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Throttle House In Depth Cayman GT4 RS Review The 2022 Porsche 718 Cayman GT4 RS is nothing short of special. Special not only in terms of availability, but special in the sense of occasion it aims to provide you with as the driver. A nine-thousand rpm redline is at the...
Is The Cayman GT4 RS Better Than the Current 911 GT3?
Is The New Cayman GT4 RS Better Than the Current 911 GT3? The Porsche Cayman GT4 RS is the one we’ve been waiting for. No more less-special engines. No more hamstrung long gears. With the *actual* 4-liter engine from the GT3, a gearbox featuring strengthened hardware and shorter gear ratios,...
Porsche has taken the engine from the 992 911 GT3 and crammed it into the Cayman GT4 RS. The results are spectacular! While the GT4 RS is built for the track, Henry Catchpole conducts a real world 1,700 mile road test review through Europe to see if this is one...
The most significant change is the 4.0 litre six-cylinder boxer engine. This high-revving powerplant has been taken directly from the 911 GT3 Cup race car and develops 500 PS in the 718 Cayman GT4 RS Clubsport – 75 PS more than the previous GT4 Clubsport model. In addition to many upgraded details, the focus in developing the new 718 Cayman GT4 RS Clubsport was on further improving overall performance. The standard 7-speed dual-clutch transmission (PDK) fitted to the car now uses all seven forward gears, rather than six.
New for 2022 is the most exciting Cayman ever, the 718 Cayman GT4 RS. The GT4 RS is equipped with the same scintillating flat-six engine that powers the 911 GT3. It's a 4.0-liter unit that makes 493 hp and 331 lb-ft of torque in the GT4 RS. Porschephiles will notice that those figures are not quite as high as in the 911 GT3, which packs 502 hp and 346 lb-ft. Big numbers for a small, lightweight car. It is only available with a seven-speed dual-clutch to optimize lap times further. Nobody has driven it yet from the motoring public, but we eagerly await that day and will report back here.
For testing purposes Porsche Motorsport built a few tarmac rally cars based on the Cayman 981 GT4 racing version. The Cayman rally car was the course car for the WRC (World Rally Championship) 2018 ADAC Rallye Deutschland. The FIA R-GT Cup was contested on tarmac rounds of the ERC and WRC, like the German WRC event. For Porsche, the entry of a concept study based on the near-production GT circuit race car was a critical test under real conditions.
Porsche Cayman GT4 Clubsport (2015 - 2016)
In 2015, Porsche announced the car we all thought Porsche would never build. It has been a few years since it has been released and the excitement It was the first time Porsche introduced lets the motorsports guys in Weissach sprinkle their magic on a Cayman. With components sourced from the 911 GT3, an engine carried over from a Carrera S and a tweaked and tuned chassis, brakes and aerodynamics, Porsche’s engineers did their best to produce the perfect mid-engine sports car for road and track use.
Porsche Cayman GT4 (981) Autocar Review Next up, Matt Prior tests the Porsche Cayman GT4. He talks a lot about the 380bhp 3.8-litre flat six engine. Matt’s goal is simple, to answer one simple question – is this the greatest Cayman ever made? Autocar delivers the most in-depth car reviews...
2020 Porsche 718 Cayman GT4 vs 718 Spyder This is the new 2020 718 Cayman GT4 and its joined by its slightly cheaper convertible twin, the 2020 Porsche Boxster Spyder. Both are a dream enthusiast formula. They are the Cayman and Boxster in their ultimate forms (until perhaps a GT4RS...
Bedford Hot Lap in a Porsche Cayman GT4 2019’s eCoty winner, Porsche’s Cayman GT4 is one of the best sports cars you can buy, and with the company’s PDK transmission it should also be one of the quickest cars we have lapped at Bedford Autodrome’s West circuit. Steve Sutcliffe discovers just...
The 718 Porsche Cayman GT4 is everything you could possibly want in a sports car. The sublime combination of a legendary chassis and naturally aspirated 6-cylinder Porsche engine is accentuated by the emphasis that less is more when done right - and nobody does this better than Porsche’s GT division. No one will make the argument that these are objectively inexpensive cars, but for those in the market for an introductory dose of supercar sensory-overload, the GT4 checks all the boxes, and then some. Need a track car and daily driver in one package? Then the 718 Cayman GT4 may be the car for you. An absolute blast.
CarWow Reviews the 718 Cayman GT4 This is the Porsche Cayman GT4, and Mat’s on hand to run you through all the upgrades compared to the standard Cayman! For starters, it’s easy to spot the GT4 when it’s compared to the regular car. From the huge rear wing and diffuser at...
Porsche 904 GTS vs Cayman GT4 After completing an engine rebuild on a Porsche 904 Carrera GTS, we took it for a drive to compare it to the Cayman GT4. Both vehicles are low weight and mid-engined. While over 50 years older, the 904 is capable of keeping up with...
There is a track drivers dream currently from Porsche in the 718 Cayman GT4. It has been known for a little while that a more hardcore version was coming. Now, as reported by CarBuzz, the upcoming 718 Cayman GT4 RS has broken cover and some juicy specs have been revealed....
On 3 January 2019 the 718 Cayman GT4 Clubsport was unveiled in two variants, Competition and Trackday, with first customer cars delivered to customer teams ahead of the 2019 Roar Before the Rolex 24 Hours at Daytona International Speedway. The race car is powered by a 3.8-litre naturally-aspirated flat-six engine producing 425 PS (419 bhp; 313 kW) at 7,500 rpm and 425 N⋅m (313 lb⋅ft) at 6,600 rpm connected to a 6-speed PDK gearbox. The kerb weight is 1,320 kg (2,910 lb). Both variants feature a welded-in roll cage, a six-point harness and race bucket seat, a selection of body parts made of natural-fibre composite materials and race suspension from the 911 GT3 Cup.
Porsche plans to return to rally racing with a 718 Cayman GT4 Clubsport R-GT Rallye. The car came about because of the positive response Porsche received on a rally car concept that it sent out into the world. Before the official car comes, Porsche did some testing with its 718 Cayman GT4 Clubsport-based concept race car. The company let racing legend Walter Röhrl get behind the wheel at the GP Ice Race in Austria.
In 2015, Porsche announced the car we all thought Porsche would never build. It has been a few years since it has been released and the excitement It was the first time Porsche introduced lets the motorsports guys in Weissach sprinkle their magic on a Cayman. With components sourced from the 911 GT3, an engine carried over from a Carrera S and a tweaked and tuned chassis, brakes and aerodynamics, Porsche’s engineers did their best to produce the perfect mid-engine sports car for road and track use. Compared with the standard Cayman, the GT4’s chassis was lowered by 30mm and bigger brakes were added, with many aspects of its suspension carried over from the 911 GT3. Some serious motorsport kit. One of the best ever.
This 2014 Porsche Cayman S was specified in Racing Yellow over black leather, and it has been registered in Florida from new. The car is powered by a 3.4-liter flat-six paired with a six-speed manual transaxle, and equipment includes the Sport Chrono Package, aftermarket exhaust headers, a sport exhaust system,...
The 718 GT4 RS is the quickest production Cayman Porsche has ever built, and the first to carry the RennSport badge. With its lightweight design, increased downforce, more powerful engine, and finely tuned handling, this mid-engined machine delivers a driving experience unlike any other—made even more thrilling by the roar...
2025 Porsche 718 Boxster Reviews, Pricing, Variants, Specs The Basics / Our Ratings / What’s New / The Variants / Top Picks Overview The 2025 Porsche 718 Boxster carries a unique significance: it is highly anticipated to be the final year for the gasoline-powered 718 Boxster before Porsche transitions its...
The 987 Porsche Cayman is an excellent sports car with perfect balance and a highly engaging driving character, thanks to its mid-engine layout. This particular Cayman S combines its flat-6 power with the desirable 6-speed manual transmission – and it features some great factory equipment, including the Preferred Package, bi-xenon...
The rarest and most high-performance version of the first-generation Porsche Cayman, the 987.2 Cayman R boasts a more powerful 3.4-liter flat-six engine than a contemporary Cayman S, along with a sport-tuned chassis, a limited-slip differential, and lightweight aluminum doors. Finished in Platinum Silver Metallic, this 2012 example was modified for...
The 987 Porsche Cayman is an excellent sports car with perfect balance and a highly engaging driving character, thanks to its mid-engine layout. This particular Cayman S combines its flat-6 power with the desirable 6-speed manual transmission – and it features some great factory equipment, including the Preferred Package, bi-xenon...
Why the 4th Gen Porsche 718 Cayman (982) is a Unique Sportcar to Buy The Porsche 718 Cayman (982) is a fascinating proposition in the world of modern sports cars because it occupies a rare middle ground—accessible enough for daily driving, yet precise and capable enough to thrill on a...
Why the Porsche Cayman 981 is a Unique Sportcar to Buy The Porsche Cayman (981) stands out as one of the most compelling modern sports cars you can buy, particularly in the used market. Introduced in 2013 and built through 2016, the 981 generation represented a major leap forward in...
Finished in GT Silver over black upholstery, this 2017 Porsche 718 Cayman S pairs a 6-speed manual transmission with its mid-mounted turbocharged flat-four engine. Factory equipment includes Sport Seats Plus, Porsche Active Suspension Management, and Porsche Torque Vectoring. Modified for track use while remaining street-legal, it has been upgraded with...
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The Best Porsche Cayman Model Years About Our Selections The Porsche Cayman was introduced in 2005 for the 2006 model year. Its name is derived from the Caiman lizard, a reptile native to the Caribbean and Central America. The first-generation Cayman owes much of its roots to the second-generation Boxster,...
Christian Gebhardt, sport auto’s test driver, achieved an impressive lap time of 7:12.87 minutes in a Porsche 718 GT4 RS equipped with the Manthey-Kit around the Nürburgring Nordschleife. The Manthey Kit enhances the 718 Cayman GT4 RS by improving its aerodynamics and suspension, significantly boosting its performance. Key modifications include...
Porsche 718 Cayman
Porsche has regrettably announced today that the Type 982 718 Boxster and Cayman are no more, at least in the European Union. The cars will still be available in other regions of the globe for the remainder of 2024, however. Citing the new EU cybersecurity laws, which are extremely strict...
Drifting an experimental 800 kW (1,088 hp) all-electric race car between the pine trees of a remote Finnish forest is not everyone’s idea of market research. But then, not everyone thinks like Oliver Schwab and Björn Förster. In late December 2023, about 170 kilometers north of the Arctic Circle in...
The Porsche 718 Cayman GT4 RS has been designed for maximum driving pleasure. It stands as the pinnacle of the 718 Cayman lineup, delivering a raw, loud, and brutally powerful driving experience. The GT4 RS isn’t just an evolution of the GT4; it shares a 4.0-liter engine with its sibling but receives...
GT4 e-Performance The all-electric customer motorsport GT4 e-Performance offers a new way to excite fans worldwide. With variable power and all-wheel drive, the GT4 e-Performance is designed for various racing formats. Sprint races on a circuit, hill climbs on mountain roads, drift races in the snow: the Porsche GT4 e-Performance...
2024 Porsche Cayman updates Hailed as one of Porsche’s milestone models, the 718 Cayman lineup for 2024 has just been announced, and many are confused.  It doesn’t seem that long ago that Stuttcars released a First Drive video of the GT4 version. Yet for 2024, one of the biggest surprises...
Fresh colours and harmonious contrast packages characterise the new Porsche 718 Boxster Style Edition and 718 Cayman Style Edition sports cars. Available on the base model, this is a sweet package for the buyer looking to jazz up their base Cayman or Boxster and make them really special. Underlining Porsche’s commitment to ever more creative and vibrant bespoke finishes, the new models are characterized by special colors and matching contrasting elements. This is evident with the new color Ruby Star Neo, a modern interpretation of the color used on the 964 Carrera RS.