Porsche 718 Cayman GT4 / Spyder (982)
2019–2023 · Porsche 718 Cayman GT4 / Spyder (982) — Sports Car, Flat-6, designed by Michael Mauer.
The Story
The 718 GT4 (and its open Spyder sibling) answered every four-cylinder complaint emphatically: a 4.0-litre naturally-aspirated flat-six (420 PS) revving past 8,000 rpm, GT-department suspension, a sublime six-speed manual, and the best mid-engine chassis Porsche makes. Launched in 2019, it’s a junior GT3 in everything but badge — around the Nürburgring it matched a 997 GT3 RS 4.0, some 12 seconds quicker than the old 981 GT4. Reviewers ran out of praise: evo called it ‘an instant modern classic,’ Top Gear said steering and gearshifts simply don’t get better. The Spyder adds open-top drama. Together they’re among the purest, most rewarding driver’s Porsches of the modern era.
The Numbers
Benchmarked against its class
Each dial ranks this car within its Sports Car class — fuller means higher, and the tick marks the class midpoint.
Signature Colors
The Designer
Michael Mauer
Mauer led design at Mercedes and Saab before succeeding Lagaaij at Porsche in 2004, where he has overseen every modern Porsche line. Since 2022 he has also directed design across the entire Volkswagen Group.
Studio Motors POV
A junior GT3 — 4.0 flat-six, GT suspension, perfect manual — and an instant modern classic. A manual 718 GT4 (or Spyder) is among the purest driver’s Porsches of the era; buy a documented car and enjoy it.
The Engine
9A1 / 9A2 flat-six (DI)
Lineage
Where it sits in the bloodline
Market & Value
Values on cars like this move monthly. Our brokers price from real transactions.
What Reviewers Said About 718 Cayman GT4 / Spyder (982)
Worth Knowing About the 718 Cayman GT4 / Spyder (982)
3 Things You Didn’t Know
- 1) Its 4.0-litre flat-six is derived from the 992 Carrera's 3.0 turbo engine — bored out and with the turbos removed for naturally-aspirated purity. 2) Around the Nürburgring it matched a 997 GT3 RS 4.0 — 12 seconds quicker than the previous 981 GT4. 3) Its six-speed manual has unusually long gearing — it'll do 85 mph in second — to suit the flat-six's flexibility.
5 Fast Facts
- • 2019 onward; the flat-six answer to the turbo-four. • 4.0L NA flat-six, 420 PS, 8,000+ rpm; manual (later PDK). • GT-developed suspension — a junior GT3. • Nürburgring pace of a 997 GT3 RS 4.0. • An instant modern classic (manual cars lead).
Provenance
Owners & what to look for
Famous Owners
FLAG: no documented/citable celebrity owner verified here. (Excluded rather than guessed.)
Studio Buyer’s Brief
Manual cars are the enthusiast’s choice (PDK arrived later); the GT4 and the open Spyder share mechanicals. Verify spec, history and any track use; as an appreciating modern classic, clean, documented, manual cars carry the premium. A GT4 (or Spyder) is one of the most rewarding mid-engine Porsches — buy the best-documented example and keep it.
Full Specifications
- Make / Model
- Porsche 718 Cayman GT4 / Spyder (982)
- Class
- Sports Car
- Production years
- 2019–2023
- Units built
- FLAG: 718 GT4 (982) production not officially published
- Variants
- 718 Cayman GT4, 718 Spyder; Coupe + Roadster
- Engine layout
- Mid
- Engine
- Flat-6
- Engine family
- 9A1 / 9A2 flat-six (DI)
- Displacement
- 4.0L / 3995 cc
- Power
- 414 hp
- Torque
- 310 lb-ft
- 0–60 mph
- 4.2 s
- Top speed
- 189 mph
- Power-to-weight
- 285 hp/tonne · 7.7 lb/hp
- Transmission
- 6-speed manual (7-speed PDK from 2021)
- Drivetrain
- RWD · Petrol
- Curb weight
- 3199 lb
Questions
718 Cayman GT4 / Spyder (982) FAQ
What engine does the 982 718 Cayman GT4 use?
The 982 718 Cayman GT4 uses a naturally aspirated 4.0-litre flat-six producing 414 hp (420 PS) at 7,600 rpm. The engine is derived from the 992 Carrera’s 3.0-litre unit bored out and stripped of its turbochargers, with a 8,000 rpm redline.
How does the 982 GT4 differ from the 981 GT4?
The 982 GT4 (2019) replaced the 981 GT4’s 3.8-litre engine with a larger 4.0-litre unit producing 414 hp vs 385 hp. It launched with a 6-speed manual only; PDK was added later. Suspension is GT3/GT4-derived, and Porsche cites approximately 50% more downforce than the 981 GT4.
What is a 982 718 Cayman GT4 worth today?
The 982 718 Cayman GT4 trades in the $61,000-$169,000 range, with manual-transmission low-mileage examples averaging around $118,000. The 718 Spyder roadster variant commands similar values. Hagerty tracks both by condition.
Is the Porsche 718 Cayman GT4 a good investment?
The 982 GT4 has held value well as a manual mid-engine Porsche GT car. Manual examples with low mileage have shown strong appreciation. Note that later 718 GT4 RS and Spyder RS variants exist, so the model line has continued to evolve rather than ending.
How do I source a 718 Cayman GT4 or Spyder through Studio Motors?
Contact the team to discuss current availability and inspection requirements.
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