Porsche 718

12 For the sport of it Motor reviewed the 718 Cayman and had this to say about the improved chassis, “the Cayman's chassis is now ripe for the recognition it deserves, surely one of the friendliest, most talented, polished and fun chassis…”. And this too, “Interior quality is great, the seating position perfect. A new centre satnav and entertainment touchscreen is one of the most intuitive and attractive we’ve used.” Motoring writers were also high in their collective praise for the 10 per cent more direct steering rack (from the 911 Turbo), the incomparable PDK transmission, significant reductions in fuel consumption, the revised rear end of the 718 and wider track. Indeed they found it very difficult to fault the 718. It’s easy to explain improvements to a model range through detailed specifications. They are naturally impressive, but they are just words and numbers on a page. There is only one authentic way to experience these improvements and that is to get behind the wheel, point yourself to your favourite stretches of road and simply experience the sheer thrill of the utterly brilliant 718 — in either Cayman or Boxster form. Your smile will never leave your face as you enjoy driving arguably the world’s finest compact sports car. The 718 Cayman and 718 Boxster are not cars just for the city or the highway, for leisurely touring or weaving around winding roads. They’re neither just for short trips or long trips, just for drive days or for just for commuting. The 718 is a wonderful car for every occasion, happy to bide its time in traffic, lope along regional roads or even happier to handle tight, twisting roads with a vice-like grip. And you can probably imagine how brilliant it would be on a race track. The 718 is the ideal everyday Porsche for the fun factor alone; for the sport of it. The appeal of Porsche’s 718 models is endless. From the moment you see it, slide in behind the perfectly formed steering wheel, turn the engine and hear that distinctive, purposeful note, to the time you return your Cayman or Boxster to its garage you will feel engaged, involved, at one with sports driving nirvana. And you’ll be smiling long after too. The 718 takes its cues from a legendary Porsche sports and racing heritage. And it now rightly becomes the stuff of legends. It’s that good.