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Porsche 718 Cayman 981

Headline trim: Cayman GT4 3.8 — 380 bhp, 0-62 in 4.4s.

Porsche 718 Cayman 981 press photo
Verdict
A
BHP
380 bhp
0–60
4.4 s
Top speed
183 mph
MPG
27.0 mpg
Used
£28,000-£90,000

Strengths

  • Last 3.8 NA flat-six Cayman name
  • GT4 (2015) — 911 GT3 chassis hand-me-down
  • Sharp drive

Weaknesses

  • PDK mechatronic
  • Manual rare
  • GT4 collectability lifts price

Notable tech

  • 981 platform
  • MA1 flat-six 2.7 / 3.4 / 3.8
  • PDK 7DCT / 6MT
  • RWD
  • GT4 with 911 Carrera S (991.1) chassis bits
  • PASM dampers

Common issues

  • PDK mechatronic
  • PCM latency
  • Manual rarity
  • GT4 demand

Engine derivatives

UK trims and engines offered across 981's life. Click any two rows to compare them side-by-side.

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Cayman 2.7
BHP271
Torque290 Nm
0–605.4 s
Top165 mph
MPG36 mpg
DriveRWD
Gearbox6MT / 7DCT
Cayman S 3.4
BHP321
Torque370 Nm
0–604.7 s
Top175 mph
MPG32 mpg
DriveRWD
Gearbox6MT / 7DCT
Cayman GTS 3.4
BHP335
Torque380 Nm
0–604.6 s
Top177 mph
MPG32 mpg
DriveRWD
Gearbox6MT / 7DCT
Cayman GT4 3.8
BHP380
Torque420 Nm
0–604.4 s
Top183 mph
MPG27 mpg
DriveRWD
Gearbox6MT