The End of the Internal Combustion Engine Era at Porsche
For many years, buyers who wanted to purchase a Porsche sports car had a choice between the Boxster, Cayman, and 911 models. However, due to the company’s transition to electric vehicles, the internal combustion engine versions for the Boxster and Cayman have been officially discontinued.
Closing of Global Order Books
The end of production for these models has been known for quite some time, and in some markets, they were already removed from sale. Now Porsche has confirmed that the global order books for both models are closed. Therefore, if you were hoping to purchase a new unit but haven’t yet contacted a dealer, you are unfortunately too late.
Porsche hasn’t said how long it’ll take to build the models that have been ordered.
Although orders are no longer being accepted, the exact end date of production is not yet known. Some rumors suggest that fulfilling all existing orders for the 718 Cayman and Boxster could take until 2026. The company does not comment on this information, but the last units produced may become collectible items in the future.
Cybersecurity Issues and European Markets
As mentioned earlier, the fate of these models was decided several years ago. In early 2024, Porsche was forced to stop sales of the Cayman and Boxster in Europe due to non-compliance with cybersecurity requirements, and the company decided that updating them to modern standards was not feasible.
The sports cars were axed in Europe in early 2024 for not meeting cybersecurity rules.
Electric Future of the Models
Despite the discontinuation of the ICE versions, the Cayman and Boxster names will continue to exist, as Porsche is already developing fully electric versions of both models. Prototypes have been spotted multiple times during testing over the last two years, and production models are expected by 2026.
The new models are expected to be offered in single-motor, rear-wheel-drive versions, as well as dual-motor, all-wheel-drive versions. There are no official technical specifications yet, but it is logical to assume they will be faster than their predecessors. However, although the German brand traditionally guarantees high dynamic qualities, replicating the same emotions with an electric drivetrain instead of a conventional engine may prove to be a challenging task.
Next year, Porsche will launch all-electric versions of both the Cayman and Boxster.
The transition to electric vehicles is part of Porsche’s global strategy aimed at reducing environmental impact and complying with strict environmental regulations. It also opens up new opportunities for innovation in design and performance, although fans of classic sports cars will likely miss the sound and character of internal combustion engines. The future electric versions will undoubtedly be equipped with advanced technologies, but their success will depend on how well the spirit of the original models is preserved.