Porsche 718 Cayman - Review, Specs, Pricing, Features, Videos and More
| Our Rating | 3.9/5 |
| Price | $63,400 - $149,100 |
| Engine | 2.0-liter turbo 4-cylinder / 2.5-liter turbo 4-cylinder / 4.0-liter 6-cylinder |
| Power | 300 hp / 350 hp / 394–493 hp |
| Torque | 280 lb-ft / 309 lb-ft / 309-331 lb-ft |
| Drivetrain | RWD |
Pros | Sublime to drive, 4.0L engine is sweet, GT4 RS finally unleashed |
Cons | Dated interior, pricey base models, long gearing dampens fun |
Bottom Line | Forget the 911: the Porsche 718 Cayman is the dynamic high-water mark of the current Porsche lineup. Pure engagement, this mid-engined wonder still holds up, even if it is costly. |
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What the 2022 Porsche 718 Cayman GT4 RS Taught Me About Life’s Milestones
I played the “I’m getting married” card. Again.
When Porsche offered up 48 hours with its latest track-focused play thing, the 2022 718 Cayman GT4 RS, I didn’t hesitate to say yes. My pending nuptials, I reasoned with managing editor Mike Schlee, were reason enough to accept. (Thank you for putting up with my demands, Mike.) When my friendly local rep clarified it’d be the two days directly before my wedding, I didn’t blink. This was going to be the last car I drove before marriage—at least, that was the plan—and what better way to mark the occasion than with one of the wildest, most entertaining cars you can still fit a license plate to?
More than that, the 718 Cayman GT4 RS is the end of an era. A line in the sand. Porsche has already confirmed the next-generation 718 Boxster and Cayman will be all-electric, following in the footsteps of the Taycan and upcoming Macan EV. Until that happens, Stuttgart will build as many GT4 RSs as it can sell. If you’re lucky enough to swing the $150,550 ($168,100 CAD) entry price, you’ll find a car utterly intoxicating. A 9,000-rpm salute to the glorious analog sports car. A buzzy, tactile ball of pure energy. A last of line.
Detailed Specs
| Price | $63,400 - $149,100 |
| Engine | 2.0-liter turbo 4-cylinder / 2.5-liter turbo 4-cylinder / 4.0-liter 6-cylinder |
| Power | 300 hp / 350 hp / 394–493 hp |
| Torque | 280 lb-ft / 309 lb-ft / 309-331 lb-ft |
| Drivetrain | RWD |
| Transmission | 6MT / 7DCT |
| Fuel Economy (city/hwy) | 15–21 mpg / 19–27 mpg |
| Cargo Capacity | 5.3 cu ft + 9.7 cu ft |
Our Final Verdict
Porsche 718 Cayman
Overall | 3.9 |
| Performance | 9.0 |
| Features | 7.0 |
| Comfort | 7.0 |
| Quality and Styling | 9.0 |
| Value | 7.0 |
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