About the Porsche 718
Last updated Sep 27, 2025The new Porsche 718 is a sports car offered in both 2D Convertible and 3D Coupe body styles. Available in Australia from $114,900 (MLRP, excl. on-roads) for the Cayman variant and topping out at $181,880 for the Boxster Gts.
There are 6 variants of the 718 available in Australia and this generation went on sale in March of 2017.
Engine options include 2.0L turbo petrol direct injection (220kW/380Nm) and 2.5L turbo petrol direct injection (257kW/420Nm). Available with 6-speed manual or manual transmissions. All variants feature rear-wheel drive.
The new 2018 718 is offered with a 3 year, unlimited km warranty.
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2018 Porsche 718 Price
Cayman
| Configuration | Price From* |
|---|---|
| 2.0L, 7-speed manual, 3-door Coupe, Petrol, RWD | $117,172 |
| 2.0L, 7-speed manual, 3-door Coupe, Petrol, RWD | $117,160 |
| 2.0L, 7-speed manual, 3-door Coupe, Petrol, RWD | $117,132 |
| 2.0L, 6-speed manual, 3-door Coupe, Petrol, RWD | $115,600 |
| 2.0L, 6-speed manual, 3-door Coupe, Petrol, RWD | $115,300 |
| 2.0L, 6-speed manual, 3-door Coupe, Petrol, RWD | $114,900 |
Boxster
Boxster S
Cayman S
| Configuration | Price From* |
|---|---|
| 2.5L, 7-speed manual, 3-door Coupe, Petrol, RWD | $150,790 |
| 2.5L, 7-speed manual, 3-door Coupe, Petrol, RWD | $150,490 |
| 2.5L, 7-speed manual, 3-door Coupe, Petrol, RWD | $150,090 |
| 2.5L, 6-speed manual, 3-door Coupe, Petrol, RWD | $145,800 |
| 2.5L, 6-speed manual, 3-door Coupe, Petrol, RWD | $145,500 |
| 2.5L, 6-speed manual, 3-door Coupe, Petrol, RWD | $145,100 |
Cayman Gts
| Configuration | Price From* |
|---|---|
| 2.5L, 7-speed manual, 3-door Coupe, Petrol, RWD | $179,080 |
| 2.5L, 7-speed manual, 3-door Coupe, Petrol, RWD | $178,680 |
| 2.5L, 6-speed manual, 3-door Coupe, Petrol, RWD | $173,100 |
| 2.5L, 6-speed manual, 3-door Coupe, Petrol, RWD | $172,700 |
Boxster Gts
| Configuration | Price From* |
|---|---|
| 2.5L, 7-speed manual, 2-door Convertible, Petrol, RWD | $181,880 |
| 2.5L, 7-speed manual, 2-door Convertible, Petrol, RWD | $181,480 |
| 2.5L, 6-speed manual, 2-door Convertible, Petrol, RWD | $175,900 |
| 2.5L, 6-speed manual, 2-door Convertible, Petrol, RWD | $175,500 |
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2018 Porsche 718 Fuel Economy
There are 6 different fuel economy figures for the Porsche 718
The most fuel efficient Porsche 718 is the Boxster with a 7 SP MANUAL which is powered by a 2.0L Turbo Petrol Direct Injection and uses 6.9L of Premium Unleaded per 100km on the combined cycle.
The Porsche 718 that uses the most amount of fuel is the Cayman Gts with a 6-speed Manual which is powered by a 2.5L Turbo Petrol Direct Injection and uses 9L of Premium Unleaded per 100km on the combined rural and urban test cycle.
Below is a table of all the Porsche 718 variants and their fuel economy figures. Click below the table to see an expansion and additional details, including specific usage for city and highway driving.
| Porsche 718 | Fuel Type | Combined |
|---|---|---|
| 2.0L, 7-speed manual, 3-door Coupe, Petrol, RWD | Premium Unleaded | 6.9 L/100km |
| 2.0L, 6-speed manual, 3-door Coupe, Petrol, RWD | Premium Unleaded | 7.4 L/100km |
Cost of ownership
What are the running and servicing costs of a Porsche 718?
The Porsche 718 has a recommended service interval of 12 months or 15,000 km, whichever comes first.
2018 Porsche 718 Warranty
What is the warranty on a Porsche 718?
The Porsche 718 offers a 3 year unlimited km warranty. This is separate to the warranty on offer under Australian Consumer Law which can be greater for certain parts based on what is deemed as a reasonable period of time.
Porsche 718 FAQs
The cheapest Porsche 718 is the Cayman that starts from $114,900.
The most expensive Porsche 718 is the Boxster Gts that starts from $181,880.
The best towing capacity of a Porsche 718 is null kg offered by the following variants: Cayman, Boxster, Cayman S, Boxster S, Cayman Gts and Boxster Gts.
The largest Porsche 718 is the Cayman which measures 1801mm wide, 4379mm in length and sits 1295mm tall.
The most powerful Porsche 718 is the Cayman Gts which has 269kW of power from its 2.5L Turbo Petrol Direct Injection engine.
The Porsche 718 is built in Germany and shipped to Australia.
The heaviest Porsche 718 is the Cayman Gts which weighs 1705 kg (kerb weight).
The Porsche 718 uses Premium Unleaded.