Porsche 718 Cayman S

Just 4 of the 600 cars in Dream Car Garage pair a flat-four engine with rear-wheel drive, and the Porsche 718 Cayman S belongs to that narrow group. That single combination is what separates it in a catalogue filled with different approaches to performance. Its place is not defined by overwhelming numbers, but by a configuration that remains unusual within the collection.

The Cayman S sits in a particularly focused part of the catalogue. Its 345 bhp places it at 468 of 600 for power, while its 4.6 second 0-100 km/h time ranks 414 of 600, meaning it is faster than 186 cars in the collection. The top speed of 285 km/h sits at rank 330 of 600. These figures describe a sports car built around balance rather than chasing the highest figures available across the full catalogue.

The reason that balance matters is visible in the specification. The 718 Cayman S is a two seater fixed-head coupé with a rear-wheel-drive layout, a turbocharged flat-four engine and a 2,497 cc displacement. With 420 Nm of torque and a cost per bhp of £139, its appeal comes from the way its numbers combine into a distinct package. Within the 600 cars, just 6 use a flat-four layout, and only 4 combine that engine arrangement with RWD. There are also 4 turbocharged flat-four cars in the catalogue.

Porsche’s presence in the collection includes 65 cars, while 197 cars come from Germany, placing the Cayman S within a substantial part of the catalogue without losing its specific identity. Its production years run from 2016 to 2024, giving collectors a defined era for this particular 718 Cayman S.

At £48,000 used, it sits at rank 454 of 600 by price, making it more expensive than 146 cars in the collection. That places it among the more accessible entries in a catalogue where many cars demand higher commitment, while still offering a combination of layout and drivetrain that is uncommon. Porsche itself dates to 1931 and is based in Germany, adding context to the marque behind this compact sports car.

For a dream garage, the 718 Cayman S represents a choice for distinction through engineering character rather than headline statistics. It occupies a space few other cars can match.

The Porsche 718 Cayman S is a rare configuration.