2016 Porsche Cayman GT4: The Ultimate Cayman - The Car Guide

It’s no secret that Porsche likes to serve up its models in a variety of versions, some of which are much more exclusive than others. This is a milestone year for the Stuttgart-based manufacturer, since it decided to put a hopped-up version of the Cayman, the GT4, on the market. It’s the first real GT based on its mid-engine sport coupe. As much as we liked the Cayman R, the GT4 is by far the most accomplished and long-awaited version. The basic Cayman has a 2. 7-litre 275-horsepower six-cylinder engine, the S has a bit more punch with its 3. 4-litre six-cylinder that develops 325 horsepower, and the Cayman GTS is the sportiest of the bunch with its superior 340-horsepower engine. Don’t be fooled, the Cayman GT4 isn’t just a slightly more advanced version of the existing model. The newest member of the GT family inherits a 3. 8-litre six-cylinder engine derived from the Porsche 911 Carrera S. This time, it pumps out 385 horsepower and, even though it’s heavier, this engine delivers outstanding performance, pushing the... Since the Cayman GT4 is made for purists, there’s no PDK automatic in the catalogue. The engineers also took several of the GT3’s technical aspects and implanted them into the GT4, lowering the chassis by 30 mm and using the same braking system. Source: www.guideautoweb.com