3 Reasons Drivers Love the 2025 Porsche 718
With Porsche, a sports car isn’t all about straight-line speed; timeless looks, dream-like handling, and satisfying acceleration are all equally important parts of the equation.
The 2025 Porsche 718 encapsulates all of these elements as well as everything else drivers love about the luxury sports car brand.
3 Reasons Drivers Love the 2025 Porsche 718
Breathtaking Acceleration
In its base configuration, the Porsche 718 achieves an impressive 0 to 60 mph time of 4.7 seconds and crosses the quarter-mile mark in 13.2 seconds. Although these figures beat most muscle cars, the 718’s secret isn’t a massive engine. It is powered by a turbocharged 2.0L flat-four that cranks out 300 hp and 280 lb-ft of torque. The sports car relies on its precision-engineered chassis, 3,104-lb curb weight, and ultra-smooth Porsche Doppelkupplung (PDK) transmission for explosive acceleration.
However, the 718 lineup does include trim levels with bigger engines for purists who want more horsepower. The top-of-the-line 718 Cayman GT4 RS features a mighty 4.0L naturally aspirated flat-six that produces 493 hp and 331 lb-ft of torque. The sports car rockets from 0 to 60 mph in 3.2 seconds, completes the quarter-mile run in 11.3 seconds, and reaches a top speed of 196 mph.
Silky-Smooth Handling
The sports car is built to handle curvy roads with just as much grace as it does a drag strip. The mid-mounted engine sits close to the ground, providing near 50-50 weight distribution and lowering the center of gravity. This makes steering more predictable by providing uniform traction and reducing body roll. The sports car also comes with a rear wing that extends at speeds above 78 mph, increasing downforce for even better traction.
Other features that improve the 718’s handling prowess are optional sport suspension, Porsche Active Suspension Management (PASM), and Porsche Torque Vectoring (PTV).
Timeless Design
Sharing several styling cues with its 911 cousin, the 718 perfectly represents Porsche’s design language. The front fascia consists of the traditional fried egg LED headlights, a bumper-mounted grille, and a prestigious Porsche crest on the hood. Generous curves and a low profile describe the rest of the sports car’s exterior, which can be clad in one of 16 mono-color paints. The 718 Cayman rides on stylish 18-inch wheels decorated with a monochrome Porsche crest.
The Porsche 718 features both coupe and roadster body styles. The 718 Cayman coupe comes with a swooped roofline and a hard top, improving its efficiency and making it the ideal choice for driving in unpleasant weather conditions. Meanwhile, the 718 Boxster roadster offers a hair-in-the-wind sports car experience with its power-operated soft top that opens and closes in only nine seconds.
Ready to experience the Porsche 718’s mid-engined perfection firsthand? Reach out to us at Porsche West Broward in Davie, FL, and pick a convenient date and time to test drive the sports car.