Porsche Boxster / Cayman 987
Porsche's mid-engine two-seater — from the 986 that saved the company to the last flat-six GTS.
5 reviewers · 30 videos · 4 hours watched · 13 press articles
Reviewers strongly agree on its fun to drive and value, but split on performance and handling.
across 5 reviewers
"this engine is just on a completely different level to the boxer 4"
Zygrene · ▶ 8:36"7.91. We were all wrong. That was my fastest. 7.91. It's just not enough torque and a mile above sea level. It's not going to be fast."
The Fast Lane Car · ▶ 13:20"Back end comes around nicely. Actually, too nicely. This thing is so much fun to drive. Oh my god. You could just steer this with the back end coming around."
The Fast Lane Car · ▶ 7:00"adding the power just brings me terminal under steer."
Fifth Gear · ▶ 1:45"It's the better everyday car. It's a better cruiser than the Miata by far, especially because we have a pretty cavernous front trunk and a rear trunk."
Zygrene · ▶ 16:13"cabin definitely feels of the era 2007"
Jubbal & Cars · ▶ 2:11Performance
3.5/55 of 5 reviewerssplit“7.91. We were all wrong. That was my fastest. 7.91. It's just not enough torque and a mile above sea level. It's not going to be fast.”
critical · The Fast Lane Car · ▶ 13:20“this engine is just on a completely different level to the boxer 4”
positive · Zygrene · ▶ 8:36“A much smoother engine. ... Of course, much greater power delivery as well.”
positive · Jubbal & Cars · ▶ 11:55Handling
4.0/55 of 5 reviewerssplit“Back end comes around nicely. Actually, too nicely. This thing is so much fun to drive. Oh my god. You could just steer this with the back end coming around.”
positive · The Fast Lane Car · ▶ 7:00“this hydraulic steering rack gives so much more feedback about the road surface”
positive · Zygrene · ▶ 8:04“adding the power just brings me terminal under steer.”
critical · Fifth Gear · ▶ 1:45Fun to drive
4.0/55 of 5 reviewersconsensus“I've never actually taken this car around the track. So, I want to try it. This thing is so much fun to drive.”
positive · The Fast Lane Car · ▶ 6:44“it's more pure than the Cayman S because it's even more of a momentum car... that makes me enjoy it dare I say even more”
positive · Zygrene · ▶ 10:23“here it's far more serious and clinical and precise about we're going to attack a corner and drive in a way that is proper that is without any unnecessary flamboyance or drama.”
Jubbal & Cars · ▶ 12:35Daily drivability
3.0/54 of 5 reviewerssplit“It's the better everyday car. It's a better cruiser than the Miata by far, especially because we have a pretty cavernous front trunk and a rear trunk.”
positive · Zygrene · ▶ 16:13“cabin definitely feels of the era 2007”
critical · Jubbal & Cars · ▶ 2:11“it's definitely not a car i'd want to go touring around europe in”
critical · 9WERKS TV · ▶ 8:12Value
4.0/55 of 5 reviewersstrong consensus“it's surprising to me that these could be had now for right around 20K that seems like really good value”
positive · Jubbal & Cars · ▶ 3:15“for around 20 grand... it's really hard to beat”
positive · Zygrene · ▶ 12:16“the Porsche is worth between sixteen and seventeen thousand dollars”
positive · The Fast Lane Car · ▶ 3:56Hear 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
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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
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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
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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
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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
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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
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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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