Porsche have done a back flip and returned to the glorious 4.0L Flat 6 engine for the 2020 Boxster GTS. Using a detuned version of the 6 cylinder engine found in the Cayman GT4 and Boxster Spyder, Porsche have decided the 2.5L Inline 4 turbo engines weren’t up to scratch for their GTS spec 718 line-up. This was a move many saw coming since the engines inclusion in the GT4 and Spyder. Due to the cost of developing the flat 6 it made sense for Porsche to widen it’s offering to re-coup the investment.
Peak power has been rated at 400 PS (294 kW), with 295 lb-ft (400 Nm) of torque. At the time of launch only a 6-speed manual transmission will be offered maintaining the companies direction of aiming these cars more towards the purists. As is usual with GTS models, a lot of Porsche’s extra goodies come as standard equipment. The ride height has been dropped by 20mm, the wheels are large 20-inch units and Porsche’s sport chassis and active dampers are also part of the mix. Torque vectoring and a mechanical limited-slip diff are welcome additions, with smoked lights and bespoke bumpers finishing off the special touches.
