The 2022 Porsche Cayman GTS 4.0: Will Its Reputation Survive?
The Porsche Cayman GTS 4.0 is a perennial 10Best winner, with serious street cred. But the real question is, will its reputation survive the 40,000 miles it will spend in our hands at Car and Driver?
A Closer Look at the 2022 Cayman GTS 4.0
The 2022 Porsche Cayman GTS 4.0 is an exciting addition to the Porsche lineup, offering impressive performance and handling. This sports car is powered by a naturally aspirated 4.0-liter flat-six engine that produces 394 horsepower and 309 lb-ft of torque. It’s mated to a six-speed manual transmission or an optional seven-speed PDK automatic transmission. The Cayman GTS 4.0 can accelerate from 0 to 60 mph in just 4.3 seconds with the manual transmission, or 3.8 seconds with the automatic transmission.
The Cayman GTS 4.0 features a sport-tuned suspension that includes Porsche Active Suspension Management (PASM) and adaptive dampers. It also has larger brakes than the standard Cayman, with 13.8-inch rotors in the front and 13-inch rotors in the rear. The Cayman GTS 4.0 rides on 20-inch wheels, and it has a limited-slip rear differential and a sport exhaust system as standard equipment.
The Allure of the Porsche Brand
The Porsche brand has long been synonymous with high-performance sports cars that offer a thrilling driving experience. The Cayman GTS 4.0 is no exception, with its impressive acceleration, quick steering, and responsive handling. But the Porsche brand also offers a sense of exclusivity and prestige that’s hard to find elsewhere. For many drivers, owning a Porsche is a status symbol that communicates success, refinement, and a love of driving.
Testing the Limits
As with all cars that Car and Driver reviews, the Porsche Cayman GTS 4.0 will be put through its paces to see how well it holds up over time. We’ll test its reliability, durability, and overall performance to determine whether it truly deserves its reputation as a 10Best winner. We’ll also take a close look at its maintenance costs, and we’ll report on any issues that arise during the 40,000 miles it spends in our possession.
The Verdict
At the end of the day, the 2022 Porsche Cayman GTS 4.0 is an impressive car that offers a thrilling driving experience and a sense of exclusivity that’s hard to match. But whether it lives up to its reputation as a 10Best winner remains to be seen. We’ll continue to put the Cayman GTS 4.0 through its paces over the next 40,000 miles, so stay tuned for our final verdict.
