2019 Porsche Cayman GT4 Is The Six-Pot 718 That Purists Have Been Waiting For (Updated)
There were countless upgrades - inside, out, and under the hood - that made the last Porsche Cayman GT4 stand out from 鈥渓esser鈥?versions. And so it will be with the new one. But as you can see from these latest spy shots, none will be more obvious than the giant wing protruding from its posterior. The top of Porsche鈥檚 718 lineup, the new Cayman GT4 (alongside the Boxster Spyder) is expected to pack the 4.0-liter boxer six from the 911 GT3, albeit likely de-tuned for the smaller package, producing just over 400 horsepower. Porsche executives have hinted that the new model will be available with both manual and dual-clutch automatic transmission options. What else should we expect? Compared to existing versions - including the Cayman GTS - it鈥檒l also have bigger wheels, a stiffer suspension, and a more aggressive aero package that will add a bigger rear spoiler. That wing looks different than the unit we鈥檝e seen attached to prototypes up to this point. It appears to bear a similar curve and even the same vertical brackets holding it in place, but this one has bigger end-plates. Much bigger, the better to channel airflow and keep it stable at speed. Big as it is, that in and of itself won鈥檛 make the GT4 the unadulterated performance machine that it most definitely will be.
The 3.0L in the Carrera/T has smaller turbos than the S/GTS. That makes it more responsive, and on top of that the torque just makes it one heck of an engine. So with the 911 T you get the most responsive engine combined with the great performance options of the S. Pretty much the perfect car for public road driving. The 2.0L and 2.5L engines in the 718 just aren't on the same level as the 3.0L found in the Carrera/T. Sure - engine responsiveness is great, but I think you're too quick to discount the package pricing on the handling/agility options on the 718T cars. Sort of like above, if your question is what's a better use of the same money, do you want 60hp or handling goodness and those seats? I'm taking the latter, every time. Plus, the mid engine cars are better anyway. Sure - engine responsiveness is great, but I think you're too quick to discount the package pricing on the handling/agility options on the 718T cars.
Sort of like above, if your question is what's a better use of the same money, do you want 60hp or handling goodness and those seats? I'm taking the latter, every time. But that is changing the target. The original statement/question was about why there was a general malaise about the Boxster/Cayman T. I think my assessment is an accurate answer to that based on the buying public. Look at transmissions. A manual is far more engaging on the road and track. 3K extra for a PDK. The PDK outsells the manual 3 to 1. Why? Convenience and it is faster. As an aside, you have to be sad about talking about the 987 Spyder being past tense in terms of ownership. If heaven is real, mine will be full of 75 degree days, curvy roads with no traffic, and a manual 987 Boxster Spyder. As an aside, you have to be sad about talking about the 987 Spyder being past tense in terms of ownership. If heaven is real, mine will be full of 75 degree days, curvy roads with no traffic, and a manual 987 Boxster Spyder. It was a fantastic car.
I owned it and a 987 Cayman R at the same time and they are among the best cars I've ever owned. Both were PDK, however. Had they been manual, the Spyder at least, might have been a lifetime keeper. Maybe they both would have been. IMHO the top line 987 cars are some of the best Porsche has ever made. Wonder what is next in the model line. Was it earlier in this thread that folks were saying that they didn't dig the 718 T application? I have to say, I think it's and absolutely killer spec and a great way to save money. All the necessary performance things, those awesome awesome seats, and a huge discount, with the only downside being a trade from 360 down to 300 hp. The T models are the first Porsches since the GT4/Spyders that have me really wanting one. I have no idea how the 911T is selling and if you can buy them for MSRP or a discount, it's just one of those things were some of us assume the worst.
IIRC you were a victim of this with the GT4 right? As a dedicated serial owner they still judged you "not worthy" to buy a new one? MSRP and they were the same deal, you got more stuff in the package at a better price (I am thinking of the 986SE and of course the 987 "Pumpkin" models). Wonder what is next in the model line. The 718 will be here for a few years after 2020. Porsche is working on hybrid and EV variants. I have no idea how the 911T is selling and if you can buy them for MSRP or a discount, it's just one of those things were some of us assume the worst. IIRC you were a victim of this with the GT4 right? As a dedicated serial owner they still judged you "not worthy" to buy a new one? MSRP and they were the same deal, you got more stuff in the package at a better price (I am thinking of the 986SE and of course the 987 "Pumpkin" models). A lot of people, me included, are bonkers about the 911 T. Its by no means limited or selling with dealer markups though. In fact there are a lot of Ts sitting on lots right now. Dealers did what dealers do and ordered poor specs. Missed the mark. Too many PDKs. A lot of people, me included, are bonkers about the 911 T. Its by no means limited or selling with dealer markups though. In fact there are a lot of Ts sitting on lots right now. Dealers did what dealers do and ordered poor specs. Missed the mark. Too many PDKs.