Porsche Cayman Petrol Updates

Wednesday, 10 July 2024 10:27 PM Porsche has confirmed that the production of the petrol-powered 718 Cayman and Boxster will end in mid-2025 to make way for their all-electric replacements. This decision comes despite the current models seeing an 8% increase in sales this year. I think this move is bold, especially given the current fluctuations in EV demand.

Tuesday, 09 July 2024 12:40 PM The end of the petrol-powered 718 Cayman and Boxster is attributed to Porsches commitment to electric vehicles, even as other manufacturers are more cautious due to falling EV demand. Porsches production manager, Albrecht Reimold, has assured that the new electric 718 will maintain the Porsche driving experience.

Monday, 08 July 2024 02:54 PM In Europe, the petrol-powered 718 Cayman and Boxster have already been largely phased out due to noncompliance with new EU cybersecurity rules, with only the hardcore Cayman GT4 RS and 718 Spyder RS remaining. In other markets like the UK, the full range is still available until mid-2025.

Tuesday, 09 July 2024 01:03 AM Porsches decision to end the petrol-powered 718 models draws parallels with a historical mistake when the company attempted to replace the 911 with front-engine grand coupes in the 1970s, which ultimately failed. This move has raised concerns among enthusiasts about whether history might repeat itself.

Tuesday, 09 July 2024 12:22 AM The all-electric replacement for the 718 is expected to be available in both hardtop and convertible variants, similar to the current petrol models. Albrecht Reimold has personally driven the new electric 718 and promises it will be a fun car to drive. I believe this could be a game-changer for Porsches electric lineup.

Monday, 08 July 2024 09:36 AM Despite the transition to electric, Porsche is still exploring the use of synthetic fuels for future petrol-powered sports cars, though these will likely be under the 911 badge rather than the 718. This shows Porsches ongoing commitment to both electric and sustainable petrol options.

Monday, 08 July 2024 09:42 AM The current petrol-powered 718 models have been popular, with sales growing 8% this year, making them one of the few Porsche models to see an increase in sales. This popularity has made the decision to end their production somewhat surprising to many enthusiasts.

Monday, 08 July 2024 11:30 AM Porsches global sales dropped by 7% from January to June this year, with the Taycan EV sales slumping by 51%. However, the 911 and 718 models were the exceptions, showing continued demand for petrol-powered sports cars. I think this highlights the challenges in transitioning to electric vehicles.

Tuesday, 09 July 2024 12:32 AM The production end of the petrol-powered 718 Cayman and Boxster marks a significant shift in Porsches strategy towards electrification, even as other luxury carmakers like BMW and Mercedes-EQ report mixed results in their EV sales.

Monday, 08 July 2024 08:18 PM European customers have already been affected by the early retirement of the petrol-powered 718 models due to cybersecurity regulations, while other markets will have until mid-2025 to purchase these models. This has created a sense of urgency among enthusiasts to buy the current models before they are gone.