Porsche Cayman GT4

[RedBaron]

PPOT is slow today. What do you guys think?

Originally Posted by PCA

Porsche unveils Cayman GT4
Tuesday, February 3, 2015

By Damon Lowney
Photos courtesy Porsche

Porsche announced the new Porsche Cayman GT4 today, a 385-horsepower, six-speed manual, mid-engined sports car that has clocked a 7-minute and 40-second lap time around the Nürburgring Nordschleife. For the record, that’s five more horsepower than the 2004 911 GT3, the same Nordschleife lap time as the 2011 911 GT3, and just eight seconds slower around the track than a 605-hp Carrera GT.

The 3.8-liter flat six basically is a detuned 911 Carrera S engine. But despite having 15 less horsepower than the 911, the Cayman GT4 blasts from 0-60 miles per hour in 4.2 seconds — 0.1 seconds quicker. Porsche has answered many sports car enthusiasts’ prayers by making the GT4 available only with a manual transmission. The six-speed is attached to the chassis with dynamic gearbox mounts that work to quell movement produced by torque from the drivetrain. This helps the driver to put the power down more effectively. The GT4’s 55-hp advantage over the Cayman GTS allows it to go six mph faster, topping out at 183 — this despite an aero package designed for more downforce.

The front end gets a new fascia with three prominent, unobstructed air-inlet openings and a more pronounced lip spoiler. To balance off the aero package, Porsche fitted a large rear spoiler. The Cayman GT4 is lowered by 30 millimeters and comes standard with steel disc brakes. Porsche Carbon Ceramic Brakes (PCCB) are optional. It rides on five-lug wheels that lend themselves better to many track-day enthusiasts than the center-lock wheels standard on the 911 GT3 (it takes much effort to loosen the center bolts with the giant breaker-bar).

“The interior of the Cayman GT4 focuses on maximizing the experience of unfiltered driving enjoyment for both driver and passenger,” Porsche states. To that end, leather and Alcantara sport seats are standard with full buckets in carbon fiber available as an option. A compact Alcantara-wrapped sport steering wheel rounds out the standard fare. As an option, Porsche will fit a “custom” Sport Chrono Package that features a Track Precision app.

The GT4 will make its first official public appearance at the Geneva International Motor Show in early March. US dealerships will start receiving shipments of Porsche’s newest sports car in July. Its starting price is $84,600, not including the $995 destination fee.

Source: Porsche

https://www.pca.org/news/2015-02-03/porsche-unveils-cayman-gt4

[HardDrive]

Wish I had enough $ to buy one and stick it in a garage for 40 years.

I love Caymans. I only stick with my 997 because I can cram a ton of paper products in the back seat when I go to Costco

[porsche4life]

I think it's awesome, and can't wait to see the start dominating the track.

[campbellcj]

It looks like it could be a great race car platform. I hope so.

[dewolf]

Great car for a one make series like Carrera Cup.

[afterburn 549]

I said it B4, the 911 is going to become the old Porsche

[Jim Richards]

Looks like a great car.

[onewhippedpuppy]

If I had the cash to buy a new Porsche, it's the one I'd buy.

[bri450sl]

I'd take a new caymen before a 911. If I could buy a GT4, all the better.

[Shaun @ Tru6]

I like it. I sometimes think about a dollar comparo. 996-based GT3 versus a car like this. How do they stack up on the street and at the track?

Only thing that bothers me about all of these new cars is the weight. Older GT3s up to this car are all pretty much over 3000 lbs. I'd like to see a 2500 lb car.

[David]

Anybody want to buy a slightly used 2014 Cayman S in July

Unfortunately I'll have to live with my car for a while longer but I'll definitely start working the spreadsheet to see when I can afford to upgrade.

You can go on Porsche's website and configure a GT4 now. I configured my GT4 dream car at $95K, about $20K more than mine so a bit out of my budget.

[Miguel Antonett]

Prrrrrreeeeeettycool!!!

I have an 07 S and I'm delighted with it... it accelerates, turns, stops, handles and looks fantastic, it really does everything very well. Now the GT4 with added HPs = better.

Amazing how cars from the same brand - and basically configuration - can differ so much... I'm talking 911 vs Cayman.

[sand_man]

Love it!

[livi]

Yummi!!

[911SauCy]

It comes with a mixin' stick...YEAHH BABAYY

Price is a tad troubling. Built mine without A/C or a radio and it was still $104k YIKES

[scottmandue]

Originally Posted by campbellcj

It looks like it could be a great race car platform. I hope so.

Pretty sure your average Joe/Jill see a new Caymen and think it is a 911!

Not that there is anything wrong with that

[BE911SC]

Originally Posted by HardDrive

Wish I had enough $ to buy one and stick it in a garage for 40 years.

You'd be better off driving it, having all service done by the dealer, keeping every piece of paper related to the car and being the kind of doting, thorough, caring long-term owner we read about in all those Panorama and Excellence stories about 356 and long-hood owners who finally sold after all those decades.

[stealthn]

Want real bad...,my car with 85 more ponies... Giddy up

A a stick! My nipples just stood up

[Cajundaddy]

Might just be a game changer.

[Brando]

Want. Bad. I won't be able to afford a new one, so I'll have to wait until I win the Lottery.

Actually, it might be cheaper and easier to do A V8 swap, lower 30mm, and put on an aero kit.