A new Cayman GT4 is coming. The Porsche 718 coupe has been tested again at the Nurburgring.
This is set to provide a new way for puritans to enjoy the six-cylinder power in their 718, the line of junior Porsche sports cars that have recently switched from a six-to-four boxer boxer flat - with losses generated in acoustic madness.
Read our full review of the Porsche 718 Cayman base
Porsche 718 Cayman GT4: confirmed six-cylinder power
Andreas Preuninger, head of the Porsche GT model, has said that the GT4 will be naturally aspirated, pointing to a version that is detected from 4-liter 4.0 flats found in the new 911 GT3.
Expect a new six-speed manual transmission, as found in the latest GT3. Yes, Porsche continues to offer puritanical solutions - and perhaps that long continues ...
When the Cayman Cayman is out aiming for 385bhp, it suggests the new one is likely to deliver a full 400bhp, if not a little more.
The muscular engine and the implanted drivetrain will take care of the weapon, but the chassis and bodywork will be given significant changes as well; expecting light and exotic materials abundant to make the coupe do, handle, angle, and brake better than ever.
We drive a Cayman GT4 Clubsport racer to give you some idea of what to expect.
When can I buy a new Cayman GT4 718?
Porsche is the owner of the past who aroused interest in the range of his model as they grew up. With 718 facelifted already doing rounds of testing, we suggest the new GT4 is likely to be the 2019 model year entry. Although this car looks close to production, it will not show up in 2018.
The GT4 exit is not a limited production car series and sales figures show that it's really out-selling 2.7 in Cayman last generation. The facts are amazing - and exhilarating. More than 500 registered in the UK.
There are some pretty serious aero on this latest prototype: see the wide rear wing and diffuser on our new spy photos (above). The twin exhuasts complete the look.
Another sign of the prize that this is a Porsche GT-series is lightweight alloy wheels wrapped with thin, tire focus tracks, higher climbs and Porsche composite brake discs cymbal size brass band.
This car has a rollcage attached, but we expect it to protect the occupants while being tested on the Nurburgring circuit. Note also RS-style GT2 front-splitter designed so strongly that a man can stand on it without deformation. All the better to keep the downforce constant even at high speed.
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