Porsche Unveils New 718 Cayman GT4 And Spyder
Junior coupe and roadster receive 420hp of six-cylinder power and manual gearbox. To the delight of driving enthusiasts, the new 718 Cayman GT4 still gets a naturally aspirated motor despite the rising use of turbocharging and electrification in other sports cars. But unlike the predecessor's 3.8-litre flat-six, the 718 Cayman GT4's 4.0-litre block is actually a bored-out version of the brand's latest 3.0-litre unit, currently used in turbo form in the 911 family. This new 4.0-litre motor produces 420hp, revs to 8,000rpm and features adaptive cylinder control to allow for a 9.2kpl average. Like before, only a six-speed manual gearbox is available despite Porsche being greatly known for its intoxicating PDK twin-clutch automatic. The 0-100kph of 4.4sec remains unchanged. The open-top 718 Boxster also receives this 420hp sixer but is known as 718 Spyder. To cope with the increased levels of performance, both 718s have 30mm lower suspension than the regular models, which only use turbocharged flat-four engines in various power guises.
The aerodynamics have also been honed for more downforce at speed. While the 718 Cayman GT4 has that typical fixed rear spoiler, the 718 Spyder does with a pop-up variation located just behind those unique humps. If you mean the M2 Competition from BMW, the game is even. However, some driving purists may argue that the 718 Cayman GT4, like how Porsche has stressed in its press release, offers a truly unadulterated driving experience with its non-turbo engine, mid-engined layout and manual shiftstick. There's a good chance that the BMW may take the game to the next level with a potential CS version of the front-engined M2 Competition boasting slightly more power and less weight to boost performance even further. And it's here where Porsche might be keeping some cards up its sleeve. A PDK auto and Clubsport name for the 718 Cayman GT4 could instantly improve the acceleration time by a few tenths of a second.
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