The other day.I got to drive a 718 Cayman (base grade) and a 718 Boxster T.I will report on the differences between the two, along with a review of each.

718 Cayman (base grade)

The first one is a base grade 718 Cayman. That unit is the most basic 718 Cayman with few driving options. I have reviewed several 718 Caymans in the past, but I will try to reiterate my impressions this time.

The suspension is not PASM, which is an electronically controlled suspension, but a normal suspensionand standard 18-inch wheels. And no sport chrono, so no electronic engine mounts (PADM). It is just an ordinary 718 Cayman.

The GT silver body and red seats look great, and the atmosphere inside the car is excellent.

The engine is a 2-liter horizontally opposed 4-cylinder turbo that produces 300 hpand 380 Nm of torque. When it was first launched, Porsche fans were divided over its engine sound and four-cylinder feel, and it is still fresh in our minds that Porsche hurriedly followed up with the horizontally opposed six-cylinder GTS4.0.

When the engine is fired up, the 718 awakens with a brave starting sound and idles a bit beatifically, ready for battle.

This unit is a PDK version, but several blog readers have commented that the manual version of this 2-liter has little torque and is difficult to start until you get used to it, but since this is a PDK, I have no particular complaints.

Driving through busy city streets, the PDK immediately shifts up to 4th and 5th gear and on and on. This control itself is the same as in recent Porsches,In the case of this 2-liter Cayman, I often feel a little uncomfortable unless I drive in another lower gear.For example, if you want to accelerate a little more agilely, you have to wait for the kickdown every time you want to accelerate, because you are in 4th gear even though you are in the 1000 rpm range.

In contrast, the 992's Carrera engine, for example, picks up the turbo's torque very quickly, even in the 1000 rpm range, and can accelerate even in 4th gear. However,In the case of the 718 Cayman, the acceleration is not satisfactory until the zone above 2000 rpm.(By the way, if you drive normally and eco-friendly, there is no problem at all. This is only when you are trying to enjoy the agility of a Porsche).

Also, when accelerating in second gear from the 1000 rpm range, it is necessary to wait a bit for the turbo boost to kick in. Therefore, the best way to drive this car is to pull in first gear to some extent before entering second gear.

In short,In the case of the 718 Cayman, you should run in Sport mode from the beginning.No, it is a car that should be driven in sport mode. Normal mode should only be used in traffic jams.

In Sport mode, the idle rpm is slightly higher, so it takes less time for the turbo to kick in, and most importantly, the PDK control is shifted one gear lower and with a little more pull, which is just right.

I can proceed to the winding road as it is,The suspension without PASM is still hiccupy. It is not particularly hard, but I would like to see a little more vibration suppression with a single shot.I felt again that there is a clear difference between PASM and PASM in this respect: the vehicle with PASM is more supple with faster vibration convergence, as if it were a car of one higher rating.

When I attacked a tight corner, I found that the Cayman was as good as I expected. The balance of the car is a bit different from other modified cars. You can feel the feeling in the steering wheel, the direction of the tires, and the load being applied to the car.

The engine is very responsive, and its 380 Nm of torque accelerates briskly in any situation.Is it really only 300 hp? It was so fast that even my 981 Boxster GTS could not compete with it.

The suspension without PASM allows the tires to follow the road surface in a supple manner with moderate roll.Those who have some experience with sports driving may find it more enjoyable than PASM.The lack of electronic control makes it easier to reflect the driver's skill, and it is very enjoyable to drive the car while feeling its behavior and loads.

Standard 18-inch wheels on 718 Cayman

After driving the 718 Cayman with no options, I thought that in a way, it could be considered a Cayman for advanced drivers.

To get the most out of the engine, it is necessary to understand how to produce torque and keep the revs up, and the suspension is very nostalgic and really reflects the driver's skill. For example, in the top grade 718GT4RS, anyone can go reasonably fast by stepping on the gas pedal and bending the steering wheel, but not so in the base 718 Cayman.

If you want to go fast, you need to stick to the basics of course taking, loading, braking, and gas pedal work in a certain way. So, if,I think this base 718 would be ideal for those who want to become even better at driving sports cars in the future.