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2024 Porsche 718 Cayman: What's New, Specs & Features
Last updated August 4, 2026
The biggest 2024 change is the new Style Edition, an appearance-focused trim between the base Cayman and Cayman S. This is otherwise a light trim-shuffle year: the Cayman T and non-RS GT4 are dropped, while the basic formula carries over.
About the 2024 Porsche 718 Cayman
3rd Cayman generation (982/718), introduced for 2017; late-cycle year.
Porsche positions the 718 Cayman as a compact mid-engine sports coupe built first around balance, steering feel, and driver involvement rather than outright practicality. The brand’s messaging centers on doing everyday driving in a more focused, more exciting way — “for the sport of it” — while still giving the car enough comfort and basic tech to use regularly. Against rivals, its big differentiator is the mid-engine layout and the precise, connected feel that comes with it.
The lineup runs from the everyday-focused 300-hp base car and visually dressed-up Style Edition to the stronger 350-hp Cayman S. The GTS 4.0 pairs a 394-hp six-cylinder engine with lowered sport suspension, while the 493-hp GT4 RS is the track-focused flagship with a seven-speed dual-clutch automatic and a Track Precision App.
What changed, by category
Styling
The new Style Edition adds a dedicated exterior package, special trim accents, 20-inch 718 Spyder wheels in high-gloss black, and black exhaust outlets.
2024 Porsche 718 Cayman specs and features by trim
| Feature | |||||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Engine | 4-Cyl, Turbo, 2.5 Liter | 4-Cyl, Turbo, 2.0 Liter | 6-Cyl, 4.0 Liter | 6-Cyl, 4.0 Liter | 4-Cyl, Turbo, 2.0 Liter |
| Transmission | Manual, 6-Spd | Manual, 6-Spd | Automatic, 7-Spd w/PDK Manual Mode | Manual, 6-Spd | Manual, 6-Spd |
| Drivetrain | RWD | RWD | RWD | RWD | RWD |
| Fuel Type | Gas | Gas | Gas | Gas | Gas |
| MPG City | 19 mpg | 20 mpg | 15 mpg | 17 mpg | |
| MPG Highway | 24 mpg | 25 mpg | 19 mpg | 24 mpg | |
| Horsepower | 350 hp | 300 hp | 493 hp | 394 hp | 300 hp |
| Torque | 309 lb-ft | 280 lb-ft | 331 lb-ft | 309 lb-ft | 280 lb-ft |
| Trunk/Cargo | 9.7 cu-ft | 9.7 cu-ft | 4.8 cu-ft | 9.7 cu-ft | 9.7 cu-ft |
| Doors | 2 | 2 | 2 | 2 | 2 |
Frequently asked questions
What is the main difference between the 2024 and 2023 Porsche 718 Cayman?
The main difference is the addition of the appearance-focused Style Edition. Porsche also drops the Cayman T and non-RS GT4, but the rest of the late-cycle lineup remains broadly familiar.
What does the 2024 Porsche 718 Cayman Style Edition add?
The Style Edition adds a dedicated exterior package, special trim accents, 20-inch 718 Spyder wheels in high-gloss black, black exhaust outlets, heated seats, and a heated multifunction sport steering wheel.
Is the 2024 Porsche 718 Cayman Style Edition faster than the base Cayman?
No. The Style Edition uses the same 300-hp, 2.0-liter turbocharged four-cylinder engine as the base Cayman; its main differences are visual and comfort-related.
Did Porsche discontinue the Cayman GT4 for 2024?
Yes, the non-RS Cayman GT4 is dropped for 2024, but the more track-focused GT4 RS remains in the lineup. The Cayman T is also dropped.
Which 2024 Porsche 718 Cayman is the track-focused model?
The GT4 RS is the track-focused flagship. It has a 493-hp, 4.0-liter six-cylinder engine, a seven-speed dual-clutch automatic, lowered adaptive sport suspension, and a Track Precision App.
2024 Porsche 718 Cayman Reviews
What owners are saying about the 2024 Porsche 718 Cayman.
4.6
2024 Porsche 718 Cayman
(40 reviews)
“Great driving vehicle. The best Porsche value. Technology a bit dated. Enjoy the ride!”
“The Cayman is the vehicle for a person looking for the perfect driving experience.”
Sources
- newsroom.porsche.com — 2022 / Products / The Porsche 718 Heads Into 2023 In Style 30220
- newsroom.porsche.com — en US / Products / Porsche 718 Cayman 718 Cayman S 19875
- newsroom.porsche.com — en US / Products / 2020 Porsche 718 Gts 4 0 Boxster Cayman 19748
- newsroom.porsche.com — Model Range / 718 / 718 Cayman Gt4 Rs
- newsroom.porsche.com — en US / Products / Porsche 718 Cayman Gt4 Rs La Auto Show 26468