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Back to Basics With


                                                                       the 718 T








              PORSCHE IS INTRODUCING two   Management (PASM) suspension
            new trims for its pair of entry-  system has been paired with
            level sports cars: the 718 Boxster   this generation’s four-cylinder
            T and 718 Cayman T. The goal is   engine. The electronic system sits
            to further increase the driver’s   the chassis 20-millimeters lower,
            experience in both of their   and adjusts the damping force
            best-handling cars by reducing   on each corner of the car in
            creature comforts, boosting   response to driver behavior
            performance, optimizing driving   and road conditions.
            dynamics, and offering extensive
            equipment packages.           The standard six-speed
                                          accelerates to 60 mph in 4.9
            Traditionally, the T stands for   seconds. The figure drops to 4.7
            Touring in Porsche models and   with the brilliant—albeit not as
            represents driving pleasure in its   fun—dual-clutch PDK. The top
            purest form. The focus is obvious   speed is an exhilarating 170 mph,
            from a pared down interior    and if you drive sensibly, you may
            featuring black door pulls, two-  see as much as 27 miles per gallon
            way adjustable sports seats, and   on the highway.
            black Sport-Tex center sections.
                                          The 718 T is another reminder
            Both variants of the 718 T come   that Porsche believes owners
            with Porsche’s 300 horsepower,   should be in control rather than
            280 lb-ft turbocharged four-  a passive spectator of the driving
            cylinder. Selectable Normal,   experience. With this stripped-
            Sport, Sport Plus, and Individual   down model, Porsche returns
            drive modes contained in the   to its track-focused, puristic
            Sport Chrono package allow    driving roots.
            drivers to enjoy the car both
            on the track and during their   As with all Porsches sourced
            commute. Active Drivetrain    from Braman Motorcars, new 718
            Mounts work to minimize engine   T owners will enjoy an evening
            and transmission vibrations felt   with pro driver Freddy Rhemrev
            by the driver, a great perk when   at Palm Beach International
            off the track.                Raceway as part of our standard
                                          delivery experience.
            Other prominent components
            include: Agate Grey mirror
            shells, a shorter gearshift,
            Porsche Torque Vectoring (PTV),
            20-inch high-gloss titanium
            gray wheels, and automatic
            rev-matching on the standard six-
            speed transmission.

            The 718 T marks the first time
            the Porsche Active Suspension



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