Here are some fresh scoop photos of a Porsche 718 Cayman prototype driving around Lecce in Italy.
Our friends over at INDAV Design spotted the fixed-roof brother of the 718 Boxster 30km away from the company-owned Nardo proving ground.
We know that the latest entry-level Porsche has been subjected perhaps to the biggest change in its career, ditching the iconic flat-six engine for a pair of all-new four-cylinder turbocharged engines.
The range will likely mirror that of the Boxster’s, meaning a 296hp 2.0-litre flat-four for the base model and a more powerful 345hp 2.5-litre unit for the S models. The new engines are not only more powerful, but also more efficient with Porsche claiming fuel economy improvements of up to 13 per cent.
As you would expect, all the new styling features that debuted in the 718 Boxster like the new lights all around and the redesigned front and rear bumpers will pass to the fixed-roof model as well as the subtle changes inside, including the addition of the much more modern infotainment systems.
And if you belong in the purists category, currently boiling with fury because of Porsche’s switch to turbocharging, you can find some peace at the fact that the next Cayman GT4 is likely to keep its natural aspirated flat-six heart as the company wants to keep its hardcore audience satisfied as much as possible.
The latest reports suggest that Porsche is going to offer the new 718 Cayman at a more affordable price than the Boxster for the first time, as the company wants to position their mid-engine roadster more upmarket.
Thanks to INDAV Design for sharing the photos!
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