2022 Porsche 718 Cayman GT4 RS Photos, engines & full specs

Porsche introduced the 718 GT4 RS in 2022 as one of the best sports cars on the market, and that was not just a marketing line since the vehicle was packed with true racing technologies, including the engine.

With its mid-engine layout, two seats, and not too much luggage space, the 718 Cayman GT4 RS was clearly in a different market segment than its more famous sibling, the 911. In addition, thanks to the engine carried over from the 911 GT3 Cup race car, it was supercar-fast.

On the outside, the car showed its sporty character from every angle. At the front, the automaker placed an air dam fitted with an extended chin at the bottom to increase downforce and a massive grille above it that cooled the radiators behind it. Strangely, the air intakes that cooled the brakes were on the hood, which was made from carbon fiber. Porsche used the same ultralight and strong material to make the front fenders, which sported exhaust vents at their top to extract the air trapped in the wheel wells, thus reducing lift. From its sides, the curved greenhouse was neatly sloped down, and instead of small rear windows, it featured air intakes for the engine. Finally, the automaker placed a swan-neck wing and a small ducktail at the back.

Inside, the carmaker added Alcantara on the dash, gear selector, steering wheel, and door cards. The sports seats featured holes for race harnesses for those who wanted to race the car. In front of the driver, the 718 Cayman GT4 RS featured an instrument cluster filled with a mix of analog and digital displays.

Porsche installed a 500 PS (493 hp) flat-six turbocharged engine mated to a seven-speed automatic (dual-clutch) PDK gearbox. Thus, the GT4 RS version of the 718 Cayman could smash the 0-62 mph (0-100 kph) run in less than four seconds.