The Porsche 718 Cayman thrills drivers with the unbelievable steadiness and agility of a mid-engine sports activities automotive. If it is lacking something, it may be the naturally aspirated 4.0-liter flat-6 from the 911 GT3.
Name it case closed. On Tuesday, Porsche unveiled the brand new 718 Cayman GT4 RS on the eve of the Los Angles auto present with the GT3’s 500-hp flat-6 because the high-revving spotlight.
The 4.0-liter flat-6 revs to 9,000 rpm and makes 493 hp and 331 lb-ft of torque, will increase of 79 and 14, respectively versus the earlier prime canine 718 Cayman, the 414-hp GT4.
2022 Porsche 718 Cayman GT4 RS
The 718 Cayman GT4 RS will come solely with a 7-speed dual-clutch transmission (apparently, that is an RS factor) with shorter gearing than the model within the 718 Cayman GT4. That helps acceleration: the Cayman GT4 RS can hit 60 mph in simply 3.2 seconds, a half a second faster than the automatic-equipped Cayman GT4 and its 414 hp. The GT4 RS tops out at 196 mph, which is 9 mph increased than the GT4.
The 718 Cayman GT4 RS weighs 3,227 lb, 49 lb lower than a 718 Cayman GT4. Weight financial savings measures embrace a hood and entrance fenders comprised of carbon-fiber-reinforced plastic, a light-weight rear window, and lighter door panels with material loops for door handles and storage nets.
Porsche drops the Cayman GT4 RS by 1.2 inches in comparison with the usual Cayman on a revised suspension with distinctive ball joints, and stiffer springs, dampers, and anti-roll bars. The 20-inch wheels are fabricated from cast aluminum, and for the primary time on a Cayman, they use heart locks.
2022 Porsche 718 Cayman GT4 RS
2022 Porsche 718 Cayman GT4 RS
2022 Porsche 718 Cayman GT4 RS
Exterior adjustments are principally useful. They embrace further air intakes added behind the aspect home windows, revised air intakes within the rear quarter panels that channel extra air, and a set rear wing with swan-neck mounts. The wing got here from the Porsche 911 RSR race automotive and likewise seems on the 2022 911 GT3. Different aero bits embrace an adjustable entrance diffuser, a rear diffuser, entrance wheel air flow, an aerodynamic underbody, and a entrance spoiler lip with flow-around side-blades. These components, teamed with the decrease journey peak, give the GT4 RS 25% extra downforce in Efficiency mode versus the Cayman GT4.
However wait, there’s extra. Patrons can get an non-obligatory Weissach Bundle that makes use of carbon-fiber for the frunk lid, course of air intakes, cooling air intakes, air field lid, exterior mirror caps, and rear wing. It additionally consists of titanium exhaust ideas impressed by these of the Porsche 935/19 race automotive, an artificial suede higher dashboard, and a big Porsche emblem within the rear window. Moreover, Weissach Bundle consumers can spend extra for magnesium wheels.
2022 Porsche 718 Cayman GT4 RS
Porsche proved the 718 Cayman GT4 RS’s functionality on the Nürburgring Nordschleife. Model ambassador Joerg Bergmeister put up a lap time of seven:09.3 minutes on the longer 12.94-mile observe and seven:04.511 minutes on the shorter 12.8-mile observe that has been used for years. The latter determine represents a 23.6-second enchancment over the 718 Cayman GT4.
The 2022 Porsche 718 Cayman GT4 RS will hit U.S. sellers subsequent summer season with a beginning worth of $143,050, together with vacation spot. Its racing model, the 718 Cayman GT4 RS Clubsport, may even start racing in worldwide sequence subsequent yr.
