Porsche Cayman GT4
Mid-engine, naturally aspirated, finally legitimate.
13 reviewers · 43 videos · 5 press articles
Reviewers strongly agree on its performance and handling, but split on daily drivability.
across 13 reviewers
"It's sharp. It's relatively comfortable."
Jubbal & Cars · ▶ 5:21"driving this car around every day is not a wonderful experience... it's really really loud in here"
Throttle House · ▶ 5:22Performance
4.5/513 of 13 reviewersstrong consensus“this on the other hand i mean what a gem of an engine really it's fantastic”
positive · Autogefuhl · ▶ 63:36“the engine in this car is miles miles better and I would say even more emotional”
positive · Zygrene · ▶ 16:27“that is one hell of an engine... it can rev reliably to 8000 rpm all day long”
positive · Throttle House · ▶ 7:21Handling
5.0/513 of 13 reviewersstrong consensus“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“The steering that is incredibly communicative for electric power assist. A lot happening at the front end.”
positive · Jubbal & Cars · ▶ 2:48Fun to drive
5.0/513 of 13 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“Everything with this car's inputs is just absolutely one-to-one. It is glorious.”
positive · Jubbal & Cars · ▶ 4:04Daily drivability
3.0/513 of 13 reviewerssplit“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 · ▶ 5:22“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 · ▶ 7:15Value
4.0/513 of 13 reviewersstrong consensus“It makes sense why these GT Porsches hold their value so well.”
positive · Jubbal & Cars · ▶ 18:17“in terms of value for money there's very little that can compete with this car”
positive · CAR magazine · ▶ 15:37“for a hundred grand it is a bit expensive but you're getting a fantastic car”
mixed · Autogefuhl · ▶ 52:26Hear 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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