2025 Porsche 718 Cayman 0-60 time, horsepower and power-to-weight
0-60 mph, quickest trim
3.2s
- GT4 RS RWD, 493 hp.
- Tested.
- 0-60: top 43% of 35 coupes (2025).
- Horsepower: rank 22 of 35 coupes (2025).
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 RS RWD | 4.0L 6-cyl | 493 hp | 331 lb-ft | 3,227 lb | 306 | 6.5 | 3.2 sTested | 7-speed automatic | RWD | $164,200 |
| GT4 RS Coupe RWD | 4.0L 6-cyl | 493 hp | 331 lb-ft | 3,227 lb | 306 | 6.5 | 3.5 sEstimate | 7-speed manual | RWD | $170,100 |
| GTS 4.0 RWD | 4.0L 6-cyl | 394 hp | 317 lb-ft | 3,241 lb | 243 | 8.2 | 3.8 sTested | 7-speed automatic | RWD | $99,700 |
| S RWD | 2.5L 4-cyl | 350 hp | 309 lb-ft | 3,157 lb | 222 | 9.0 | 4.2 sTested | 7-speed automatic | RWD | $84,800 |
| GTS 4.0 Coupe RWD | 4.0L 6-cyl | 394 hp | 317 lb-ft | 3,241 lb | 243 | 8.2 | 4.2 sEstimate | 7-speed manual | RWD | $103,300 |
| S Coupe RWD | 2.5L 4-cyl | 350 hp | 309 lb-ft | 3,157 lb | 222 | 9.0 | 4.5 sEstimate | 7-speed manual | RWD | $87,900 |
| RWD | 2.0L 4-cyl | 300 hp | 280 lb-ft | 3,104 lb | 193 | 10.3 | 4.7 sTested | 7-speed automatic | RWD | $72,800 |
| Style Edition RWD | 2.0L 4-cyl | 300 hp | 280 lb-ft | 3,104 lb | 193 | 10.3 | 4.7 sTested | 7-speed automatic | RWD | $79,200 |
| Coupe RWD | 2.0L 4-cyl | 300 hp | 280 lb-ft | 3,104 lb | 193 | 10.3 | 5.0 sEstimate | 7-speed manual | RWD | $75,400 |
| Style Edition Coupe RWD | 2.0L 4-cyl | 300 hp | 280 lb-ft | 3,104 lb | 193 | 10.3 | 5.0 sEstimate | 7-speed manual | RWD | $82,100 |
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 | 4 | 300 hp | RWD | $72,800 | Base | $1,600 | Base |
| 2.5L 4-cyl | 2 | 350 hp | S RWD | $84,800 | +$12,000 | $1,745 | +$145 |
| 4.0L 6-cyl | 2 | 394 hp | GTS 4.0 RWD | $99,700 | +$14,900 | $1,829 | +$229 |
| 4.0L 6-cyl | 2 | 493 hp | GT4 RS RWD | $164,200 | +$64,500 | $2,400 | +$800 |
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 7-speed automatic | 5 | RWD | $72,800 | 3.2 s |
| 7-speed manual | 5 | Coupe RWD | $75,400 | 3.5 s |
Rivals with more hp and better mpg
Compared with the RWD: 300 hp, 24 mpg, $72,800. Other makes, coupes, within 15% of the price.
| Model | Trim | hp | mpg | MSRP | 0-60 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| BMW 4 Series | M440i Gran Coupe RWD | 386 hp | 28 mpg | $63,200 | 4.6 s |
| Mercedes-Benz CLE | CLE 450 4MATIC AWD | 375 hp | 26 mpg | $67,450 | 4.2 s |
718 Cayman by year
Which is faster?
Quickest trim of each car, unless you pick a trim.
2025 Chevrolet Corvette: 1.0 s quicker to 60.
| Measure | 2025 Porsche 718 Cayman | 2025 Chevrolet Corvette |
|---|---|---|
| Trim | GT4 RS RWD | 2dr Z06 Cpe w/1LZ |
| 0-60 | 3.2 s | 2.2 s |
| Basis | Tested | Online |
| Horsepower | 493 hp | 670 hp |
| Curb weight | 3,227 lb | N/A |
| hp per ton | 306 | N/A |
| lb per hp | 6.5 | N/A |
| MSRP | $164,200 | $112,100 |
What this cannot tell you
0-60 times vary by test. Estimates use power and weight only.
Fuel cost uses EPA combined ratings.
- 2 or more sources
- 1 source
- Model-level, rule or estimate
- Sources disagree