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Walk into a Porsche dealership with mid-engined coupe acquisition intentions right now and your choice will be limited to three flavors: the base 718 Cayman, the S model and the GTS. And since the last is not all that different to the S, Zuffenhausen's lineup is missing something. We are, of course, referring to the 2019 Porsche 718 Cayman GT4.
Fortunately, the Neunelfer-engined special is almost ready to make its debut, which could take place this fall, at the Paris Motor Show.
The German automotive producer has confirmed the fact that the 718 Cayman GT4, as well as the 718 Boxster Spyder, will maintain the naturally aspirated flat-six tradition.
And since the only such engine left in Porsche's stable is the 4.0-liter flat-six that debuted on the 991.2 GT3, we're expecting this to be used for the newcomers. Nevertheless, while the unit delivers 520 hp on the GT3 RS and 500 hp on the non-Rennsport model, its output should sit closer to the 400 hp border.
The rumor mill, at least its optimistic side, also talks about the GT4 being offered with a PDK tranny. Then again, we see no reason for which Porsche would change its mind on cannibalization matters.
As it has been the case with the previous GT4, the 2019 model should come in manual trim only. Those aiming for the dual-clutch setup might have to aim for the GT4 Clubsport, which is the customer racing version of the sportscar - by the way, Porsche is already testing the 718 GT4 Clubsport.
Until Porsche introduces the 2019 GT4, we've brought along a rendering of the driver's delight, which sits below, with this being based on the spyshots (you can find a set of spy photos in the image gallery above).
In case you're looking for the 2019 Porsche 718 Boxster Spyder, you'll find a recent spy video here, with the footage showcasing the open-air delight on the Nurburgring (that's right, you'll also get to checkout its soundtrack, manual shifts included).
The German automotive producer has confirmed the fact that the 718 Cayman GT4, as well as the 718 Boxster Spyder, will maintain the naturally aspirated flat-six tradition.
And since the only such engine left in Porsche's stable is the 4.0-liter flat-six that debuted on the 991.2 GT3, we're expecting this to be used for the newcomers. Nevertheless, while the unit delivers 520 hp on the GT3 RS and 500 hp on the non-Rennsport model, its output should sit closer to the 400 hp border.
The rumor mill, at least its optimistic side, also talks about the GT4 being offered with a PDK tranny. Then again, we see no reason for which Porsche would change its mind on cannibalization matters.
As it has been the case with the previous GT4, the 2019 model should come in manual trim only. Those aiming for the dual-clutch setup might have to aim for the GT4 Clubsport, which is the customer racing version of the sportscar - by the way, Porsche is already testing the 718 GT4 Clubsport.
Until Porsche introduces the 2019 GT4, we've brought along a rendering of the driver's delight, which sits below, with this being based on the spyshots (you can find a set of spy photos in the image gallery above).
In case you're looking for the 2019 Porsche 718 Boxster Spyder, you'll find a recent spy video here, with the footage showcasing the open-air delight on the Nurburgring (that's right, you'll also get to checkout its soundtrack, manual shifts included).
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