The 2021 Porsche 718 Cayman GTS 4.0 is a Flat-Six Symphony for an Audience of One (In-Depth Review)
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Published 2021-07-05
Price (as tested) 💲: $94,200
Powertrain ⚙️: 4.0-liter Flat 6-cylinder
Output 💪: 394 hp/317 lb-ft of torque
Transmission 🕹: 7-speed dual-clutch automatic
0-60 MPH 🚦: 3.8 seconds
Top Speed 💥: 182 mph
MPGe (as tested) ⛽️: 19 city/24 hwy/21 combined
Curb weight ⚖️: 3,224 lbs
When the latest Cayman and Boxster adopted the 718 nomenclature, they gave up something in return: their flat-six powertrains. Though Porsche's sweet six-cylinder lived in on the 718 Cayman GT4 and 718 Boxster Spyder, lesser variants employed an admittedly punchier, though mournfully bland turbocharged four-cylinder. An available manual gearbox and stirring driving dynamics have kept the 718s sharp in their sports car segments, but Porsche purists crave acoustic character.
Now it's back. With the introduction of the 718 Cayman GTS 4.0, Porsche's naturally aspirated flat-six returns in a sub-$90,000 middleweight model. With a set of adaptive dampers and more accommodating seats, the GTS 4.0 appears to be a daily driver's alternative to the racier Cayman GT4. But is the high-revving boxer-6 enough to convince shoppers to shell out extra coin over competitors like the BMW M2 CS, Audi TT-RS, and Chevy Corvette? Miles shares his thoughts in this in-depth review.
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Intro: 00:00
Exterior Review: 01:01
Driver Seat: 05:41
Trunks: 07:45
Interior Review: 10:26
Drive Impressions: 20:35
Competition: 31:10
Verdict: 34:02
All Comments (21)
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Forget all hypercars, this is my dream car
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With how current motor journalism mostly measures a car’s performance in terms of straight-line acceleration, this review accentuates the sheer importance of suspension, brakes, tyres, and so many other factors of a car’s holistic performance. I am extremely glad that Porsche hasn’t given up striving to not only increase numbers but also refine what’s beyond those numbers. These reviews are always a breath of fresh air.
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That sport response button is basically an overtake mode just like in F1. pretty neat
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I don’t know why other car YouTubers spend so little time on the exterior from different angles. Thx MilesPerHr! 👍
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its been said before in the comments but what a wonderful review. exactly what i wanted especially the driving sound and handling. beautiful bit of engineering.
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This car is the real deal. Although in SoCal I think I go Boxster on this. That experience with the roof off and sound is even better.
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Best review I’ve seen of a cayman nice job explaining important details of the car
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You did a great job reviewing this GTS in different situations: in spirited drive, in normal mode as a daily driver, start-stop system... etc. All the other reviews only stated how the long gear ratio puts the car as a bad daily driver, you will be speeding in 3rd gear. However they were driving in Sport or Sport plus mode. As you have demonstrated, in Normal mode, it was in 7th gear at about 55mph. Your review single handedly relief my concern about the long gear ration issues. And you are the only one that showed the manual seat adjustment. Thank you very much.
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The best detailed car review i’ve seen, and i subscribe to a lot.
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i`m sold for the intro! good job!
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Wow. I’m in love. Had. 2019 base cayman loved it. I imagine the extra 94hp make a heck of a difference.
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Nice review and you can't beat Silverado/Modjeska canyon. Back in the early 70s I used to run my Datsun 510 out there. I'm looking forward to doing it in the Cayman...:)
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this channel is getting better every single video. blood can u make the same video about mercedes cls 53😍
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nice raw feedback. fantastic
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great review- subscribed. I have a Taycan CT after a M5 but need something throaty too- this is fantastic. The taycan is brilliant btw
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I drive a 2015 cayman 981 gts 6 flat NA , is there any difference between the two?
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great vid 🤙🏿
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Person who owned a 2016 Cayman GTS here; happy to see this review, Thank You(!) I have a 'build' in progress, same model with different options, reportedly due for arrival mid-September. As you might imagine, I am so excited!
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1:06 wow that red with the black rims 😍
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Great review…I hope to have one ordered next week. I love my 2021 Macan S, but really want the more sports car like experience of the Cayman GTS 4.0…and who can resist the beautiful, yet simple lines of this car.
