The 2025 Porsche 718 exemplifies everything drivers love about the brand: satisfying acceleration, razor-sharp handling, and a timeless design that turns heads. The sports car is available in two body styles and five trim levels, and it is ready to leave your local Porsche Center in a configuration of your choice.
Power and Performance
Rather than relying on brute V8 power, the Porsche 718 impresses drivers with a lineup of skillfully engineered Boxer engines. The entry-level 718 is powered by a turbocharged 2.0L flat-four that generates 300 hp and 280 lb-ft of torque. The engine features horizontally opposed pistons that move in and out like a boxer’s fists, with each side canceling out the other’s vibrations. This smooths engine operation and makes the sports car pleasant to drive.
Purists seeking a more horsepower-rich driving experience will find just what they’re looking for in the Porsche 718 GT4 RS. The trim level is powered by a naturally aspirated 4.0L flat-six that produces 493 hp and 331 lb-ft of torque, allowing the sports car to hit 60 mph in 3.2 seconds and reach a top speed of 196 mph.
Outstanding Maneuverability
The Porsche 718 is built from the ground up to handle like an extension of the driver’s body. The sports car’s engine sits in the middle of the chassis rather than under the hood, providing better weight distribution and adding near-equal amounts of weight over all four wheels. This reduces both understeer and oversteer while providing uniform traction. Standard rear-wheel drive further improves handling and gives the 718 an edge when accelerating out of corners.
In addition to its engine placement and drivetrain, the 718 offers a host of specialized technologies that enable it to turn on a dime. For instance, optional Porsche Active Suspension Management (PASM) continuously adjusts the damping force, maximizing traction, and lowers the ride height by 10 mm for reduced body roll. Available Porsche Torque Vectoring (PTV) reduces the turn radius by delivering more power to the outside wheel and applying small amounts of brake force to the inside wheel.
Timeless Design
The 718 is unmistakably a Porsche in appearance, sharing several design elements with its 911 cousin. It features smooth, aerodynamic curves, large side air intakes, and classic fried egg LED headlights. The rear end is defined by individual LED taillights connected by a black trim piece and a stylish rear wing that extends at speeds above 78 mph. The sports car is available in both Cayman (coupe) and Boxster (roadster) body styles.
No other sports car on the market offers the same driving dynamics as the Porsche 718. To experience its performance firsthand, schedule a test drive at Porsche Lincolnwood in Lincolnwood, IL.
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