2024 Porsche 718 Cayman GT4 RS

The 718 Cayman is Porsche's mid-engine sports coupe, the entry point to the brand's two-seat sports cars. It's a car that rewards smooth inputs, with crisp steering and a chassis that feels alive on a back road. Inside, the cabin is snug but well built, with supportive seats and a driving position that's spot on. There's a front trunk and a rear cargo area, so it can handle a weekend's luggage despite being a two-seat coupe. The GT4 RS is the top Cayman, sitting above the Style Edition, S, and GTS 4.0 with a race-derived aero kit and a fixed rear wing. Its 4.0L I6 makes 493 horsepower, sent through a seven-speed PDK to the rear wheels; you'll work the paddles to keep it on the boil but the response is immediate. The standard carbon-fiber bucket seats save weight and hold you tight, though the reduced sound insulation means highway drone is part of the deal.