Porsche 718 Boxster GTS 2.5 vs GTS 4.0 - The surprising reason I couldn't live with the GTS 4.0 | 4K

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  @johnwatt6863 · 2 years ago

  There's another aspect to the 6 cylinder engine.  Some people are complaining that it's a bit characterless below 4000rpm but I actually think this is a huge virtue.  Below 4000, the engine is silky smooth and quiet so you can waft around in peace and harmony touring or watching the world flow by.  It slinks around like a Bentley, soothing frayed nerves in a wash of tranquility.  But...floor it and rev it and it comes alive howling like a banshee and screaming from apex to apex.  So, this is actually two cars in one.  A creamy tourer and slot car all in one.  My brother has a Honda S2000 which requires thrashing and revving at all times.  Rewarding in its own way but you finish a drive like a caffeine junky, sweating and shaking.  It's so good to have a choice.  The joy of six.

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  @DIGGER71-RedCar · 2 years ago

  i just rented and enjoyed a Porsche Boxster 718 S, Flat 4, 350 HP, 2023 model in PorschePlatz Stuttgart 2 weeks ago and I loved the experience driving about the winding hill roads of the Black Forest region. The engine tune and exhaust sounds rorty and nice. Anyway I enjoyed it.

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• DA

  @davidlee4966 · 2 years ago

  You can’t make the cockpit bigger, but you can remap the 2.5 to provide similar performance

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  @BubuBarong · 3 years ago (edited)

  Hi mate great video! 718 Spyder owner here. The weights are wrong and so is the 0-60 for the GTS 4.0 PDK. The GTS 4.0 has a 7800 RPM redline. Cheers from Italy and keep up the good work!

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• PC

  @pcwilliams. · 3 years ago

  Great review! I have the GTS 4.0 Cayman, and I love it for all the reasons you said (even though you prefer your 2.5 Boxster!). Something you didn't really touch on is the handling - I guess because it is just sublime in both cars - but I wondered if you noticed much difference in the corners with the extra weight of the 4.0? It was a fascinating conclusion you came to - something that would never have occurred to me as a shorter man! Surely Porsche have a solution to the size issue? Something I really like about your videos is that you're always looking for the good even in the things you don't prefer - the tone is always very positive. Also the fact you come across as humble and very grateful you get to do this. Thank you.

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  @danielporteous7682 · 3 years ago

  I have a BMW Z4 and made the mistake of buying without driving it first. I have the exact issue you mentioned with the leg room. I just can't get the seat far back enough so within an hour I end up with cramp and have to get out. I've had the car less than a year and already having to sell because it just takes the enjoyment out of using it. Your point about not buying something without driving is a very good one!

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  @robkeehner2204 · 2 years ago

  I really preferred the 2.5L in autocross to the flat 6.  The 6 felt heavier and less agile.  The variable vane and high compression make the engine plenty powerful and remarkably responsive.  I'd pick the 4 for daily and autocross and be happy as a clam it's a great total package.

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• JO

  @jon65rv72 · 3 years ago

  I bought my 2018 718S Boxster 4 months ago. Always wanted one and saw mine at Porsche center south London and fell in love with it. Its heavily specked and probably paid over the top but it is a beautiful car. I had no idea how many people really dislike the 4 cylinder and like you say most of them have probably never driven one! I think mine has a great sound and with the UK roads as they are now I wouldn't want anything faster! Great review Pete.

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  @sul34343fd · 3 years ago

  You'll be surprised Mat Watson from car wow did the 0-60 in 3.7 seconds, the gts is surprisingly fast.

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  @martinboulden4388 · 3 years ago (edited)

  Any Boxster is awesome excluding Tiptronic ! The more money you spend the more smiles. 4 litre manual is always first choice if you can afford it ! ❤

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  @thomasz3192 · 3 years ago (edited)

  <a href="https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=RHamImnUhmc&amp;t=160">2:40</a> The weight difference it wrong. Porsche quotes the PDK GTS 4.0 at 1435 Kg and GTS 2.5 PDK at 1405Kg which make it about 30kg heavier. A couple of cylinders and less a turbo can&apos;t weigh over 121kg more, that doesn&apos;t make sense. Interesting comment about the leg room though. I wonder if the carbon bucket seats creates more legroom. Between the sport plus seat and the bucket seats the bucket seats always look like it has more room behind the seats, not sure if that&apos;ll translate to leg room.

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  @rulez-sm9je · 2 years ago

  Thanks for excellent review. Did try them both and (being 6.1) kind of spotted the feeling of different driving position. I completely agree on the verdict - to me flat four simply offered more fun in a broader rpm range. More videos please.

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