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Porsche Boxster And Cayman With Gas Engines Are Not Coming Back After All

Porsche officially scraps gasoline Boxster and Cayman, rolling out an electric 718 Boxster that feels familiar to fans.

By · Published October 7, 2026  18:37 UTC · Updated October 7, 2026  19:24 UTC

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  • Velocity & Diffusion: Coverage exploded across 5 distinct news outlets with 5 published articles, achieving a live velocity of 3.
  • Primary Driver: Porsche officially scraps gasoline Boxster and Cayman, rolling out an electric 718 Boxster that feels familiar to fans.
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Porsche announced that the gasoline‑powered Boxster and Cayman models will not be revived, a change first reported by The Supercar Blog. The statement ends ongoing speculation about a return of internal‑combustion versions and signals the brand’s continued shift toward electrified roadsters.

MotorTrend’s test drive was framed as “reassuringly familiar,” while Car and Driver noted the experience was “shockingly familiar” despite the electric drivetrain. The consistent description across publications suggests the electric iteration preserves the core dynamics that define the 718 lineage.

None of the outlets reported a reversal of the decision, and all articles align on the discontinuation of gasoline‑powered Boxster and Cayman.

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What did Porsche confirm about the Boxster and Cayman?

Porsche confirmed that gasoline‑powered versions of the Boxster and Cayman will not be revived.

Which publications documented test drives of the new electric Boxster?

The Times, MotorTrend, Car and Driver, and Motor1.com each reported on a drive in the electric 718 Boxster.

Is there any indication that the gas‑powered models will return?

No outlet reported a reversal; all coverage aligns on their discontinuation.

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