The car you’ve been waiting for

They say variety is the spice of life, and if that’s the case, Porsche’s 718 range is spicier than a vindaloo. That nomenclature refers to the Cayman and Boxster, Porsche’s ‘entry level’ sports car coupe and convertible. The range mixes and matches engines and equipment so you can get anything from a (relatively) slow, more affordable model, to a track-focused GT4. In between, there’s a little pick

‘n’ mix so you have options whatever you want. What we have here is the new 718 Cayman GTS 4.0. It gets the GT4’s engine but in a road-focused package. with drive mode selection, and dynamic gearbox mounts. Styling-wise there are 20-inch alloy wheels, an automatically extending rear spoiler, bixenon headlights and LED headlights. Inside, you get Porsche’s infotainment system with navigation, Alcantara upholstery, heated sports seats and a GT sports steering wheel. Our test car had about £10,000 of optional extras fitted, including cruise control (£228), ‘Crayon’ GTS interior (£1,242) and LED headlights (£1,397).

The Porsche 718 Cayman GTS 4.0 looks great on paper, but it’s even better from behind the wheel. Losing a few of the GT4’s mechanical upgrades do nothing to dull the experience on the road. It’s one of the most perfectly judged performance road cars we’ve ever driven. If you’re not planning to drive on the track much where the extra cash for a GT4 is arguably justified, the GTS might just be the best sports car on the market right now.