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While the ex-generation Cayman was topped by the R model, the current incarnation of the mid-engined coupe is set to crown a future GT4 as its king. Nonetheless, the Cayman GT4 will have a deeper mission - to take on the 911.
As you well know, Porsche has always kept the Cayman in a bit of leash, making sure this doesn’t truly threaten the 911. With each new generation though, the Cayman gets closer and, like we said, the GT4 is set to raise the mid-engined bar once again.
Still, 911 fans shouldn’t fret - Porsche will continue to follow the Achilles and the tortoise paradox model, so the 911 will always remain ahead. For instance, by the time the GT4 hits the market, its rear-engined big brother will have already received its facelift.
Power-wise, the GT4 will go where no Cayman has gone before. The vehicle is expected to borrow the setup used in the current 911 Carrera S. 400 hp set free by a 3.8-liter flat six, to be more precise. For the record, the current Cayman S and GTS (340 hp) upper tier models share the 3.4-liter unit with the base 911 Carrera (350 hp).
Another route would be for the Cayman GT4 to feature the future confirmed turbocharged flat four engine. Porsche has stated this will go into the Cayman / Boxster, but the move could wait until the next generation of the models arrives. One way or another, you can check out the unofficial Porsche four-cylinder Boxer engine plan here.
Probably mirroring the 911 GT3’s setup, the Cayman GT4 will skip the manual, only being offered with a PDK. By the way, Porsche works drivers like to explain these cars are so fast that very few drivers would be able to extract the performance via a manual.
The Cayman GT4 won’t be mistaken for any other Cayman, since it will come with a fixed rear wing and a generous splitter up front.
Porsche should hit us with the Cayman GT4 early next year, but we’ll definitely be hearing more on the topic by then. The pricing will be just as niche as the car itself - a loaded Cayman GT could climb up to $125,000 (EUR 90,000).
And we haven’t even gotten to the part where Porsche test the Boxster echo of this...
Still, 911 fans shouldn’t fret - Porsche will continue to follow the Achilles and the tortoise paradox model, so the 911 will always remain ahead. For instance, by the time the GT4 hits the market, its rear-engined big brother will have already received its facelift.
Power-wise, the GT4 will go where no Cayman has gone before. The vehicle is expected to borrow the setup used in the current 911 Carrera S. 400 hp set free by a 3.8-liter flat six, to be more precise. For the record, the current Cayman S and GTS (340 hp) upper tier models share the 3.4-liter unit with the base 911 Carrera (350 hp).
Another route would be for the Cayman GT4 to feature the future confirmed turbocharged flat four engine. Porsche has stated this will go into the Cayman / Boxster, but the move could wait until the next generation of the models arrives. One way or another, you can check out the unofficial Porsche four-cylinder Boxer engine plan here.
Probably mirroring the 911 GT3’s setup, the Cayman GT4 will skip the manual, only being offered with a PDK. By the way, Porsche works drivers like to explain these cars are so fast that very few drivers would be able to extract the performance via a manual.
The Cayman GT4 won’t be mistaken for any other Cayman, since it will come with a fixed rear wing and a generous splitter up front.
Porsche should hit us with the Cayman GT4 early next year, but we’ll definitely be hearing more on the topic by then. The pricing will be just as niche as the car itself - a loaded Cayman GT could climb up to $125,000 (EUR 90,000).
And we haven’t even gotten to the part where Porsche test the Boxster echo of this...
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