Porsche to End Production of the Gas-Powered Cayman and Boxster in 2025
#1
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Porsche to End Production of the Gas-Powered Cayman and Boxster in 2025
Not surprised with this news, we all knew it was coming... Looks like my dreams of ever owning a GT4RS are gone unless I buy used lol
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After years of rumors suggesting that the end of the beloved gas-powered sports cars would soon be upon us, the final days of Porsche 718 production have finally arrived. With a storied legacy of smile-inducing exhaust notes, impeccable driver feedback, and right-sized proportions, it isn't a lack of popularity that is driving the ICE 718 Boxster and Cayman out of production. Instead, according to an interview with Porsche's production manager Albrecht Reimold in Automobilwoche, production will end by the middle of 2025 in the name of progress.
Apparently, Porsche is pressing forward with its all-electric replacement of the 718 generation models, a fact we confirmed late last year. Reimold said that he has driven the all-electric replacement, and promises that Porsche fans won't be left without a properly fun car.
While U.S. Porsche customers have continued to enjoy the ability to purchase a new 718 Cayman or Boxster, European customers have been prematurely denied the chance. After a slew of new cybersecurity regulations hit the European market, Porsche was forced to retire the 718 Boxster and Cayman as well as the gasoline-powered Macan.
Notably, as the Macan EV is now available, the timeline for ICE Macan production is running thin, too. Reimold said Porsche will be committed to the Macan's all-electric successor by 2026, stating that the limited availability of parts for its gasoline versions is accelerating the model's demise. Even with nearly 27,000 Macan units sold last year in the States, Porsche is more concerned with the way forward.
"Volume alone is not a benchmark for us as a luxury manufacturer," Reimold said to Automobilwoche. The same can't necessarily be said for the 718 generation models, as a mere 4,500 units were delivered Stateside in 2023. Accounting for the second-least amount of unit sales in 2023 (only besting the Panamera), the 718 generation still had a successful year, with sales growing 30 percent year-over-year. That made the 718 the fastest-growing model line in 2023 — quitely likely as a result of its long-rumored demise. (If you're a prospective 718 buyer, now is probably your last shot to get on one of those long Porsche dealership waitlists.)
The jury is still out on what exactly the all-electric 718 successor will look and drive like, but if Porsche's initial run of electrified models is any indication, we're likely in for a ground-breaking driving experience. Allegedly set for launch next year, we'll be patiently waiting until then ... and trying to get as many opportunities as we can to drive the departing 982-generation cars.
Apparently, Porsche is pressing forward with its all-electric replacement of the 718 generation models, a fact we confirmed late last year. Reimold said that he has driven the all-electric replacement, and promises that Porsche fans won't be left without a properly fun car.
While U.S. Porsche customers have continued to enjoy the ability to purchase a new 718 Cayman or Boxster, European customers have been prematurely denied the chance. After a slew of new cybersecurity regulations hit the European market, Porsche was forced to retire the 718 Boxster and Cayman as well as the gasoline-powered Macan.
Notably, as the Macan EV is now available, the timeline for ICE Macan production is running thin, too. Reimold said Porsche will be committed to the Macan's all-electric successor by 2026, stating that the limited availability of parts for its gasoline versions is accelerating the model's demise. Even with nearly 27,000 Macan units sold last year in the States, Porsche is more concerned with the way forward.
"Volume alone is not a benchmark for us as a luxury manufacturer," Reimold said to Automobilwoche. The same can't necessarily be said for the 718 generation models, as a mere 4,500 units were delivered Stateside in 2023. Accounting for the second-least amount of unit sales in 2023 (only besting the Panamera), the 718 generation still had a successful year, with sales growing 30 percent year-over-year. That made the 718 the fastest-growing model line in 2023 — quitely likely as a result of its long-rumored demise. (If you're a prospective 718 buyer, now is probably your last shot to get on one of those long Porsche dealership waitlists.)
The jury is still out on what exactly the all-electric 718 successor will look and drive like, but if Porsche's initial run of electrified models is any indication, we're likely in for a ground-breaking driving experience. Allegedly set for launch next year, we'll be patiently waiting until then ... and trying to get as many opportunities as we can to drive the departing 982-generation cars.
#2
Lexus Fanatic
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no surprise. i bet the demographic overlap with porsche buyers and people who can have charging at home (even in fancy condos) is very high.
i bet a cayman ev is going to be amazing, and probably out before the tesla roadster 2 announced years ago.
i bet a cayman ev is going to be amazing, and probably out before the tesla roadster 2 announced years ago.
#3
Lexus Test Driver
It's a sad day for Porsche.
Used prices will skyrocket as they will be highly collectible.
That's my guess.
They should've offered both EV and ice.
Used prices will skyrocket as they will be highly collectible.
That's my guess.
They should've offered both EV and ice.
#5
Super Moderator
That was their plan--introduce the new EV models and continue selling the existing ICE ones alongside them. But European regulations (totally unrelated to emissions/fuel economy) changed and they would have to completely redesign all of the car's control systems to be compliant. They decided the investment was not worth it on the existing platform, and do not want to spend the considerably larger investment to create a new ICE platform.
#6
drives cars
Same. If I got a Porsche, it'd probably be a Cayman. 911 is too expensive and not really more practical than a Cayman. You do get a flat-six as standard equipment in the 911, but a Cayman GTS 4.0 is basically the same price as a base 911 - even less if the 911 has common options.
#7
If there is a product line in their portfolio that they would be willing to risk making this kind of change, I think this would have to be it. Only time will tell if this was the right move for them.
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#8
So sad.
My mom had a '14 6-sp Boxster (which a semi totaled) and now has a 15' Cayman PDK and both handled so well.
My mom had a '14 6-sp Boxster (which a semi totaled) and now has a 15' Cayman PDK and both handled so well.
#9
Lexus Test Driver
Porsche has been huge disappointment lately.
BTW what is the joy in driving an EV sports car that makes no noise, doesn’t shift gears, obviously no manual. We know it will be bigger, heavier and way more expensive than the current models.
#10
Lexus Test Driver
Same. If I got a Porsche, it'd probably be a Cayman. 911 is too expensive and not really more practical than a Cayman. You do get a flat-six as standard equipment in the 911, but a Cayman GTS 4.0 is basically the same price as a base 911 - even less if the 911 has common options.
#12
Pole Position
Porsche sells three times as many 911s in the US as they do Boxster and Cayman combined. Wasn’t that long ago that I still had a 911 myself.
they know what they’re doing. If anything they are going to see an uptick.
they know what they’re doing. If anything they are going to see an uptick.
#13
Lexus Fanatic
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taycan sales last year:
taycan = 50-80% of 911 sales by month, not too shabby.
BTW what is the joy in driving an EV sports car that makes no noise, doesn’t shift gears, obviously no manual.
#14
Lexus Test Driver
For a luxury car I can see an automatic or an EV with no gear shifting.
For a sports car, it must have a clutch of some kind and be driver engaging.
Other wise it's just a fast car that does all the driving for you aka NOT sporty. Lol
For a sports car, it must have a clutch of some kind and be driver engaging.
Other wise it's just a fast car that does all the driving for you aka NOT sporty. Lol
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