8 Little Known Facts About The 2019 Porsche 718 Boxster T And Cayman T
Where Do The 2019 718 Carerra and Cayman T Fit in the Lineup? First things first, the T in the new 718 stands for Touring (not Turbo, mind you). And, if I am not mistaken, the Touring car is the type of car created for long-haul journeys. In style and with clear hints of sport at that. Preferably, an open car. As it does. The 911 Carrera T exists. However, aside from my geeky reasoning, the 718 Ts are simply awesome. They fit between the entry-level 718 Boxster/Cayman and their higher grade Boxster S/Cayman S models. The cars retained the drivetrain of the entry-level models (engine and transmission), but took all the higher-grade gear (suspension setup and tech) from the Ss. The result is a concoction that鈥檚 downright amazing. Well, one of the more obvious changes between the normal 718s and the 718 T models is the lack of an infotainment system.
This only proves the point that the new one is clearly a more focused car than the lesser 718s. However, you can have the infotainment/navigation/radio and all that jazz back into either T model at no cost. If not, then say hello to a massive box/storage compartment in the middle of the center console. Personally, I believe that a vast majority of the buyers will choose just that - to have the 718 Boxster T or the 718 Cayman T with freaking infotainment. Now, interestingly enough, the infotainment deletion is available only in Europe. This leads me to my next point. Are the 2019 Porsche Carerra and Cayman T Really Lighter? Due to stricter emission regulations, Porsche had to install gas particulate filters on the Boxster T and the Cayman T with a 2.0-liter, turbocharged engine. This thing alone adds 15 pounds. All of this weight can be omitted if you choose to delete that infotainment thing.
You need it for the mandatory rearview camera gear. However, the 718 T models that are due to be sold here won鈥檛 have those gas particulate filters which makes them basically the same weight as the cars in Europe. I had a chance to drive the latest 718 Boxster with a 2.0-liter. And, you know what? Not once did I think to myself - hmm, it would be awesome if this thing could be lower. Well, someone did, as with the installation of the Porsche Active Suspension Management (PASM), the Ts hunkered down by 0.79 inches. That is a lot for an already really low car. The PASM, in itself, continuously adjusts the suspension setup in accordance with the road conditions and driving conditions. Basically, if you are on a run, with hard braking, strong acceleration, and violent turns, it will adjust the damping pressure accordingly thus dramatically eliminating possible body-roll.
It is clever stuff used throughout the Porsche lineup. Now, it鈥檚 scaled all the way down to the least expensive models. The system enables you to select one of, usually, three modes available - Comfort, Sport, and Sport Plus. However, as the Sport Chrono Package comes as standard, I believe you can choose between the Normal, Sport, and Sport Plus which will adjust the suspension as well. All this happens with massive, 20-inch wheels on the corners. Reading about the new 718 T in its both configurations, I found that some weren鈥檛 actually satisfied with the Porsche 718 T being powered by a four-cylinder engine. 鈥淚t鈥檚 not special enough鈥? 鈥淔our-cylinder screams prestige,鈥?some of the comments mocked the Porsche 2.0-liter in the 718 Ts. Well, let me tell you right away, the 718s having four-cylinder engines is more fitting that having them with any kind of other propulsion gear. Is 300 horsepower enough?