2022 Porsche 718 Cayman Review

For much of its existence the Porsche Cayman has been considered by many to be a great sports car in need of a truly great engine. Whether it was a lack of power or a lack of aural excitement, the final product left a lot of us wanting. But things changed when Porsche finally addressed both issues by introducing a 414-horsepower six-cylinder engine in the 2020 718 Cayman GT4. And Porsche doesn't seem to be done either. For the 2022 718 Cayman, there's the new GT4 RS.

That model packs the same 4.0-liter flat-six as the 911 GT3, though slightly detuned to 493 hp, and comes loaded with go-fast goodies that will make it an absolute beast on track. Compared to the normal GT4, the GT4 RS is available solely with Porsche's PDK dual-clutch automatic transmission and also gets performance add-ons such as aerodynamic bodywork, a large rear spoiler, unique suspension tuning and weight-reducing interior materials.

All 718 Caymans, by way of their mid-engine design and light curb weight, provide exceptional handling, steering and driver engagement. But they're rather expensive for what you get, especially when you can buy a significantly quicker Chevrolet Corvette for about the same price as a base Cayman. Even the Toyota GR Supra starts looking pretty attractive once you spec a Cayman the way you like. Then again, it's hard to put a price on the smile this car puts on your face. Read our in-depth Expert Rating to see if the 2022 Porsche 718 Cayman is for you.

The 2022 Porsche 718 Cayman sports car is available in six trim levels: the base 718 Cayman, 718 Cayman T, 718 Cayman S, Cayman GTS 4.0, 718 Cayman GT4 and the new top-dog 718 Cayman GT4 RS. All models are rear-wheel-drive, and all except the GT4 RS come standard with a six-speed manual transmission. The RS gets a seven-speed dual-clutch automatic transmission (Porsche's PDK) as standard, which is otherwise optional for the remaining models.