Car Guy Magazine Car Guy Magazine Issue 215 | Page 31

Porsche’s GT family is proud
to announce the addition of an
exciting new member: the Cayman GT4. This is the first Porsche
GT sports car based on the Cayman and features components
of the 911 GT3. Clocking a lap
time of 7 minutes and 40 seconds on the North Loop of the
Nürburgring, the Cayman GT4
earns the same lap time as the
2011 911 GT3 and positions itself as the new benchmark atop
its market segment. The Cayman GT4 clearly demonstrates
Porsche’s dedication and passion to continue to promote
truly industry-leading two-door
sports cars in the future – sports
cars that are developed at the
Motorsport department in Weissach.
The engine, chassis, brakes,
and aerodynamic design of the
Cayman GT4 are configured for
maximum driving dynamics
while retaining the versatility
and everyday utility that are typical of the two-seater Porsche
coupe. Powered by a 385 hp
3.8-liter flat-six engine derived
from the 911 Carrera S engine,
the Cayman GT4 transmits its
power solely through a sixspeed manual transmission with
dynamic gearbox mounts. Zero
to 60 mph is accomplished in
4.2 seconds; its top track speed

is 183 mph. The chassis – which
features a 30 mm lower ride height
and a generously sized brake system – consists almost entirely of
components from the 911 GT3.
Ready for the race track: The first
Porsche Cayman with added downforce at both axles
The exterior of the Cayman GT4
highlights it as a member of the
Porsche GT family and provides a
clear distinction to related mid-engine coupes. Three pronounced inlet openings at the front and a large
fixed rear wing are part of an aerodynamic package which is systematically designed for downforce.
Upon request, the performance
capabilities of Cayman GT4 can be
taken even further. Available o