2021 Porsche 718 Cayman 0-60 time, horsepower and power-to-weight
0-60 mph, quickest trim
4.2s
- GT4 RWD, 414 hp.
- Tested.
- 0-60: rank 24 of 34 coupes (2021).
- Horsepower: rank 24 of 34 coupes (2021).
Every trim: 0-60 and power-to-weight
| Trim | Engine | hp | Torque | Curb weight | hp per ton | lb per hp | 0-60 and basis | Transmission | Drivetrain | MSRP |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| GT4 RWD | 4.0L 6-cyl | 414 hp | 309 lb-ft | 3,208 lb | 258 | 7.7 | 4.2 sTested | 6-speed manual | RWD | $100,200 |
| GTS 4.0 RWD | 4.0L 6-cyl | 394 hp | 309 lb-ft | 3,166 lb | 249 | 8.0 | 4.3 sTested | 6-speed manual | RWD | $86,800 |
| S RWD | 2.5L 4-cyl | 350 hp | 309 lb-ft | 3,086 lb | 227 | 8.8 | 4.4 sTested | 6-speed manual | RWD | $71,900 |
| RWD | 2.0L 4-cyl | 300 hp | 280 lb-ft | 3,034 lb | 198 | 10.1 | 4.9 sTested | 6-speed manual | RWD | $59,900 |
| T RWD | 2.0L 4-cyl | 300 hp | 280 lb-ft | 3,064 lb | 196 | 10.2 | 4.9 sTested | 6-speed manual | RWD | $68,900 |
Ton = 2,000 lb. Curb weight, no passengers.
Estimates: a fit on 7,236 tested times, using power and weight. Typical error 0.3 s.
Engines offered
4 engines offered.
| Engine | Trims | hp | Cheapest trim | MSRP | Price step | Fuel a year | Fuel vs base |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2.0L 4-cyl | 2 | 300 hp | RWD | $59,900 | Base | $1,745 | Base |
| 2.5L 4-cyl | 1 | 350 hp | S RWD | $71,900 | +$12,000 | $1,829 | +$83 |
| 4.0L 6-cyl | 1 | 394 hp | GTS 4.0 RWD | $86,800 | +$14,900 | $2,021 | +$276 |
| 4.0L 6-cyl | 1 | 414 hp | GT4 RWD | $100,200 | +$13,400 | $2,021 | +$276 |
12,000 miles a year. Gas $3.20.
Turbo: only when the engine or trim name says so.
Transmission
CVT: no.
| Transmission | Trims | Cheapest trim | MSRP | Quickest 0-60 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 6-speed manual | 5 | RWD | $59,900 | 4.2 s |
Rivals with more hp and better mpg
Compared with the RWD: 300 hp, 22 mpg, $59,900. Other makes, coupes, within 15% of the price.
| Model | Trim | hp | mpg | MSRP | 0-60 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Toyota Supra | 3.0 RWD | 382 hp | 25 mpg | $51,090 | 4.4 s |
| Audi S5 | Premium Plus AWD | 349 hp | 23 mpg | $52,500 | 4.4 s |
| BMW 4 Series | M440i xDrive AWD | 382 hp | 25 mpg | $58,500 | 4.3 s |
718 Cayman by year
Which is faster?
Quickest trim of each car, unless you pick a trim.
2021 BMW M2: 0.2 s quicker to 60. More hp per ton: 2021 Porsche 718 Cayman.
| Measure | 2021 Porsche 718 Cayman | 2021 BMW M2 |
|---|---|---|
| Trim | GT4 RWD | Competition RWD |
| 0-60 | 4.2 s | 4.0 s |
| Basis | Tested | Tested |
| Horsepower | 414 hp | 405 hp |
| Curb weight | 3,208 lb | 3,600 lb |
| hp per ton | 258 | 225 |
| lb per hp | 7.7 | 8.9 |
| MSRP | $100,200 | $58,900 |
What this cannot tell you
0-60 times vary by test. Estimates use power and weight only.
Fuel cost uses EPA combined ratings.
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- Model-level, rule or estimate
- Sources disagree