Besides the numeric addition to the name, the Porsche 718 Boxster has been redesigned and replaces the outgoing Boxster. With turbo four-cylinders (the base is a 300-hp 2.0-liter; the S gets a 350-hp 2.5-liter) that are substantially more powerful and torque-rich—making the Boxster faster—we can’t help but miss the guttural yowl from Porsche’s iconic flat-six. Despite these changes, the mid-engine roadster certainly hasn’t lost its dynamic perfection, which is nearly without equal. A touchscreen infotainment system is optional.
