A turbocharged 2.0-liter four-cylinder engine (300 horsepower, 280 lb-ft of torque) is standard in the base and Style Edition models. The Cayman S uses a larger turbocharged 2.5-liter four-cylinder tuned to produce 350 horsepower and 309 lb-ft. A six-speed manual transmission powers the rear wheels, and a seven-speed dual-clutch automatic (Porsche's PDK) is optional.
Upgrade to the GTS 4.0 for a 4.0-liter six-cylinder engine (394 hp, 309 lb-ft of torque or 317 lb-ft with the PDK). The GT4 RS also has this engine, but it's massaged to make 493 horsepower and 331 lb-ft and has the PDK as standard equipment.
718 Cayman
Highlights of the base 718 Cayman include:
- 18-inch alloy wheels with summer performance tires
- Adaptive headlights (swivel as you turn the steering wheel for better illumination in curves)
- Parking sensors (alert you to obstacles that may not be visible in front of or behind the vehicle when parking)
- Sport exhaust system
- Dual-zone automatic climate control
- Heated sport seats
- Partial leather upholstery
- Apple CarPlay smartphone integration
- Porsche Connect services with access to a Wi-Fi hotspot
- Two USB ports
- Eight-speaker audio system
718 Cayman Style Edition
The Cayman Style Edition is all about looks with a little extra luxury:
- 20-inch wheels
- Paint stripes
- Black exhaust outlets
- Illuminated doorsill guards
- Leather upholstery
- Heated steering wheel
718 Cayman S
The Cayman S picks up where the base Cayman leaves off and increases performance with a more powerful engine and:
- 19-inch alloy wheels
- Larger fuel tank
- Dual exhaust outlets
- Sport pedals
718 Cayman GTS 4.0
The GTS 4.0 gets numerous performance upgrades, including a bigger and more satisfying six-cylinder engine. Additional features include:
- 20-inch black wheels
- GTS-specific design and interior trim details
- Variable-damping sport suspension lowered 20 mm
- Mechanical limited-slip differential and torque vectoring (can enhance traction and agility when accelerating or cornering)
- Sport Chrono package (adds performance-enhancing features)
- Sport seats with added bolstering
- GT Sport steering wheel
718 Cayman GT4 RS
The GT4 RS pulls out all the stops, delivering a track-ready version of the Cayman for use on the street. It builds on the GTS 4.0 model's equipment list with:
- 20-inch forged aluminum wheels
- Variable-damping performance suspension lowered 30 mm
- Upgraded brakes
- Stainless steel exhaust system
- More aggressive aerodynamic package
- Larger front air intakes and pressure-reducing vents
- Functional air intakes replacing the rear quarter windows
- Carbon-fiber reinforced plastic (CRFP) hood and front and rear fenders
- CFRP fixed rear wing
- CFRP bucket seats
- Leather and synthetic suede upholstery
- Fabric door-opening loops
- Carbon-fiber interior trim
A Weissach package is available for the GT4 RS, adding:
- More carbon fiber inside and out
- Titanium tailpipes
- Added synthetic suede in the cabin
- Exclusive interior logos
Porsche allows you to customize any 718 Cayman through a lengthy menu of personalization options. In addition, performance features found on the more expensive models are sometimes available on the more affordable variants. Other notable extras include:
- LED headlights
- Keyless entry and ignition
- Full leather upholstery
- 14-way or 18-way power-adjustable sport seats
- Ventilated seats
- Navigation system
- Bose or Burmester premium sound system
- Blind-spot warning (alerts you if a vehicle in the next lane over is in your blind spot)
- Adaptive cruise control (maintains a driver-set distance between the Cayman and the car in front)