Porsche 718 Cayman GTS 4.0 review | ITS EPIC!

[@neilgaydon5430]

Having owned 911’s which are now big & bloated GT’s the 718 GTS 4.0 is the best sports car Porsche now makes for threading down B roads & daily driving - balance, rotation, practical, with a N/A 911 engine which you can’t get in a 911 unless you buy a GT track car with absurd markups. Some say the cockpit is dated…it’s perfect. Screens and haptic are cheaper to manufacture, harder use, with much of the tech you never need. Buttons are best. Snap one up while you can.

[@Lukuss]

Thats interesting hearing it from a 911 owner, I've heard people say 911s are too big now but it was people that didn't own them

[@neilgaydon5430]

@@Lukuss the 911 is iconic and if you haven’t scratched that itch you will probably need to. I’ve had 5 over the years and they’re great. However the 4.0 GTS 718 is v.special. Its a better car than a 997 and a better sports car than a 992. Mine is a Boxster PDK for all year round daily (for manual thrills I drive a F430 coupe, but only summer). The 718 4.0 GTS is a magical car that is destined to be a great.

[@Lukuss]

911 is definitely on my list of cars to own one day for sure but can imagine the GTS 4.0 will be around for longer

[@glucia2223]

This, 100%. I have a 23 Macan GTS and wanted to add the sports car to my stable. I was cross shopping the 992 GTS and 718 Cayman GTS 4.0. I loved the 992. It’s beautiful, fast, and luxurious. But as soon as I stepped in the 718, it was game over. I knew the 718 was the answer. It has a truly visceral feel that the 992 couldn’t replicate and it sounded bonkers. Add in the handling since I want to track and autocross, it was a no-brainer. I have had it for two months and added over axle pipes and a Softronic ECU tune. I don’t know of many cars that can keep up with it and add so many smiles.

[@Lukuss]

Thats awesome to hear! we have a 2023 macan GTS due October

[@trigganometry168]

I also got the 4.0 GTS when they decided to go EV for the next generation. It was more then I wanted to spend but when I fire up the motor it puts a smile on my face.

[@Lukuss]

Thats the main thing, smiles per miles!

[@musicevents6570]

I completely agree. I just got mine as well, at I also paid more that I wanted to, but having owned a 3.4L 981 GTS, believe this was the natural way of getting another Porsche... since I am not in the mood for the EV generation...!

[@Rk6505]

I took my 992 GTS to Porsche yesterday and was given this for the day, I absolutely Loved it to be honest I preferred the drive off it more than my own and I never thought I’d say that

[@Lukuss]

@Rk6505 I really think Porsche nailed this car and will be hard to replace once owning one

[@ghowells5433]

I recently sold my gt3 991.2 after four years as wasn’t using it as much as I should and have been waiting for a Boxster 4.0 GTS WHICH SHOULD ARRIVE NEXT MONTH. I have a daily Macan GTS and a 992 GTS Targa. I took a Cayman 4.0 GTS for a test drive as a comparison for the BOxster and had more fun than in the GT3, stunning car, perfect set up for road, epic engine with great sound and torque and more of a 993 size so perfect for a B road. Great car and review, enjoy

[@Lukuss]

Thanks for your input!

[@jaytee743]

Interesting, I have a GTS 4.0 but feel the need to “upgrade” to a GT3 eventually. I even considered the 991.2. Anything in particular you didn’t like about the GT3?

[@ghowells5433]

The 991.2 GT3 is stunning, and better in my opinion than the 992 unless you are doing a lot of track days. I had the car for 5 years, just felt like I wanted something different as unless you are doing track days, where the insurance is tricky, on the road you are really pushing it to enjoy the performance and 9k red line, which is a big part of the car.

[@danielpfister6774]

Great video 🤓!!! Last year in February 2023, I acquired my new 718 Cayman GTS 4.0 which has the 4L NA flat six cylinder engine (same unit as a GT4) and a PDK gearbox. Power output (394 bhp) and torque (317 lb-ft) are a nice match to this car's sensible curb weight (~3200 lbs). The color is Gentian Blue metallic with a black/chalk all-leather interior and silver wheel rims. It's definitely an entertaining driver's car! So far, I've only done 452 miles but hopefully a lot more this coming Summer! The PDK is also a lot of fun (it's definitely quick) 🤓 All the best and thanks again from Colorado! "Porsche...There is No Substitute!!!"

[@Lukuss]

Thank you, enjoy your car, get some more miles on it! Smiles per miles!

[@davemillen007]

I have a 2023 car I bought new ! Its the best car I have EVER driven and being a mechanic since 1973 I have driven a lot!

[@Lukuss]

I haven't driven that much but boy I loved it

[@chuckcribbs3398]

This is THE Porsche to own. It’s almost obtainable for some of us and prices are coming down in the used market. Get a certified used and it’s quite a bargain considering everything.

[@Lukuss]

100% considering the price of some of the new cars coming out now can't offer nearly what this car can give you

[@MostlyHuman]

It's incredible how long the launch control rides the clutch to maintain tire traction.... thank goodness that PDK uses wet clutches!

[@Lukuss]

It's an amazing system

[@paulharris5634]

Great video luke, and your dead right that engine noise combined with the PDK shifts are seamless

[@Lukuss]

Thanks mate, Porsche just know how to nail it

[@Digiphex]

I've got GT Silver and red GTS package. The only mod I am doing is a leather boot for the PDK. I noticed that since I bought the price has gone up $25,000 so I guess I could sell for what I bought it for.

[@Lukuss]

Sounds like a nice little profit from having fun!

[@kineticU]

Did 700 miles in my 718 Spyder through the mountains of Georgia and north Carolina. Loud inside the cabin, but it was an epic ride. I bet the Cayman will be as enjoyable if not better because of NVH. Enjoy.

[@Lukuss]

I would love to try so US roads, some of them look incredible! You should check out the other videos on my channel, we did a trip around the Alps and Pyrenees mountains with a group of cars

[@Alex718GTS4.0]

The car is a blast to drive and sounds amazing with the car graphics valve controller and Akrapovic OAPs installed. I went with the MT, but I am sure the pdk gives just as many smiles per gallon.

[@Lukuss]

100% and I'd like to hear that setup! Even the stock with the PDK is epic

[@Alex718GTS4.0]

@@Lukuss it puts a smile on your face from ear to ear.

[@Lukuss]

@@Alex718GTS4.0 I can imagine!

[@BadMannerKorea]

The best value is a base Cayman at $74,000, which they recently raised prices on, by over $4,000. Last week it was $69,000 and now it’s 74.

[@Lukuss]

I get what you're saying but imo it's the GTS 4.0. 911 performance for cayman money

[@ianmcwilliams6453]

Nice one Luke! The GTS is a nice sweet spot in the range isn't it and plenty fast enough. For me I prefer the slightly more hard-core GT4 but of course I don't daily it.

[@Lukuss]

Your GT4 is stunning, personally I could live with a GT4 daily but I understand alot of people would prefer the GTS 4.0

[@glucia2223]

Love the GT4, but ended up with the GTS. I use it for daily driving 85% and track 15%. Figured the GTS made more sense. The 718 range with the 4.0 is amazing.

[@Lukuss]

@@glucia2223 And I bet you do not regret it? that engine just sings all the way to the red

[@glucia2223]

@@Lukuss it’s unreal. I installed over axle pipes and did a Softronic tune. The thing flies, screams, and handles like no other.

[@Lukuss]

@@glucia2223 send me a video on instagram, id be very interested in seeing it

[@PelicanIslandLabs]

Best 'value' is probably the base cayman/boxster. Everything "above" that is just a bit of sprinkle on the cake.

[@Lukuss]

Yep, I get that

[@beer77monster]

Good review mate 👍

[@Lukuss]

Thank you!

[@MrRoyck10]

As an investment is a catastrophic venture, as cars are liabilities, as a Porsche enthusiast it’s a brilliant car, £80k invested properly can bring you remarkable returns over the long run. Back to the GTS and GT4 comparison, GTS is a better value proposition for normal driving and my personal preference. I’m not about to give up my base Cayman is fast enough living in 20 mph London.

[@Lukuss]

Ahhh see I've had a lot of people say they'll be a great investment car. I couldn't imagine owning a GT4 in London, especially if it was manual so GTS PDK all the way

[@neilturner6749]

@@LukussGTS will depreciate slowly so the word Investment can loosely be used, as-in you won’t lose too much too quickly…

[@richardraybould6928]

Or Wales 😂

[@billnorblat4047]

Drive then back to back... They're quite different. If it's your daily driver, GTS is the way to go. If it's your weekend canyon/ track car, then GT4.

[@Lukuss]

100% correct. If Porsche want to lend me a GT4 for a weekend so I can drive and try one out that would be nice 😏

[@neilturner6749]

@@LukussI’ve driven both and the only difference I could tell, even giving it some welly, was that the GT4 was uncomfortably hard riding! I understand from trackdays that the extra couple of hundred revs and different front axle set-up on the GT4 makes it about 1 to 2 % quicker in lap times.

[@chrisharris4223]

I daily mine (don’t do that many miles though and not in the city, I have a manual). Cannot fault mine I have Python Green :)

[@Lukuss]

This one gets used daily but is pdk so a bit easier going. Python green is a stunning choice!

[@riyajdewan8767]

Your video is very awesome 💥💥

[@Lukuss]

Thank you so much 😁

[@RobTSLA]

Im trading in a lotus emira for one, stunning car

[@Lukuss]

Both great choices, haven't experienced lotus yet so I cannot compare

[@dkhan7171]

Good but not as great as every reviewer and Porsche fanboy try to make it. That long gearing is an absolute fun killer and no excuse from a company like Porsche. There are better options at that price point like a manual CTS V Blackwing making 670hp and that beautiful supercharger whine😅

[@Lukuss]

It's a brilliant car, it's not all about power and here in the UK we can't get the CTS so not a comparable car, also completely different 🤣

[@Zuffenhouse]

The long gearing isn’t that uncommon for high revving sports cars. No one complains about it in the 997 GT3, which also runs into the mid 80’s in 2nd gear. Would be great if the gears were a bit shorter, but not a big deal in a car that makes good torque like this.

[@WoodyONeal]

The engine is not the same.

[@Lukuss]

If you mean the GT4, it is. Just detuned as I said

[@neilgaydon5430]

Porsche engineers say the engines are identical, it’s a software change. PDK is identical too.