The Porsche 718 is a series of one- or two-seat sports-racing cars built by Porsche from 1957 to 1962. An open-wheel single-seat model was developed for Formula racing. The 718 was a development of the successful Porsche 550A with improvements made to …

The Porsche 718’s racing achievements laid the groundwork for future Porsche race cars, influencing designs that would dominate motorsport for decades to come. The car’s mid-engine layout became a defining feature of Porsche’s racing DNA, and its successes in endurance racing, hill climbs, and Formula 1 proved that Porsche could compete ...

The 718 RS-Versions were victorious at the Targa Florio races in 1959, 1960 and 1963. With the Spyder, Porsche won the mountain races from 1958 to 1961 almost continuously against the Borgward with its modern four-valve-motors.

When it comes to Porsche heritage, the original 718 proved to be seminal by highlighting how, through a perfect combination of efficiency and precision, these flat-four Porsche race cars could both keep up with and beat the much more powerful machinery fielded by competitors.

The 718 Cayman GT4 Clubsport represents pure motorsport. The recipe is well known and proven: lightweight, well-balanced performance. Whether driving it at a track day or in wheel-to-wheel competition, it is in its element. But be careful: …

The 718 Cayman GT4 RS Clubsport shares with it its exceptional agility combined with high driving safety and stable handling – especially at high speeds. For perfect adjustment to different races, the 718 Cayman GT4 RS Clubsport also comes with some special features such as three spring rates for the front and rear axles.

The 1959 racing season saw a great start for Porsche in USA. At the Sebring 12 hour race in March, Porsche 718 scored 3-4-5 and in April a 1-2 victory was achieved at Daytona. The 1000 km race was won by Anton von Döry/Roberto Mières and …

Built for competition in sports car and open-wheel racing, the 718 was a true all-rounder that excelled in everything from tight hillclimbs to grueling endurance races. At the heart of the Porsche 718 was its mid-mounted, air-cooled four-cylinder engine, typically the renowned 1.5-liter or 1.6-liter "Fuhrmann" quad-cam flat-four.

Designed for maximum driving pleasure: the 718 Cayman GT4 RS. A highly agile mid-engine concept with a displacement of 4 litres and a six-cylinder naturally aspirated engine.

Extensively campaigned by legendary Porsche driver Bob Holbert, the 1959 718 RSK was one of only 24 built. It secured multiple wins including the 1959 Bahamas Speed week, where the ‘Giant Killer’, stormed home to finish first in the debut Governers Trophy race.