2017 Porsche 718 Cayman Reviews, Pricing & Specs

$53,900 to $66,300

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Building on the same recipe as the Cayman that preceded it, the new-for-2017 718 Cayman gains a longer name that pays homage to a successful small racing car that dominated tracks 60 years ago.

Like the original 718, the new 718 Cayman utilizes a 4-cylinder engine, but that's about where the similarities end. The 718 Cayman’s new turbocharged 4-cylinder is placed just behind the passenger compartment, which gives the sports car a midengine layout. Such designs are rare but help centralize weight between the axles for stable handling.

Two variants of the 718 Cayman are on offer: the 300-hp base trim with a 2.0-liter turbocharged 4-cylinder and the 350-hp 718 Cayman S with a 2.5-liter version of that same engine.

Either way, the 718 Cayman is blisteringly fast: Porsche quotes 0-60 mph sprints of 4.5 and 4.0 seconds for the base and S, respectively. Both versions come standard with a 6-speed manual transmission, while Porsche’s Doppelkupplungsgetriebe (PDK) automatic transmission is available and is as advanced as its name is long. PDK is Porsche-speak for a dual-clutch automatic transmission, which offers the advantage of rapid-fire shifts over a conventional automatic.

Regardless of engine or transmission, all 718 Caymans are rear-wheel-drive, which combines with their standard performance tires to deliver tenacious handling. The 718 Cayman might be fast in a straight line, but it was really built for a winding country road.

Unlike older sports cars, the 718 Cayman pampers those inside. Materials and standard equipment befit its luxury-level status, though, as with any Porsche, buyers should be prepared to spend hours poring over the list of available options. Few car manufacturers allow such a large degree of customization.

Still, the basics are all standard, including a touchscreen display with a standard 8-speaker audio system. Support for Apple CarPlay is also included, and the available navigation system adds Google Earth and Google Street View. In-car Wi-Fi to create a mobile hotspot is available, but requires a monthly charge.

One thing the 718 Cayman does not offer is a rear seat. Like the 718 Boxster, essentially a convertible version of the 718 Cayman, the car’s midengine configuration renders it solely a 2-seater. While it has limited storage for small items (like a mobile phone) behind the driver’s and passenger’s seats, those looking for Porsche excitement with the ability to occasionally carry passengers in a pinch will need to step up to the 911—or the brand’s Cayenne SUV or Panamera luxury sedan.

Published May 31, 2022 by Andrew Ganz

Andrew Ganz has had cars in his blood ever since he gnawed the paint off of a diecast model as a toddler. After growing up in Dallas, Texas, he earned a journalism degree, worked in public relations for two manufacturers, and served as an editor for a luxury-lifestyle print publication and several well-known automotive websites. In his free time, Andrew loves exploring the Rocky Mountains' best back roads—when he’s not browsing ads for his next car purchase.

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2017 Porsche 718 Cayman RWD

Original MSRP: $53,900

Air Conditioning

Active charcoal air filtration · Single front air conditioning zones

Airbags

Dual front airbags · Dual front knee airbags · Passenger airbag deactivation: occupant sensing deactivation · Front side airbags · Front side curtain airbags

Audio System

Antenna Type: diversity · Memory card slot auxiliary audio input · Hard drive: 11GB · Single disc in-Dash CD · AM/FM radio · Satellite Radio: SiriusXM · Total Number of Speakers: 6 · Watts: 110

Brakes

ABS: 4-wheel · Braking assist: hill start assist · Electronic parking brake: auto off · Front brake diameter: 13.0 · Front brakes: ventilated disc · Rear brake diameter: 11.8 · Rear brakes: ventilated disc

Comfort Features

Floor Mat Material: carpet · Floor Material: carpet · Floor Mats: front · Shift knob trim: leather · Steering wheel trim: leather

Convenience Features

Center console: front console with armrest and storage · Cupholders: front · Multi-function remote: keyless entry · One-touch windows: 2 · Power outlet(s): 12V · Power steering: speed-proportional · Power windows: lockout button · Reading lights: front · Steering wheel: tilt and telescopic · Storage: door pockets · Universal garage door opener: Homelink · Vanity mirrors: dual illuminating

Driver Seat

Power adjustments: 2

Exterior Features

Door handle color: body-color · Exhaust: dual exhaust tips · Exhaust tip color: chrome · Front bumper color: body-color · Grille color: black · Mirror color: body-color · Rear bumper color: body-color · Rear spoiler: electronically controlled · Rear spoiler color: body-color · Window trim: black

Headrests

Front headrests: integrated · Number of front headrests: 2

In Car Entertainment

Infotainment screen size: 7 in.

Instrumentation

Fuel economy display: MPG · Instrument cluster screen size: 4.6 in. · Warnings and reminders: coolant temperature warning

Lights

Daytime running lights: LED · Headlights: Auto on/off · Tail and brake lights: LED

Mirrors

Exterior mirrors: power · Inside rearview mirror: manual day/night

Passenger Seat

Power adjustments: 2

Safety

Camera system: rearview · Crumple zones: front · Parking sensors: rear · Rearview monitor: in dash

Seatbelts

Emergency locking retractors: front · Front seatbelts: 3-point · Seatbelt force limiters: front · Seatbelt pretensioners: front · Seatbelt warning sensor: driver and passenger

Seats

Driver seat manual adjustments: height · Driver seat power adjustments: reclining · Front seat type: sport bucket · Passenger seat manual adjustments: height · Passenger seat power adjustments: reclining · Upholstery: leather-trimmed

Spare Tire

Kit: inflator kit

Suspension

Front Arm Type: lower control arms · Front Shock Type: gas shock absorbers · Front Spring Type: coil springs · Front Suspension Classification: independent · Front Suspension Type: MacPherson struts · Rear Shock Type: gas shock absorbers · Rear Spring Type: coil springs · Rear Suspension Classification: independent · Rear Suspension Type: MacPherson struts · Stabilizer bar(s): rear

Telematics

Phone: hands free · Phone wireless data link: Bluetooth

Tires

Type: performance

Tires and Rims

Wheel type: aluminum alloy

Windows

Front wipers: variable intermittent

2017 Porsche 718 Cayman S RWD

Original MSRP: $66,300

Air Conditioning

Active charcoal air filtration · Single front air conditioning zones

Airbags

Dual front airbags · Dual front knee airbags · Passenger airbag deactivation: occupant sensing deactivation · Front side airbags · Front side curtain airbags

Audio System

Antenna Type: diversity · Memory card slot auxiliary audio input · Hard drive: 11GB · Single disc in-Dash CD · HD radio · Satellite Radio: SiriusXM · Total Number of Speakers: 6 · Watts: 110

Brakes

Comfort Features

Floor Mat Material: carpet · Floor Material: carpet · Floor Mats: front · Shift knob trim: leather · Steering wheel trim: leather

Convenience Features

Center console: front console with armrest and storage · Cupholders: front · Multi-function remote: keyless entry with panic alarm · One-touch windows: 2 · Power outlet(s): 12V · Power steering: speed-proportional · Power windows: lockout button · Reading lights: front · Steering wheel: tilt and telescopic · Storage: door pockets · Universal garage door opener: Homelink · Vanity mirrors: dual illuminating

Driver Seat

Power adjustments: 2

Exterior Features

Door handle color: body-color · Exhaust: dual exhaust tips · Exhaust tip color: stainless-steel · Front bumper color: body-color · Grille color: black · Mirror color: body-color · Rear bumper color: body-color · Rear spoiler: electronically controlled · Rear spoiler color: body-color · Window trim: black

Headrests

Front headrests: integrated · Number of front headrests: 2

In Car Entertainment

Infotainment screen size: 7 in.

Instrumentation

Fuel economy display: range · Instrument cluster screen size: 4.6 in. · Warnings and reminders: low fuel level

Lights

Daytime running lights: LED · Headlights: Auto on/off · Tail and brake lights: LED

Mirrors

Exterior mirrors: heated · Inside rearview mirror: manual day/night

Passenger Seat

Power adjustments: 2

Safety

Camera system: rearview · Crumple zones: rear · Parking sensors: front · Rearview monitor: in dash

Seatbelts

Emergency locking retractors: front · Front seatbelts: 3-point · Seatbelt force limiters: front · Seatbelt pretensioners: front · Seatbelt warning sensor: driver and passenger

Seats

Spare Tire

Kit: inflator kit

Suspension

Telematics

Phone: hands free · Phone wireless data link: Bluetooth

Tires

Type: performance

Tires and Rims

Wheel type: aluminum alloy

Windows

Front wipers: rain sensing

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