The recent launch of the new 718 Cayman and Cayman S neatly coincided with the Porsche factory sending out a range of its models to New Zealand for a customer driving experience at Hampton Downs. Despite the loss of two cylinders, the 718 Cayman / Boxster are mechanically superior to the 981 model; acceleration is faster and steering is improved according to Top Gear and Motor Trend. Excellent manual and PDK gearboxes remain.
Cayman vs. 911: Features. Porsche 718 Cayman: Standard features for the 718 Cayman and 718 Boxster include performance summer tires, front and rear parking sensors, a rearview camera, a 7-inch touchscreen, and a 6-speaker audio system with a CD player. Porsche 718 Cayman: in detail Engine, gearbox and technical specs – A pair of four-cylinder engines, now thankfully joined by a pair of 4-litre sixes. JAMES LIPMAN. Feb 19, 2018 View Photos. Porsche 911 Carrera: The Porsche 911 Carrera includes many of the 718’s features while upgrading to power sport seats, dual-zone … Audi TT RS vs. Porsche 718 Cayman S. A gray California winter helps establish the pecking order among German sports cars. Oh, for heaven’s sake. In spite of the view of some that the new engine "cheapens the experience", [25] the 718 Cayman was declared Motor Trend's 2nd best Drivers car in 2017, which praised the car's handling and throttle response. The Porsche 718 Cayman essentially a mid-life update for Zuffenhausen’s 981 Cayman.
This meant we were able to organise a track session for a back-to-back comparison of the new turbo’d S and the old GTS with its six-cylinder atmo mill.
Far from being a nip here and a tuck there, the suspension and the interior have undergone some wide-ranging tweaks and boasts an all-new smaller capacity turbocharged flat … The special edition Boxster Spyder and Cayman GT4 get an even bigger power boost courtesy of the 3.8-litre unit from the previous 911 S. Producing 375hp in the Boxster and 10 more in the Cayman, the 0-62mph times drop to 4.5 and 4.4 seconds respectively, and in the case of the Cayman, it will continue accelerating right up to a 183mph top speed. In Porsche's case, the naturally aspirated 981-generation GT4 has given way to faster and more capable turbocharged 718-generation mid-engine monsters.
Can the Porsche 718 Cayman S, with a sublime chassis but two fewer cylinders, cut it against the six-cylinder BMW M2 and Jaguar F-Type?. With a flatter torque curve and an earlier power delivery, the 718 Cayman GTS puts up a faster lap-time at nearly any track than the GT4 of just a couple years ago, even on less sticky tires. JARED GALL.