The ‘718’ designation was given to the new Boxster product launched in 2016 and later the Cayman as a nod to the success of Porsche Flat 4 engines in the Fifties and Sixties. The chassis number of ‘718’ product means they are a ‘982’ but the denomination hasn’t gained any traction, and we all call them ‘718’s’. The original ‘718’ was launched in 1957 as a successor of the legendary 550 Spyder, amongst its many victories the 718 won the Targa Florio twice and scored a class victory at the Le Mans 24Hrs.
Despite this history, the new ‘718’ wasn’t always well received as it didn’t sound like the rest of the Flat 6 product when we started it up and it sat idling on the forecourt. For the first couple of years of 718 production we continued to concentrate on selling the best 981 to owners who wouldn’t be persuaded.
So what happened? Well people started to drive them and the on-road performance and driving experience came through. The basic 2.0L Turbo had 295 HP, the 2.5L Turbo of the ‘S’ had’ 345 HP and the range topping 4.0 GTS 395 HP. This improved performance over the ‘981’ and the technology advancements as a newer car together with their great value for money means we now sell as many ‘718’ (982) as we do the legendary ‘981’ Flat 6 so our recommendation is if you are not sure which is right for you come and try them.
This vehicle comes with 18 fitted extras worth £10,491 when the car was new
Approved vehicles at Harbour Cars undergo thorough preparation to ensure they meet the highest possible showroom standards. All of our cars undergo an independent 111-point workshop inspection and road test by a qualified technician. This generates a report personal to your car.
We include a 1 year comprehensive bumper to bumper warranty, unless otherwise stated.
Please visit our Preparation & Warranty section for full details.
After machine polishing and detailing to showroom standards, we supply Gtechniq Cystal Serum & Exo twin layer Ceramic Coating free of charge as part of the preparation on every car we supply.
Ceramic Coat protects the vehicles paintwork. Both Crystal Serum and Exo are composite coatings , meaning they penetrate deeper into the substrate delivering incredible performance and durability when compared to Quartz based coatings. They provide the best possible protection from wash swirls, contamination, and wear & tear. This dual layer system is optically clear, ultra-durable, slick to the touch and provides exceptional dirt and water repellence.
As the base layer Crystal Serum is geared towards delivering maximum hardness and durability, as the top layer Exo’s technology is geared towards slickness, dirt repellency and water beading.
Everybody I have dealt with at Harbour Cars was polite friendly and very professional at all times.
I would say they have a culture that is lacking in other dealerships of ensuring their cars are properly serviced and presented with no corners cut. Highly recommended.
Peter Richardson