Porsche Unveils New 718 Cayman GT4 And Spyder
Junior coupe and roadster receive 420hp of six-cylinder power and manual gearbox. Is it still naturally aspirated? 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鈥檚 3.8-litre flat-six, the 718 Cayman GT4鈥檚 4.0-litre block is actually a bored-out version of the brand鈥檚 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. How does it fare against the M2? 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鈥檚 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鈥檚 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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Porsche is hoping to win back enthusiasts put off by its new four-cylinder 718 Cayman with a track-focused GT4 variant, set to launch next year. It will continue to use Porsche's flat-six engine, and our spy photographers have spotted a prototype out on test. Tell-tale signs that this is no ordinary 718 Cayman include a chunky front bumper with enlarged air intakes to improve cooling, and the familiar fixed rear wing to boost downforce. A rear diffuser also surrounds the twin exhausts. Sources at Porsche have previously confirmed that the mid-engined GT4 will shun the turbocharged flat-four engine used in lesser 718 Caymans in favour of the familiar naturally-aspirated flat-six unit. As before, the GT4's chassis will be heavily reworked with motorsport-spec parts included. Expect weight saving measures and racy bucket seats inside, while it'll most likely also retain the short-throw manual gearbox as the sole transmission choice. The 718 Cayman GT4 is, as before, likely to be built in limited numbers, with a hefty price increase to reflect its exclusivity and performance. We'll get more details of the most hardcore Cayman in the first half of next year. What are your first impressions of this Porsche 718 Cayman GT4 prototype?