It has been confirmed that top-spec derivatives of the new Porsche 718 Boxster and 718 Cayman sports cars will ditch electric powertrains for a pure-petrol engine. The move comes as the brand realigns its range to suit changing market conditions, and should see the reintroduction of models such as the GT4, Spyder and GT4 RS in the future line-up. Advertisement - Article continues belowPorsche’s upcoming 718 has been a point of contention since the announcement that it would swap internal-combustion engines for a fully electric set-up. However, Porsche has now announced that ‘top ICE derivatives’ will now join the new 718 range, a decision that brings with it a complex set of engineering challenges. If you’re in the market for a sports car, why not check out the 718 Boxsters and 718 Caymans currently available through the Auto Express Buy a Car service.