2024 Porsche 718 Cayman GTS 4.0 (PDK) - POV Driving Impressions

Engine: 4.0 L naturally aspirated boxer 6-cylinder
7-speed Porsche Doppelkupplung (PDK)
394 hp @ 7,000 rpm, 317 lb-ft of torque at 5,000 rpm
MPG: 19 city / 24 highway
GT Silver Metallic $650
Leather interior in Graphite Blue $2590
7-Speed PDK $3730
Wheels painted in Silver
Smoking Package
Deletion of Race-Tex
Bose Surround Sound System $990
Adaptive Sports Seats Plus (18 way) with Memory Package $2820
Navigation including Porsche connect $2320
Headlight Cleaning System Covers in Exterior Color $300
Included first year/10k mile maintenance
Premium Package $1980 - power folding mirrors, courtesy lighting, light design package, luggage net in passenger footwell, Porsche entry & drive, heated MF Sport Steering wheel in Carbon Fiber, Lane Change Assist
Delivery: $1650
Total Price: $112,230

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[TheTopher]

Ask for D.K. and mention TheTopher, he'll take great care of you guys!

[adamsdawgs]

I didn’t like the color options offered so I went with a 2005 Toyota Camry instead

[LateNightDateNight]

Former 981 and 718 GTS owner, pinnacle raw Porsche experience without the GT4 harshness or 911 larger size. Unique driving experience, never regretted owning a Porsche!

[officialsterlingarcher]

There's just something about driving around in the rain that hits different. It's so peaceful, especially on empty roads.

[Billbutcher]

I love that they aren’t overdoing screens. It will age significantly better

[itsyh]

I picked up my manual GTS 4.0 a few months ago, and I have to say, the PDK is a fantastic gearbox, it’s unbeatable, but I’d take my manual car any day of the week, I’m not usually a “every car needs a manual” kind of person, but the cayman just feels right with it.

[hypermoose]

I don’t care what people say, I’d much rather have this than a corvette c8 with it being around the same price or even cheaper. There’s just something special about Porsche.

[amac]

I have the 4 cyl GTS and it’s amazing. What a rocket ship. I love the punch of the turbos over the NA engines personally. The 6cyl does sound better, but the 4cyl isn’t bad at all. Everything is relative. Neither sound as good as my GT350… but the car is basically a gokart on the road. Tons of fun !

[danieltackett]

Great video, especially with the extra challenge of rain. After owning over 20 BMWs, I’m *so* glad I could get an allocation for a GTS 4.0. This is the last new car I’ll likely be able to buy with a manual, and the clutch and shifter feel make every drive an event. When everything has gone EV in the next few years, including the Cayman/Boxster and the other side of my garage, I’ll still be able to enjoy a naturally aspirated 3-pedal experience. This one’s a keeper.

[mrpips]

The $112K price tag actually seems like a bargain nowadays when you consider a Capstone Toyota Tundra tops out around $90K.

[nanashi]

If you want a sports coupe this has pretty much everything you could want

[JRB]

What an awesome spec. Relative of mine has a 24’ Cayman S - great car

[vvarioPL]

just picked up my Boxster with this motor/trans combo two weeks ago after a year-long wait. It’s a damn delight, I totally love it and it’s actually only foretaste since I’m breaking it in and trying not to go above 4k rpm, so the best is still ahead of me.

[barboist]

this pdk gearbox is something. i believe best gearbox in the world...

[Anders_HeymSR]

Fantastic car, and review! I had to choose between this (manual) and M3 Touring - ended up with the M3 but the GTS is just so pure

[SilentRoadStudio]

Porsche is always cooking with speed and designs and overall performance, I hope they never change ❤️

[TheFlyingJ]

Beautiful car. I agree with you regarding the classiness of the 718 GTS. Especially in that silver color. Thanks for sharing the experience and take care.

[notdaltonxd]

Glad you got to enjoy some of Alabama's roads. Shame it was in the wet though. Hope you liked them!

[vishnuhalikere]

This with this color, the 20" sport wheels in satin black, and a manual is my dream car. Lol I'm constantly watching the last video you did on this with the one in red and the manual to live vacariously 😂

[nickparsons]

I had one, in manual. In hindsight PDK would have been better as then you can use it as a daily, GT and sportscar, and it does all of them equally well. Amazing car.