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DRIVER’S WANTED: 2020 Porsche 718 Cayman GT4
and 718 Boxster Spyder

LET’S GET ONE THING out of the way: The a maximum of 414 horsepower and The new 718 GT4 and Spyder also
2020 Porsche 718 Cayman GT4 and 309 lb-ft of torque with an 8,000 rpm incorporate elements from Porsche’s
718 Boxster Spyder are hybrids. redline. Naturally, a six-speed manual upmarket 911, furthering the
is the standard transmission, although hybridization concept. The front axle,
No, they don’t make use of any electric Porsche’s vaunted PDK will become wishbones, trailing arms, chassis
motors or regenerative braking. available later in the run. mount, uniball bearings, and front
Instead, these two highly anticipated and rear dampers have all been lifted
sports cars are the ultimate marriage In another nod to simpler times, there from the 911 GT3.
between two competing ideals; state- are no selectable driving modes; the
of-the-art technological wizardry, and cars reside permanently in “sport.” Although well into the 2020 model
a pure, analog driving experience. Drivers aren’t completely on their year, drivers can still walk into
own of course—the PASM chassis is the Porsche of West Palm Beach
Stuttgart has heard the wailings of adaptive, the spring-damper units showroom and purchase a new sports
the faithful; gone is the standard are adjustable, and automatic rev- car powered by a naturally-aspirated
718’s turbocharged four cylinder. In matching can be toggled on and off six-cylinder engine, six-speed
its place is an all-new 4.0-liter flat six with the push of a button. transmission, and weighing just under
derived from the twin-turbocharged 3,200 pounds. The best part? Any dirty
mill found in the new 992 911. The The advanced rear diffuser fitted looks can be assuaged by pointing out
snails have stayed home however— to both increases downforce by that “it’s a hybrid!”
this version is naturally-aspirated. 30%, while the new rear wing
of the 718 Cayman GT4 adds
This throwback of an engine benefits 20% more downforce than the The 718 Boxster Spyder is available
from decades of technological previous iteration–perfect for Club starting at $96,300. The 718 Cayman
advancements to produce more Braman’s track days at Palm Beach GT4 begins at $99,200. Experience
than 100 bhp per liter, churning out International Raceway. both at Porsche of West Palm Beach
and at porschewestpalmbeach.com.