The Porsche 718 Cayman is a two-seater built from 2017 to 2026. Most were assembled in Germany — 100% of those on record. Engines offered: 4-cyl, V6. Worth buying? It depends heavily on which year you buy at 3.5/5 — and the year you pick matters far more than the badge (best and worst years →).
What the 718 Cayman is
The Porsche 718 Cayman is a two-seater that Porsche built from 2017 to 2026 — 10 model years. It has been offered with 4-cyl, V6 power. Its closest siblings in the Porsche range: Cayman, Boxster, 918.
Where the 718 Cayman is built
A badge says where the company is registered; the VIN says where the car was bolted together. We counted the first three characters — the manufacturer identifier — across 5 718 Caymans on record.
| Assembled in | Share | VIN starts with | Years seen |
|---|---|---|---|
| Germany | WP0 | 2017-2025 |
Check your own: the first three characters of a Porsche VIN decide which of these 1 lines your 718 Cayman belongs to. What every character in a 718 Cayman VIN means →
Got the full 17 characters? A free VIN check on a Porsche 718 Cayman adds what the decoder can't see: open recalls, theft and total-loss records, and the safety ratings for that exact build.
Porsche 718 Cayman tire size, oil type & owner specs
The fitment 718 Cayman owners look up most — tires, wheels, oil and batteries. Exact wheel and tire sizes decode from your VIN or the driver's door-jamb placard; the universal items are listed below.
Exact tire, wheel, oil grade, capacity and battery group are added per trim and model year — decode your VIN above for the factory fitment. Universal items shown as-is.
What engines does the Porsche 718 Cayman have? Power & range
The Porsche 718 Cayman is offered with 2 powertrains — 4L 6-cyl, 2L 4-cyl. Here's the lineup by engine, transmission and drivetrain — 2 for the Porsche 718 Cayman, against one or two on most rivals.
| Engine | Displacement | Transmission | Drive | Fuel |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| V6 | 4.0L · 6-cyl | Automatic (AM-S7) | RWD | Premium |
| 4-cyl | 2.0L · 4-cyl | Automatic (AM-S7) | RWD | Premium |
Horsepower, torque and fuel-tank size decode from your VIN — exact figures vary by engine and trim.
Source: EPA fueleconomy.gov (engines, drivetrain, range, charge time). Horsepower & torque from NHTSA vPIC on VIN decode.
The 718 Cayman by the numbers
What the federal and market records say about the Porsche 718 Cayman. Each line opens the full breakdown by year.
| Topic | 718 Cayman | Detail |
|---|---|---|
| Recalls | 11 campaigns | NHTSA, all years |
| Owner complaints | 6 filed | What breaks and when |
| Reliability | 3.5 / 5 | Best and worst years |
| Used value | 29 listings | What it sells for now |
Frequently asked questions
What kind of car is the Porsche 718 Cayman?
The 718 Cayman is a two-seater, built from 2017 to 2026. Engines offered: 4-cyl, V6.
Where is the Porsche 718 Cayman made?
Across 5 cars in our records the split is: Germany (100%). The first three characters of a VIN identify the plant's manufacturer and country — that is where these shares come from, not from a press release.
What is the Porsche 718 Cayman warranty?
New models carry 4 years / 50,000 miles basic cover and 4 years / 50,000 miles on the powertrain. Worth knowing: across our complaint records the typical car reaches the halfway point of its faults at five years, so most repairs land after the basic warranty ends.
Is the 718 Cayman reliable?
It scores 3.5/5 in our data. The honest answer depends on the year far more than the model — see the best and worst years, and when this car starts to break.
How do I check a specific 718 Cayman?
This page describes the model; it cannot tell you whether that car has an open recall or a branded title. Run its VIN against the records — free, and matched to the exact production run.
More in Porsche
| Model | Years | Recalls | Best MPG | ForCar score |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Porsche 911 | 1981–2026 | 282 | 25 mpg | 3.5/5 |
| Porsche Cayenne | 2003–2026 | 106 | 24 mpg | 4.0/5 |
| Porsche Macan | 2015–2026 | 26 | 105 mpg | 4.0/5 |
| Porsche Panamera | 2010–2026 | 93 | 25 mpg | 3.5/5 |
| Porsche Taycan | 2020–2026 | 66 | 93 mpg | 3.5/5 |
| Porsche Cayman | 2006–2016 | 20 | 25 mpg | 4.0/5 |
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