2019 Porsche 718 Cayman GT4 Laps Nurburgring, Shows Naturally Aspirated Flat-Six
Porsche is almost ready to introduce the 2019 718 Cayman GT4, with a prototype of the 911-motivated mid-engined machine currently polishing the final details on the Nurburgring. The piece of spy footage at the bottom of the page allows you to check out the new GT4 in action. And while the slow-mo take basically conceals the soundtrack, we are being told this is the voice of a naturally aspirated flat-six. Keep in mind that the German automaker has confirmed that the newcomer will pack this kind of power, just like in the case of the 2019 718 Boxster Spyder. And since the 4.0-liter unit powering the 911 GT3 and GT3 RS is the only active engine of the kind, we're expecting this to show up in detuned form, with its output sitting closer to 400 horsepower. While rumors of an optional PDK tranny are floating around, we wouldn't hold our breath for this - as in the case of the retired GT4, a six-speed manual is used to prevent 911 cannibalization. The first is the 2019 911 Speedster. Coming as a swansong for the 991.2 generation, the open-top limited edition will be motivated by the 4.0-liter flat-six found on the GT3 and GT3 RS.
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