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The 718 Cayman and Boxster serve as a thrilling door to rear-wheel drive Porsche ownership for those who can't quite pay up for a 911, but our favorite pair of small mid-engined sports cars will soon be departing. With electric successors on the way, the current 982-generation models are set to end production for good next year, before the 983 hits dealers and does away with combustion.
While we've known about the 718's electric future for a while now, Porsche hasn't told us exactly when the combustion-powered 982 will give way to the 983. But now, information from a U.S. dealer portal obtained by Zerin Dube tells us that production will come to an end in October of 2025. Luckily, that means buyers still have roughly 18 months to secure a build slot.
While the departure of the current 718 will be a striking blow to enthusiasts, at least the pair of sports cars still have some time left. Over in Europe, sales have already come to an end as a result of new EU cybersecurity laws, but luckily Porsche didn't let this affect the timeline for the remaining markets.
As for what lies ahead, the idea of an electric 718 stealing a spot on showroom floors sounds like blasphemy for a brand like Porsche, but there's still hope that the automaker will be able to give the 983 the same enjoyable driving experience as the model that came before it. While details are rather scarce right now, the next 718 will make use of Porsche's SSP electric architecture with a choice of rear- and all-wheel drive powertrain options when it arrives sometime next year.
Image Credits: Porsche
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Jun 20, 2024
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Porsche 718 Cayman And Boxster Will Surrender To Their EV Replacements Next Year
Production of the two sports cars as we know them will officially come to a close in October 2025.
The 718 Cayman and Boxster serve as a thrilling door to rear-wheel drive Porsche ownership for those who can't quite pay up for a 911, but our favorite pair of small mid-engined sports cars will soon be departing. With electric successors on the way, the current 982-generation models are set to end production for good next year, before the 983 hits dealers and does away with combustion.
While we've known about the 718's electric future for a while now, Porsche hasn't told us exactly when the combustion-powered 982 will give way to the 983. But now, information from a U.S. dealer portal obtained by Zerin Dube tells us that production will come to an end in October of 2025. Luckily, that means buyers still have roughly 18 months to secure a build slot.
While the departure of the current 718 will be a striking blow to enthusiasts, at least the pair of sports cars still have some time left. Over in Europe, sales have already come to an end as a result of new EU cybersecurity laws, but luckily Porsche didn't let this affect the timeline for the remaining markets.
As for what lies ahead, the idea of an electric 718 stealing a spot on showroom floors sounds like blasphemy for a brand like Porsche, but there's still hope that the automaker will be able to give the 983 the same enjoyable driving experience as the model that came before it. While details are rather scarce right now, the next 718 will make use of Porsche's SSP electric architecture with a choice of rear- and all-wheel drive powertrain options when it arrives sometime next year.
Image Credits: Porsche
