New Porsche Cayman GT4 Caught Carving Up The Nurburgring

It’s expected to pack the same naturally aspirated 4.0-liter flat-six as the 911 GT3.

As we know, Porsche is preparing to unleash a new 718 Cayman GT4. We last saw a prototype of the 2019 model undergoing winter testing, and now the German sports car has been caught flexing its muscles at the Nurburgring without wearing any camouflage to hide its modesty. As we’ve come to expect from Porsche, these latest spy shots confirm the styling won’t be a drastic departure from the outgoing model – but looks can be very deceiving.

For the 2019 Cayman GT4, the previous model’s 3.8-liter engine will be replaced by a larger 4.0-liter flat-six naturally aspirated mill borrowed from the potent 911 GT3. Porsche’s own Andreas Preuninger once said the company’s GT cars will stay naturally-aspirated for one more generation, and he seems to be staying true to that promise. Of course, Porsche isn’t going to let the cheaper Cayman GT4 invade the superior 911 GT3’s territory, which is why the manufacturer is expected to detune the engine down to around 400 horsepower. This would give it a sufficient power advantage over the Boxster and Cayman GTS without treading on the toes of its bigger brother, the 500-hp 911 GT3.

The new Porsche Cayman GT4 is also expected to be offered with either a manual transmission or an optional PDK to satisfy both purists and lap-time chasers alike. A track-only Clubsport version is also expected to break cover in early 2019, but Porsche will most likely unveil the new road-going Cayman GT4 at the Paris Auto Show before then in October, so be sure to have your checkbook ready.

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Driver Abandons Ferrari 458 After Crashing Into Porsche Cayman

Both cars suffered extensive damage and will probably be written off.

Sometimes, when trouble arises your human instinct tells you to run. That’s exactly what happened in this unfortunate accident that left a Ferrari 458 Spider and Porsche 718 Cayman GTS completely wrecked, causing over $330,000 worth of damage. According to The Daily Mail, the accident happened on a roundabout in Sheffield, UK. Both cars were navigating the roundabout when the Ferrari rear-ended the Porsche, causing it to roll over. Luckily, it landed back on its wheels, but both cars suffered extensive damage and will probably be written off.

The Porsche lost both its rear wheels in the crash, while the front-end of the Ferrari was bent out of shape. Bizarrely, the UK publication also mentions that a takeaway curry was smeared across the windshield of the Porsche during the crash. The 26-year-old driver of the Porsche suffered minor injuries, but the driver of the Ferrari had fled the scene by the time police arrived. It’s not known if they were injured in the accident. Witnesses said they saw both drivers initially abandon their cars after the crash happened, but the Porsche driver later returned to the wreckage. Police are still trying to track down the driver who abandoned the Ferrari.

Just last week, a badly damaged McLaren 720S was also left abandoned in the Nevada desert after a particularly brutal-looking accident, but police eventually tracked the two occupants down.

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Porsche 718 Cayman GTS And Boxster GTS Take A Bow

These will probably be the best 718 models until the GT4 replacement arrives.

Given its propensity for expanding its model range, Porsche was never going to limit the 718 lineup with the base and S versions of the Boxster and Cayman. We recently spotted a camouflaged version of the 718 Boxster GTS out testing, and Porsche has finally revealed both the 718 Cayman GTS and 718 Cayman GTS. These will be the fastest 718 models yet, and will improve upon a car that is already just as fast as the previous generation Cayman GT4.

The GTS variants get a 15 horsepower power upgrade over the S models. Total power is 365 hp, which is 35 hp more than the previous generation GTS models with naturally aspirated flat-six engines. The 2.5-liter turbocharged flat-four gets this power boost thanks to a newly developed intake duct and an optimized turbocharger. As always, the cars are available with a six-speed manual transmission or an optional seven-speed Porsche Doppelkupplung (PDK) transmission. The PDK will no doubt be faster, but the manual will offer better driver engagement. The GTS cars will also have a host of standard features that are optional on S models.

These include the Sport Chrono Package, Porsche Torque Vectoring with a mechanical rear differential lock, and Porsche Active Suspension Management (PASM). The quickest GTS models will be equipped with the PDK transmission, and will hit 60 mph in 4.1 seconds and reach a 180 mph top speed. This is quicker and faster than the S models, which can hit 6- mph in 4.2 seconds and reach 177 mph. The GTS models are only marginally faster than the S, but also come with some styling differences. GTS models will have a new Sport Design apron at the front as well as the signature blacked out headlights for this trim level.

At the rear, the GTS is differentiated by tinted tail lights, black logos, a black rear apron and center-mounted black tailpipes. The interior of the car is filled with Alcantara, which is a signature of all Porsche GTS models. Since the changes to the 718 GTS aren't too drastic, they should be available very soon. Porsche says to expect 718 GTS models in dealerships in mid-December 2017 starting at $80,850 for the Boxster, including destination, or $82,950 for the Cayman. These will be the fastest 718 models until Porsche decides to replace the GT4 and Spyder models.

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Watch The New Porsche Cayman GT4 Do Some Wicked Cool Power Slides

At the Nurburgring, no less.

Porsche is conducting the final testing phase for its next 718 Cayman GT4. Our spy photographers have caught prototypes testing at the Nurburgring a few times in the past, but today they managed to take a video of a very thinly disguised test mule doing some power sides. Of course it’s taking place at the Nurburgring, where else for testing at this level?

Like the current GT4, the next one will once again feature a naturally aspirated flat-six engine, as opposed to the turbocharged options in the rest of the 718 Cayman/Boxster lineup (the next Boxster Spyder, of course, is the exception). But instead of the current GT4’s 3.8-liter, Porsche is swapping it with the same 4.0-liter unit that also powers the latest 911 GT3.

Considering the GT4 is smaller and lighter than the 911 GT3, does it mean it’ll be better than its bigger sibling? Chances are no, and here’s why: Porsche can’t allow a lesser model to dethrone the 911 GT3. The 911 GT3 RS and GT2 RS are slotted above the GT3. While the current GT3 produces 500 hp, chances are Porsche will slightly detune that figure to around 450 hp or so.

Power, of course, will be direct to the rear wheels through a six-speed manual or optional PDK gearbox. The near-production GT4 featured here is quite revealing, showing details like its large rear fixed wing, rear diffuser, and some serious front end work in the name of downforce. Strangely, Porsche covered the Porsche badge at the front of the hood, as if no one knew this was a Porsche from the get-go. So, when will the big unveiling happen? We think it’ll be at either Paris in October or LA the following month.

Pricing will likely be similar to the previous GT4, which started at around $85,000. Since it’s been out of production for some time, Porsche must be anxious to get its successor into the marketplace. Will it be the last naturally aspirated 718 Cayman GT4? Only time will tell.

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Get Your Checkbooks Ready For The New Porsche 718 Cayman GT4

Camouflaged only by snowflakes.

What you’re looking at is a practically undisguised Porsche 718 Cayman GT4 caught winter testing by our spy photographers just ahead of its expected unveiling next month at Geneva. Porsche clearly made little to no effort to disguise the final production car, hence our reasoning that it’s debut is imminent. But let’s talk specs, shall we. As previously reported, the new 718 Cayman GT4 is expected to be powered by the same 4.0-liter naturally aspirated flat-six found in the 911 GT3.

It will be slightly detuned so it doesn’t infringe upon the GT3’s territory. Figure an output of around 450 hp instead of 500 hp. All of that power will be directed straight to the rear wheels through either a manual or PDK gearbox. And because of the lack of camouflage, we can get a good look at the side air intakes. Unfortunately, for whatever reason, Porsche opted to lightly disguise the rear diffuser, so we’ll have to wait a bit longer to see the real deal and a few other small details. Also notice that the exhaust pipes have moved out a few inches on each side. The 718 Cayman GT4 will essentially be the coupe version of the also upcoming 718 Boxster Spyder. However, we can’t confirm whether or not it’ll also be making a Geneva appearance.

It’s possible, but Porsche may prefer to unveil it at New York later that month. In any case, unlike the rest of the 718 Cayman lineup, the GT4 is unique in that it’ll be naturally aspirated. Question is whether this trend will continue in a few years’ time when a completely redesigned generation arrives. For now, the new 718 Cayman GT4 will be reason enough to celebrate and we’ll be on hand at Geneva next month to bring you all of the details and plenty of live photos.

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