2019 Porsche 718 Cayman Deals, Prices, Incentives & Leases, Overview
The 2019 Porsche 718 Cayman may be the brand's entry-level option, but few can handle corners with the same aplomb. With a mid-engine design, the 718 Cayman is quick, agile, and incredibly balanced. In typical Porsche fashion, feedback is excellent and the suspension is perfectly damped for spirited driving. The most potent model, the 718 Cayman GTS has a turbocharged 2.0-liter four-cylinder engine that pumps out 365 horsepower. With that much power in a small package, the model can get to 60 mph in just 4.4 seconds. Those figures are far from entry-level in any sense of the word. Exotic design. The 718 Cayman is a gorgeous vehicle from any angle. Sculpted lines replace the old model's softer edges, while a sharper overall design gives the sports car a more aggressive feel. For such a small vehicle, the sports car comes off as being muscular. On the inside, the 718 Cayman has enough buttons to make you feel like you're working at NASA.
Yes, but it's driver oriented and beautiful. High-end materials envelop two passengers, while the steering wheel is from the 918 Spyder. Strong list of equipment. 58,150, the 718 Cayman comes with a good list of standard features. Things like an eight-speaker sound system, a universal garage door opener, front and rear parking sensors, a rearview camera, automatic climate control, sport seats, and a sport steering wheel are all standard. Climbing up the ladder reveals more luxurious options. Tight on space. While the cabin itself is relatively spacious for two people, cargo space is downright small. With a mid-engine design, you get two cargo areas: a frunk and a trunk. Between the two, you're looking at a total of 15 cubic feet of available cargo space. Getting into the vehicle is a reminder of why staying limber is important, as some will find ingress and egress tricky. Those not attending a regular yoga class might want to start if they plan on purchasing. Final thoughts. Very few cars get close to being perfect, but the 2019 Porsche 718 Cayman gets awfully close. There's very little to fault with the sports car, which makes it a must-drive vehicle. Unfortunately, it's not cheap. Sports cars like the 718 Cayman are meant to be enjoyed on a winding road, but the Porsche also manages to be easy to drive. And because of its compact size, you won't have anxiety when trying to park. If only it weren't so expensive and had better fuel economy. The 718 Cayman doesn't have a lot of competition. The BMW M2 has more horsepower and two tiny seats in the back. The Audi TT, depending on what trim you go with, has more power and all-wheel drive. The Jaguar F-Type can also be had with much more power, plus it's even better looking in our opinion.
The carbon ceramic rotors measure 410 mm in the front and 390 mm at the rear. The tires are giant-sized affairs, riding on silver or Satin Platinum wheels, clocking in at 245/35 ZR 20s at the front and 295/30 ZR 20s at the rear. Of course, there鈥檚 ABS but there is also electronic stability and traction control, specifically dialed-in for the 718s. Yes, the ESC and TC can be switched off and in two stages at that. In case lap times count for your purchase decisions, the 718 Cayman GT4 can lap the Nordschleife more than ten seconds faster than its predecessor. Related: Porsche versus the S&P: Can this classic sports car top the stock market? The 718 Cayman GT4 and Spyder are visually separated from their lesser stable-mates by the front spoiler lip, and the central air outlet ahead of the front luggage compartment lid (which helps with downforce and cooling). There are two 鈥渄ynamic streamliners鈥?on the rear lid and an automatically-extending rear spoiler found on the convertible. The rear diffuser is new and frames the sport exhaust system on both cars. The GT4 gets its own manually-adjustable rear wing and side air intakes with additional side blades.
2020 Porsche 718 Cayman GT4 interior layout. The interior is also fresh. There鈥檚 a new GT Sport steering wheel (14.1 inches diameter) with a top center marker in black. The shift lever is shorter for a more direct and crispier feel. Sport Seats Plus are standard and have raised side bolsters for high lateral support, something you need on the track. The seat centers are Alcantara, as is the steering wheel rim, the shift lever, and the lower part of the dashboard. Classy. The Cayman GT4 gets Brushed Aluminum interior trim, while the 718 Spyders are painted to match the exterior color. You can have your choice of either bucket seats or electrically-adjustable, 18-way sport seats. Air conditioning and the Porsche Communication Management system with Sound Package Plus are standard, of course. You can upgrade that with navigation and Apple CarPlay. The Spyder has its own optional interior package, creatively dubbed the Spyder Classic Interior Package. This gets you two-tone leather in Bordeaux Red and Black, even more Alcantara upholstery, GT Silver Metallic interior trim, and a new, two-tone fabric top in black and red. Decorative interior stitching in red, silver or yellow is available for both cars. 2020 Porsche 718 Spyder interior layout. The new Porsche 718 Cayman GT4 and 718 Spyder will reach dealers next spring. 100,450 for the 718 Cayman GT4. Tony Borroz has spent his entire life racing antique and sports cars. He is the author of Bricks & Bones: The Endearing Legacy and Nitty-Gritty Phenomenon of The Indy 500, available in paperback or Kindle format. Follow his work on Twitter: @TonyBorroz.