2019 Porsche 718 Cayman Review

2019 Porsche 718 Cayman Review

Performance is the name of the game with the 2019 Porsche 718 Cayman. It features a mid-engine design for balance handling, and its engine choices deliver impressive acceleration. As a Porsche, the 718 Cayman also shows off a long list of premium content. The 718 Cayman is a luxury sports car with seating for two. For 2019, the lineup starts with the entry-level 鈥淐ayman.鈥?The Cayman S and Cayman GTS carry increasingly high levels of power. All models are configured with a turbocharged four-cylinder engine, a six-speed manual transmission and rear-wheel drive as standard equipment. A seven-speed automatic transmission is available across the 718 Cayman lineup. For 2019, the 718 Cayman carries over with few changes. The sleek, curvy design of the 718 Cayman is a definite highlight. The overall look owes something to the Porsche 911, but the Cayman also wears its share of exclusive style elements. Perhaps most noticeable are the car鈥檚 sculpted flanks.

The lines then flow into large fender vents ahead of the rear wheels. A hidden detail that only comes out when you need it is the Cayman鈥檚 standard power-deploying rear spoiler. An assortment of LED lighting is standard for the 2019 Cayman. This includes LED accent lights in the front fascia, LED taillights at the rear and integrated LED daytime running lights to set off the standard bi-xenon headlights. The Cayman also has standard heated side mirrors and staggered-width 18-inch aluminum-alloy wheels. LED headlights with adaptive cornering lights are optional, as are power-folding mirrors, 19- and 20-inch aluminum-alloy wheels and a number of appearance packages. The Porsche 718 Cayman offers an upscale cabin with each side cleanly separated by a flowing center console. Add the popular Sport Chrono package and a dash-mounted stopwatch comes into the picture. Porsche further provides multiple wood, carbon-fiber and aluminum accents for the Cayman family.

The Cayman鈥檚 engine placement gives it a cargo advantage over typical sports cars as well. Since the powerplant is between the Porsche鈥檚 passenger space and rear wheels, the body has room for front and rear trunks. Together, they can hold 15 cubic feet of gear. Along with climate control and cruise control, standard content for the 718 Cayman includes partially power-adjustable sport seats with leather seating centers, bolsters and headrests. A leather-wrapped steering wheel is also standard. It鈥檚 mounted on a tilt-and-telescoping column for convenience. For more luxury, there are plenty of optional features for the cabin. Leading the way are heated and ventilated full-leather seats, dual-zone automatic climate control and two different heated multifunction steering wheels. Lightweight construction and powerful 鈥渇lat鈥?engines are among the keys to the 718 Cayman鈥檚 performance. With their pistons laying flat and moving horizontally, those engines have a lower center of gravity to improve handling.

The standard engine for the Cayman is a turbocharged 2.0-liter four-cylinder unit. It produces 300 horsepower and 280 pound-feet of torque. The 718 Cayman S and GTS upsize to a turbocharged 2.5-liter four-cylinder engine. In the S model, this engine makes 350 horsepower and 309 pound-feet of torque. The 718 Cayman GTS sees that output rise to 365 horsepower and up to 317 pound-feet of torque. Backed by that kind of power, and the upgrades from the Sport Chrono package, the Cayman GTS can sprint from 0-60 mph in under 4 seconds. Rear-wheel drive and a six-speed manual transmission are standard for all Caymans. A seven-speed 鈥淧DK鈥?dual-clutch automatic, an active sport suspension and ceramic-composite brakes are available for all models. Equipped with its automatic transmission, the base 718 Cayman earns EPA ratings of 22/29 mpg city//highway. The 2019 Porsche Cayman may be a performance leader, but some rivals provide more technology. For example, the 2019 Chevrolet Corvette offers standard mobile Wi-Fi, Android Auto and Apple CarPlay. The Cayman has standard tech features that include front and rear parking sensors, as well as a rearview camera, a 7-inch touch screen, Bluetooth, a CD/DVD drive, USB/auxiliary connections, 11GB of hard-drive audio storage and an eight-speaker audio system. A few additional driver-assistance technologies are available. These include adaptive cruise control, blind spot monitoring and forward collision warning with automatic braking. The Cayman鈥檚 infotainment options extend to mobile Wi-Fi, Apple CarPlay, a navigation system and a 12-speaker Burmester audio system with 821 watts of power.

2019 Porsche 718 Cayman Review

2019 Porsche 718 Cayman Review

The 718 Cayman comes standard with anti-lock brakes, stability control, front knee airbags, seat-mounted side body airbags, door-mounted side head airbags, a rearview camera, and parking sensors. The optional adaptive cruise control system includes a forward-collision warning and automatic braking system. There's also a blind spot monitoring system available called Lane Change Assist. The optional Porsche Connect provides automatic emergency assistance and remote services like a stolen vehicle locator and remote door locking/unlocking. As of this writing, the 718 Cayman has not been crash tested by the NHTSA nor the IIHS. The 718 Cayman is one of the best cars to drive, period. With its midengine, RWD layout and the added rigidity of its hardtop body, few cars (if any) can match its balance, athleticism, poise and engagement. Plus, impressively quick steering only enhances the 718 Cayman's razor-sharp reflexes. Now, those observations apply to every Cayman, but your driving experience will greatly depend upon the options you select. The base 2.0-liter engine offers impressive power, but its responsiveness leaves a bit to be desired. You also might find the exhaust note lacking if you're a Porsche purist. Opting for the 2.5-liter is quite pricey, but it's ultimately a more thrilling and suitable choice for many drivers. We would also recommend sticking with the manual transmission, despite the PDK arguably being a better transmission since it delivers quicker shifts and slightly better fuel economy. However, the manual is easy to drive and adds back a layer of engagement that's been stripped away by the turbo engines' deeper well of low-end power.

The rear windscreen and rear side windows are made of lightweight glass. Granted, the latter doesn鈥檛 change the way this 911 looks, but makes quite a different in the power-to-weight department. But more on that in the "Drivetrain" section below. Paint options for the 911 Carrera T are as varied as they get and include Lava Orange, Black, Guards Red, Racing Yellow, White and Miami Blue. Metallic colors like Carrera White, Jet Black, and GT Silver are optional. It鈥檚 pretty cool that Porsche is offering Lava Orange, a color first launched with the GT3 RS, for 911 Carrera model. The interior of the 911 Carrera T is actually a bit more exciting than the exterior, combining a range of race-inspired features that you can鈥檛 get on the standard Carrera. The coupe comes equipped with Sport Seats Plus as standard. These four-way electrically adjustable seats are finished in black, have "911" logos embossed on the headrests, and center sections made of Sport-Tex. But the big news lies in the fact that you can order the Full Bucket Seats package, a first for the 911 Carrera designation.

The option also comes with a rear-seat delete to save even more weight. Speaking of weight-saving measures, the standard door handles have been replaced with fabric loops. The cool thing about these is that they also give the door panels a race-inspired look. Further weight is saved by use of thinner sound insulation under the skin. This is Similar to the 911 GTS and yes, it makes the cabin a bit louder. But hey, it鈥檚 a sacrifice you have to make if you want a quicker Carrera without the GTS premium. Porsche also added a GT Sport steering wheel with leather rim and a switch for driving mode selection, as well as a shorter gear lever with embossed shift pattern in red. The trim on the dashboard and doors is black, which isn鈥檛 particularly exciting, but the Carrera T Interior Package adds contrasting colors in Racing Yellow, Guards Red or GT Silver.

The latter add colored accents to the seat belts, the "911" logo on the headrests, the door opener loops, and the Sport-Tex seat surfaces. The Carrera T draws its juice from the same 3.0-liter flat-six unit as the base 911 model. The turbocharged engine cranks out 370 and 332 pound-feet of torque, which is again identical to the entry-level model. Well, comparing specs on Porsche鈥檚 American website actually revealed there鈥檚 an extra pound-foot for the Carrera T, but that鈥檚 either a typo or it doesn鈥檛 make a difference in terms of performance. However, the standard manual transmission has a shorter constant transaxle ratio, while the mechanical rear differential lock is included at no extra cost. What鈥檚 more, the Carrera T tips the scales at 3,142 pounds due to the weight-saving measures, which makes it 11 pounds lighter than the base Carrera and the lightest non GT 911 model available. Combined with the revised transmission, the PASM sport suspension, and the slightly lighter curb weight, the Carrera T needs only 4.3 seconds to hit 60 mph from a standing start, a tenth-second quicker than the base Carrera. Top speed is rated at an exciting 182 mph.

2019 Porsche 718 Cayman Review

2019 Porsche 718 Cayman Review

The 718 Cayman comes standard with anti-lock brakes, stability control, front knee airbags, seat-mounted side body airbags, door-mounted side head airbags, a rearview camera, and parking sensors. The optional adaptive cruise control system includes a forward-collision warning and automatic braking system. There's also a blind spot monitoring system available called Lane Change Assist. The optional Porsche Connect provides automatic emergency assistance and remote services like a stolen vehicle locator and remote door locking/unlocking. As of this writing, the 718 Cayman has not been crash tested by the NHTSA nor the IIHS. The 718 Cayman is one of the best cars to drive, period. With its midengine, RWD layout and the added rigidity of its hardtop body, few cars (if any) can match its balance, athleticism, poise and engagement. Plus, impressively quick steering only enhances the 718 Cayman's razor-sharp reflexes. Now, those observations apply to every Cayman, but your driving experience will greatly depend upon the options you select. The base 2.0-liter engine offers impressive power, but its responsiveness leaves a bit to be desired. You also might find the exhaust note lacking if you're a Porsche purist. Opting for the 2.5-liter is quite pricey, but it's ultimately a more thrilling and suitable choice for many drivers. We would also recommend sticking with the manual transmission, despite the PDK arguably being a better transmission since it delivers quicker shifts and slightly better fuel economy. However, the manual is easy to drive and adds back a layer of engagement that's been stripped away by the turbo engines' deeper well of low-end power.

Only a few extra features are added, include cabin preconditioning for remote heating and cooling and an adjustable suspension system called Dynamic Damper Control. 74,050 performance-oriented edition features a twin-turbocharged 4.4-liter V8 engine, all-wheel drive, leather upholstery, 20-way power-adjustable multi-contour front seats, four-zone climate control, a Harman Kardon surround-sound system, satellite radio, and a proximity key. 101,700) is a twin-turbocharged 4.4-liter V8 engine with a 567-horsepower rating. This range-topping model comes with sport-tuned steering and suspension, launch control, 18-way power-adjustable front seats, aluminum trim, a leather-wrapped dash, and many of the same interior upgrades as the xDrive50i. Check out our U.S. News Best Price Program for great savings at your local BMW dealer. You can also find excellent manufacturer incentives on our BMW deals page. If you want the size and convenience of a midsize SUV, but salivate over the brisk acceleration and light-footed feel of a sports sedan, the X5 is a good answer for you. This BMW offers more than just vigorous performance, too. The front seats are some of the comfiest in the class, thanks in part to a multitude of seat adjustments. Its infotainment system is also impressive. However, the X5's higher starting price and expensive options may knock this crossover off some shopper's lists. Don鈥檛 just take our word for it. Check out comments from some of the reviews that drive our rankings and analysis.

The 2019 Porsche Cayenne Turbo took its place at the top of the model line at the 67th Frankfurt International Motor Show. The new model from the third-generation Cayenne range is once again raising the bar for sporty performance in the segment. Its twin-turbo four-liter V8 engine delivers 550 hp. The combination of innovations including a three-chamber air suspension, staggered tire sizes and new high-performance Porsche Surface Coated Brake (PSCB) technology result in improved driving dynamics. With additional options, such as rear-axle steering and electric roll stabilization with a 48-volt system, the SUV achieves the driving characteristics of a sports car. With an exclusive front end and the LED main headlights of the Porsche Dynamic Light System (PDLS), the Cayenne Turbo has a dominant appearance. At night, the new Turbo sets itself apart from other Cayenne models with its double-row front light modules. Widened wheel arches with painted trim and special 21-inch wheels reserved for the Cayenne Turbo characterize the side view. Turbo-specific twin tailpipes distinguish this model from its six-cylinder siblings.

Interior design elements including the center-mounted grab handles continue in the third-generation Cayenne Turbo. Like other members of the new Cayenne family the newest model features the Porsche Advanced Cockpit, which includes a high-definition 12.3-inch screen in the dashboard and an analog tachometer flanked by two seven-inch full-HD screens. Virtually all of the vehicle functions can be displayed and operated using the high-resolution display and touchscreen of the Porsche Advanced Cockpit. Among them, for example, is the standard 710-watt BOSE Surround Sound System. Other equipment newly included by default in the latest Cayenne Turbo includes 18-way sport seats, seatbacks with integrated headrests, and standard heating functions for all outboard seats as well as the steering wheel. At the heart of the Cayenne Turbo is the twin-turbo four-liter V8 with 550 hp and 567 lb-ft of peak torque (increases of 30 hp and 14 lb-ft versus the previous Cayenne Turbo). Standard Porsche Traction Management (PTM) all-wheel drive works with the new eight-speed Tiptronic S automatic transmission to improve acceleration, speed, and highway cruising comfort.

2019 Porsche 718 Cayman Review

2019 Porsche 718 Cayman Review

The Porsche 718 Cayman might not feature the flat-six its forebears are renowned for. But that鈥檚 not to diminish the characteristics of the perky four-cylinder buried deep within its soul. This car is, in almost every respect, a proper Porsche. Despite its muted four-pot sound, the 718 Cayman drives and behaves like a Porsche should. It鈥檚 responsive and quick when it needs to be. It holds the road with a vice-like grip matched only by a three-year-old holding on to a much-loved lollipop. It looks a million bucks and it puts a smile on your face every time you slide into its comfortable cabin. 30K cheaper (before options) and with almost as many thrills per minute as its bigger sibling, I reckon this one is the pick of the bunch. It might be the runt of the litter, but it has snarling ferocity that is more than enough for most purists.

The A8 will offer a parking and garage system independent of the piloted-driving setup. The parking assistant will allow the car to negotiate its way into spaces and garages even without a driver present. The process is governed by a smartphone app, but it can also be initiated by the driver inside the car. The A8 may be able to handle the complex task of driving, but it can't handle the patchwork of legislation and road conditions. That will take extensive lobbying, already underway in Washington, D.C., and other national capitals. It's more than a self-driving issue. It's fair to say automakers will also need some help on road quality before self-driving cars can prosper in markets outside California, Nevada, and other locations with stretches of roads carefully groomed for self-driving car demonstrations. That discussion is just in its infancy, but a bill in the House of Representatives could supersede local rules with a single national law that would permit self-driving cars. Audi expects it will be able to offer some form of Level 3 self-driving in the 2019 A8 when it goes on sale here sometime next year.

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It's really quite fascinating! I did not know that you could eat them! Squid is called calamari. What is octopus called? There is something about the octopus - maybe it's their intelligence that intrigues us, I don't know. Thanks for stopping by! I hope you answer my question. Gypsy Willow - from what I been able to read and watch on TV, they are very intelligent. They are so unique and unusual also. I am glad that you enjoyed the read. Thanks for stopping by! Thank you so much for stopping by and for commenting! RICH. Voted up and sharing. What is it about octopuses I find so adorable? I think the only thing about them I don't like is their taste. Loved this article, full of cool facts! What a great hub! I saw a BBC film about them recently showing how intelligent they are. Thanks for the excellent education. I am glad that you enjoyed this hub.

I hope you have a great week and I'm sure I'll be seeing you around. Thanks for stopping by. I Loved this Hub ! 2 - thank you for your kind words. I really do find these creatures facinating. And the videos that I was able to go with this one I really enjoyed. Thank u for stopping by! Homestead you have done it again other beautiful hub! Great pictures and wonderfully written article. Thank u for sharing. Their body is mostly all muscle. Since they don't have any bones, all their support and movements occur because of their muscular strength. Thanks for stopping by. What a wealth of information! I had no idea that an octopus could be strong enough to lift a lid off an aquarium. And thanks for stopping by! Great hub loved reading about the Octopus. 70 - thanks for the compliments. I hope if they got it home they knew what they were getting into. In addition to some of the drawbacks that I mentioned to keeping them in an aquarium is how large they can get! There many more that I did not even want to get into in this hub. But they certainly can be a challenge. Maybe some day I'll see one in the wild. Thanks for sharing your experience. For now, I will have to experience it through your eyes. I am tickled that you found it nice enough to want to share. I am very happy that you enjoyed it. I shared this on facebook.. I bet it is beautiful. I have not been blessed to see an octopus in the wild and being able to swim freely. An aquarium is somewhat confining. I can only imagine. Thank you for stopping by and sharing your wonderful experience. The Caribbean Reef Octopus is quite beautiful, I have seen them many times while snorkeling in shallow water around Grand Cayman. They move gracefully and change colors a lot. They usually have a "buddy fish" swimming around with them - it's like the Odd Couple!