2017 Porsche 718 Cayman Acceleration Test | Edmunds

[@IamCorrosive]

People always smack talk the base models of caymans but for most people, that's plenty. I will say I am surprised that the 4 did so well.

[@Baerchenization]

People's talk was justified because previous base models lacked the oomph. This one seems to do well however, at least on paper, it is faster than the old GTS.

[@jalenwilliams5679]

Totally agree. What a nice car...

[@mikehundredson584]

I just picked one up and I don't know why you guys hate the way it sounds. I love it but then again my other car is a 2017 STI.

[@stillencharger]

At 300hp car that does mid 12's in the quarter mile thats impressive.

[@mowflexthesubnegro1846]

Alejandro rodriguez the power of power to weight ratio!

[@GrayFox370]

You gotta factor in things like the DCT, mid engine layout being able to put the power to the ground better, and efficiency of the engine. Plus the car being light. All of these things working in harmony to give you that acceleration. Porsche is really on a whole other level when it comes to putting together their cars.

[@StefBelgium]

Yup, it s quicker than a 450 HP heavy Mustang GT

[@MAXREVS]

Any chance of the same tests repeated on a 718 Cayman S?

[@StefBelgium]

I have a 2021 718T Cayman (so the 4 cyl 2 liters 300 hP stock) that I m enjoying since more than 1 year now. I did a stage 2 preparation on it: Kline Innovation downpipe, 100 cells sport cat and remap. The car does 392 HP am o to 100 kph in 3.6 s/3.7 s consistent. 100 kph to 200 kph in 10.0 s. This car handles so great, it s a real no Brainer! Sound is stunning too with the downpipe.

[@AbeNXC]

I’ve been trying to find info on stage 1 and 2 tunes for these cars but every other video is only the s or the gts. Thinking about getting the base model because of what tuning it unlocks for the car. It’s amazing. I just need to see races between the base cayman 2.0 and the big hitters like muscle cars… but no one seems to record races with the base model or the T

[@ak2112]

Man that’s plenty quick, especially considering it’s a base model. Want.

[@BigHeadClan]

It's decently quick to be sure, but for that much money an M2 is honestly a better buy, and I personally dislike the move to a 4-cylinders with the 718 generation. By every metric it's a better car than before but I just can't get over the fact that 50-60K can only get you a turbo-4.

[@alliejr]

+BigHeadClan I’m sure M2 is also a great car, but this Cayman is more than drag racer. The mid engine platform will way out perform the M2. However, the Cayman is not a 4 seat sedan. Different animals. That said, spend your money as you like.

[@BigHeadClan]

alliejr - You clearly have no idea what your talking about, the m2 has a 50/50 weight distribution, is a coupe just like the cayman and both weighs and has as much power as the base cayman...

[@CuzRepo]

Never mind the base Cayman or M2. If the most bang for your buck is what we want, a Camaro 1LE is a better buy than any of them. It's an extremely tight and balanced chassis, a genuine driver's car and a track monster for under $40,000 (With discounts), it has 450+ horsepower, it's nearly as fast as a Cayman GT4 around Laguna Seca, it won't cost you a fortune to own, and it isn't a unicorn that you have to go hunt down like the GT4 or M2.

[@ALMX5DP]

BigHeadClan the M2 is like 500lbs heavier than the Cayman...

[@aidananchaya]

Doesn't sound that bad for a 4 banger. Still miss the 6 though.

[@pabloneruda9024]

Cool test, no pointless tests 😎

[@gaivoron]

Extremely impressive acceleration

[@73cheetham]

Can you do one with a base 911? How about comparing it with a stick too?

[@doug186]

Faster than I expected. I was hoping you’d get it out on the track too. Good episode.

[@AkioWasRight]

"300" German horsepower equals about 360 horsepower to the rest of the world.

[@mattm1192]

your talking about 300 Japanese h.p.Japanese constantly under value their true horsepower. especially toyota

[@youngrios]

@@mattm1192 no we are talking about German

[@3joewj]

Its crazy my standard model 3 long range rwd. Will smoke this car. Damn.

[@youngrios]

@@3joewj my older stage 2 mk6 gti is right with this porsche. Your TM3 LR hits 12.5 @113 in the quarter same as my stock 14 Gt . Looks like I'll need to do some mods.

[@3joewj]

@@youngrios yep...a race traffic light to traffic light and it will appear as if the Tesla completely smoked the Porsche because of the quick power to the rear wheels...I smoke really quick cars that way...they don't realize if we keep going they'd catch up and probably pass me...but in a short run they are really surprised...lol

[@senorgato70]

That's definitely enough speed. I want this car!

[@sleepeatdrive7619]

It’s waaaay faster then my Boxster with a flat 6 engine. But I will never trade it for the flat 4 cylinder turbo. I’m in love with the scream of a flat 6 engine!!

[@timothyfogarty9007]

I think you’re supposed to push the button on that dial to get max turbo boost. It hunkers everything down for 20 seconds. Nobody ever utilizes it or seems to know how to use it.

[@capuchinseven]

This is an old post but for anyone reading, it's not a turbo boost, it just drops the car into 20 secs of Sports + mode.

[@tonglai7499]

wow.. Porsche under reports its 0-60 times by like a whole sec (official number 5.1), I guess official number does not use sport chrono. What about the S or GTS model, Please do more of these videos as we need a good 0-60 standard to look to.

[@javiermarquez9487]

Is this porsche 718 cayman has the pdk?

[@DBravo29er]

Great video showing the nuts and bolts of testing. Keep em coming!

[@taforth]

Running acceleration tests around a curve?

[@ALMX5DP]

Terry Forth it’s quite a gradual section of track and looks to not affect 1/4 mile runs at allz

[@taforth]

Alan Bowers I would be surprised if you weren’t able to measure a difference, especially with high hp RWD/FWD cars.

[@ALMX5DP]

Terry Forth from just that curvature, I'm doubtful there'd be any difference. You can look up the section on google maps to see just how straight it is. I believe it's the Porsche Experience Center in LA, and the section of road is right next to the very straight 405 freeway.

[@williamsbboy]

Almost a second better with the sports chrono package?? If i have understand no launch control or either the magnetino on the driving wheel if you have not the chrono package?

[@limulus61]

Damn, my 981 S with the 3.4L flat six is equal to a base 718 from 0-60 (4.3-4.4 sec). I drove a 718 S at PEC Atlanta and I knew it was quite quick, but now the base 718 is the same as my 981. I still get the flat six wail with my 981. With a $1200 tune, you can get up to 360HP out of a 981 S but I'm sure the 718 S is still quicker.

[@69FOSTER]

Is it worth it to spend another $12,000 or so to buy the Cayman S as opposed to the base Cayman?

[@jonchicoine]

LIONS 67 cayman s is a beast! I love mine... 3.6 0 to 60! Add in active suspension and vector control and it a real rush in the corners... truly inspires confidence ! And... sounds better in person! Especially with active exhaust or whatever it’s called!

[@bedlambikes]

The 718 GTS has to be in the high 11's I'd suspect which is INCREDIBLE for a 4 cylinder car. Porsche is an incredible company beating V8 domestics with a 4 cylinder.

[@winglessang31]

This car’s so fast for what it is. It’s a balanced driving enjoyment machine like a brz or 86. But the Cayman just drops great numbers to run with cars that are actually trying to be straight line fast.

[@rdsii64]

A 4 cylinder with no turbo, that can run consistent 1/4 mile times in the high 12's is nothing to turn your nose up at. Sub 5 second 0 to 60 is icing on the cake

[@MarkGibbons]

rdsii64 It is turbo.

[@pballer2005]

that's really impressive for a 300hp car, similar time and trap speeds and most pony/muscle cars pre 2018 with over 100 less hp

[@TheHuskyGT]

I was so surprised about the new 4-banger. I don't care about 4-cylinder engines, but for once this actually makes sense. A Flat 4 in a small Porsche is kinda cool! Porsche hasn't done it in ages. And they leave the 6-cylinder for the 911 :)

[@jdord4838]

Wow 4.3 sec to 60 for a base Cayman that is amazing...car didn't even feel that fast when I tested it..."Yeshua/Jesus is the way"

[@blueberrycobbler]

Jdor D Not the only way, Huckleberry.

[@caominh2874]

Ur supose to do the launch control hold the break in for around 2 seconds. Not just holding it for 0.3 second and releasing it. Whats the point then

[@De132an]

So what’s the S variant getting I wonder, under 4 sec?

[@limulus61]

The GTS does

[@thomasferrarojr.9772]

The S does too. 3.6 or so.

[@j.3854]

Gotta love when a base Cayman beats a flagship 911 Turbo of the 80’s/90’s. Or nearly keeps up with.

[@vitovitale9867]

What's wrong Carlos is the salary at Motor Trend not good enough?

[@DearMajesty]

Lucky you...at the Porsche Experience Center!

[@cqdude0158]

Thanks for doing this so I don’t have to lol Always felt quite a bit quicker than the official numbers would suggest .. but then 0-60 is just 0-60 isn’t it ..

[@moparlover1968rr]

Sweet looking car

[@jeffbauer3425]

Beautiful car. But I can imagine the service/repair costs🤯

[@louisolivierfortin]

I bet it’s putting at least 310-320whp to get those numbers. Still sounds like crap compared ton the old six though :(

[@mowflexthesubnegro1846]

louisolivierfortin it actually makes 260-280whp depending on dynos I've seen. The weight is 3000 lbs so that helps big time.

[@GrayFox370]

Not just the weight. The lightning quick shifts from the DCT. The efficiency of the engine to make power all across the rev range. The mid engine layout being able to put the power down to the ground better. All of these things working in perfect balance and harmony.

[@mauriciorazo8132]

Dam! is the oficial time for my challenger pack shaker 392 😅

[@bbjnimens]

volume too low... can barely hear Carlos

[@beri232]

Those seats looked a little bouncy?

[@mburke1211]

Good stuff.

[@Porsche1995]

I don't think he even did launch control. Should have come up on the dash

[@stevend3753]

Testing year old models now?

[@PaulCuenin]

Great 👍

[@kenjammin]

Forgot to add the base 4 cyl F-Type as a competitor

[@TopSecretVid]

It’s a little long to get out of the hole... did he just say that..lol

[@ak81]

To 60 is very fast !

[@bicyclist2]

The one major problem is its a PDK. Thanks.

[@aster5031]

5\5

[@swanblake]

Quicker than you would ever need but an engine note that is harsh and agricultural at best. Really the sound is the only knock on the 718. That said, it's a big knock in my opinion in a sports car

[@moparlover1968rr]

So much for 116mph lol

[@padistedor]

So boring to just mash the pedal down. I want to shift the car.

[@ALMX5DP]

padistedor good thing it still comes in a manual.

[@HARDZ66]

you cannot compare, both is completely different in terms of experience and pleasure

[@ParanaSlim52]

You can still shift, you will just be slower. Now that's boring!

[@ALMX5DP]

Will Dougherty slower isnt necessarily boring. I'd much prefer a clutch to eeking out a couple of tenths here or there.

[@luclapierre7621]

Will Dougherty I've been bored in a sub-4 automatic and had a blast in a high 5's manual. In the auto I just felt like a passenger. Zzzzz...

[@mansees]

Sounds awful.

[@RandallJT84]

A "Vitamix" blender sounds better, but it is relatively quick for what it is.

[@Baerchenization]

The flat 6 is not NOISY, it sounds great. I think I can never drive one of these... every time one drives by me in the street I think it sounds awful.

[@mharper5522]

as a owner of a flat 6 older model, I agree....

[@aszkanfederation28]

300hp german horsepower equals 500hp american horsepower 2.0L german cars equals 6.0L american cars .

[@RandallJT84]

Sounds like a "Vitamix" LOL!

[@grabir01]

Hopefully you will be going fast enough to coast into the repair shop as these suckers are the worst !! When you are ready to buy one used, make sure the seller has the receipts and repairs provided. Typically a book !!

[@richardgarriga6766]

Cayman is making more than 300bhp,more like 360 bhp.

[@ALMX5DP]

Richard Garriga where are you getting that from? One of the forums I saw showed the S model dyno’ing at around 300whp. I suspect the 2.0 would be quite a bit less.

[@HARDZ66]

wrong, Porsche always give true hp on their cars

[@daithilacha1]

Many testers are saying the S model feels like it has 400 hp, and it does 0-60 mph in the high three second bracket which backs up that claim.

[@hunterwolfe6295]

just turbo magic

[@prazzy4712]

I stopped watching after the second run, the sound just isn't enticing. let's face it sound is a big reason we watch videos like this and why we buy cars...

[@blueberrycobbler]

Mr Snuffleupagus a sports car should never sound like a lawn mower while idling.

[@prazzy4712]

agreed, but the ideal is those things plus great sound

[@daithilacha1]

In your opinion !!! Previous models I might add also had great looks and reliability, handling etc....

[@daithilacha1]

You are sounding arrogant !!

[@Jwdude123]

Styling got worse. Go figure.

[@blueberrycobbler]

John Ward No, it looks great - the sound on the other hand....

[@StoweGarage]

The 987 is far better looking than these new ones

[@joesmoe8983]

I bet you can’t afford it.

[@ColinFox]

So - acceleration on par with a non-performance, single motor Tesla model 3. I wonder how well 3 will do with ludicrous mode...

[@xivix6710]

Colin Fox can it be modified though ? I don't think there is much components to upgrade. And you got to test drive the Cayman to appreciate the it.

[@thomasferrarojr.9772]

Colin Fox Umm no. The Model 3 is like 5.1-5.3. Nice try.

[@grabir01]

Sounds terrible. Sounds like a KIA Sorento.

[@carroll7110]

PDK …. Boo! Real Men choose the Manual than paddles or selecting "D" for the Street.. Save 3-4K you finance for the PDK..

[@mrjdgibbs]

Carroll real men get whatever the fuck they want.

[@carroll7110]

It takes Skills and coordination to drive a Manual and your Hands and Feet are busy to keep your attention on driving than whatever takes you away from the act of driving... You can't drive a Stick Drunk or wasted, your body is slowed down to know what is going on... I learned to drive a Stick from watching road racing on TV.

[@redtvproductions1]

its 2018. who wants to have to change gears on their car? Real men or idiots?

[@carroll7110]

Real Men and Boys do than pay a lot extra for automatic and service, flicking paddles or not so with "D". ;-( Lazy! If you know how to drive a Stick????

[@redtvproductions1]

I had my share of manual cars back in the 70's. Why the hell would anyone want to still have to use a manual?