Porsche 718 Cayman T
The 718 Cayman T (Touring) follows the lightweight, engagement-first philosophy: the base 300 hp engine combined with a mechanical limited-slip differential, PASM Sport suspension lowered 20 mm, shorter gear lever, and reduced sound insulation. It is the choice for the driver who wants maximum steering feel and chassis feedback without the cost of GTS or GT4 variants.
Key Specs
- Power: 300 hp
- Focus: Lightweight, engagement-first
- Standard: Mechanical LSD, PASM Sport (–20 mm)
Our 2026 Porsche 718 Cayman T Rating
FORPORSCHE RATING: 9/10
Pros
Lightweight focus with shorter gear lever and deleted rear seats; sport exhaust standard; manual gearbox standard; the most connected feeling of any base-engine 718; purist specification.
Cons
Same power as base Cayman; manual-only limits buyer pool; reduced rear storage.
Verdict
The enthusiast Cayman. Lighter and more connected than the base, the T rewards skilled drivers who want to feel every nuance of the mid-engine chassis. A driver car in the truest sense.
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