![]() ![]() The damper technology has been revised from the ground up in order to achieve an optimised vehicle responsiveness and a further improvement in body control. Modifications to the chassis have also improved the handling of the 718 Cayman GT4 RS Clubsport. The result is a much wider usable speed band, which makes driving the car much easier for pro-racers and amateur drivers alike. It develops 465 newton metres (Nm) at 6,000 rpm instead of the previous 425 Nm at 6,600 rpm. Thanks to an optimised air intake, maximum power is achieved at 8,300 rpm – 800 rpm higher than the previous engine. The 500 PS* 4.0 litre six-cylinder boxer engine taken directly from the current 911 GT3 Cup racing car is almost 18 per cent more powerful than the 3.8 litre engine that was used in the previous model. The 718 Cayman GT4 RS Clubsport continues this tradition and offers a further improvement in terms of its competitiveness. The use of well-proven series production technology, combined with racing-specific components, significantly reduces the costs for customer teams. One of the reasons for the strong demand for these vehicles is due to the low running costs. It was also an extremely successful car, with around 500 units produced to date. The next generation model, which was based on the 718 Cayman GT4, debuted in 2019. A total of 421 units were built prior to 2018. Porsche began offering the Cayman GT4 Clubsport of the 981 generation in 2016, entering into this new customer racing format early with a competitive car. “Faster lap times combined with a further improvement in driveability offer our customers a competitive product for the upcoming racing seasons in GT4 class racing competitions around the world.“ “We have incorporated our experience of the last three years of running the previous GT4 Clubsport as well as customer wishes into the development of the new car,“ said Michael Dreiser, Manager of Sales and Distribution at Porsche Motorsport. The homologated vehicle is track-ready ex-factory and can be used in SRO racing series around the world without further modifications. All gears feature shorter ratios than in the previous model.ĭepending on the track and series-specific regulations, the new 718 Cayman GT4 RS Clubsport can achieve lap times that are over two percent quicker than the previous model. The standard seven-speed dual-clutch transmission (PDK) fitted to the car now uses all seven forward gears, rather than six. In addition to many upgraded details, the focus in developing the new 718 Cayman GT4 RS Clubsport was on further improving overall performance. This high-revving powerplant has been taken directly from the 911 GT3 Cup race car and develops 500 PS* (horsepower) in the 718 Cayman GT4 RS Clubsport – 75 PS* more than the previous GT4 Clubsport model. The most significant change is the 4.0 litre six-cylinder boxer engine. The mid-engined race car from Weissach is based on the new 718 Cayman GT4 RS road car which has also just been unveiled. Porsche has revealed the new 718 Cayman GT4 RS Clubsport at the Los Angeles Auto Show. ![]()
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