Porsche 718 Cayman S
The 718 Cayman S uses the 2.5-litre VTG-turbocharged flat-four for 350 hp. In coupe form, the fixed roof provides a chassis rigidity advantage over the Boxster S. Standard Porsche Torque Vectoring (PTV) sharpens cornering precision significantly. Adds 20-inch wheels, sport exhaust, and upgraded brakes over the base Cayman.
Key Specs
- Engine: 2.5 L VTG-Turbo Flat-4
- Power: 350 hp / 420 Nm
- 0–100 km/h: 4.2 sec (PDK)
- Standard: PTV, sport exhaust, 20-inch wheels
Our 2026 Porsche 718 Cayman S Rating
FORPORSCHE RATING: 9/10
Pros
350 hp sweet spot delivers meaningful real-world quickness; improved brakes; S-specification suspension; narrowly under 4.5s to 60 mph; best value in the non-GTS Cayman range.
Cons
Four-cylinder character still limits the top-end rev experience vs. GTS flat-six.
Verdict
The default recommendation for most Cayman buyers. More power without the GTS price premium makes this the best value in the range. The Cayman S rewards every drive with genuine sports car intensity.
Porsche 718 Boxster & Cayman Powertrain Guide
- 718 Boxster: 2.0L 4-cyl Turbo / 300 hp / 280 lb-ft / 0-60: 4.9 sec
- 718 Boxster S: 2.5L 4-cyl Turbo / 350 hp / 310 lb-ft / 0-60: 4.4 sec
- 718 Boxster GTS 4.0: 4.0L H6 Naturally Aspirated / 394 hp / 310 lb-ft / 0-60: 4.0 sec
- 718 Spyder RS: 4.0L H6 Naturally Aspirated / 500 hp / 346 lb-ft / 0-60: 3.2 sec / 9,000 rpm
- 718 Cayman: 2.0L 4-cyl Turbo / 300 hp / 280 lb-ft / 0-60: 5.1 sec
- 718 Cayman S: 2.5L 4-cyl Turbo / 350 hp / 310 lb-ft / 0-60: 4.6 sec
- 718 Cayman T: 2.0L 4-cyl Turbo / 300 hp / lightweight focus / 0-60: 4.9 sec (manual)
- 718 Cayman GTS 4.0: 4.0L H6 Naturally Aspirated / 394 hp / 310 lb-ft / 0-60: 4.2 sec
- 718 Cayman GT4 RS: 4.0L H6 Naturally Aspirated / 500 hp / 346 lb-ft / 0-60: 3.2 sec / 9,000 rpm