Last updated August 4, 2026
The Porsche 718 Cayman lineup starts with the base Cayman, the balanced everyday sports car. The T sharpens that same basic formula with more focused chassis hardware, while the S emphasizes extra turbocharged power. The Style Edition follows the base car’s performance recipe but stands apart with a bolder factory look. The enthusiast branch includes the GTS and GTS 4.0, which combine harder-edged road manners with bundled performance hardware. The GT4 and GT4 RS form the track branch: both prioritize circuit ability, and the RS pushes further with more power, stronger aerodynamics and a less comfort-focused setup.
The Base Model trim level is the base Cayman, the cleanest expression of the balanced mid-engine coupe with useful performance and everyday comfort.
Best for: Drivers who want the core Cayman experience without extra styling or track hardware.
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The Sport Upgrade trim level is the Cayman T, a purist-focused version that keeps the base engine but makes the chassis and cockpit feel more deliberate.
Best for: Drivers who value sharper responses and involvement more than additional horsepower.
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Keeps the base Cayman’s turbo four while adding a lowered sport suspension, a mechanical limited-slip differential, Sport Chrono and more supportive seats.
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The Performance trim level is the Cayman S, the stronger turbo-four model for extra pace without moving into the more specialized GTS or GT cars.
Best for: Drivers who want more power while preserving broad day-to-day usability.
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Moves beyond the T’s base-engine formula with a stronger 2.5-liter turbo four; its identity centers on added power rather than the T’s bundled chassis upgrades.
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The Special Editions trim level is the Style Edition, a design-led Cayman that gives the base car a more distinctive factory appearance and richer feature mix.
Best for: Drivers who care more about visual personality and added comfort details than extra horsepower.
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Shifts away from the S’s power-led mission, pairing the base engine with special graphics, black exterior details and additional comfort-focused equipment.
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The High Performance trim level — GTS and GTS 4.0 — is the harder-edged street branch, with serious chassis hardware but less track specialization than the GT models.
Best for: Enthusiasts who want a more intense road car that still fits regular street use.
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Returns the focus from design to driving performance with Sport Chrono, a lowered adaptive suspension and a locking rear differential; the GTS 4.0 also brings a naturally aspirated six-cylinder engine.
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The Track Focused trim level — GT4 and GT4 RS — is the circuit-oriented Cayman branch, built around a naturally aspirated six, functional aerodynamics and a much more serious chassis.
Best for: Drivers who prioritize track ability and direct feedback over everyday comfort.
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Goes beyond the GTS models with Motorsport-developed chassis tuning, more functional aerodynamics and a stronger track priority; the GT4 RS adds more power, lightweight parts and a more uncompromising setup.
0 in stock| Feature | Base Model | Performance | Sport Upgrade | Track Focused | High Performance | Special Editions |
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| Includes | base6 in stock | GT4, GT4 RS0 in stock | GTS, GTS 4.02 in stock | Style Edition1 in stock | ||
| Member trims | base | S | T | GT4; GT4 RS | GTS; GTS 4.0 | Style Edition |
| Main focus | Core everyday sports car | Added turbo power | Chassis feel and involvement | Circuit ability | Harder-edged street performance | Distinctive factory design |
| Engine character | Turbo 2.0L flat-four | Turbo 2.5L flat-four | Turbo 2.0L flat-four | Naturally aspirated 4.0L flat-six | GTS: turbo four; GTS 4.0: naturally aspirated six | Turbo 2.0L flat-four |
| Output | 300 hp | 350 hp | 300 hp | GT4 RS: 493 hp | GTS 4.0: 394 hp | 300 hp |
| Chassis emphasis | Balanced road setup | Road-focused and power-led | Lowered PASM sport suspension | Lowered circuit-focused suspension | Lowered adaptive sport suspension | Everyday road setup |
| Signature details | Heated seats; touchscreen system | Twin round tailpipes; dynamic headlights | Sport Chrono; limited-slip differential | Fixed rear wing; functional aero | Sport Chrono; locking rear differential | Black graphics, wheels and tailpipes |
The base trim is the simplest version of the mid-engine coupe. It uses a 300-hp 2.0-liter turbo four and keeps the focus on balanced handling, everyday comfort, and a less aggressive setup than the higher-performance trims.
The T is a driver-focused four-cylinder trim sold in the earlier part of the range. It keeps the base car’s 300-hp engine but adds a lower sport suspension, drive modes, sport seats, and a mechanical limited-slip differential for sharper responses.
The Style Edition is a design-focused version of the base car from the later years. It keeps the 300-hp 2.0-liter engine, then adds distinctive graphics, 20-inch black wheels, black exhaust tips, upgraded lighting, and a heated sport steering wheel.
The S mainly adds stronger performance. It uses a 350-hp 2.5-liter turbo four instead of the base car’s 300-hp 2.0-liter turbo four, while keeping the same basic two-seat, mid-engine layout and broad everyday usability.
The T sharpens the base car without adding horsepower. On 2020–2023 models, it adds a lower sport suspension, drive modes, a mechanical limited-slip differential, sport seats, and a sport steering wheel while retaining the 300-hp engine.
The Style Edition is mainly a visual and equipment upgrade, not a power upgrade. On later models, both use the 300-hp 2.0-liter turbo engine, but the Style Edition adds unique graphics, 20-inch black wheels, black exterior details, and extra cabin equipment.
The engine is the key difference. The 2018–2019 GTS uses a 365-hp 2.5-liter turbo four, while the later GTS 4.0 uses a 394-hp naturally aspirated 4.0-liter six. Both bundle sport suspension, drive modes, a limited-slip differential, and sport exhaust.
The GTS 4.0 is the more serious step. It replaces the S model’s 350-hp turbo four with a 394-hp naturally aspirated six and adds a lower sport suspension, drive modes, a mechanical limited-slip differential, and a more focused appearance package.
The GTS 4.0 is the more road-friendly six-cylinder trim, while the GT4 is built more directly for track use. The GT4 has 414 hp, a suspension lowered 30 mm, functional fixed-wing aerodynamics, stronger brakes, and track-oriented chassis adjustments.
The GT4 RS is substantially more track-focused. It raises output from 414 to 493 hp, uses a seven-speed dual-clutch automatic only, and adds lighter body parts, more aggressive aerodynamics, full bucket seats, and a more serious suspension setup.
The base Cayman or Cayman S is the straightforward road-use pick. The base car already delivers the core handling experience, while the S adds stronger acceleration without moving into the firmer, more specialized mission of the six-cylinder GTS and GT models.
The GTS 4.0 is the clearest fit. It combines a 394-hp naturally aspirated six with sport suspension, drive modes, and a mechanical limited-slip differential, but it remains more road-oriented than the GT4 and GT4 RS.
The GT4 RS is the most track-focused trim. It has a 493-hp naturally aspirated six, a seven-speed dual-clutch automatic, full bucket seats, lighter body panels, a large fixed rear wing, and a suspension designed around circuit use.
No. Equipment varies by year and trim. From 2021, the base, T, S, and GTS 4.0 gained heated seats, dual-zone automatic climate control, Apple CarPlay, upgraded headlights, and auto-dimming mirrors as standard, so earlier examples need a closer equipment check.