Owners of
four-cylinder 718 Cayman and 718 Boxster models might feel intimidated by the
launch of the more powerful and beefier-looking Cayman GT4 and Boxster Spyder
six-cylinder models. They need not worry though because TechArt has got their
back. The German aftermarket specialist has released a series of styling and
performance upgrades for the mid-engined sports cars.
Available for a
limited time only, the GT Package for all 718 Cayman models brings the TechArt
front spoiler I and the GT-style rear wing II for € 2,390 (US$ 2,680) without
VAT and installation/paintwork. The tuner also offers aero kits for both the
718 Cayman and 718 Boxster. The kit includes a two-piece front spoiler with
integrated splitter, rear spoiler I (a smaller version of the rear wing II), as
well as a series of carbon fiber parts including the air blades, side mirrors,
side air intakes, rear diffuser, trims, and rear wing profile. There are plenty
of carbon options for the 718’s interior as well.
For those customers
who want performance upgrades as well, TechArt offers easy to install power
kits for 718 S and 718 GTS models. The Techtronic power upgrade boost the
2.5-liter flat-four turbocharged engine from the 718 S to 400 PS and
480 Nm of torque, up from 350 PS and 420 Nm in
stock guise. As a result, the acceleration from 0 to 100 km/h is cut
to 3.9 seconds and the top speed rises to 296 km/h.
The 718 GTS, the
power kit boosts maximum power to 415 PS and peak torque to 490 Nm, up from 365 PS and 430 Nm. The
0-100 km/h sprint in this case is cut to 3.8 seconds, making the
tuned 718 Cayman / Boxster GTS 0.6 seconds quicker than the 718 Cayman GT4 /
Boxster Spyder.
