Zero2Turbo
    Facebook Twitter Instagram
    Facebook Twitter Instagram RSS
    Zero2Turbo
    • Home
    • Contact
    • Videos
      Featured

      McMurtry Fan Car Grabs Goodwood Hill Climb Record, Road Car Planned

      By Zero2TurboJune 27, 2022
      Recent

      McMurtry Fan Car Grabs Goodwood Hill Climb Record, Road Car Planned

      June 27, 2022

      The First-Ever BMW M3 Touring Is Finally Official

      June 22, 2022

      Watch The BMW M3 Touring Grab The Wagon ‘Ring Record

      June 20, 2022
    • South Africa
    • Zero2Turbo Telegram
    Zero2Turbo
    Home»Driven»Driven | Porsche Cayman GT4
    Driven

    Driven | Porsche Cayman GT4

    By Zero2TurboJuly 13, 2020Updated:July 15, 2020No Comments
    Facebook Email Twitter LinkedIn Telegram WhatsApp
    Share
    Facebook Email Twitter LinkedIn WhatsApp Telegram

    We had seen a few reviews on the 718 generation Porsche Cayman GT4 so we knew it was good but for the first time in a very long time, this was one test car where we really struggled to hand the keys back.

    Take one look at it and you will immediately know it is their most track-focused Cayman thanks to the large rear wing with lightweight fixtures and an added bonus is that it is absolutely glorious to look at, from every angle.

    The new GT4 shares a very similar recipe with the older model which means the front axle is still taken from the GT3 while at the back, the architecture is largely carried over from the common Cayman, but with inverted dampers in true motorsport style.

    Under the skin, you will find a 4.0-litre naturally aspirated flat-six that spins to 8000 rpm delivering 414 hp (309 kW) and 420 Nm of torque which gets you to 100 km/h in 4.4 seconds. Unfortunately, to keep up with constantly shifting emissions regulations, the Cayman GT4 sports a pair of particulate filters in certain markets but lucky for South Africa, we get away without them so that six-cylinder sound is unfiltered and you are rewarded with a glorious howl. Power is sent exclusively to the rear wheels via a magnificent six-speed manual transmission from the previous GT4. In this generation, however, you get a shortened lever delivering a glorious light, mechanical action with a flick of the wrist. There’s an auto-blip function, activated by a button on the centre console, that will automatically match revs on downshifts and it works very well.

    The engine might be related in kind to a 992’s but in practice it feels just like a Porsche GT engine. The throttle response is superb especially above the 4500 rpm mark so the secret is to keep the crank rotating above 5000 rpm at all times, although the true magnificence is reserved only for the last 2000 rpm, at which point the GT4 feels, and sounds, rabid.

    Sit behind the wheel and you will be greeted with a neat, simple layout and a steering wheel that hits the sweet spot. The diameter and rim girth are just right and you will not find a single button, toggle or scrolling dial to detract from its primary role.

    The GT4 is lower and stiffer than the regular Cayman offerings so you can expect handling to be rather precise and you would be correct. It might as well be part of your central nervous system as the steering reacts to the tiniest finger flex and thanks to the Michelin Pilot Sport Cup 2s, it clings to the tarmac like a go kart.

    You do not get such sharp and impressive handling without compromise. Driving the GT4 for four days in a row actually took a toll on the body and I found myself needing to take a break after some longer stints behind the wheel. It is a harsh ride which is expected but around some of the degrading roads in South Africa, it is just unpleasant.

    Find some smoother swooping roads and you will never want to climb out this toy. This new GT4 is a beautifully balanced car, the front and rear axles working in harmony through both fast and slow corners. In fact, it’s probably the best balanced Porsche we have ever driven. This, combined with the sublime precision of the steering and the superbly crisp throttle response, allows you to place the GT4 exactly where you want it, exactly when you want to, and to effortlessly adjust your cornering line if needed.

    At R1.7 million (base price), there is not much to match this level of precision, balance and feel and little beyond it in terms of pure behind-the-wheel appeal. This chassis setup is sensational and although we are not implying that cars have feelings we can confirm that the best cars stir emotion in their drivers and boy does this car stir hard.

    A “perfectly irrational” car in Porsche’s words. Enough said.

    PRO’s

    • Chassis and steering
    • Styling
    • Engine

    CON’s

    • Could be too harsh for some
    Porsche
    Share. Facebook Email Twitter LinkedIn WhatsApp Telegram
    Previous ArticleTuned Porsche Cayenne Turbo Hits 324 km/h
    Next Article Top 10 Benefits Of A Fuel Card

    Related Posts

    Tesla Model X Plaid 6 People Up Still Beats Porsche 911 Turbo S in a Drag Race

    June 6, 2022

    Manthey-Racing Performance Kit Shaves 4s From Porsche 911 GT3 ‘Ring Time

    June 2, 2022

    Manthey Racing Kits Now Available For Your Porsche in South Africa with Pricing

    May 31, 2022

    Brabus Reveal 808 HP (603 kW) Porsche 911 Turbo S Cabriolet

    May 18, 2022

    1,400 HP Porsche Hoonipigasus Revealed As Ken Block’s Pikes Peak Racer

    May 17, 2022

    Manhart Push Porsche Cayenne Turbo Coupé To 796 HP (593 kW)

    May 16, 2022

    Leave A Reply Cancel Reply

    Popular Posts
    • The First-Ever BMW M3 Touring Is Finally Official
    • Pagani Confirms Goodwood Festival of Speed Lineup Including The One-Off Zonda Revo Barchetta
    • R120 Million Limited Edition Pagani Huayra Codalunga Revealed
    • McLaren Artura GT4 Race Car Loses Weight And The Hybrid Assist
    • The Only White Ferrari Enzo In The World Headed for Auction

    Latest Instagram Photos
    • The very rare and rather special Jaguar XKR-S GT made an appearance this weekend in Pretoria. This is the ONLY one in SA 🇿🇦

Snapped by @car_love_s.a 

#ExoticSpotSA #Zero2Turbo #SouthAfrica #Jaguar #XKRSGT
    • #FrontEndFriday from @bmwbryanston 😎

Are you an X3 M Competition or X4 M Competition person?

#ExoticSpotSA #Zero2Turbo #SouthAfrica #BMWBryanston #X3MCompetition #X4MCompetition #BMWX3 #BMWX4
    • Caption this... 😋

#ExoticSpotSA #Zero2Turbo #SouthAfrica #BMWi8 #HighlighterYellow #What3Series #PolarOpposites
    • Aston Martin calls it the 'fastest luxury SUV in the world' and 'the supercar of SUVs' but is the DBX707 worth all this hype?

It is the fastest and most powerful SUV you can currently buy (order) in SA so there is that but the reality today is that the 707 will have to dice with the Urus, the Bentayga Speed, and the Cayenne Turbo GT for hearts, minds, and wallets.

Aston estimates 65% of DBX sales going forward will be this 697 hp (520 kW) and 900Nm variant and after driving it, this might be an underestimate. If the regular DBX is in your price range, then you can almost certainly afford a DBX707.

It can hit 100 km/h in 3.3s and go to a ridiculous 310 km/h so, of course, it is properly quick but it is just as impressive when the roads get twistier and it instils an enormous amount of confidence in the driver.

If you fancy snapping up this contender for the Super SUV king title, you are going to need at least R5m making it significantly more expensive than the Lambo and Porsche counterparts but you will be driving something a lot more rare which could be the reason you hand your money to Aston Martin.

What do you all think?

#ExoticSpotSA #Zero2Turbo #SouthAfrica #Z2TDriven #AstonMartin #DBX707 #AstonMartinDBX707
    • Mercedes-AMG GT R F1 Safety Car spotted at Zwartkops this weekend by @airaga95 

#ExoticSpotSA #Zero2Turbo #SouthAfrica #MercedesAMG #GTR #F1SafetyCar
    • The new BMW M240i xDrive barely puts a foot wrong. The price is right, it's crushingly quick, more than practical enough to daily and if you only look at the front, it is very easy on the eye 😉 

It pulls properly hard, doesn’t feel turbocharged in its response, and delivers thrills when you want them. The extra confidence and pace afforded by the sweet pairing of the straight-six petrol engine and the rear-biased xDrive AWD system make the M240i an enticing proposition all of its own.

If you gave any BMW fan a wish list and asked them to build the perfect car given the company's current resources, it probably wouldn't be too far off this one.

#ExoticSpotSA #Zero2Turbo #SouthAfrica #BMW #M240ixDrive #M240i #xDrive #Z2TDriven

    Follow Us

    Facebook Twitter Instagram YouTube RSS
    Designed by Zero2Turbo.

    Type above and press Enter to search. Press Esc to cancel.