Porsche reveals Cayman GT4

By CARSIFU | 4 February 2015


STUTTGART: Porsche has a new GT and it's the Cayman GT4, which is set to celebrate its world premiere in March at the Geneva International Motor Show and customer deliveries have been scheduled for July onwards.

This is the first time Porsche has introduced a GT model based on the mid-engined, two-seat Cayman coupe and shares components with the iconic 911 GT3 to help it lap the Nürburgring Nordschleife in 7min 40sec to make it the new benchmark in its market segment.

The engine, chassis, brakes and aerodynamic design of the Cayman GT4 are configured for maximum driving dynamics; yet the top model still retains the versatility and everyday utility that are typical of a Porsche.

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The Cayman GT4 is powered by a mid-mounted, 3.8-litre flat-six engine from the 911 Carrera S that delivers 381bhp at 7,400rpm, to the wheels via a standard six-speed manual gearbox with dynamic gearbox mounts - no PDK transmission option.

This translates to a 0-100kph sprint time of 4.4sec, before reaching a top speed of 295kph, but is still able to remain relatively frugal with an average fuel consumption of 8.6L/100km with emissions rated at 238g/km of CO2.

Versus the standard Cayman, the GT4 sits 30mm lower and features an upgraded brake system with much of the chassis components being shared with the 911 GT3.

The new GT4 is clearly differentiated from its brothers in the Cayman range with three distinctive inlet openings in the nose and a large fixed rear wing are part of an aerodynamic package which is systematically designed to not only reduce lift but also generate downforce.

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Standard equipment includes 20-inch alloy wheels, bi-Xenon headlights, sports exhaust, Sport Chrono Pack with dynamic engine mounts, leather/Alcantara interior trim , sports seats,

Porsche Torque Vectoring (PTV) with mechanical rear limited slip differential, a universal audio interface offering MP3 connectivity, air conditioning, Porsche Stability Management (PSM) and a Porsche Vehicle Tracking anti-theft system

Upon request, the Cayman GT4 can be further equipped with Porsche Ceramic Composite Brakes (PCCB), shell-backed seats made of carbon fibre reinforced plastic (CFRP), a custom Sport Chrono Package with the unique Track Precision app and a Club Sport Package.




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