Porsche 718 GTS 4.0
The flat-six comes back to the mid-engine Porsche — manual GTS 4.0.
18 reviewers · 83 videos · 13 press articles
Reviewers strongly agree on its performance and daily drivability, but split on handling and fun to drive.
across 18 reviewers
"steering is for an EPS very very impressive you get a lot of feedback extremely accurate good weighting"
Jubbal & Cars · ▶ 0:33"the steering just goes quite light and it's a shame really because steering historically the real poor strong point"
JayEmm on Cars · ▶ 32:06"this gts gives me the ability to kind of exploit it a little bit the limits are high but they're not so high that i'm bored"
Tedward · ▶ 7:14"It doesn't reward for your extra pace at all in fact it starts to punish because it starts to get a bit squirrely."
JayEmm on Cars · ▶ 20:21"The GTS 4.0 is worth every penny over the 4-cylinder turbocharged 718 models"
Zygrene · ▶ 10:29"I do not believe the Porsche is worth nearly twice the money of the Supra. I think Porsche is just charging you that much money because of the Porsche badge."
Redline Reviews · ▶ 31:57Performance
4.5/518 of 18 reviewersstrong consensus“the boxer has 394 horsepower and 317 pound-feet of torque”
positive · TheStraightPipes · ▶ 1:41“I absolutely love this four liter flat six engine. It is everything you could possibly want from the heart of a sports car.”
positive · CAR magazine · ▶ 8:53“the big difference with this four liter engine is the torque... it pulls it accelerates there's torque here there's a lot of power”
positive · TheTopher · ▶ 8:48Handling
4.5/517 of 18 reviewerssplit“steering is for an EPS very very impressive you get a lot of feedback extremely accurate good weighting”
positive · Jubbal & Cars · ▶ 0:33“the porsche just feels way more predictable understeers less feels way more planted”
positive · TheStraightPipes · ▶ 25:26“it's so Nimble it's so lightweight it has that kind of effervescent feeling around corners but it's also very solid very confidence inspiring at the same time.”
positive · TheTopher · ▶ 15:12Fun to drive
4.5/517 of 18 reviewerssplit“this gts gives me the ability to kind of exploit it a little bit the limits are high but they're not so high that i'm bored”
positive · Tedward · ▶ 7:14“I honestly want you to try these cars. You'll be so surprised.”
positive · 9WERKS TV · ▶ 24:32“it truly is one of the great sports car chassis of our generation.”
positive · TheTopher · ▶ 15:24Daily drivability
4.0/517 of 18 reviewersstrong consensus“once you get up to speed once you get going this is a really smooth and easy car to drive and live with on a daily basis”
positive · TheTopher · ▶ 10:08“when we're just cruising around the GTS 4.0 is actually really really comfortable it rides nice and soft”
positive · Zygrene · ▶ 12:17“if you want to call the GT4 the scalpel the surgical instrument this is the slightly mild or slightly tame or slightly more daily drivable version of that”
positive · Jubbal & Cars · ▶ 10:25Value
3.5/517 of 18 reviewerssplit“The GTS 4.0 is worth every penny over the 4-cylinder turbocharged 718 models”
positive · Zygrene · ▶ 10:29“I do not believe the Porsche is worth nearly twice the money of the Supra. I think Porsche is just charging you that much money because of the Porsche badge.”
critical · Redline Reviews · ▶ 31:57“paying so much more money for that I don't know”
critical · Autogefuhl · ▶ 53:42Hear it in the reviewer’s words
- Top Gear
Porsche 718 GTS 4.0 review: the 6cyl Cayman is back! Reviews 2026 | Top Gear
◆BuyThe 718 GTS 4.0 is a triumphant return to form for the Cayman, offering a class-leading chassis paired with a naturally aspirated flat-six that enthusiasts have been craving.
- Best for
- Enthusiasts who prioritize engine character, linear power delivery, and manual transmission engagement.
- Watch out
- Frustratingly long gear ratios · Particulate filter slightly muffles exhaust sound
1,406 wordsOpen articleQuotes worth your time - Top Gear
Porsche 718 Cayman GTS Driving, Engines & Performance | Top Gear
◆Worth itThe 718 Cayman GTS 4.0 is a beautifully balanced, naturally aspirated sports car that prioritizes engagement and character over raw numbers.
- Best for
- Enthusiasts who value mechanical purity, steering feel, and daily usability in a sports car.
- Watch out
- Long gearing · High-RPM torque peak · Motorway road noise
1,084 wordsOpen articleQuotes worth your time - Top Gear
Porsche 718 Cayman GTS review: the world's best sports car? Reviews 2026 | Top Gear
◆Worth it, with caveatsA fabulous, balanced sports car that offers more intensity than the base model, though the 718's four-cylinder transition has slightly dulled the perfection of the previous generation.
- Best for
- Enthusiasts who want more power and are willing to trade some ride comfort for intensity.
- Watch out
- Abrupt ride quality · Four-cylinder engine lacks the character of the old six · Expensive options list
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Porsche 718 Cayman GTS Review 2026 | Top Gear
◆BuyThe 718 Cayman GTS 4.0 is arguably the best car Porsche builds right now, offering a perfect balance of performance, sound, and daily usability.
- Best for
- Enthusiasts who want a daily-drivable sports car with a naturally aspirated flat-six engine.
- Watch out
- Gearing is too long
1,222 wordsOpen articleQuotes worth your time - Top Gear
Porsche 718 Cayman Review 2026 | Top Gear
◆Worth itThe 718 Cayman remains a benchmark sports car, though the base four-cylinder engines lack the character of the older flat-sixes; the GTS and GT4 models are the true standouts.
- Best for
- Drivers seeking a complete, daily-usable sports car who don't require rear seats.
- Watch out
- gruff sound of 4-cylinder engines · high price of upper trims
763 wordsOpen articleQuotes worth your time - MotorTrend
2021 Porsche 718 Cayman GTS 4.0 First Drive
◆BuyThe 718 Cayman GTS 4.0 is a masterclass in sports car engineering, offering a perfect blend of naturally aspirated performance and daily usability.
- Best for
- Enthusiasts seeking a modern Porsche with the soul and sound of a traditional naturally aspirated flat-six.
- Watch out
- Long second gear ratio · Slight weight penalty over the S model
1,622 wordsOpen articleQuotes worth your time - MotorTrend
2021 Porsche 718 Cayman GTS 4.0 First Test Review: GT4 Goodness at a Deep Discount
◆BuyThe 718 Cayman GTS 4.0 is a masterclass in balance, offering nearly identical performance to the GT4 while being significantly more comfortable for daily use.
- Best for
- Enthusiasts who want a high-performance Porsche that can handle both track days and daily commuting.
- Watch out
- Less aggressive tire compound than the GT4 · Cast iron rotors instead of carbon-ceramics
501 wordsOpen articleQuotes worth your time - Road & Track
Porsche Cayman GTS 4.0 Review: Brilliant No Matter Which Transmission
◆Worth itThe Cayman GTS 4.0 remains a brilliant driver's car regardless of transmission, with the PDK offering a mature, highly capable alternative to the manual without sacrificing engagement.
- Best for
- Enthusiasts who want a daily-drivable sports car that excels on both track and road.
- Watch out
- Cramped pedal box · Small side mirrors · Stiff ride on long trips · Stop/start system stutter
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