Is the GT4 the best sports car?

In fact, many would claim that the Porsche Cayman GT4 is one of the best sports cars in the world today, even better and more thrilling than the iconic Porsche 911.

Why GT4 is the best?

The GT4 class is one step down from GT3 with less downforce and slightly less engine performance. This reduced downforce means that the cars rely a lot more on low-speed mechanical grip and are more lively when pushed hard, but also often produce better racing, as is so often the case with slower vehicles.

Is GT4 better than 911?

In fact, with the help of a 7-speed ultra-fast PDK dual-clutch automatic transmission, the Cayman 718 GT4 RS can blast from 0-60 mph in 2.8 seconds, making it just a tenth of a second slower than the GT3, and faster than any 911 other than the GT3 and Turbo variants.

Is GT4 better than GT3?

The GT3 RS takes 2.82secs to go from 140 to 150mph, the GT4 RS takes 2.53secs. From 150 to 160mph the gaps are huge: 4.04secs plays 3.17secs. And in that increment, the GT4 RS catches and passes the GT3 RS on the ground.

Is a GT4 considered a supercar?

The performance is certainly there, good enough for track use without much special preparation. So, no, it is not a supercar but rather a track weapon but one you can also use in your daily commute if you're so inclined.

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Is the GT4 an investment?

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But when we have a look at past limited-edition track-orientated Porsches like the 911 GT3 RS 4.0, we can see a pattern follow. These rare, ludicrously fast Porsches tend to skyrocket in value over the years.

How fast does a GT4 go?

As for its performance figures, the Cayman 718 GT4 RS can zoom from nil to 62 mph in 3.2 seconds and go as fast 196 mph.

Is Porsche GT4 a daily driver?

Absolutely, but to really drive it, you need a track. From the Macan to the 911, Porsche offers plenty of ways to drive quickly. You can go for something that's more street-focused, or go all out with a track-honed machine that will provide all the racecar thrills you've ever dreamed of.

What cars compete in GT4?

Why is the GT4 RS slower than the GT3?

In terms of performance, there's almost nothing in it. The 911 GT3 makes 502 hp (510 PS) to the GT4 RS's 493 hp (500 PS), which Porsche says is down to the Cayman's mid-engined layout requiring a more convoluted exhaust path, rather than an attempt to peg the little guy back.

Will Porsche discontinue the GT4?

Porsche confirmed the news to The Drive on Thursday. Not only will the GT4 bow out for the 2024 model year but also the 718 T and Spyder models are going away too. “Limited production phases are a natural part of the process and part of the overall product strategy.

How many GT4 are built?

However just 2500 examples of the GT4 were made, and a performance Porsche of this ilk attracts a lot of attention from Porsche purists and driving fans alike, meaning demand far outstripped that production run from the start.

What is the rarest car in GT4?

Is the GT4 RS limited?

Porsche isn't limiting numbers of the GT4 RS, just the amount of time it builds them for, so get in there while you still can.

How much HP do GT4 cars have?

Developed by Nissan's NISMO motorsports division, the GT4 car features the same basic twin-turbo 3.0-liter V-6 as the regular Z. However, it has been modified to make 450 horsepower and 443 pound-feet of torque—notable increases of 50 horses and 93 pound-feet.

How much HP does GT4 have?

The engine generates a hefty 414 hp from the 4.0-liters of displacement. The maximum engine speed? 8,000rpm. The maximum torque of 309 lb-ft in conjunction with the manual transmission is available from 5,000rpm to 6,800rpm.

Who owns GT4?

The GT4 European Series is a sports car championship created and organised by SRO Motorsports Group.

What is the fastest GT4 car?

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On pure lap time alone, the Porsche 718 Cayman GT4 stands above the others as the class leader around Nurburgring. And this trend does continue across other tracks. The Porsche 718 is consistently in the top 3 performers around most tracks.

Is A GT4 street legal?

Porsche raises the bar once again with the all-new 2022 Porsche 718 Cayman GT4 RS. This is as close as most of us will ever get to driving a racing car that is also street legal. It uses a true racing 4.0-liter naturally-aspirated flat-six boxer engine that can also be found in the Porsche 911 GT3 and racing cup cars.

Are Porsche GT4 reliable?

Generally the 981 GT4 is reliable. The 3rd gear failure is well known now and has been covered by warranty.

What is the budget of a GT4?

100,000-200,000 USD would be spot on for GT4. A Lamborghini Super Trofeo & Porsche Carrera Cup team once quoted 300,000 USD for a full season drive.

How good is the GT4 RS?

The GT4 RS is perfectly balanced on the track and at the limit, but that precision comes with a compromise on the road, where you never forget you're in a true RS product. The GT4 RS may not be our choice as a grocery getter, although the RS treatment doesn't technically violate the Cayman's passenger or cargo space.

How many GT4 RS will Porsche make?

Porsche has said it'll build around 7,000 GT4 RS, but while this figure is much larger than many were expecting, the £108,370 price tag seems like a bargain - especially now the shackles are finally off Porsche's mid-engined sports car.

How loud is a GT4?

A typical high performance car at its noisiest registers around 90dB on the meter. But the car that we're testing this week scored 109dB on Autocar's gizmo when its engine is at the 9,000rpm redline in third gear. And that is loud.

Will the Porsche GT4 go up in value?

Yes, both the 981 GT4 and the 718 GT4 will appreciate. They will be the last of the atmospheric flat-6 mid-engined Porsches. Already iconic, they will follow other special-edition or GT cars and rise in value due to high demand and relatively small supply.