Porsche Cayman GT4 RS 982
GT3-derived 4.0, 9,000 rpm, PDK-only.
36 reviewers · 81 videos · 19 hours watched · 5 press articles
Reviewers strongly agree on its performance and handling, but split on daily drivability.
across 36 reviewers
"I cannot believe how civilized this thing is on the road I really can't."
Auto Express · ▶ 10:04"It's just too stiff for street driving in all honesty."
Jubbal & Cars · ▶ 5:40Performance
5.0/536 of 36 reviewersstrong consensus“493 horsepower 332 pound-feet of torque from a naturally aspirated 4-liter flat 6 engine”
positive · TheStraightPipes · ▶ 1:43“it is extraordinarily responsive and i think uh that's probably the biggest thing that you notice is the amount of control that you have with this engine”
positive · Engineering Explained · ▶ 2:31“this thing just howls and it pulls in and both cars they encourage you to rev it out”
positive · Jubbal & Cars · ▶ 28:57Handling
5.0/536 of 36 reviewersstrong consensus“the handling and balance of this mid-engine chassis is just amazing”
positive · TheStraightPipes · ▶ 9:55“I was very impressed with the front end grip... the ability of this thing to corner the handling is there and it's very responsive”
positive · Engineering Explained · ▶ 22:06“The steering is razor sharp it loads up so beautifully mid Corner no slop on Center at all.”
positive · Zygrene · ▶ 3:30Fun to drive
5.0/536 of 36 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 car is properly properly enlivening... it's like going for a morning swim in a plunge pool full of liquid nitrogen”
positive · PistonHeads · ▶ 18:44“it's exceptional it's truly exceptional i mean i have a hard time finding faults”
positive · Engineering Explained · ▶ 21:41Daily drivability
2.5/536 of 36 reviewerssplit“It's just too stiff for street driving in all honesty.”
critical · Jubbal & Cars · ▶ 5:40“I cannot believe how civilized this thing is on the road I really can't.”
positive · Auto Express · ▶ 10:04“maybe too brutal for daily use driving it through Sydney today and peak hour traffic the ride even on the softer suspension setting is hard”
critical · CarsGuide · ▶ 7:25Value
3.5/536 of 36 reviewersconsensus“it really is only worth spending that kind of cash if you're truly obsessed with making your GT4 RS a standout on the track and the street”
MotorWeek · ▶ 7:21“you don't really need multi-million dollar cars because most people are not capable of making this car do what it's capable of”
positive · Jay Leno's Garage · ▶ 0:19“there's a lot of value for a lot of car here”
positive · TheStraightPipes · ▶ 25:01Hear 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