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The shiny combination of calmness, elegance and courage makes these cars irresistible.

The special gift of the Porsche 718 is speed. 718 looks fast, and it's fast. Quickly blur the landscape. Fast and effortlessly. In fact, the fast era two is because the 718 series is composed of mid-engine twins, Boxster ceilings and fixed roof Cayman Islands. We pay tribute to them again. The heroism of their performance has been passed down from generation to generation; obviously, this is in their DNA, and it seems to come from a place that only Zuffenhausen engineers know and can visit. In the 25 years since the Boxster was launched in the US, it and Cayman (which arrived from Porsche Planet in the 2006 model year) have won our 10Best award 23 times.

In 2022, the 718 Boxster models that receive our city key are the basic four-cylinder roadster, T and S. They also include the Cayman coupe, T and S, and the six-cylinder Cayman GTS 4.0. Unfortunately, Cayman GT4, 718 Spyder, Boxster GTS 4.0 and the 25th Anniversary Edition have exceeded our 10Best price ceiling.

If you have been following the storylines of these cars for years, you will know that they are known for speed far beyond resistance band performance. Of course, these are all fast cars-the slowest version we have tested recently, the 2020 Cayman T is equipped with a standard 300-horsepower turbocharged 2.0-liter four-cylinder and six-speed manual transmission, accelerating to 60 mph at a speed of 4.4 . The six-cylinder model drops to the middle three-second range. But the 718 is not a mature Hot Wheels car, it can only perform short-term speed and stunts. On the contrary, their performance is multidimensional, the result of a shining combination of calmness, elegance and courage.

We said before: In this digital age, the 718 feels like an analog regression-we mean this is the highest compliment. No one is better at electric power steering than Porsche. Your hand can accurately feel the effect of the front tire patch, just like in the era of hydraulic assistance. Almost all 718 corners are 1.00 grams or higher, but the ride is soft enough to invite thousands of miles of short trips. Their manual transmission passed through the gate without resistance, their dual-clutch automatic transmission was lightning fast, but it performed flawlessly around town. Even the basic four-cylinder engine, which is clumsy and awkward at low speeds, sounds very loud at its 7400 rpm red line; six degrees let you immerse yourself in the roar of high revs, and you will never get bored. Compared with a child who eats a plate of broccoli, the brakes resist fading more stubbornly.

Yes, the 718 is expensive, but we have not met anyone who has driven the 718 and thought it was worthless. Yes, Porsche's list of loan shark options is very tempting. But every 718 on this list — and, to be honest, those that are too expensive to get a spot — make it quick, easy, comfortable, and confident. However, it does not matter at what speed you advance. Compared with four-wheel drive, the 718s will make you feel better about your driving. Any car that can do this is definitely a hero.

2022 Porsche 718 Boxster/Cayman 300-horsepower turbocharged 2.0-liter four-cylinder engine, 350-horsepower turbocharged 2.5-liter four-cylinder engine, 394-horsepower 4.0-liter four-cylinder engine; 6-speed manual, 7-speed dual-clutch automatic

C/D test results 60 mph: 3.4–4.4 seconds 1/4 mile: 11.6–13.0 seconds Top speed (manufacturer’s statement): 170–182 mph braking, 70–0 mph: 142– 149-foot road maintenance, 300-foot-diameter non-slip mat: 1.01–1.04 grams

EPA Fuel Economy Comprehensive/City/Highway: 19–24/17–21/23–27 mpg