2016 Porsche Cayman GT4

The 2016 Cayman is Porsche's mid-engine sports coupe, the model that puts handling purity ahead of outright power. The mid-engine layout gives it a balanced, planted feel that makes every corner an event, and the sound is intoxicating. It rides smoothly and quietly when you want it to, but push it and it's eager to play without being scary. The GT4 is the hardcore track-focused Cayman; it costs more than the GTS and gives up some everyday comfort for a fixed rear wing, a lower ride height, and a sharper suspension tune. Its 3.8L I6 makes 385 horsepower and pairs exclusively with a six-speed manual, giving you a direct, mechanical feel that rewards deliberate shifting and keeps you fully engaged. The fixed rear wing and deeper front splitter are unique to the GT4 and generate real downforce, so you'll feel planted at speed on a track day.