The 2021 Porsche 718 Boxster GTS 4.0 is Top Down Motoring Perfection 

It doesn't get much better than driving a Porsche roadster with a 6-speed stick, nearly 400 hp, and a howling flat-6 revving to 8,000 RPM! Porsche may have just given the Boxster and Cayman GTS 4.0 the best engine transplant of the year. The mid-engine Corvette may attract more attention and has a higher cool factor, but its the Boxster and Cayman that continue to deliver that sublime combination of driving fun with everyday practicality that so many enthusiasts yearn for in a sports car.

I truly hope this type of car never goes away. This car is the embodiment of a pure sports car, and at price that a lot of people could reasonably afford, either new or used.

this car is really something special..unlike every other milennial im not wowed by a touchscreen or electronic gimmicks but by a well-done transmission, chassis, and engine and an overall engaging driving experience.

I would take this over the c8 in a heartbeat, especially being a manual.

You have to experience a Boxster in person. It’s unreal.

It’s to hear your laugh as you are shifting through the gears, that’s what the JOY OF DRIVING is all about!

Just bought my 718 Boxter GTS 4 today for my birthday. Can't wait to take delivery.

Great review, as always! One minor correction regarding the exhaust sound: the factory exhaust on both European and US cars will sound identical from the factory, because they all come with OPF filters just forward of the rear muffler. The only difference is that the US models don't have the active particulate filter found on the EU models, instead using an inactive filter matrix in place of the active one on EU cars. The EU cars use an expensive soot-trapping precious-metal coating which traps soot that is burned off later (part of the stringent Euro 6 emission standard). Since it's only the chemical coating on the filter matrix that's different between the EU and US cars, the sound attenuation on both should be virtually identical. Fortunately for us, there are aftermarket replacements for the OPF section of the exhaust from Soul, Fabspeed, and Akrapovic that completely remove the OPF filter. And in the US, these OPF bypass pipes can be installed without any changes to the factory emissions tuning - restoring the full volume of that glorious flat-6!

Dude, Porsche has not "gotten rid of" the 4cyl, it is still the engine in the Cayman / Boxster standard, S and T

This is the first time a Porsche has ever put a smile on my face. Wow. 4.0. Naturally aspirated. Manual transmission. Drop top. All that trunk space. And it’s beautiful! Wow!!! Perfection Sounds like a small 8

Porsche is only replacing the Flat 4 in the GTS model, you will still be able to get it in the base and S variations of the 718 Cayman and Boxster. In my opinion that is a good thing, auto journalists must be advised to follow a script basing how the Flat 4 sounds (completely subjective) but seem to forget how amazing the engine is at delivering power and how quick it is.

18:46 9000 rpm redline on a 4.0 liter all engine is crazy!

I don’t care if it’s not a 911 and just a Boxster. It awesome top down perfection

I'm balding and this is my perfect mid-life crisis car

I've loved the Boxster ever since the first generation model was released. :)

Might be the best car in the world

Finally!! The 6 is back!! 4 litres to boot!! As usual a great review! Thank you! 😎👍

The 2.5 turbo4 was actually a kick ass little engine

People nowadays get aroused by a car's 0-60 and hp numbers. They have no clue what a true sports car was meant to do. I have a 987.2 boxster and is looking to add a 982 gts 4.0 to the garage. These things are so fun to drive.

Never paid too much attention to Porsche, but it’s a real treat to see one being reviewed. They really do sound amazing

Anybody else think that the roof of the dugout was a massive wing on the car at 3:18 😂

This is the Porsche I would buy, except in Cayman form and in Miami blue with the standard matte black wheels. The 718 Cayman GTS 4.0 is the perfect sports car all around.

"That's what we're here to find out." I swear, Sofyan has the best, most suspenseful (great background musical score!) intros amongst the RU-vid car reviewers. I look forward to his intros, with his reliable, "that's what we're here to find out." Lol Keep up the good work Sofyan!

Porsche is an amazing brand 😍😍😍

6:44 looks perfectly slow-mo lol

Carrera GT flashbacks, such a beautiful car! GG, Porsche, you nailed it with this 718.

Another way to tell the 718 GTS 4.0 apart from the 718 GTS is the side intake vents. The 4 cylinder cars have 3 openings, the 6 cylinders have 2.

Analog spedometer/tach. Perfect, getting this over vette

Soyfan, you have one of the best unfiltered reactions when test driving a car. So much fun to watch and hear you drive that 718 GTS!

Fun Fact: Spec out a 718 Boxster GTS 4.0 with a leather interior, 20" 911 Turbo wheels, and a Burmeister Sound System, and this costs $99,980 (MSRP)

Great review! That’s an amazing car for sure! I went down to Atlanta to the Porsche driving school and took out the 718 Boxster for 90min along with an instructor to show me how to properly drive that car to its limits. So much fun, I highly recommend it to any Porsche owner. You can even take delivery of your new Porsche there if you’d like. Totally worth it!

How do youtubers know I’m balding

I’ll keep my highly optioned 2017 718 Racing yellow Cayman S that I recently bought for 51k. I love it!

I remember driving the Cayman 718 GT4 for a day and it was one of the most enjoyable cars I've every driven. The only gripe I had with it was a very long ratio 6-speed but I'd definitely take it as a Sunday car. The bucket seats are also very difficult to get into and out of I agree lol

*The sound of the perfection!!!!* Hello from Panama.

starts at $90K. that is not an entry level sports car pricing.

Can't wait for mine!!!! Thanks for another great video!

I have such mixed feelings on the 4.0 models. They sound amazing and the power delivery of an atmospheric engine is obviously more linear and better for driving on a track. However, the torque delivery of the 2.5L and shorter gearing makes for a better driving experience in day to day driving. At the end of the day, I scored such an amazing deal on my 2.5L GTS that the price delta for the 4.0L version (assuming Porsche dealers refuse to discount the 4.0L models, due to hype) would be difficult to justify. However, if I could get a 4.0L for the same discount off MSRP I got my 2.5L for, I would certainly go for the 4.0L, if only for that sound. Yeah, the 2.5L sounds very uninspiring when you wind it out. However, the 982, like the 981 before it, is an amazing car to drive.

You could make a very good argument that Porsche is the best brand in the world today: 1. They make simply the best manual transmission cars on Earth, including cars like this GTS 2. They make the Taycan, which is as good of an EV as any Tesla 3. They make crossovers, SUVs, grand tourers and luxury cars that take a back seat to no one They can build any kind of car to the nth degree, easily competitive with the best in the world. All with a level of quality, exclusivity and resale that is the envy of the world. If you own a new Porsche, you have arrived at the next level in life, regardless of where you started off.

I love everything about 781 4.0. I'd say its much improvement from previous flat four...but unfortunately, 981 still sounds so much better. I get the emission regulations... and this being much faster and better in every aspect, but... after being an owner of 981 boxster gts, and spoiled by its glorious sound... I just cant seem to justify the upgrade. At least give us more popcorns! then I'd get this car.

Excellent review, Sofyan! What a great Porsche! I hope people will go out and buy them so that Porsche will continue making them for the driving purists out there.

Thank you for awesome video! I also hope we will be able to enjoy all the awesome cars past 2035.

anyone else love to see Sofyan’s reaction to the 9k RPM sound in the GT3?

18:06 pure bliss

Thank God Porsche chose to switch back to the flat-six - and the 4.0 litre atmospheric one at that. Wonderful little car ! 😎

One correction though. The US model has the same exhaust system so its equally silent. I just got the 2023 718 Boxster GTS 4.0 Manual and it’s silent like the tester. The GT4 and the Spyder has a different system so it’s louder.

It checks all the boxes!!! Actually, the 911 is getting big. Like Jerry Seinfeld said, small cars are like toys.

These cars Porsche shall keep its a true beauty in n the lineup

I think this is what I'm going to get. I was looking at the Mercedes AMG SL 55 but a.) they're really hard to come by right now, and b.) the ones that are available are selling as soon as they hit the lot for over MSRP, sometimes running up close to $180k. Having just sold my Mercedes SLK 350, this seems like a nice transition because it's similar size.

Porsche sports car were, has, and will be called an engineering marvel and motoring perfection

Love my pdk spyder. Looks very similar

i would have definitely done a second take on that launch. lol

Porsche designed the new 4.0 Flat Six in the GTS 4.0, GT4 and Spyder to last longer with the tougher EU regulations. They said this themselves so this engine, should at least be around for a bit. It just depends on what car they shove it into. It will probably be in the Cayman GT4 RS but tuned differently.

My boxster gets to the dealer in about 2 months. Can't wait. The 2022 doesn't have an option of carbon brakes though.

*I NEED ONE* ( so bad ) Post Scriptum: I like with the roof up as well !!! 😀✌

Dude! I cringed when that front trunk was closed. Always lower and then push down. That’s how it was engineered to close. Not slammed like a normal hood.

Best sounding Porsche ever! All of them sound so silent nowadays... LONG LIVE NA engines!

Spider does cost more but you’re getting a GT pedigree car with GT3 underpinnings. GTS/Spyder prices actually overlap for the most part once you start adding options.

You should leave it in Sport mode it gives you better sound vs Sport Plus which you don't get louder sound but max performance

Great review…..sold! Trading in my 992!

Great review, Sofyan and Redline Team! And what an amazing machine for the money - I think it’s just about perfect

That car is drop dead gorgeous ! Putting it on my Wish List now.

Transforms into a Toyota Mr-s with the top up

Drove one at a Porsche Driving experience and fell in love!! Trying to find a way to afford one

You guys do know that you can get a good fabric cleaner and a brush and clean alcantara? Great review! Love the 4.0!

As a driving enthusiast I can appreciate the experience, coupled with the manual transmission. Sad to see so many "sports" cars going away from that. Great review and really looking forward to the US edition of the Porsche Boxster.

Porsche did NOT "ditch" the 2.0 or 2.5 liter turbo-fours. They ADDED a normally aspirated 4.0 in either 393 hp (718 4.0 GTS) or 414 hp (718 SPyder) tune.

Awesome car. Great review as always. Keep up the good work!

I need this car in my life😍

naturally-aspirated 4.0?

Can a drop top coupé get any more perfect? 9000 rpm 4.0l v6, classic Porsche design and wheels are fabulous too 👌.

Great review! You have covered everything about the car. Very entertaining!

CHICKIELICIOUS. What a gorgeous, perfect sports car!

23:13 Yikes! the only thing that was fighting for traction there was the clutch and flywheel 😬

Sounds just like my 2006 Cayman with a 3.8 conversion. 390 hp.

23:15 struggling for traction or can’t drive!? 🧐🤔

Wow, what a cool car. The fact that this engine doesn't have any turbos or superchargers makes me wonder if long term reliability will be better than a turbocharged Porsche.

Nice video but why do you review so few porsche's. You have only like 6 videos

came here for the Porsche, stayed for the KEEPS

Say RAFT. Now remove the R. 😂 Great review, awesome car....

718 Boxster - $62,000 USD 718 Boxster S - $74,000 718 Boxster GTS 4.0 - $88,900 Miata Club - $30,290 2 Miata Clubs - $60,580 3 Miata Clubs - $90,870 Miata is always the answer 😀

I think I finally like boxsters

I have the 987.2 version but from what I understand compared with a C8 this is more sports experience as opposed to extremely sporty GT car in the C8. I like the compact, lightweightness of the Porsche, but I wouldn't kick the C8 out of bed on a cold night either !

Great to see you get more Porsche on the channel! How did it end up being a European spec model?

Porsche drivers are never in a bad mood

I love it my bro keep up the work and I love the video 💯 💯💯💯💯

Do you like this one more than your 2.5 S? Would you prefer this car with a PDK or you think manual is more fun?

Amazing! Never thought I'd be finish watching this video!

I don't think it was fighting for traction. This being a press car and ppl launching it, I think it's the clutch slipping. I used to have a 718 GTS 6MT, and it had traction everywhere during shifts, even with the higher torque from the turbo. Mine also was modded.

Great video. I would probably get it exactly like that except for the seats!

there's a subtle but important difference between what sounded like "orally" and aurally "pleasurable". LMAO!

This but with some really short gears would be the absolute best. Guess you just have to take it to sharkwerks and pay 10k plus for a new gearbox.

Porsche is not ditching the Turbo four motor in the 718. All base and S models will continue to be delivered with them. Way more of those will be sold than the very pricey GTS. The 718s delivered to North America do get the restrictive particulate filter which does mute the exhaust note.

the US cars get the same particulate filter by the way....... it just isn’t monitored like the EU cars - the exhaust is the same though

I wish if the North American market got the euro bucket seats

Aurally is a perfectly good word.

This is the guy from the tv show Superstore

What is this all new generation of cayman/boxster you mentioned coming out in 2022?

That’s gorgeous. Perhaps my dream car.

Anybody who's aware of the weather forecast won't ride even an inch.