2019 Porsche 718 Cayman GT4 Clubsport Exhaust Refresh, Changes, Review
We鈥檝e all noticed the recognized media of the new GT4 CS, but the part of footage at the bottom of the page will allow us to check out the true-world side of the racecar. The soundtrack of the clip comes from the 3.8-liter flat-six cardiovascular system of the mid-engined beast, with the naturally aspirated mill showing its splendid speech. In case you鈥檙e asking yourself, the Monza circuit in Italy is the one internet hosting the shenanigan. We鈥檙e really referring to a testing period that also incorporated the new Porsche 935, a racecar that had taken the world by shock last year (this is one more scenario for yet another time, although). Communicating of unexpected situations, very few folks expected Porsche to upgrade the 3.8L engine for the 718 Cayman GT Clubsport, as the carmaker could鈥檝e used the new 4.0-liter mill from the 991.2 GT3 and GT3 RS rather. Even so, Zuffenhausen revealed which it maintained the unit in place given that clients who raced it experienced time to become familiarized to the factor. And the changes needed to bring it from 385 to 425 hp aren鈥檛 that critical, with the most critical part becoming the new air intake. Now, it鈥檚 important to keep in mind that the Porsche 718 Cayman GT4 (the road car) isn鈥檛 expected to use the exact same unit, with this particular set to take the explained 4.-liter boxer to the online game. Of course, with the unit giving 500 hp on the GT3 and 525 ponies on the GT3 RS, its output will sit down better to 400 horses for the mid-engined special.
Three years after the premiere of the first Cayman GT4 Clubsport, Porsche unveiled its successor. The new Porsche 718 Cayman GT4 Clubsport represents a consequent further development of the successful model from Weissach. In developing the new Porsche 718 Cayman GT4 Clubsport, the focus was put not only on further improved driveability and faster lap times but also on the sustainable use of raw materials. The 718 Cayman GT4 Clubsport is the first ever production race car to feature body parts made of natural-fibre composite material. The driver and passenger doors and the rear wing are made of an organic fibre mix, sourced primarily from agricultural by-products such as flax or hemp fibres and feature similar properties to carbon fibre in terms of weight and stiffness. Powering the 718 GT4 Clubsport is a 3.8-litre flat-six engine producing 425 bhp (313 kW). Compared to its predecessor, this represents a 40 bhp increase in performance. The power is transferred to the rear wheels via a Porsche dual-clutch gearbox with six gears and mechanical rear axle differential lock.
The lightweight spring-strut front suspension is taken from its big 911 GT3 Cup brother. The impressive racing brake system features steel brake discs all round measuring 380 mm in diameter. Tipping the scales at 1,320 kg, the 718 Cayman GT4 Clubsport, delivered ex-works with a welded-in safety cage, a racing bucket seat as well as a six-point harness, is a real lightweight. For the first time, the near-standard mid-engined racer comes in two versions ex-works for global track driving excitement: the "Trackday" model and the "Competition" variant for national and international motor racing. Only the "Competition" edition is offered in the UK. The "Competition" model - which is available in the UK via the Porsche Cars GB Motorsport department - features a raft of details relevant for racing. The shock absorbers can be adjusted in three stages. The safety fuel tank with a capacity of 115 litres is suitable for long-distance events. Thanks to a brake balance system, the balance bias can be infinitely adjusted between the front and rear axle. An integrated air jack system guarantees fast pit stops. The quick-release racing steering wheel adopted from the 911 GT3 R ensures a range of adjustment options for the individual needs of the drivers. An automatic fire extinguishing system adds another safety feature for the racetrack. The 718 Cayman GT4 Clubsport "Competition" is priced at 拢130,300.00 plus VAT (157,000 Euro), and is not homologated for road use. Porsche's head of motorsport Fritz Enzinger.
Update: A previous version of this post indicated that the Cayman GT4/718 Spyder would offer a Clubsport package. However, this package will not be available in the U.S. The post has been updated accordingly. U.S. market pricing has also been added. Naturally aspirated. Six cylinders. Porsche鈥檚 GT boss, Andreas Preuninger, need not say more. We鈥檙e near Weissach, Porsche鈥檚 technical base, and getting a sneak peek at the new 718 Cayman GT4 and 718 Boxster Spyder. Yes, these are the official cars. Cease all internet-fueled rumors and speculations. Powering these sports cars is not a variant of the 911 GT3鈥檚 high-revving 4.0-liter flat-six, the engine many expected Porsche to squeeze into its mid-engine models, but a new six-cylinder engine from the German brand. Loosely based on the 9A2 flat-six from the 911 Carrera range, and built on the same production line, the engine that powers the high-performance 718 twins features kit such as cylinder deactivation and piezo fuel injectors. Redline is a sky-high 8,000 rpm, while the engine鈥檚 approximately 414 horsepower peak at a heady 7,600rpm and its 310 pound-feet of torque is available between 5,000-6,800 rpm.