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2025 Porsche 718 Cayman: What's New, Specs & Features
Last updated August 4, 2026
The 2025 Porsche 718 Cayman is essentially a carryover, with no confirmed major mechanical, styling, safety, or technology changes. It is also the final U.S. model year for this gas-powered 718 generation.
About the 2025 Porsche 718 Cayman
982 generation (third-generation Cayman in the 718 era), late-cycle final U.S. model year for the current gas-powered coupe.
The 718 Cayman is Porsche’s compact mid-engine sports coupe built around steering feel, balance, and driver involvement rather than straight-line speed alone. Porsche frames it as a car for “the sport of it,” and that fits: the Cayman’s main draw is how connected it feels on a back road, with a low seating position, sharp responses, and everyday usability that is better than many harder-edged sports cars. The lineup ranges from a pure entry point to a serious track machine, but the core identity stays the same.
The 2025 range spans the 300-hp base and Style Edition, the stronger 350-hp S, and two naturally aspirated six-cylinder models. The GTS 4.0 pairs 394 hp with a lowered sport suspension for focused street driving, while the 493-hp GT4 RS is a more serious track car with a fixed rear wing, lighter body parts, and full bucket seats.
2025 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 | Automatic, 7-Spd PDK Double-Clutch | Automatic, 7-Spd PDK Double-Clutch | Automatic, 7-Spd PDK Double-Clutch | Automatic, 7-Spd PDK Double-Clutch | Automatic, 7-Spd PDK Double-Clutch |
| Drivetrain | RWD | RWD | RWD | RWD | RWD |
| Fuel Type | Gas | Gas | Gas | Gas | Gas |
| MPG City | 19 mpg | 20 mpg | 15 mpg | 17 mpg | 20 mpg |
| MPG Highway | 24 mpg | 25 mpg | 19 mpg | 24 mpg | 25 mpg |
| Horsepower | 350 hp | 300 hp | 493 hp | 394 hp | 300 hp |
| Torque | 309 lb-ft | 280 lb-ft | 331 lb-ft | 317 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 |
| Seats | 2 | 2 | 2 | 2 | 2 |
| Doors | 2 | 2 | 2 | 2 | 2 |
| Adaptive Cruise Control | |||||
| Alarm System | |||||
| Automatic Headlights | |||||
| Automatic Leveling Headlights | |||||
| Blindspot Sensors | |||||
| Park Assist | |||||
| Rear View Camera | |||||
| Traction Control | |||||
| Alloy Wheels | |||||
| Auto-Dimming Exterior Mirrors | |||||
| HID Headlights | |||||
| Heated Mirrors | |||||
| LED Headlights | |||||
| LED Tail Lights | |||||
| Power Folding Exterior Mirrors | |||||
| Power Mirrors | |||||
| Rear Spoiler | |||||
| Navigation System | |||||
| Premium Audio | |||||
| Satellite Radio | |||||
| Smartphone Interface | |||||
| Aluminum Interior Trim | |||||
| Auto-Dimming Interior Mirror | |||||
| Dual Power Front Seats | |||||
| Dual-Zone Climate Control | |||||
| Heated Front Seats | |||||
| Heated Steering Wheel | |||||
| Leather Interior Trim | |||||
| Leather Seats | |||||
| Leather-Wrapped Steering Wheel | |||||
| Power Driver Seat | |||||
| Ventilated Front Seats | |||||
| Wood Interior Trim | |||||
Frequently asked questions
What changed on the 2025 Porsche 718 Cayman?
Nothing major changed for 2025. The engines, styling, safety equipment, touchscreen system, and basic structure carry over without a broad update.
Is 2025 the final year of the gas-powered Porsche 718 Cayman?
Yes. The 2025 model is the final U.S. model year for the current gas-powered 718 Cayman generation, with combustion-model production scheduled to end in October 2025.
Which 2025 Porsche 718 Cayman is the street-focused six-cylinder model?
The 2025 Cayman GTS 4.0 is the street-focused six-cylinder model. It has a 394-hp naturally aspirated 4.0-liter engine, lowered sport suspension, a locking differential, and the Sport Chrono package.
Is the Porsche 718 Cayman GT4 RS still offered for 2025?
Yes. The 2025 GT4 RS remains the lineup’s track-focused model, with a 493-hp naturally aspirated six-cylinder, a seven-speed dual-clutch automatic transmission, a fixed rear wing, and lighter body parts.
Is the 2025 Porsche 718 Cayman a meaningful upgrade over the 2024 model?
No, not based on major product changes. The 2025 Cayman is largely the same vehicle as the 2024, so condition, mileage, service history, and trim matter more when comparing used examples.
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