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Porsche Boxster / Cayman 982 S

718 Boxster S / Cayman S2017–2025

Porsche's mid-engine two-seater — from the 986 that saved the company to the last flat-six GTS.

17 reviewers · 22 videos · 5 hours watched · 13 press articles

Generations
9861997–2004986 S2000–20049872005–2012987 S2005–20129812013–2016981 S2013–2016981 GTS2015–20169822017–2025982 S2017–2025982 GTS2018–2025
// 00 the verdict

Reviewers strongly agree on its performance and handling, but split on value.

across 17 reviewers

// where reviewers split
Value
6 say · liveable

"ludicrous amount of Porsche sports car for the money."

9WERKS TV · ▶ 17:35
1 say · critical

"i don't think the cayman is a 15 20 000 more expensive car"

EverydayDriver · ▶ 18:13
// the categories
// 01

Performance

4.5/517 of 17 reviewersstrong consensus

“this is the 718 s it has 350 horsepower and it sounds brilliant and it goes likes pink”

positive · Petrol Ped · ▶ 5:48

“this car is so damn fast properly spine tingling me on almost frighteningly fast just as Porsche told you it would be”

positive · Car and Driving - Car Reviews · ▶ 5:24

“It is so much faster. No question. Point to point, it's so much faster.”

positive · 9WERKS TV · ▶ 12:42
// 02

Handling

5.0/517 of 17 reviewersstrong consensus

“the steering so precise it's like like a resurgent holding a fine scalpel just about to performs a really delicate piece of brain surgery”

positive · Petrol Ped · ▶ 12:18

“this is without doubt the most satisfying sports coupe in its segment perhaps even the most satisfying sports car available at any price in every situation”

positive · Car and Driving - Car Reviews · ▶ 12:20

“The way this whole car is tuned is really brilliant for dual Duty. The body control here combined with the comfort that trade-off is just completely nailed.”

positive · Jubbal & Cars · ▶ 5:35
// 03

Fun to drive

4.5/517 of 17 reviewersconsensus

“these things just brilliant to drive”

positive · Petrol Ped · ▶ 10:16

“The balance and Poise this model is fed for are delivered in abundance. The car feels flat and agile through the bends and they see it change direction in a way that none of its Rivals can match.”

positive · Car and Driving - Car Reviews · ▶ 12:32

“this is a Sublime sports car this is a true Porsche”

positive · Drive.com.au · ▶ 8:33
// 04

Daily drivability

4.5/517 of 17 reviewersconsensus

“it's now just as happy to burble you to the shops in back or take you on a leisurely Motorway drive to the seaside”

positive · DriveMag · ▶ 0:23

“it's essentially a really quick Volkswagen Golf I don't know if that's a good thing or a bad thing but it just does everything so well”

positive · Seen Through Glass · ▶ 3:52

“So in terms of listening to podcasts, having ways, this is the key to all of that. So particularly if you're likely to spend a bit more time in this car away from just purely Sunday driving, that is a big win for the 718.”

positive · 9WERKS TV · ▶ 13:19
// 05

Value

3.5/517 of 17 reviewerssplit

“ludicrous amount of Porsche sports car for the money.”

positive · 9WERKS TV · ▶ 17:35

“there's a danger that this model will be forever remembered as the one with a downsized engine... there are equipment features lacking in the standard tally that you should never have to pay extra for”

mixed · Car and Driving - Car Reviews · ▶ 42:11

“you can get the 718 Cayman for $85,000”

Walker Albi · ▶ 9:43

Hear it in the reviewer’s words

Car and Driving - Car Reviews
Posted Mar 4, 2024Open on YouTube
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Petrol Ped
Posted Dec 14, 2018Open on YouTube
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Top Gear
Posted Jun 3, 2018Open on YouTube
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From the press · 13 articles
Power350 hp
Torque309 lb-ft
TX6-speed manual or 7-speed PDK
Curb3,075 lb
Manual✓ available