Last tag covers anything over one higher than the previous max-size cap. Diesels are far from gone, as they still account for a good chunk of sales in Europe and other markets across the globe. Nonetheless, with the stricter WLTP emissions regulations coming next month, more and more automakers are being forced to drop them completely from their lineups. The latest company to do so is Subaru, although it鈥檚 only in the United Kingdom - for now. Autocar discovered that Subarus cannot be ordered with an oil burner in Britain anymore, a decision that鈥檚 said to be tied to the WLTP regulations, as the 2.0-liter diesel engine probably didn鈥檛 meet the new standards. Thus, those who were looking to purchase a new Forester and Outback powered by a diesel engine are better off checking dealer lots across the nation, as the brand鈥檚 website has ditched them completely. The Forester can only be had with the turbocharged or naturally aspirated 2.0-liter boxer petrol engine, whereas the Outback comes solely with a naturally aspirated 2.5-liter petrol unit and a CVT. Diesel engines aren鈥檛 the only ones affected by the WLTP requirements, as some petrol mills needed an update in order to become friendlier to the environment. A good example is that of the facelifted Volkswagen Golf R, whose turbo鈥檇 2.0-liter is now 10 PS (10 hp / 7 kW) less powerful than when it first hit the market a couple of years ago. The German hot hatch followed in the footsteps of the SEAT Leon Cupra, which also witnessed a drop in output for the same reason. Tesla CEO Elon Musk has gotten in plenty of trouble over his Twitter habit and it looks like he鈥檚 finally facing the music over his infamous 鈥渇unding secured鈥?tweet.
The Porsche 718 Cayman and Boxster have been praised for the balance they offer with the new turbo-four, but purists and enthusiasts complain that the four-bangers just don't sound good. For those sound-obsessed buyers, Porsche will have the Cayman GT4, a hardcore track-oriented model packing six-cylinder power derived from the 911 GT3. That car has been spied testing once again, and this time our shooter caught it with its drop-top sibling, the Boxster Spyder. You won't need to get a microscope to see the changes made to distinguish the 718 Cayman GT4 from the rest of the lineup. The most prominent giveaways are the side air vents, a slightly taller lip spoiler, and the split dual exhausts. This particular GT4 is also sporting a different rear wing that looks slightly taller and with wider trailing edges than on previous prototypes we've spotted, hinting that there may be different aero kits available for the next 718 Cayman GT4.
Peeking from behind the alloy wheels appear to be optional carbon ceramic brakes. The 718 Boxster Spyder following the Cayman GT4 wears many of the same design elements in back, including the split dual exhaust tips and the taller lip spoiler. Unlike the Cayman GT4, the Boxster Spyder doesn't have a stanchioned rear wing. The biggest give-away that this isn't your ordinary Boxster is the manual soft top and engine tonneau with molded fairings that stretch all the way to the back of the seats. Power for the Porsche 718 Cayman GT4 and Boxster Spyder is expected to come from a version of the naturally aspirated 4.0-liter flat-six found in the 911 GT3. A six-speed manual should remain as the only available transmission. Porsche hasn't said much about the Cayman GT4 and Boxster Spyder, but expect it to gain more power and torque to distance itself from the GTS models.
The car received a color change from the original pale yellow to Signal Yellow under previous ownership and was backdated to resemble a 1973 Carrera RS. The car retains the factory steel Carrera 3.0 flares, and the front fenders have been modified to resemble a long-hood car. Exterior aluminum trim has been re-anodized, and close-up photos are provided of the trim and lighting. A single chrome-finish flag-style mirror is fitted on the driver鈥檚 side. The 15鈥?Fuchs wheels measure 7鈥?wide at the front and 8鈥?at the rear and wear Sumitomo tires. The cabin is trimmed in black and features fixed-back Recaro-style bucket seats, a black headliner, a leather-wrapped RSR-style steering wheel, and Rennline black anodized aluminum toe boards, pedals, and transmission coupler cover. The dash was sourced from a 1973 911, and the seller notes a crack in the center speaker grille. A pair of rally timers are fitted in lieu of the climate control sliders, and the rear seats have been removed.
