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The 911 has for a long time cast its shadow over the Cayman when it comes to power output. Not a single Cayman managed to breach the 350 mark, which is the lowest figure for the 911s. The base Cayman makes 275 horsepower; Cayman S makes 325 horsepower; Cayman GTS makes 340 horsepower.
That is set to change thanks to the most powerful Cayman model ever coming out from Stuttgart, christened the Cayman GT4. This signals the Cayman's penetration into the 911 territory, where Porsche has been imposing an invisible barrier preventing any previous Cayman models from overpowering any 911s output wise. Check out Porsche's website and you will see what I mean. But, with the arrival of the Cayman GT4, it is set to change except for a number of 911 models.
Let's see...the Cayman GTS makes 340 horsepower, 10 less than the 350 horsepower 911 Carrera, 911 Carrera Black Edition, 911 Carrera Cabriolet, 911 Carrera Cabriolet Black Edition, 911 Carrera 4, 911 Carrera 4 Black Edition, 911 Carrera 4 Cabriolet, 911 Carrera 4 Cabriolet Black Edition and 911 Targa 4. Then, out came the Cayman GT4 with its 385 horsepower 3.8L flat-six, blowing away the 911 models I just list down (bear in mind the GT4 engine is derived from the 400 horsepower 3.8L flat-six 911 Carrera S).
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If you're interested in specifics, the flat-six engine is outfitted with direct fuel injection, VarioCam Plus and integrated dry sump lubrication. The power of the 3.8L flat-six is further augmented by a variable length intake manifold made possible by a resonance valve that opens or closes depending on engine load, rpm, etc. As a result, the flat-six makes a staggering 385 horsepower at 7400 rpm and 420 Nm of torque from 4750 until 6000 rpm.
Purist should be delighted due to the fact that unlike the newfangled 911 GT3 RS and 911 GT3, power is channelled to the rear wheels through a conventional six speed manual rather than Porsche's brilliant PDK dual clutch transmission. Most impressive is the auto-throttle blip function accessible by pressing the Sport Plus button to make you look like a heel toe downshift expert. Complementing the drivetrain is Porsche Torque Vectoring (PTV) and a locking differential to ensure none of the raw power figure is lost in a cloud of smoke.
As for the brakes, it is directly derived from the 911 GT3 along with the front suspension. The rear suspension, on the other hand, is specifically a GT4 spec. Outfitted along with the suspension is Porsche's own Porsche Active Suspension Management (PASM) that varies the damping rate in response to changes in driving style and road condition to deliver a comfortable ride and balls-out handling prowess.
As you can see from the above photo, the GT4 sports a fixed rear wing, a feature absent from the previous Caymans, and the diffuser is decked out with dual central exhaust.
Purist should be delighted due to the fact that unlike the newfangled 911 GT3 RS and 911 GT3, power is channelled to the rear wheels through a conventional six speed manual rather than Porsche's brilliant PDK dual clutch transmission. Most impressive is the auto-throttle blip function accessible by pressing the Sport Plus button to make you look like a heel toe downshift expert. Complementing the drivetrain is Porsche Torque Vectoring (PTV) and a locking differential to ensure none of the raw power figure is lost in a cloud of smoke.
As for the brakes, it is directly derived from the 911 GT3 along with the front suspension. The rear suspension, on the other hand, is specifically a GT4 spec. Outfitted along with the suspension is Porsche's own Porsche Active Suspension Management (PASM) that varies the damping rate in response to changes in driving style and road condition to deliver a comfortable ride and balls-out handling prowess.
As you can see from the above photo, the GT4 sports a fixed rear wing, a feature absent from the previous Caymans, and the diffuser is decked out with dual central exhaust.
With the most powerful Cayman ever in production, this writer reckons that the Cayman GT4 can offer purists with unadulterated, sporty experience that makes purists clamouring for more 'smiles per miles'.
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