Yes, way! Porsche goes all '90s with the bodacious 718 Style Edition Cayman and Boxster

Porsche is releasing a special edition version of the 718-series Cayman coupe and its Boxster convertible sibling, with retro colours and extra features designed to liven up its mid-engined sports cars.

Dubbed the 718 Style Edition and available for order now, prices kick off from $125,800 before on-road costs for the Cayman and $128,600 for the Boxster, with Australian deliveries pencilled in for the second half of next year.

These represent a $3800 increase over the standard Cayman and Boxster base models.

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Other details, including total production numbers and the precise allocation for Australia, will be revealed at a later date.

Perhaps most excitingly for brand enthusiasts is the release of a particular purple hue known as Ruby Star Neo, which is basically an “interpretation” of the famous Ruby Star colour associated with the 964-series 911 Carrera RS from the early 1990s. It’s been rumoured to return to the latest 911 for some time now.

Other colours and endless options as per all Porsches are also available if your pockets are deep enough, but the 718 Style Edition can also be identified by its contrasting body stripes on the bonnet and boot lid and ‘Porsche’ lettering down the sides. Keep in mind, however, that these are deletable if you decide they are a bit too bogus.

Further Style Edition giveaways include 718 Spyder 20-inch alloys finished in high-gloss black with Porsche crest hub covers, black sport tailpipes and silver ‘Porsche’ badges.

Additionally, the Boxster versions score extra lettering embossed above the side windows, while both models gain black leather with ‘Crayon’ coloured stitching finishes inside, illuminated stainless steel door sills, embossed headrests and unique floor mats.

The Ruby Star Neo is an “interpretation” of the famous Ruby Star colour associated with the 964-series 911 Carrera RS.

They build on the standard 718’s specification, which includes heated seats and steering wheel, dual-zone climate control, lane change assist, keyless entry/start, alarm, 14-way adjustable sports seats with memory, Porsche’s Light Design Package, rain-sensing wipers, reversing camera, Porsche Connect multimedia system, sat-nav, Apple CarPlay, DAB+ digital radio and power steering plus ­– offering variable ratio and speed-dependant assistance.

There are no changes to the base powertrain that the Style Edition is limited to for now, meaning the same 220kW/380Nm 2.0-litre horizontally opposed four-cylinder turbo boxer engine is mounted ahead of the rear axle. Available with either six-speed manual or seven-speed PDK dual-clutch transmission, it’s capable of a 0-100km/h sprint time of 5.1 seconds and 4.9s respectively, on the way to a 275km/h top speed.

The Style Edition includes heated seats and steering wheel, plus Porsche Connect multimedia system.

This latest edition follows on from the Boxster 25 Years special unveiled early last year. Limited to just 1250 examples globally, it was based on the GTS 4.0 and was priced new from $183,900.

When the original 986-series Boxster arrived in 1996, it saved a struggling Porsche from bankruptcy, spawning the Cayman nearly a decade later. This year in Australia, supply constraints and other issues have decimated 718 sales, with just 83 982-series Boxster and 98 Cayman registrations to the end of September.