718 Cayman
$166,400 +ORC
- Engine
- 2.0L turbo flat-four petrol
- Power
- 220 kW
- Drive
- RWD
Last petrol Cayman base spec. Limited new-car stock, only configurator option.
Porsche
2026 Porsche 718 Cayman
Mid-engine sports car
DiscontinuedPetrol
From $166,400 plus on-road costs
The petrol 718 Cayman is no longer sold new in Australia; an electric successor is due around 2027.
From$166,400+ORC
Engine2.0L turbo flat-four petrol
Power220 to 368 kW
Seats2
Boot150 L
Warranty3 yrs / unlimited km
CarTell take
We haven't driven the 718 Cayman yet. On paper, if you want a 982 in 2026, the conversation is with your local Porsche Centre about remaining base Cayman stock or with the approved pre-owned network. The next-generation electric Cayman lands soon and could reset values on either side.
Why consider it
- Mid-engine flat-six 982 GTS 4.0 and GT4 RS are appreciating modern classics.
- The chassis is regarded as the best driver's car under $200k of the last decade.
- The last petrol Cayman before the all-electric successor, with 6-speed manual still available on the base car.
What to know
- Only the base 2.0T Cayman is in the Porsche Australia configurator now, with limited stock.
- S, GTS 4.0 and GT4 RS allocations for Australia are sold out.
- The 2.0T four-pot drone has split critics for the full 982 generation.
Who it suits
Driver's car buyers chasing the mid-engine layout, flat-six lovers eyeing the last NA Cayman, and collectors banking on flat or rising GT4 RS values.
Keen drivers
220 to 368 kW on tap
Premium buyers
Cabin quality up top
Performance and ownership
The numbers that matter day to day.2.0L turbo flat-four petrol
Powertrain
220 to 368 kW, 380 to 450 Nm
3 yrs / unlimited km
Warranty
Grades and pricing
4 grades for Australia, plus on-road costs.| Grade | Price from | Engine | Power | Drive | Key differences |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 718 Cayman | $166,400 +ORC | 2.0L turbo flat-four petrol | 220 kW | RWD | Last petrol Cayman base spec. Limited new-car stock, only configurator option. |
| 718 Cayman S | $197,500 +ORC | 2.5L turbo flat-four petrol | 257 kW | RWD | Step up to 2.5L turbo four. AU allocation now sold out. |
| 718 Cayman GTS 4.0 | $219,300 +ORC | 4.0L naturally aspirated flat-six petrol | 294 kW | RWD | Last NA flat-six Cayman, the enthusiast pick. AU allocation now sold out. |
| 718 Cayman GT4 RS | $354,400 +ORC | 4.0L naturally aspirated flat-six petrol (911 GT3-sourced) | 368 kW | RWD | Halo. 9,000 rpm GT3 engine, CFRP panels, NACA ducts, 7:09.300 Nurburgring claim. AU sold out. |
718 Cayman S
$197,500 +ORC
- Engine
- 2.5L turbo flat-four petrol
- Power
- 257 kW
- Drive
- RWD
Step up to 2.5L turbo four. AU allocation now sold out.
718 Cayman GTS 4.0
$219,300 +ORC
- Engine
- 4.0L naturally aspirated flat-six petrol
- Power
- 294 kW
- Drive
- RWD
Last NA flat-six Cayman, the enthusiast pick. AU allocation now sold out.
718 Cayman GT4 RS
$354,400 +ORC
- Engine
- 4.0L naturally aspirated flat-six petrol (911 GT3-sourced)
- Power
- 368 kW
- Drive
- RWD
Halo. 9,000 rpm GT3 engine, CFRP panels, NACA ducts, 7:09.300 Nurburgring claim. AU sold out.
Practicality and safety
2 seats
Seating
150 L front + 273 L rear
Boot space
Not ANCAP rated
Safety rating. No Australian crash rating for this model yet
RWD
Drivetrain
Top rivals
Look at the alternatives if you want a front-engine performance coupe (BMW M4), a more affordable RWD sports car (Mazda MX-5), or a mid-engine V6 alternative (Lotus Emira, Maserati MC20 at very different money).
Frequently asked questions
Can I still buy a new Porsche 718 Cayman in Australia?
Only the base 2.0T 718 Cayman is in the Porsche Australia configurator, with limited new-car stock remaining. The S, GTS 4.0 and GT4 RS allocations for Australia are sold out.
How much is the Porsche 718 Cayman in Australia?
Last AU pricing opens at $166,400 plus on-roads for the base 2.0T Cayman, with the GTS 4.0 around $219,300 and the GT4 RS around $354,400 plus on-roads. Allocations for S, GTS 4.0 and GT4 RS are sold out.
Is the Porsche 718 Cayman manual?
A 6-speed manual is still offered on the base 2.0T Cayman in Australia and was offered on the S and GTS 4.0. The GT4 RS is 7-speed PDK only.
When does the next Porsche Cayman launch?
Porsche is preparing the all-electric next-generation Cayman for 2026 to 2027. The 982 is the last petrol Cayman.
The Porsche 718 Cayman in full
The petrol 718 Cayman is no longer sold new in Australia; an electric successor is due around 2027. The 982 Cayman is the third-generation Porsche Cayman, launched in 2016 and now in the final months of petrol production ahead of the all-electric successor. Strict mid-engine, rear-wheel drive, two-seat layout. Four grades have populated the Australian range: the base 2.0T Cayman, 2.5T Cayman S, the NA 4.0 flat-six GTS, and the 911 GT3-sourced 4.0 flat-six GT4 RS at 9,000 rpm. Only the base Cayman remains in the Porsche Australia configurator with limited stock, all higher allocations are sold out.
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