Porsche Cayman GT4 RS
GT3-derived 4.0, 9,000 rpm, PDK-only.
12 reviewers · 46 videos · 5 press articles
Reviewers strongly agree on its performance and handling, but split on daily drivability.
across 12 reviewers
"It does actually feel like a dailyable car it's manageable it doesn't feel like as ridiculous as the 992 GT3."
TopherDrives · ▶ 20:48"It's just too stiff for street driving in all honesty."
Jubbal & Cars · ▶ 5:40Performance
5.0/512 of 12 reviewersstrong consensus“493 horsepower 332 pound-feet of torque from a naturally aspirated 4-liter flat 6 engine”
positive · TheStraightPipes · ▶ 1:43“this thing just howls and it pulls in and both cars they encourage you to rev it out”
positive · Jubbal & Cars · ▶ 28:57“493 horsepower, 331 pound-feet of torque. It's a 4-liter naturally aspirated flat-six. It's a GT3 engine.”
positive · Roads Untraveled · ▶ 1:48Handling
5.0/512 of 12 reviewersstrong consensus“the handling and balance of this mid-engine chassis is just amazing”
positive · TheStraightPipes · ▶ 9:55“The steering is razor sharp it loads up so beautifully mid Corner no slop on Center at all.”
positive · Zygrene · ▶ 3:30“it feels much more stable and planted with that GT3... here it's harder to do”
positive · Jubbal & Cars · ▶ 26:32Fun to drive
5.0/512 of 12 reviewersstrong consensus“this is the best car i have ever driven i think it's the best porsche i have ever driven bar none”
positive · TheStraightPipes · ▶ 3:48“This thing is so visceral for a brand new car to feel this raw.”
positive · Zygrene · ▶ 3:19“the highlight of this car is truly the sound and they really engineered that purposefully”
positive · Jubbal & Cars · ▶ 17:15Daily drivability
2.5/512 of 12 reviewerssplit“It's just too stiff for street driving in all honesty.”
critical · Jubbal & Cars · ▶ 5:40“The intake sound and the drone, even in stock form... it will give you a headache.”
critical · Zygrene · ▶ 40:41“these are really uncomfortable... they are legitimately terrible to get in and out of every day”
mixed · TheStraightPipes · ▶ 2:22Value
4.0/512 of 12 reviewersconsensus“there's a lot of value for a lot of car here”
positive · TheStraightPipes · ▶ 25:01“I think you do get what you pay for with the RS.”
positive · Zygrene · ▶ 10:20“Of course, Porsche is going to nickel and dime you. So, that's what gets you up to over 200k.”
Jubbal & Cars · ▶ 22:09Hear it in the reviewer’s words
- Top Gear
Porsche 718 Cayman GT4 RS review
◆Worth itA multi-layered masterpiece that manages to be both a track-focused weapon and a surprisingly capable road car.
- Best for
- drivers seeking a visceral, high-revving experience that works on both track and road.
- Watch out
- Flat throttle response at low revs · Requires high revs to access peak power
1,123 wordsOpen articleQuotes worth your time - Top Gear
Porsche 718 Cayman GT4 RS Review 2026 | Top Gear
◆BuyThe GT4 RS is a monumental achievement that blends extraordinary engineering with pure, unadulterated fun, making it an all-time great.
- Best for
- Enthusiasts seeking a visceral, track-capable machine that remains usable on the road.
- Watch out
- Limited production window · No manual gearbox option · Hardcore nature may be too much for some
1,460 wordsOpen articleQuotes worth your time - Road & Track
The Porsche 718 Cayman GT4 RS Is for the Feedback-Obsessed
◆BuyThe 718 Cayman GT4 RS is a sensory masterpiece that offers an unmatched connection between driver and machine, serving as the definitive end to the internal-combustion mid-engine Porsche era.
- Best for
- purists and track enthusiasts seeking maximum driver feedback and sensory engagement.
- Watch out
- Difficult ingress/egress · Lack of manual transmission · Limited rear visibility · Expensive optional magnesium wheels
1,899 wordsOpen articleQuotes worth your time