Porsche launches 718 Cayman GT4 RS
The sporty versions are the most recent to land in the 718 range. After the Porsche 718 Cayman received a GT4 version last year, it was the turn of an even more extreme version to be launched at the Paris Motor Show. Los Angeles auto. it’s about the Porsche 718 Cayman GT4 RS 2022, a pure sports car that takes the heart of the Porsche 911 GT3.
This Porsche 718 Cayman GT4 RS is based – not surprisingly – the 718 Cayman GT4 but it receives improvements to improve its performance. The most notable change is the transplant of the 4.0-liter flat-6 engine from the 911 GT3, a naturally aspirated engine which in this case delivers 493 horsepower at 8,400 rpm and torque of 332. lb-ft at 6,750 rpm. This is an increase of 79 horsepower and 22 lb-ft compared to the Cayman GT4.
Equipped with the only available gearbox, a seven-speed PDK dual-clutch automatic transmission with paddle shifters, this car reaches 100 km/h in 3.4 seconds and can continue its acceleration to a top speed of 315 km/h.
A reworked body and chassis
To deliver such figures, an effort has been made to reduce the costs. Several body components, such as the hood and front fenders, are made of reinforced carbon fiber. Also, we did the bare minimum in terms of comfort. Insulating materials have been reduced to their simplest form, as have the carpeting and the side and rear windows of the car. These are in addition to the lightweight door panels fitted with textile straps. The weight is therefore lowered to 1,415 kg (full gasoline included), which makes it barely heavier than a Toyota Corolla hatchback.
The appearance of the car has also been reworked, with the aim of improving its performance. A host of aerodynamic tricks were put on, from the adjustable front diffuser to the optimized fairings under the body. You can’t miss the imposing swan-neck spoiler at the rear which, along with all the other upgrades, helps increase downforce by 25% compared to the regular GT4.
In order to improve handling, the ball joints have been reinforced and the adjustable suspension has been lowered by 30 mm. The RS also has specific anti-roll bar dampers. Those who would like an even higher performance can get the Weissach package (costing $ 15,110) which includes a front trunk lid, air intakes, air intake box, mirror caps. and a fin with a carbon fiber finish. It can also come with optional forged magnesium rims at a cost of $ 17,840.
Performance and price
According to the manufacturer, the 718 Cayman GT4 RS can complete one lap of the shorter portion of the famous Nürburgring Nordschleife in 7 minutes, 4 seconds and 51 hundredths, a time 23.6 seconds shorter than the Cayman GT4 equipped with a box. PDK.
The Porsche 718 Cayman GT4 RS will be offered starting next summer with a starting price of $ 166,600.
