Porsche Cayman GT4 982
Mid-engine, naturally aspirated, finally legitimate.
32 reviewers · 97 videos · 16 hours watched · 5 press articles
Reviewers strongly agree on its performance and fun to drive, but split on handling and daily drivability.
across 32 reviewers
"the connection between the driver and the front end of this car is unlike anything i have ever felt"
Tedward · ▶ 2:00"It's the loosest Cayman I've ever driven. Like something's disconnected loose."
Driven+ · ▶ 34:00"This new car much more usable day to day less demanding and that's quite a big difference in character between the two models"
PistonHeads · ▶ 7:15"driving this car around every day is not a wonderful experience... it's really really loud in here"
Throttle House · ▶ 5:22"well this surely makes the new GT for one of the performance car bargains of the moment"
Auto Express · ▶ 0:42"considering the prize you don't get that much standard equipment... there's so many options on this car that the price is £97,000 with this very car you see here which is just stupid."
carwow · ▶ 21:52Performance
4.5/532 of 32 reviewersstrong consensus“this on the other hand i mean what a gem of an engine really it's fantastic”
positive · Autogefuhl · ▶ 63:36“the GT4 was last it took 11.9 seconds”
carwow · ▶ 17:38“the engine in this car is miles miles better and I would say even more emotional”
positive · Zygrene · ▶ 16:27Handling
5.0/532 of 32 reviewerssplit“the connection between the driver and the front end of this car is unlike anything i have ever felt”
positive · Tedward · ▶ 2:00“that wide compact low center of gravity that it provides in this midship configuration really gives you a great balance around corners”
positive · Autogefuhl · ▶ 33:42“it's Immaculate that whole Precision of this car”
positive · Top Gear · ▶ 11:32Fun to drive
5.0/532 of 32 reviewersstrong consensus“there is almost no other vehicle that connects you to a car like this gt4”
positive · Tedward · ▶ 23:21“this car really feels right at home even in a track like this which is a little bit unforgiving”
positive · Autogefuhl · ▶ 34:07“oh it's just so enjoyable to drive you're locked in the seats are fantastic”
positive · Top Gear · ▶ 12:05Daily drivability
3.5/532 of 32 reviewerssplit“This new car much more usable day to day less demanding and that's quite a big difference in character between the two models”
positive · PistonHeads · ▶ 7:15“It's sharp. It's relatively comfortable.”
positive · Jubbal & Cars · ▶ 5:21“driving this car around every day is not a wonderful experience... it's really really loud in here”
critical · Throttle House · ▶ 5:22Value
4.0/532 of 32 reviewerssplit“well this surely makes the new GT for one of the performance car bargains of the moment”
positive · Auto Express · ▶ 0:42“I don't have 911 fomo anymore”
positive · The Late Brake Show · ▶ 18:36“It makes sense why these GT Porsches hold their value so well.”
positive · Jubbal & Cars · ▶ 18:17Hear it in the reviewer’s words
- Top Gear
Porsche 718 Cayman GT4 Driving, Engines & Performance | Top Gear
◆BuyA masterclass in sports car engineering that manages to be both a track weapon and a perfectly usable daily driver.
- Best for
- Enthusiasts who want a highly communicative, manual-transmission sports car that doesn't compromise on daily usability.
- Watch out
- Engine sound is muted compared to the previous generation · Long gearing makes it hard to use the full rev range legally on public roads
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Porsche 718 Cayman GT4 Review 2026 | Top Gear
◆Worth itAn astonishing achievement that brings racecar-like dynamics to the road while remaining surprisingly easy to live with.
- Best for
- Enthusiasts seeking a balance between track-day capability and daily road usability.
- Watch out
- Long gear ratios · Loss of character compared to 981 · Expensive options list
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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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