Does the Porsche 718 Cayman Sound Good?! | YES or NO
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This video is all about how the Porsche 718 Cayman sounds! The base 718 Cayman featured in this video is powered by a 2.0 Litre, 4 cylinder turbo charged engine producing roughly 300bhp and does not have a Porsche Sports exhaust. It is known that the 718 cayman, with it's smaller capacity turbo charged engine, doesn't sound quite as good as the previous generation 981 Cayman.
With that, I want to see what you guys think of this car...
Does the Porsche 718 Cayman sound good?!
Throughout the video I talk about the crackles and pops from the exhaust, the high rev'ing engine, the loudness of the exhaust, and how the lack of a petrol particulate filter helps with the argument that this car does sound good.
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Anyone claiming to be a "Porsche purist" who bellyaches about the 718's exhaust note is clearly not old enough to remember when EVERY air-cooled Porsche had a distinct boxer rumble. To me it sounds like a nod to Porsche's heritage and I absolutely love it. And I don't understand how everyone carries on about the flat six having such a sonorous exhaust note like a Siren song and blah blah blah. No it doesn't -- it sounds like an industrial sewing machine stitching parachute panels together. I'd take a 718 over a 98x any day just for the exhaust note alone.
99% of the people complaining about the sound of the flat 4 have never even sat in a Porsche, let alone be able to afford one. but the same ones will say the STi sounds amazing 😂
@@stealthhtm23 Exactly, and the STI actually sounds like a Porsche. Not the other way around
@@verde629 Porsche had the flat 4 before Subaru was even a thing lol
@@stealthhtm23 So true, and people love the flat4 noise in the Subaru lol. The 718 with a soul performance exhaust sounds pretty dang good too. People are gna appreciate these cars when caymans got full electric soon lol
I agree with everything except the claim that the flat 6 sounds like a sewing machine. That’s total bullshit. 😂
I think the 4 cylinder sounds better than the 6 for 90% of the time. I had a 981 2.7 Boxster and while it did sound fantastic when it was being hammered, most of the time you couldn’t hear it in normal driving. I went for a test drive in the 718 Boxster shortly after they came out and the noise was quite addictive even at normal speeds, and going home from the dealer my own car seemed too quiet and boring. Shortly after this all the hate started on the 718 but despite this I eventually swapped over to a Boxster 718S and haven’t regretted it. I find it wearisome to hear the same disparaging comments being made almost word for word about the sound of the 4 cyl 718 and it just shows that the reviewers all just seem to jump on the bandwagon rather than appreciating the car for what it is. I don’t care what anyone says, the 982 to me is a better car overall than the 981 in most respects, it is significantly faster than the previous model and handles better. Thanks for the review 👍
Thanks for the comment! Good insight 👍🏻
I believe you need to consult an uditive specialist my friend 😅
Only milk and juice comes in 2 litre and nowadays almost every car and average hot hatch has a 2 litre and turbo which you don't want it in your Porsche. For me it is either 718 4.0 GTS or 981 S or GTS or GT4 if could afford. The sound of this turbocharged does nothing in the tunnel after living with some good sounding cars including the F Type V6S.
@@borinvlogs so you're a engine displacement...fan?
wait wait... "718 4.0 GTS or 981 S or GTS or GT4 if could afford" ?
it obvious that if someone can afford the better car ..he will get the better car ;-) sound and displacement have nothing to do with choosing what car to buy, only your budget and the specs you like.
so you have an F Type V6S ? well that car sounds fantastic! now you're "hooked" to good sounding cars,you better maintain that car as good as posible..because you will have a hard time replacing it in the future ;-)
I'm actually trying to decide between the 981 and 718 cayman. F6 VS F4 Turbo.
F6 does sound good...but like you said, when you're pushing it at the higher rpm band. For street driving, that's not often your pushing the Rev range. The 718 is more usable, even at the lower Rev ranges, plus has that mean gurgle...I think they are awesome. It's a developed taste...you really have to look past the motor change, and see the car for what it is and what it can do. 981 is a fatter car than the 718. 718 is literally 987 and 981 perfected together. Porsche is a genius for how the brought and built these cars up.
Everytime a 718 starts up and rolls off, I like the sound it makes. The Cayman 718 is a gorgeous looking car, cuts corners like a razorblade and YES... the symphonic orchestra from behind fits this model just perfect!
Can’t disagree there! 👌🏻
Another great video! I was surprised by the normal start up sound, I didn’t think it sounded too bad 🤔 Sport or Sport Plus for me! 💨
Thank you! It’s super hard to capture but 100% sport and sport plus are the best 😈
Trying to decide which model to get as a daily driver and realised your driving part of my commute from Mortimer to Newbury. Perfect!
Oh well there you go! I can tell you it’s perfect for that😂
Loved the video, good to watch. I've just bought a 2018 Cayman GTS. On the test drive it sounded amazing, start up was loud in normal mode. as fairly cold, it quietened down a little when up to temperature but in Sport mode seemed a lot louder. When I 18 in my XR3 back in the day would have been heading to Kwik Fit for a back box replacement... how things change! (Showing my age with poorer hearing) I was looking for a 2020 4.0 but this sounded amazing, it's personal preference but a lovely car. Can't wait to collect it :)
Thanks for the feedback! 2018 718 GTS is spot on 🙌🏻 we do love an XR3! Enjoy your car when it arrives - check out my Instagram for some news on my new car! @limuk18
why do you have 1k subs? you deserve a million, great video!
Aha thanks !!
Thanks for this, I've been trying to decide between the 4 and the 6. Everyone of course says get the six for the sound, but man the 4 cyl sounds awesome. I would be 100% fine with that. I was expecting the sound of those 90's hatchbacks with the 12 inch tips :)
I can’t recommend more going for a test drive in both cars! But I’ve no doubt you’d enjoy the 4 cylinder 👍🏻
When you floor the 718, it makes great gear changing sounds, love mine
I have a 2019 Cayman GTS...my 3rd 4 cylinder Porsche since 1966..love the handling and the sound.
Very nice👏🏻
Does it sound louder in person than in videos? I'm looking to buy one
@@iCLR2012 mine hasn’t got the same petrol particulate filter than the new 718’s do so mine is louder than a brand new one - it is loud but not in the same way the previous 981 cayman is. FYI mine hasn’t got a sports exhaust so that would help make it louder
Cillian, it sounds awesome. No, it doesn't sound like a flat six which is distinctive BUT, the four is different, not better or worse. It is its own sound which is also distinctive. I'm tired, at 74, of those who are dismissive of distinct automotive tonal qualities and claiming one is superior to the other. Life is short so drive what pleases you and be respectful of what others drive.
Well wait, the GTS is the 6 cylinders, why do you say that your GTS is your third 4 cylinders Porsche? 🤔
thanks for a great video. Honestly I’m not much for crackles and pops in a car. i prefer a more clean and involving sound. i don’t think any video can truely capture the real sound of a car. the bottom line to judge if a car sounds good or not is if the car exhaust sound adds to your driving experience just like a movie soundtrack gets you more emotionally involved with the best bits in a movie. if the car sound can deliver the same experience. then it sounds perfect. coming from a 981 boxster, that is exactly what it does to my soul when i drive it. If the 718 does stir your soul with its sound track coupled with its drive, then no one else’s opinion matters. enjoy your car!
Well said! When this car screams at 7,000rpm, it’s definitely adding to the experience!
Usually modern inline 4s do not sound good, but a boxer 4 with a distinct rumble does not disappoint at all, unique character
I just picked up a 2019 Cayman 2 weeks ago. The best sound for me is when you wake up the car and turn the engine on. I’m loving it!
Awesome - yeah it is good, I just wish I heard it from outside of the car more! Enjoy your car
Sounds fine for the duration of the video and outside. The problem is the dirge going on behind your head (and the turbo lag in first). I want to want one but I’ll stick with my flat 6
Good content. I’m super close to pulling the trigger lol.
Thanks! Any questions shout but I’d say get it done ;)
It sounds great, love it.
Freaking awesome
Great video!
Thanks Joe 🙌🏻
One of the few 4 engines i've actually liked the sound of.
I have a 6 and a 4! The four on my 718 sounds way better than the 6 on my boxster!
Yes sounds great! However I have been blessed to own a 991.2 gt3 and there is no bliss in the automotive space like sound of a 9000 rpm redline it vibrates your soul. Glorious
Came here from your insta. Enjoyed the video!
Normal is slightly muted? Sport and sport+ sound the same for me. Sub’d and liked 👍🏼
For me, nothing beats the N/A flat 6 sound.
But then again, what do I know.. I drive a Tesla Model 3 Performance 😂
Amazing, thanks Aaron! Yeah normal is slightly more muted- it’s so hard to tell between the two on video! Thanks for subbing 🙌🏻 ah so you’ve converted to electric 👀 I can’t take the plunge just yet
I see we have the same name....
Nice growl! Definitely doesn't sound like a 4 banger...
why is this guy only have 1.6k subs? its been a year since this video was posted. come on car guys. support our brother.
🙌🏻 appreciate you
i just got the 2019 cayman t and i think it sounds pretty good for a 2.0 4 cylinder. I also have a 2022 volvo xc60 with 2.0 and on the highway i think it sounds pretty good also
Very cool! I had the base 718 and thought it sounded good
My dream Porsche is 718 preferred a 2018 cayman gts. But I would take any year after 2015. One day. I'm getting a new job here soon. From a Lad in America. Atm nfs has me happy that it has it
It’s great to hear- make sure you comment back once you’ve hit that dream!
Deserve more subs
Thank you man 🙌🏻
Hi, really enjoyed this video, the 718 i have now i got in October 2020, it has the 'Sports Exhaust' button which makes it sound fantastic !! But I have just ordered another 718 to arrive in March 2p23 and there is Not going to be any sports Exhaust button facilities..somthing to do with Porsche not able to get certain parts anymore apparently !! Has your Cayman got the sports exhaust button ??
I’m glad you did! Mine doesn’t have a sports exhaust no, but I understand my car was built pre the petrol particulate filters that the new cars have, making mine slightly louder
You get the pops / crackles in Sport only
The solenoid opens the valve. The pops are generated because the engine is slightly detuned to achieve this. You’re actually also losing hp.
Love it
I have the normal 718 Boxster with sport exhaust. It doesn’t sound as loud as my M5, but it’s more enjoyable to drive tho
Thanks for the comment - do you think the sport exhaust makes a noticeable difference? Enough to choose it as an option?
@@LifeInMotionuk Definitely, I never chose sport exhaust when I bought the car. After hearing other 718 with sport exhaust I went back to the dealer and spent extra to fit the original exhaust systems. It sounds a lot different. It will give you some pops when you rev 4500-5000 rpm and release the accelerator, there you hear it clearly. Alternatively, when you drive at about 50km/h in second gear, you manually switch to gear1, you gonna hear some machine gun shoots, haha. BTW, boxster hear the sounds more clearly when the roof’s down. You should give it a go at your dealers. Oh, the original square/rectangle exhaust didn’t have much pops sound when you release the accelerator. ;)
Awesome - thanks!
Personally, I like the raw, guttural sound of the 4-cylinder better. Just my taste, of course. Thanks for the vid!
I would agree! My pleasure
@life in motion: does your Cayman have the Porsche Sports Exhaust? Mine is a 2024 and it was not more available due to EU regulations and I cant somehow get the cracks and pops...dont know if it is the issue with not having a PSE with the valves opening. SORRY! didnt read your preambule - ok so maybe I am doing smth wrong haha
It didn’t have sports exhaust no, but doesn’t have a particulate filter
This 4 cylinder sound good but its not even close to what my Cayman S 6 cylinder sounds, the 6 cylinder sound is just unbeatable..
I know the deep growl is not the Porsche sound but the deep growl honestly fits this car's personality anyway.
Nicely put! I agree
I have a 718 and I think it sounds good. Different, but good. The "pulses" are more spaced out giving it a more raw, growly sound vs the more mechanical, whiny sound of the flat-6.
Agreed 👍🏻
It’s a great car.
How is the ride quality compared to the JCW ? Would you recommend this as a daily driver ?
I think they ride quite similar, I replaced my 2015 JCW with the Cayman and it’s been a brilliant daily driver for me!
This will be the next car I’m getting in 2 years
Love it 👌🏻
@@LifeInMotionuk does it have ambient lighting?
It has some lighting in the cabin but it doesn’t have multi-colour lighting like other cars
I had this dilemma and ended up buying the 981s as I prefer the flat 6 sound. Horses for courses really and down to the individual.
Ah agreed- hope you’re enjoying the 981!
Gorgeous colour - what is the exact colour of this cayman btw?
Thanks! It’s called Agate Grey
The info actually starts at 2:00. The preamble is just images of the car. 4-banger is easier to Stage tune and you get greater power results for Stage 1 than you could ever with the 6'er.
Since this car doesn't have Sports Exhaust, do you think an OPF version with it will sound the same as this one? Or even with Sports Exhaust, an OPF version will not be as loud as this one? Thank you!!
That’s a good question! I have had several people mention how loud this car is, being a pre OPF car. I did speak to a main dealer about getting the sports exhaust fitted and they said the difference would be very little. Although it’s difficult to say, I would think the pre-OPF car in sports mode would sound similar to an OPF car with sports exhaust
@@LifeInMotionuk it’s actually the million dollar question i see 😅 I’m extremely curious to know and would love to have a comparison but can’t seem to find anything online. I’m in the process of buying one, although the sound is very important I’m not sure if it makes sense to buy an older car just because of this, even more when I’m not sure about the actual difference.
If it were me, I would consider looking into a after decat or full exhaust system for a newer car. It would sound better than in this video, and would a save you having to go older! I know PetrolPed has recently upgrade their 718 with a Miltek exhaust
@@LifeInMotionuk The issue is the warranty!
Heyo mate im looking to get one 718 cayman s or cayman base what do you reckon ? Which one do you recommend, and i see no problem with the sound the car sounds just like a sports car i dont see why people are hating on it 🤡
Hi there - I’ve driven a cayman S and it was quicker, but the base Cayman I have is perfect for me! I’ve not thought I wish it was quicker! I don’t think you’d be disappointed:)
Sounds like a flat-4, not a bad rumble. I think you have to accept the sound of the engine in your car. Not much point driving a boxter engine and preferring it to sound like a V8 and definitely not an EV. My ride is a bi-turbo diesel and I prefer it quiet and subtle. I would switch off any piped-in exhaust sounds.
When you turn the sport knob i see the keys are ON THE RIGHT? how is this possible?
Keys on the Left must be a left hand drive thing? Never thought about it before 🤔
Yes indeed - the car is a right hand drive car. The keys are on the side closest to the door
I don t think that there are valves on the 718 4 cylinders exhaust. So makes sense there is no difference of sound exhaust.
why u dont get the sports exhaust button? it should come with the pse and sports chrono pack ye? thanks sounds nice!!
Unfortunately not, it’s an additional option that my car didn’t have
@@LifeInMotionuk so u cant have it with the basic? thanks
It isn’t a standard feature but is available on the standard cayman
@@LifeInMotionuk cool thanks, maybe will get me one this year later, news coming in august for 718 models too, so very cool
Sounds way better than the 6 cylinder and the power is available low down, you have to thrash a 6 cylinder to enjoy it and end up going too fast for normal roads. Also the 718 Gts pdk is faster than the 4.0! And rivals 911 acceleration. 718 gts pops and bangs too
Agreed! GTS is mega
Wish you'd done with the base cayman and the gts with bigger turbo. The gts is supposed to sound a little better. But more pops
That would have been ideal if I’d had both cars together! Make sure to check out my next video of the GTS haven’t already
GTS video th-cam.com/video/8jk6DNg59o0/w-d-xo.html
I know you can’t compare a Porsche to a Subaru but man I could get an sti its a comparable power train but I could have the awd for my Canadian winter
Overall, the 718 exhaust sounds more throatier than the flat 6 but the 718 sounds cool and its a fantastic car
Agreed! Thanks Dave
I have one of these and can definitely say there is a big difference in sound between the "normal" and sport mode.
Will subscribe if you tell me which year this 718 Cayman is. Base model?
This is the base Cayman and is a 2018 MY
Ive no problem with my 718 exhaust. The car goes like a missile and making loads of noise just gets other drivers backs up. Were entering an era of no noise from cars, id rather blend in a bit and be less conspicuous
I think it sounds quite good for a 4 cylinder engine. Pretty cool car, those who criticize this I hope they are all driving at least 6 cylinder porsches not some vw tdi.
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People seem to forget that the flat six is a 911 thing. Cayennes and Macans don’t use flat 6 engines. Changing the name to 718 and having a flat4 turbo gave the cayman its own identity instead of being the “poor man’s 911”
Nicely put!
More snap, crackle and pop than a box of Rice Krispies!
I think the Cayman is loud/sounds good but then l would say that as l own one that's the twin of yours.
One minor ask, can we have fewer use of "guys"?
Other than that, l've subscribed.
Aha duly noted Mark 👍🏻 thanks for the sub!
why didn t you test with soundaktor off ??? would have been cool to hear the noise in the car with positions normal/sport and sport+ with and without the soundaktor, this video is not a 100% noise test
Me watching this like I could ever afford one lmao
this model already has the GPF ?
So my car is 2018 car which was built before the GPF (PPF) was introduced 👍🏻
T.Y so much ... I think I'll have to take some pieces off mine :-)
@@vigilanzaitticaambientalen6961 sounds good!
sounds like a old vw beetle,it sounds like its father more like lmao
A disclaimer is that I have never heard the flat 6, however my last car was a M5 F10, I have had a RX8, MR2, etc and I think my 718 base Cayman with a standard exhaust is the best sounding car I have ever had. People always compliment me on the sound of the car.
Due to the negative comments I was reading last year on the sound I almost went for a 981 but I am really glad, in the end I went for the 718.
th-cam.com/video/ap5L9DPgKW0/w-d-xo.html
I couldn't afford a Porsche.
So i bought a Toyota. Got the same flat 4 sound in a car that's just as fun to drive.
Sport Plus is the best.
👌🏻
Acoustic noise
I don't think loud = good 😄 And I guess many people don't like the fake pops and bangs. So it's good, they're not always there 🙈 I do think the 718 sounds good though. I like the mechanical sound to it and the turbo whistle. But it won't beat the NA flat 6 of course.
Agree on the crackles and pops, I’m a sucker for them 😂
Sound great
What year car??
2018 👍🏻
it does sound better than a Subaru. 😀
I kind of like the sound btw but I prefer my JCW sound better.
I agree, I prefer the sound of my JCW I had compared with the Cayman
It’s just a great Porsche. A dream to own and drive.
Naw, the flat 6 is miles better in sound. Sounds like an old car i had back in the 70s that had a bad muffler and a plug misfiring. flat 6 revs to 7800 rpm. 6 cyl crackles and pops.
I think cla 45 amg is a better option, a faster one too.
I do agree the CLA45 is an impressive car but in the sports car category, can the 718 be beaten?
If you want a 944 buy an 86
Can’t argue with the performance delivered by the F4 or the incremental improvement in handling and steering over the 981 but the F6 gives the 981 character and soul in another league. The quality of sound of the F6 can’t be touched by the F4 in the 718. The F4 isn’t a characterful engine. It’s literally as described in the video. Just noise. Load noise. Personally I couldn’t live with it. I’ve had a few 718 Boxsters and Caymans loaners when my 981 Cayman S have been in the OPC for service/MOT. I’ve had a few over a weekend so it’s not like I’ve driven them to and from the office and they sat in the carpark all day. Great cars but F4 leaves soul and drama on the table.
718 sounds good, …… until you hear a flat 6 at 7,800rpm
Do not care for any of the sounds, and word of advice on the number of keys you have hanging from the fob, get rid of them! The weight of those keys will harm the key fob
Porsche cayman 718 (4cyl. 2.0/2.5 engine and sport exhaust) is for sure loud but not a nice sounding car. Get an original 981 GT4 - and your problem is really solved ! 😎
Until it sounds is good to me
Please no electric Porsche 🙏🏻
NO
Need more of the car sound and less of you talking to get an opinion...
its a boxer engine -> it sounds like crap ( like a moped at high revs) Or maybe the audio capture just sucks.
Sounds like a Subaru WRX meh
But muffled
Dude, t w o whole freaking m i n u t e s of intro?! You’re not getting a like or subscribe from me.
Sound is relative to what you're comparing it to. If its the 981, then it sounds pretty weak. Ultimately, 4 pot dont belong in sports cars IMO.
Nope. It doesn’t sound good regardless of mode or RPM. I like the 718 a lot but a 4 cylinder never sounds good.
Subjective. I think it sounds great .
Ugly design imo. . Been ugly since it was designed back in the 90’s . Why anyone would buy this model. 928 944 and now the 718. Bad design. 911 has been around since 1964. But people still buy the thing. I got nothing from this video.