That ICE models are currently disappearing in the name of electrification or new regulations no longer surprises anyone, The brands have decided that the future is electrification, so we will simply have to get used to it.
Now, it may hurt some that high-performance cars change their engines, well, it’s up to each person, but the legacy of Porsche is undeniable, as it marked an era both by design and by the development of the powertrain of two vehicles in particular: the 718 Cayman and Boxster.two models powered by the iconic central engine born in Stuttgart, and which would now move into electromobility.
The decision has seemed somewhat hasty after, in addition to the fact that the brand’s new electrical projects are already well advanced, the new regulations on cybersecurity issues that the European Union has put in place They are less than a month away from coming into effect, so Porsche will do without both models on the old continent, starting in the last quarter of 2025.
Of course, the decision does not go down well with enthusiasts, especially when it comes to such iconic models, despite the fact that the brand is making an effort – and will surely succeed – to evolve them in fascinating electric models that would probably arrive with rear or all-wheel drive, thanks to the use of the SSP (Scalable Systems Platform) architecture.
This news will have a positive impact for the latest buyers of these models, who in a few more years will have authentic collector vehicles in their homes, and which they will be able to boast of as the latest models in their range with combustion engines.
