PORSCHE has unveiled a visceral new flagship of its 718 Cayman vary in Los Angeles.
The range-topping Cayman GT4 RS will probably be priced from $300,800 when it arrives in Australia subsequent yr. It options the high-revving mid-mounted naturally aspirated 4.0-litre flat six from the 911 GT3 Cup and produces 59kW and 20Nm greater than the common Cayman GT4. The GT4 RS has most outputs of 368kW and 450Nm and a rev ceiling of 9000rpm.
Outfitted with a sports activities low-ratio seven-speed dual-clutch transmission, the newcomer can speed up from standstill to 100km/h in 3.4 seconds and obtain a prime pace of 315km/h.
To place the improved efficiency in perspective, Porsche model ambassador Jörg Bergmeister lapped the 20.6-km Nürburgring Nordschleife circuit in 7:04.511 minutes within the GT4 RS. That lap time was 23.6 seconds quicker than the 718 Cayman GT4’s benchmark.
The coupe weighs simply 1415kg (moist) – or 25kg lower than a PDK-equipped 718 GT4. Porsche says the burden discount come courtesy of using carbon fibre bolstered plastic for parts such because the bonnet and entrance wings, light-weight carpets, lowered sound insulation materials, light-weight rear window glass and door playing cards with textile opening loops.
The GT4 RS additionally options enlarged air intakes positioned behind the motive force and entrance passenger home windows. These are stated to enhance engine respiratory and making a “thrilling” soundtrack.
The mannequin is additional differentiated by a brand new light-weight fastened rear wing with aluminium helps, a 30-mm decrease journey top (in contrast with the usual 718 Cayman), entrance wheel-arch vents, optimised underbody panelling and an adjustable entrance splitter. Porsche says the GT4 RS generates roughly 25 per cent extra downforce than the GT4.
The GT4 RS’s adjustable, track-ready chassis is alleged to facilitate extra exact and direct dealing with; it has a model-specific damper setup plus modified spring and anti-roll bar charges.
Final month, Porsche GT mannequin line director Andrea Preuninger stated his division had prioritised the event the Cayman GT4 RS, which he described as a “pure driver’s automobile”.
“Throughout improvement, we gave the 718 Cayman GT4 RS every part that characterises a real RS: light-weight building, extra downforce, extra energy and, in fact, a fair larger stage of responsiveness and suggestions to driver inputs,” Mr Preuninger stated.
“The improbable lap time of the Nordschleife is spectacular proof of how clearly noticeable these enhancements in driving dynamics are,” he added.
The GT4 RS is optionally accessible with a Weissach package deal, which sees the entrance luggage-compartment lid, course of air intakes, cooling air intakes, airbox cowl, exterior mirror higher trims and rear wing completed in a carbon-weave materials.
Moreover, the titanium tailpipes are styled to appear to be these of the Porsche 935; a titanium roll cage and Race-Tex dashboard upholstery are fitted and 20-inch magnesium wheels substitute the usual cast aluminium alloys.
Consumers of the GT4 RS are additionally invited to buy a bespoke Porsche Design Chronograph 718 Cayman GT4 RS watch whose winding rotor is modelled on the sportscar’s rims and might be laid out in completely different colors, similar to the automobile.
In Australia, the brand new 718 Cayman GT4 RS will moreover be outfitted with mechanically dimming mirrors together with rain sensor, cruise management, ParkAssist (rear solely), reversing digicam, Mild Design Bundle, and digital DAB+ radio reception.
The car is on the market to order now, with Australian deliveries are anticipated to start from mid-2022.
2022 Porsche 718 Cayman pricing*
Cayman $115,900
Cayman (a) $117,328
Cayman S $139,500
Cayman S (a) $144,080
Cayman GTS 4.0 $175,100
Cayman GTS 4.0 (a) $180,490
Cayman GT4 $210,100
Cayman GT4 (a) $214,680
Cayman GT4 RS (a) $300,800
*Costs exclude on-road prices.
