What kind of car is the Porsche 718 Cayman GT4 and the Porsche 718 Spider?

Porsche 718 Cayman GT4 and Porsche 718 Spider officially announced

On June 18, 2019, Porsche officially announced the Porsche 718 Cayman GT4 and 718 Spyder.

By the way, I don't know much about models other than Porsche 911 (laughs). But it's a new Porsche model, and I want to know a little ...

But I don't know where to look from. I was thinking,The DriveSaid, "For you who are busy, I have summarized the five most exciting points of the Porsche 718 Cayman GT4 and Porsche 718 Spider announced this time!"

What a wonderful ^^ He understands the feelings of someone like me, "Where should I know?"!

Furthermore, in this article, in the introduction, "Because in addition to the five points mentioned this time, the details are also written properly at the end. You're welcome", I wrote "Welcome" by myself first I also like the place (laughs).

By the way, what are the "Porsche 718 Cayman GT4 and the five exciting points of the Porsche 718 Spider" for those who are wondering "where should I know?" Like me, or for those who are busy. I would like to see if it is ^ ^

Five points of the new Porsche 718 Cayman GT4 and Porsche 718 Spider

5: There is a club sports package for those who race seriously

• The 718 Cayman GT4 will be available in a club sports package with a thick rear steel roll bar (roll cage), a fire extinguisher, and a 6-point racing seatbelt (harness) in the driver's seat.
• But this club sports package is only available for European customers (!).

Yeah. Is that so! !! (* The article says ONLY for Europe, but the official Porsche Japan website in Japan says "Club sports package will be available as an option", so what will happen in the future? I don't know)

4: Verified on the Nürburgring Nordschleife, promised to be fast

• The current Porsche Cayman GT4 debuted on the Nürburgring Nordschleife at 7:40, but this new 718 Cayman GT4 laps the infamous Green Hell (Nürburgring Nordschleife) more than 10 seconds faster.

3: Both cars are not cheap

... this title ... this is not an exciting point (laughs).

◆ 718 Cayman GT4 is $ 100,450 (about 10.88 million yen)
◆ 718 Spider is $ 97,550 (about 10.57 million yen)

Both cars may not be cheap, but I think it's a great way to spend $ 100,000.

Was written. Really, I like the person who wrote this article ^^ By the way, the above price is the set price in the United States.

2: Instantly stop with optional carbon ceramic brake

• Both the 718 Cayman GT4 and the 718 Spider are standard equipment with a steel brake rotor and a large aluminum monoblock caliper set.
• Porsche carbon ceramic brakes (PCCB) can be selected as an option.

1: Based on Porsche 911 engine

• Same as the 2020 Porsche 911 engine (but NA without turbocharger).
• 420 horsepower, naturally aspirated 4-liter horizontally opposed 6-cylinder boxer engine, 6-speed manual transmission.
• The rev limit is 8,000 rpm.

Porsche 718 Cayman GT4 and Porsche 718 Spider detailed spec list

It was a pretty really simple introduction of 5 points ^^ ... is too simple, isn't it?

With this, it seems that I found out about the new 718 Cayman GT4 and 718 Spider, it seems that I will be indigestive, so in addition to the detailed information written at the end of the article, other sources (book) The information from (link posted at the bottom of the site) is summarized below.

After all, I tend to feel sorry if I don't know everything, so I just took a look at it ^^

Now, I would like to write detailed information. I'm sorry for the random feeling.

• Both the 718 Open and the Coupe were taken over by Porsche's GT division to create a better one.
• The 718 Cayman GT4 is located at the entry level of the Porsche GT model, the 718 Spider is a model specialized for enjoying cornering, and inherits the lineage of Porsche Roadster such as the Porsche 550 Spider and the 718 RS60 Spider.
• The 718 Cayman GT4 and 718 Spider are perfectly balanced midship cars.
• The 718 Cayman GT4 and 718 Spider share a technical base for the first time.
• For the first time, the 718 Spider benefits from the high-performance GT chassis that the 718 Cayman GT4 is proud of.

• Regarding the engines installed in both cars, Porsche says, "It is an enhanced version of the new Porsche 911 3-liter horizontally opposed 6-cylinder turbocharged engine."
• It is unlikely that the knowledge gained from the Porsche 911 GT3, a 4-liter horizontally opposed 6-cylinder NA engine, was used.
• Both cars are 0-100km in 4.4 seconds.

• The maximum speed of the 718 Cayman GT4 is 304km / h, and the maximum speed of the 718 Spider is 301km / h.
• The fuel consumption in the new European cycle is 10.9 liters / 100km.
• 6-speed manual transmission only (no PDK!).
• The gear lever is 0.39 inches shorter for a quick shift.
• It has an "auto blipping function" that can be turned on and off manually.

• In order to achieve the maximum speed of this time, the 718 Spider is equipped with a functional rear diffuser that creates "real" aerodynamic downforce with Porsche's "first boxster" rear axle.
• The 718 Cayman GT4 achieves up to 50% downforce improvement compared to the current model (the newly designed single chamber arch rear silencer has been downsized to create space behind it to secure space for the rear diffuser, which is equivalent to 30%. The downforce of is added + the fixed rear wing adds the downforce of 20%, and the total improvement of 50%) is generated.
• This means an increase of 12kg of downforce when driving at 200km / h.

• It is amazing that the level of air resistance does not change even though the downforce has increased by 50%.
• The large front lip spoiler and the so-called "air curtain" that regulates the air flowing along the front wheels maintain aerodynamic balance.
• The 718 Spider is equipped with a rear spoiler that automatically rises at 120 km / h.

• The tires used are "Sport Cup 2", which is a newly developed "ultra-high-performance tires" with Michelin.
• The standard 20-inch wheels are 245 for the front wheels and 295 for the rear wheels.
• From Porsche 911 GT3, front axle and brakes are adopted.
• The size of the steel brake rotor is the same for both front and rear wheels, with a diameter of about 15 inches (about 38 cm).

• In addition to reducing the total weight of both cars, the following are standard equipment.
  • New springs and struts
  • Racing-derived axles
  • New ball joint
  • Porsche Active Suspension Management that helps lower the vehicle by 3 cm → Lowering the center of gravity improves cornering performance.
  • Porsche Stability Management system that adopted a better sensor (Porsche Stability Management system) → It is possible to completely cancel in 2 steps.
  • Porsche Torque Vectoring system with mechanical rear differential → Enhances vertical and horizontal dynamics, improves cornering performance and driving pleasure

• Both cars use Porsche adaptive Cylinder Control technology, which causes the cylinders in one bank to pause under partial load, reducing fuel consumption (temporarily 2). One of the cylinders is designed to stop the injection process (fuel injection)).
• Piezo injection, each of which injects fuel independently, is installed in the DFI high-speed engine for the first time.
• The combustion process is improved by dividing the fuel injection into five stages.

• A variable intake system with two resonance valves optimizes gas exchange in the cylinder.
• Camber, Toe, Ride height and anti-roll bar settings can be adjusted manually.
• For both cars, Porsche has developed a new sports exhaust system, which makes it sound better.

• The interior uses a steering shift lever and Alcantara in the center of the seat.
• Air conditioner and PCM (Porsche Communication Management) are standard equipment.

• Like the other Porsche models, Porsche's GT division guarantees that both the 718 Cayman GT4 and the 718 Spider are "available on the circuit and on the open road."

Video of Porsche 718 Cayman GT4

There was a person who was shared on Twitter, and I just watched this video of "Porsche 718 Cayman GT4". No ~ I wish I hadn't seen it! !! !! ... because it's too cool! !! !! !!

If you see this, you'll want it ^^ The sound is really good, and what's this ~ super cool ~! I made the sound louder and saw it.

Video of Porsche 718 Spyder

And here is a video of "Porsche 718 Spider".

Various models related to Porsche have already been announced, various things are happening, and I'm really looking forward to various things ~ ^ ^

Rika (911supercars.com)

I'm Rika, the author of this article. Ever since Porsche 911 became my favorite car, I've become totally addicted to Porsche, and I can't stop loving Porsche, so I started this blog. My favorite cars are 911 Carrera (991.2), 911 Carrera Cabriolet (992.1), and 911 Carrera T (992.1).