy. Mine will not be seeing the track. So, easy choice for me. The interior + 30% increase in price tag will keep me far far away from the Porsche brand until cost is no longer a consideration for things.

[Pprior]

Would love one. But not gonna spend the 120-130k+ one optioned up would cost. It is a beauty though.

[BEAR-AvHistory]

Originally Posted by jdhiro

With an 8-speed slush box? Times are changing.

For me though, it's about the wind in the hair, sun in your eyes, connection with the road which I think an EV is fine for.

The slush went out of the box at least 15 years ago if not longer. Was a time, long gone, when an MT was the quick ticket home. Now its a nostalgic memory of times past that is still fun, but only fun.

[alvitdk]

Still waiting for my Z4 M40i but put my name on the list for the Cayman EV. Recently bought a Tesla Model 3 as our daily/shopping/airport car and been impressed with the EV performance. Can't place an order yet until officially released, but name on a "list" is a start. Had a Cayman S for many years and is a blast to drive through the canyons...

[JustChris]

Originally Posted by DM6

I shopped extensively for my next car just recently. Nothing about the Porsche interiors made me want one. A friend insisted the Boxter was a better choice than the Zed, however, he is a track guy. Mine will not be seeing the track. So, easy choice for me. The interior + 30% increase in price tag will keep me far far away from the Porsche brand until cost is no longer a consideration for things.

Identical reasoning for me too. 👍🏻

[jdhiro]

I do like BMW interiors more, except for the idiotic wall of screens awkwardly stuck to the dash of new models. Z4 doesn't have that problem, thankfully.

[Christos]

Originally Posted by Bimmerfun82

Part of the allure of a roadster is hearing the engine, rowing the gears, and having infinite range to roam. This contradicts those principles. Why buy one?

I had a Tesla model 3, lease, and loved it, the quietness and instant response and speed is very very gratifying. However, I did miss the sound and feel of finely tuned internal combustion engine and drivetrain from Germany. I love that combo with the drop top of the Z4, it just feels so 'Old School' now.

That being said, I will be adding an EV to my garage again sooner or later but most likley a sedan, heck if someone comes out with an EV roadster, one that I could afford which excludes Porsche, I'd consider that too.

[supra93]

https://www.carscoops.com/2022/11/20...-fake-exhaust/