These spy shots showing Porsche’s work
on a hardcore version of the 718 Cayman, which is either going to replace the
GT4 or is aiming to adopt the more provocative GT4 RS name tag.
The upcoming 718 Cayman range will not use a turbocharged flat-four but instead
will stick to naturally aspirated six-cylinder goodness.
The original Cayman GT4 was propelled by a
911-sourced 3.8-litre flat-six unit and Porsche is
probably going to up the ante with a detuned version of the 4.0-litre unit
found in the new 911 GT3.
The spy shots show us an early prototype doing some
laps at the Nurburgring, probably testing new suspension parts and an exhaust
system that’s not that well fitted, indicating at a new engine providing the
power.
With the previous Cayman GT4 getting 385 hp, it’s
safe to expect over 400 hp from the new version. One other thing that can’t go
unnoticed is the wheel arches that are filled with foam, making the car look
wider.
The new hot iteration of the 718 Cayman will also
continue using a good old-fashioned six-speed manual gearbox, with the option
of a PDK dual-clutch transmission a possibility.
Cr : Carscoops
