Porsche production manager Albrecht Reimold revealed the company's plans to discontinue the gas 718 Boxster and Cayman by the middle of next year. With their stylish flair, and respectable power, these two models were considered the most accessible sports cars for consumers. In fact, both the Cayman and the Boxster made SlashGear's list of the four most affordable future classic Porsches because of how closely their architecture resembled the original 911 while keeping average prices between $15,000 to $25,000.
The repercussions of Porsche's decision have already reverberated throughout Europe, where both models have been taken off the market. Only the Cayman GT4 RS and Boxster RS Spyder, still remain, as they are classified as limited edition exceptions to the rule. So why are these iconic legacy performers meeting such an untimely end? Essentially, it comes down to the culmination of two compelling factors: prioritizing the development of EV technology and the European Union implementing stricter emissions and cybersecurity regulations.
In recent years, the revolutionary EV framework has taken the automotive industry by storm. A standard EV engine consists of fewer components than its gas-powered counterpart, which means lower costs in maintenance and a higher lifespan beyond the typical 200,000-mile limit. Competition is heating up among automakers, with each brand striving to electrify consumers with their own unique lines of EV products, Porsche being no exception.
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