2023 718 Cayman GT4 Interior

What should a proper sports car's interior look like? In our opinion, it should be focused on the driver - simple, ergonomic, supportive, and with as little to distract you from the delicacies of driving as possible. Porsche seems to be of a like mind, resulting in a steering wheel that is nearly unique for its complete lack of additional functions beyond changing your direction of travel. A classic tachometer rests front and center of your field of view between the steering wheel and the cluster. There's also a 4.6-inch digital screen to the right, but this can be configured to only display performance info, too. The materials are all of high quality but are chosen more for their benefits on a practical level than luxury. Overall, the cabin is glorious for the driving enthusiast and a barely tolerable cocoon for those who want to see modern tech.

2023 718 Cayman GT4 Interior Photos

Seating and Interior Space

The 718 Cayman GT4 is a classic sports car for other reasons, too. The car seats only two individuals, with no tepid attempts at a 2+2 configuration. Instead, the driver and passenger are accommodated in a pair of two-way adjustable seats with electric backrest adjustment that offer surprising comfort and support, as well as the opportunity for anyone to find the perfect driving position without any worries about headroom or legroom. Getting in and out is a little tricky for the tallest among us, but that's to be expected. Everything falls to hand perfectly, and that's a cliche I've only been inclined to use once before - in another Porsche. So it's perfect for the keen driver and not unbearable for the long road. Still, you can go in either direction. A fixed set of carbon buckets greatly increases support in lieu of comfort, while the other end of the spectrum offers the option of 18-way power-operated adaptive sports seats that add a little weight but greatly enhance ride comfort. The only downside in this car is visibility out the back. The rear window in the regular 718 Cayman is barely usable, while the GT4's wing means you have to squint to see what's behind you.

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Interior Colors and Materials

As standard, you get your 718 Cayman GT4 with black leather and Race-Tex faux suede featuring silver stitching. If you prefer proper leather and Alcantara, you have to spend $2,160 on a color scheme and another $1,070 to get the extended deviated-color stitching package. There's black as a base in all three options, but the stitching on the doors, seats, dash, and steering wheel is available in a color that matches your door straps, which you can have in yellow or red. It's certainly cooler to have a bright color in a race car for that proper GT racer feel. Adding to this, the Alcantara-clad steering wheel can be had with a 12 o'clock marker in matching red or yellow for an extra $330.

Interior trim is silver as standard, but if you've chosen a vibrant exterior paint hue, this can be brought inside through the Porsche Exclusive Manufaktur program, which changes the center console, dash inserts, and door pull straps accordingly.

2023 718 Cayman GT4 Trunk and Cargo Space

The Cayman GT4 is a relatively practical super sports car. In the front, you can store 5.2 cubic feet worth of light shopping, while the rear luggage compartment can manage 9.5 cubes - enough for a weekend's light luggage.

In the cabin, you get a pair of cupholders, some small door pockets, a decent glove box, and a little center armrest storage, too. However, there is also a little bit of space behind the seats where you might fit a handbag or a laptop case.

2023 Porsche 718 Cayman GT4 Trunk and Cargo Space Photos

2023 718 Cayman GT4 Infotainment and Features

Features

As a thoroughbred sports car, the 718 Cayman GT4 has had most of its development budget spent on performance enhancements - not on luxury features or driver aids. If you want blind-spot monitoring, buy a Panamera. In this car, you get power heated wing mirrors (with optional folding), and automatic adaptive bi-xenon headlights. You also get adaptive dampers, dynamic gearbox mounts, single-zone climate control, an auto-blip function with the manual, and a mechanically locking diff. That's not to say that there is nothing to make living with this car easier. You still get the obligatory rearview camera, rear parking sensors, a 4.6-inch driver info display, stop/start functionality, cruise control, sport seats with powered backrest adjustment, and a decent offering of options. These include adaptive seats, dual-zone climate control, and the Chrono package with its lap timer. It's not the 'Sport' Chrono package in this car because, among other things, there's no launch control or multifunction steering wheel. However, you do get other options like adaptive LED headlights with auto high beams and heated front seats.

Infotainment

The Cayman GT4's infotainment system comprises a seven-inch touchscreen display with an 11-GB hard drive, two SD card slots, two USB ports, and SiriusXM satellite radio. You also get Bluetooth connectivity and HD Radio but, while Apple CarPlay is standard at last this year, Android Auto is not offered at all. Navigation is also a costly extra at $2,320, but at least the standard eight-speaker sound system is good. Should you want to upgrade, there's a 10-speaker Bose setup on offer, but it costs an extra $990. Just as we love that the steering wheel has no buttons, we love that the infotainment system boasts several, along with two rotary knobs that feel just right.