[RahulNagaraj]

Porsche has unveiled the 718 Cayman GT4 RS, said to be the lineup's new performance flagship offering. The new GT4 RS version of the mid-engined 718 range features a more powerful engine while having reduced a significant amount of weight; ensuring improved performance and quicker lap times.



The Porsche 718 Cayman GT4 RS now comes with a carbon-fibre bonnet and front wing. It also features lightweight carpets, while the door handles are replaced by pull straps. The sports car also features a lighter rear windscreen and lesser insulation. Other changes in terms of aerodynamics include a swan-necked rear wing, new air vents, adjustable front diffuser and a lowered ride height. Porsche also offers the GT4 RS with the optional Weissach package.



Powering the track-focused GT4 RS is the same 4.0-litre flat-six naturally-aspirated engine. However, it has been tuned to produce 500 BHP and 480 Nm. The engine is calibrated to redline at 9,000 rpm with all the power sent to the rear axle. The 718 Cayman GT4 RS comes standard with a 7-speed PDK automatic transmission system.



In terms of performance, the Cayman GT4 RS is capable of sprinting from 0 - 100 km/h in 3.4 seconds and reaching a top speed of 315 km/h.

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[Rachit.K.Dogra]

If I am not wrong, this is the 1st Caymen with a 911 GT series engine?
Holly Molly!! Sports Car Gods must have bestowed this car with all the possible goodness in the world!!

Should be a benchmark car!!

Rachit

[GTO]

A 911 killer ! And "mid engine" is better than "rear engine". It's just physics. Porsche shouldn't worry about cannibalisation. Offer both cars in top form, let the customer choose.