2017 Porsche 718 Boxster S: Four’s A Party [Ignition - Episode 171]

On this episode of Ignition, we take a look at Porsche’s latest version of its Boxster roadster: the 718.

This moniker comes from a successful convertible and mid-engine’d race car from the late ’50s.

The implication for the new Boxster is a clear focus on performance, but there’s one other thing: Much like the original racecar, the new 718 Boxster S has a flat-four cylinder. What does that mean for the pure driving thrill associated with roadsters?

Watch this episode to find out!