Porsche has upgraded its 718 Cayman and
Boxster range in the U.S. for the 2021 MY by adding more goodies to their
standard features list. As such, all 718 variants, including the T, S and GTS
4.0 models, will come standard with automatic two-zone climate control, heated
front seats and auto-dimming mirrors with rain sensors for this new model year.
The 2021 718 Cayman is priced from US$ 59,900, while the 718 Boxster will set you
back at least US$ 62,000.
Like last year, all models come standard
with a six-speed manual gearbox, but can be fitted optionally with a
seven-speed PDK dual-clutch automatic. Speaking of the PDK, you can finally get
it on the 718 Cayman GT4, 718 Spyder and the 718 GTS 4.0 models for the first
time ever. However, be prepared to wait, because six-cylinder 718 variants
equipped with the PDK gearbox should reach U.S. dealers early next year.
If you place an order now for a new
2021 model year 718 Boxster GTS 4.0 and Cayman GTS 4.0, know that they should
arrive in showrooms before the end of 2020. Pricing for the Cayman GTS 4.0
starts at US$ 86,800, while the Boxster GTS 4.0 has an MSRP of US$ 88,900 – not
including US$ 1,350 delivery, processing and handling fee.
Both variants are powered by a 4.0-liter
naturally aspirated six-cylinder boxer unit, putting down 394 HP and 420 Nm of torque. That’s good enough to get you from zero to 96 km/h in just 4.3 seconds, even with the six-speed manual gearbox as
standard. Top speed is rated at 293 km/h.
Opting for a 718 GTS model means getting
the following performance features as standard: Sports Seats Plus, Sport Chrono
Package, Sport Exhaust System, PASM Sport Suspension, a mechanical limited-slip
differential with Porsche Torque Vectoring, and satin black 20-inch wheels.
