Verdict
A
← Porsche 718 Cayman · 2016-Present · 982
Porsche 718 Cayman 982
Headline trim: 718 Cayman GT4 RS 4.0 — 493 bhp, 0-62 in 3.2s.
BHP
493 bhp
0–60
3.2 s
Top speed
196 mph
MPG
18 mpg (US)
Used
$41,000-$210,000
Strengths
- GT4 RS = 911 GT3 4.0 in a mid-engined coupe
- GTS 4.0 / GT4 brought flat-six back
- PDK or 6MT
Weaknesses
- 2.0 / 2.5 turbo I4 polarising
- PCM software updates
- GT4 RS scarce / collectible
Notable tech
- 982 platform
- 2.0 / 2.5 turbo flat-four
- 4.0 flat-six (GTS 4.0 / GT4 / GT4 RS)
- PDK 7DCT / 6MT
- RWD
- PASM dampers
- GT4 RS — 911 GT3 9,000 rpm flat-six
Common issues
- Direct-injection carbon
- PDK mechatronic
- PCM software
- GT4 RS scarcity
Engine derivatives
US-spec trims and engines offered across 982's life. Click any two rows to compare them side-by-side.
718 Cayman 2.0 turbo I4
BHP296
Torque380 Nm
0–605.1 s
Top170 mph
MPG (US)28 mpg
DriveRWD
Gearbox6MT / 7DCT
718 Cayman T 2.0 turbo I4
BHP296
Torque380 Nm
0–605.1 s
Top170 mph
MPG (US)28 mpg
DriveRWD
Gearbox6MT / 7DCT
718 Cayman S 2.5 turbo I4
BHP345
Torque420 Nm
0–604.4 s
Top177 mph
MPG (US)28 mpg
DriveRWD
Gearbox6MT / 7DCT
718 Cayman GTS 2.5 turbo I4
BHP360
Torque430 Nm
0–604.1 s
Top180 mph
MPG (US)27 mpg
DriveRWD
Gearbox6MT / 7DCT
718 Cayman GTS 4.0 (NA flat-6)
BHP394
Torque430 Nm
0–604.0 s
Top182 mph
MPG (US)20 mpg
DriveRWD
Gearbox6MT / 7DCT
718 Cayman GT4 4.0 (NA flat-6)
BHP414
Torque420 Nm
0–604.2 s
Top189 mph
MPG (US)20 mpg
DriveRWD
Gearbox6MT / 7DCT
718 Cayman GT4 RS 4.0 (NA flat-6)
BHP493
Torque450 Nm
0–603.2 s
Top196 mph
MPG (US)18 mpg
DriveRWD
Gearbox7DCT