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Earlier this week, we talked about a chase between the 2020 BMW M8 and the Porsche 718 Cayman GT4 prototypes, with the test cars having crossed paths on the Nurburgring. Well, here we are, still waiting for Zuffenhausen to introduced the 911-engined 718.
In fact, the rumor mill mentions the Goodwood Festival of Speed for the debut of the 718 GT4.
The brilliant British velocity party is set to kick off on July 4, so, to help pass the time, I've brought along a prototype sighting.
As you'll be able to notice in the social media post at the bottom of the page, the 718 update has brought more aggressive aero - this is a trend for Porsche sportscars, with the same being true for the 992 Neunelfer. For instance, the new Carrera Aerokit comes with a rear spoiler that rivals those fitted to past GT3s, while the wing present on 992 GT3 prototypes looks more like an RS piece.
As far as the oily bits are concerned, we can be certain of two things so far. First of all, the naturally-aspirated flat-six is here to stay. Secondly, we can say the same thing about that all-engaging manual tranny.
However, while the Porsche 718 Cayman GT4 Clubsport racecar, which has been with us for a few months, is animated by an updated version of its predecessor's 991.1 Carrera S-borrowed 3.8-liter boxer, the 718 GT4 road car should use a different engine. I'm referring to the N/A flat-six powering the 991.2 GT3, GT3 RS and Speedster. Of course, the unit will be downtuned for the mid-engined model, with its output expected to sit closer to 400 horsepower.
Since the 992 Neunelfer generation has brought a serious performance update, Porsche could leave cannibalization fears behind and gift the GT4 with an optional PDK for the first time.
Oh, and I didn't forget the 718 Boxster Spyder - here's some spy media of the open-top special.
The brilliant British velocity party is set to kick off on July 4, so, to help pass the time, I've brought along a prototype sighting.
As you'll be able to notice in the social media post at the bottom of the page, the 718 update has brought more aggressive aero - this is a trend for Porsche sportscars, with the same being true for the 992 Neunelfer. For instance, the new Carrera Aerokit comes with a rear spoiler that rivals those fitted to past GT3s, while the wing present on 992 GT3 prototypes looks more like an RS piece.
As far as the oily bits are concerned, we can be certain of two things so far. First of all, the naturally-aspirated flat-six is here to stay. Secondly, we can say the same thing about that all-engaging manual tranny.
However, while the Porsche 718 Cayman GT4 Clubsport racecar, which has been with us for a few months, is animated by an updated version of its predecessor's 991.1 Carrera S-borrowed 3.8-liter boxer, the 718 GT4 road car should use a different engine. I'm referring to the N/A flat-six powering the 991.2 GT3, GT3 RS and Speedster. Of course, the unit will be downtuned for the mid-engined model, with its output expected to sit closer to 400 horsepower.
Since the 992 Neunelfer generation has brought a serious performance update, Porsche could leave cannibalization fears behind and gift the GT4 with an optional PDK for the first time.
Oh, and I didn't forget the 718 Boxster Spyder - here's some spy media of the open-top special.
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