2022 Porsche 718 Cayman T

The 718 Cayman is Porsche's mid-engine two-seat coupe, the platform that gives the 911 its athleticism but with a lower center of gravity. It's a car that rewards smooth inputs, with steering that feels alive and a chassis that stays flat through corners. The cabin is snug but well built, with supportive seats and a dash that puts the important controls within easy reach. There's a front trunk and a rear cargo area, so it's more practical than you'd expect for a mid-engine sports car. The T is the Cayman for drivers who want the lightest, most back-road-focused version, trading the S's extra power for a sharper chassis and a shorter final drive. Its 2.0L I4 makes 300 horsepower and 280 lb-ft of torque, paired with a six-speed manual and rear-wheel drive, and it'll return 22 mpg combined. Only the T gets the standard mechanical limited-slip differential and Porsche Torque Vectoring, which make it feel pointier than any other base Cayman.