Porsche only just unveiled the 718 Cayman GT4 and,
already, it is being asked about the possibility of an even faster, RS-badged
variant. While speaking with boxer engine development manager Markus Baumann
at the recent global launch of the new sports car, Car Sales asked whether the
GT4’s 4.0-lite naturally-aspirated six could be upgraded.
In Cayman GT4 and Boxster Spyder form, this engine
pumps out 414 HP and 420 Nm of torque. Those are serious figures,
especially for mid-engined sports cars as small as these two. Some customers
will inevitably want more, however. When asked about the possibility of the
engine’s screaming 8000 rpm redline being lifted further, Baumann said doing so
would be possible.
It is understandable that Porsche doesn’t want to
see a potential Cayman GT4 RS approach 911 GT3 levels of performance. However,
we know that the 992-generation GT3 is just around the corner and set to
receive more power than ever before, so this could open up room in Porsche’s
sports car range to make a GT4 RS viable.
