2020 Porsche 718 Cayman GT4 spy photographs and video

Porsche’s 718 Cayman and Boxster acquired the GTS therapy for 2018, however this does not signify the tip of the efficiency street for Porsche’s entry-level sports activities automotive.
The German sports activities automotive marque is at the moment engaged on the subsequent rung up the ladder, the brand new 718 Cayman GT4 and Boxster Spyder.
Beforehand regarded as arriving for 2019—as a substitute we bought the tamer 718 Cayman and Boxster T—the Cayman GT4 and Boxster Spyder ought to now arrive for 2020, which means a debut cannot be far. Proven here’s a prototype for the Cayman GT4, or presumably a extra excessive Cayman GT4 RS. We have additionally spied the Boxster Spyder in latest months.
The usual Boxster and Cayman are fitted completely with turbocharged flat-Four engines, however the stronger variations are anticipated to run naturally aspirated flat-6 engines, similar to their predecessors. That’s the phrase of Porsche engineer August Achleitner, who headed 718 and 911 improvement previous to retiring late final yr.
The final Cayman GT4, launched for 2016, got here with a three.Eight-liter flat-6 good for 385 horsepower. There are rumors this new one will include greater than 400 hp. The most recent 718 Cayman GT4 race automotive is operating a three.Eight-liter flat-6 good for 425 hp.
What isn’t so clear is whether or not there can be a dual-clutch transmission out there this time, although the choice is rumored to be coming. The final Cayman GT4 was provided completely with a handbook.
2020 Porsche 718 Cayman GT4 spy photographs – Picture through S. Baldauf/SB-Medien
Count on the Zero-60 mph time to dip under Four.Zero seconds and the highest velocity to lie someplace above 180 mph. The final Cayman GT4 would hit 60 mph in Four.2 seconds and prime out at 183 mph.
Different upgrades will embrace lowered suspension, a extra aggressive aero equipment with bigger intakes, plus uprated brakes and sharpened steering. We are able to additionally see that the exhaust ideas have been moved away from the middle of the rear bumper, like on the final Cayman GT4, and extra towards the outer flanks. There’s additionally a a lot greater rear wing fitted to the newest testers.
Manufacturing can be restricted, so if you happen to’re serious about parking one in your driveway you higher begin cozying as much as your native Porsche supplier. These particular editions sometimes promote out quick, and the brand new Cayman GT4, like its predecessor, will doubtless grow to be a real collector’s automotive. This may particularly be true if Porsche goes forward with plans at the moment being mentioned about changing the 718 line to electrical energy.