Casual observers may dismiss the Porsche 718 Cayman as a “baby 911,” but it’s so much more than that. The 718 Cayman’s mid-engine, rear-wheel drive layout gives it far better balance and more predictable handling than its larger, more powerful big brother. It’s certainly not underpowered, though, with 300 horsepower on tap from a turbocharged 2.0 liter turbo flat four, with 350hp available in the 718 Cayman S thanks to the 2.5 liter turbo flat four mounted in the middle. The 718 Cayman GTS takes it a step further with 365 horsepower.Soon, the 718 Cayman will join the 911 as a Porsche icon. Depending on who you ask, it already has, thanks to its timeless styling, incredible performance, and supreme balance and poise. Given the performance and features you’ll find when you slide behind the driver’s seat, the Porsche 718 Cayman is anything but “entry-level.”Transmission choices are excellent – either a slick-shifting six-speed manual or the lauded seven-speed PDK automatic found in Porsche’s top-spec sports cars. Just above the gearstick, you’ll find a PCM 4.0 infotainment system, with optional premium audio from Burmester®. This may be a hard-edged, honest-to-goodness sports car, but Porsche engineers don’t always sacrifice comfort or tech to save weight. They build their sports cars so well, they simply don’t have to.