Porsche GT4

The recipe for fun sounds perfect. How about a short mid-car-sized roadster that eliminates some comfort factors to improve the power-to-weight ratio and ultimately improve aerodynamics? Porsche is talking about his Cayman 718 GT4.
The Cayman was renamed for his 2019 year, and in this fourth generation he became the 718 Cayman. With a more sporty soul and one foot on the race track, the idea was to accurately pay homage to his 1960s competition models with this name change.

In fact, the 718 is a small two-seater Porsche with a wheelbase of 4.45 meters and a wheelbase of 2.48 meters, roughly comparable in these dimensions to the Volkswagen Golf. However, at just over 1,500 kg, it is lighter, rustic and slightly cheaper than Porsche’s flagship 911.

Stuttgart’s Recipe
The GT4 configuration leans a bit towards racetrack tradition, with improved aerodynamics and an increase in downforce of his 40% over the previous model. Its name is on the Naca air inlet and front side blades. The rear fenders feature car engraving to extend engine cooling, and a huge rear diffuser separates his two exhaust outlets, ending with a huge fixed wing with adjustable aluminum brackets.
The chassis is sporty, 30 mm lower than the previous model, and the camber, caster and metal handlebar are adjustable. Finally, the rear axle differential has a mechanical lock. It also features a carbon steel chassis, Sport Plus seats with manual adjustment, and cloth door handles for weight savings.

Did you notice that some of these changes come from the 911 GT3?The pedigree is therefore guaranteed. The only thing more competitive is the Cayman GT4 RS with his 500 horsepower engine from the 911 GT3, or the GT4 RS Clubsport with a competition body. Both were unveiled around the world the week Jornaldo Caro test drove his 718 GT4. So it will take some time to reach the market.

Mechanic 6-cylinder 4-liter boxer engine is primed to deliver 420 horsepower on 18-inch wheels, along with an automated 7-speed PDK dual-clutch transmission. The Cayman 718 GT4 accelerates from 0 to 100 km / h in less than 4 seconds and from 0 to 200 km / h in 13.5 seconds.

Because stopping is as important as accelerating, the brakes are 380 mm long and feature aluminum calipers. But nothing is easy at Porsche. So, in the case of the Cayman 718 GT4, that limit is determined by the lucky owner’s bank account. Now it’s time to pick up your calculator!

What comes out of the factory?

The $705,000 718 GT4 has Sport Plus seats with manual adjustment, dual-zone climate control, Alcantara leather striping on seats and trim, heated steering wheel, and six airbags. , one sound system is standard. Equipped with a 7-inch screen. Custom and Apple Carplay integration.

Otherwise, everything is customizable. One of the three special colors in addition to the solid and metallic colors is Python Green on the tested device, which costs $21,890 alone. Oh, and the keys can be painted to match the body, but that costs an additional $2,456. The headlights are dynamic LED headlights, priced at $7,731, and the satin wheels are double the price at $3,646. The car we drove didn’t have it, but you can get the headlight washer nozzles painted for $1,348, the door handles glossy black for $748, and the body for $2,500. It is possible to add logos and stickers, as well as add aluminum. A fuel cap is available for 871 $. Electric mirrors and folding mirrors cost $1,900, while sensors and rear camera cost $4,360. That’s the price you pay for a little bit of comfort when piloting the GT4.

Customizable Cabin

The interior can be anything your budget allows. The illuminated carbon sill plates cost $6,339, but adding personalized emblems can push the price to $7,000 or more. Interior carbon fiber inserts cost an additional $4,439.

Sports seats can be made electric for $16,000 to $18,000, depending on how many settings you want to automate. This type of seat also includes the “luxury” of carrying an Isofix hook for attaching a child seat to the passenger seat, which costs an additional $2,000.

Safe on the slopes

718 Since Cayman has the “characteristics” of a competitive route, the returns could be even stronger in this direction. The main item in this case is the Clubsport package, which adds a cage of some kind, a six-point harness, and a lightweight fire extinguisher, for $26,153. For his six-point seat belt for the passenger seat, he will have to pay an additional $2,575.

If the belt is colored, the value increases by an additional $1,822. Also, a steering wheel with a high stamp on the rim will cost him an additional $1,585. The unit tested also has the Sport Chrono package with lap counter and costs $3,170. However, if the dial has a red or white background, the price increases to $2,298. It will cost him an additional $3,249 to fit the instrument perfectly. You also need to stop earlier along the way. Only with ceramic composite brakes, the discs grow to 410 mm at the front and 390 mm at the rear. Tweezers in this case are yellow. All for $52,700. However, if you want a more discreet pair of tweezers, he only pays an additional $5,468 for the glossy black case.