Porsche 718 Boxster and Cayman

Porsche 982
Porsche 718 Cayman S
Overview
ManufacturerPorsche
Also calledPorsche 718 Boxster
Porsche 718 Cayman
Porsche 718 Spyder
Production2016–present
AssemblyGermany: Stuttgart
Germany: Osnabrück
Body and chassis
ClassSports car (S)
Body style
  • 2-door roadster (718 Boxster / Spyder)
  • 2-door fastback coupé (718 Cayman)
LayoutMR layout
PlatformMMB (Modular mid-engine platform)[1]
Powertrain
Engine2.0 L MA2.2 turbocharged flat-4
2.5 L MA2.22 turbocharged flat-4
4.0 L MDG naturally aspirated flat-6
Transmission
  • 6-speed G82.00 manual
  • 7-speed PDK dual-clutch auto
Dimensions
Wheelbase
  • Boxster: 2,475 mm (97.4 in)
  • Cayman: 2,475 mm (97.4 in)
Length
  • Boxster: 4,379 mm (172.4 in)
  • Cayman: 4,379 mm (172 in)
Width
  • Boxster: 1,801 mm (70.9 in)
  • Cayman: 1,801 mm (70.9 in)
Height
  • Boxster: 1,281 mm (50.4 in)
  • Cayman: 1,295 mm (51 in)
Curb weight
  • Boxster/Cayman:
    1,335 kg (2,943 lb) (manual)
  • 1,370 kg (3,020 lb) (PDK)[2][3]
  • Boxster S/Cayman S:
    1,355 kg (2,987 lb) (manual)
  • 1,385 kg (3,053 lb) (PDK)[4][5]
  • Boxster GTS/Cayman GTS:
    1,375 kg (3,031 lb) (manual)
  • 1,405 kg (3,097 lb) (PDK)[6][7]
  • 718 Cayman GT4: 1,451 kg (3,199 lb)[8][9]
  • 718 Spyder: 1,454 kg (3,206 lb)[10][11]
Chronology
PredecessorPorsche 981

The Porsche 982 is (a kind of name, or) the internal designation of another generation of Boxster/Cayman made by German automobile manufacturer Porsche. The new generation, first came out in 2016.[12][13]

References

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  2. "The new 718 Boxster - Technical Specs". porsche.com. Archived from the original on 2019-06-11. Retrieved 2025-07-31.
  3. "The new 718 Cayman - Technical Specs". porsche.com. Archived from the original on 2019-06-29. Retrieved 2025-07-31.
  4. "The new 718 Boxster S - Technical Specs". porsche.com. Archived from the original on 2019-06-15. Retrieved 2025-07-31.
  5. "The new 718 Cayman S - Technical Specs". porsche.com. Archived from the original on 2019-06-29. Retrieved 2025-07-31.
  6. "The new 718 Boxster GTS - Daten & Austattung". porsche.com. Archived from the original on 2018-07-01. Retrieved 2025-07-31.
  7. "The new 718 Cayman GTS - Daten & Austattung". porsche.com. Archived from the original on 2018-07-01. Retrieved 2025-07-31.
  8. Atiyeh, Clifford (18 June 2019). "The Porsche 718 Cayman GT4 Brings a Glorious Flat-Six Back to the 718 Family". Car and Driver. Retrieved 18 June 2019.
  9. "Porsche 718 Cayman GT4 - Porsche USA". porsche.com. Archived from the original on 2020-05-01. Retrieved 2025-07-31.
  10. Atiyeh, Clifford (17 June 2019). "The Porsche 718 Spyder Is the Six-Cylinder Boxster of Your Dreams". Car and Driver. Retrieved 18 June 2019.
  11. "Porsche 718 Spyder - Porsche USA". porsche.com. Archived from the original on 2020-04-29. Retrieved 2025-07-31.
  12. "Press Release: Boxster and Cayman now to be marketed as 718 model series". porsche.de.
  13. "Porsche 718 - Dr. Ing. h.c. F. Porsche AG". Porsche 718 - Dr. Ing. h.c. F. Porsche AG. Archived from the original on 1 July 2018. Retrieved 5 February 2018.