Porsche plans electric 718 and petrol mid-engined hypercar

Summarised from 2 outlets · Updated 8 Oct, 08:55 · Archive

Porsche will make the next 718 exclusively electric but plans a new petrol-powered mid-engined flagship sports car.

Porsche has confirmed that the next generation of its 718 model will be exclusively electric, discontinuing petrol options for the Boxster and Cayman successor. This marks a significant shift towards electrification for the entry-level sports car range.

The manufacturer is also teasing a new mid-engined hypercar that will retain a combustion engine, positioning it as a flagship model alongside the electric 718. This dual approach suggests Porsche intends to maintain performance petrol vehicles at the high end whilst transitioning its core sports car line to electric power.

How it is being reported

• Porsche teases mid-engined hypercar but axes plans for petrol Boxster, Cayman successorPorsche's next 718 will only be offered with electric power, but it will build a new flagship sports car that's set to use a combustion engine.The West Australian · 8 Oct, 08:33
• Porsche teases mid-engined hypercar but axes plans for petrol Boxster, Cayman successorPorsche's next 718 will only be offered with electric power, but it will build a new flagship sports car that's set to use a combustion engine.Perth Now · 8 Oct, 08:33

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