Porsche showed a preview of its upcoming 718 Cayman GT4 RS

In Porsche cars, the RS logo represents the expression a race Which in German simply means “jobs”. So it should come as no surprise that the Porsche that wears this crest are the strongest models in a particular car line they belong to, and are designed to be as competent on the track as they are on the streets. When this model is the first Porsche 718 Cayman GT4 RS In the history of the manufacturer, we know that we are faced with a very special car.

Porsche is not yet ready to fully reveal the new 718 Cayman GT4 RS, but to share photos taken by the manufacturer during the final test drive at the legendary Nürburgring-Nordschleife as well as on the winding Furka pass in the Swiss Alps. For Porsche, the 718 Cayman GT4 RS “impressively demonstrated its dynamic potential.”

The test prototype was led by brand ambassador and development driver Jörg Bergmeister, who drove the 20,832 km Nürburgring-Nordschleife in 7:09300 and completed the shortest lap of 20.6 km in 7:04,511 minutes. 718 Cayman GT4. The pilot drove the prototype on a rival protection seat, but the rest of the car is like what can be bought from the dealership, including expensive Michelin Pilot Sport Cup 2 R tires, which will be offered as an option for the model.

“As we developed it, we gave the 718 Cayman GT4 RS everything that distinguishes an original RS: a lightweight chassis, more downforce, more power and of course a higher level of response and feedback to driver inputs,” said Andreas Breuninger, Director of Porsche GT. Model Line, in a statement: “Nordschleife’s impressive lap time is an impressive testament to how evident these improvements in driving dynamics are.”

Pictures show extensive work in the aerodynamics department, with a prominent new front diffuser and a massive wing in the center of the effort, undoubtedly providing generous downforce on the tracks. The 718 Cayman GT4 RS will be equipped with a highly advanced version of the current 4.0-liter six-cylinder engine. Cayman GT4 And that it is expected that, although Porsche has not published figures for the power, it could exceed 500 horsepower.

The image of the Bergmeister in the cockpit prototype shows the paddle shifters behind the steering wheel, confirming the presence of the exceptional Porsche PDK dual-clutch automatic transmission. We don’t know if they will offer a manual transmission as an option.

We don’t have any information on the price of the new Porsche 718 Cayman GT4 RS, but we also have no doubt that it will significantly exceed the asking price of $101,200 that Porsche is asking for the regular 718 Cayman GT4. We will continue to inform.

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