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The cabin feels classically Porsche, with plenty of high-end materials such as Alcantara and leather used to cover vast swathes of the interior. The seating position is superb, and though the fixed bucket seats don't offer any adjustment in terms of height, the spot to which it's been mounted will likely be on the money for most. In all, it's still a hugely impressive-looking thing, and one which will no doubt turn the heads of many as it passes by.Īs mentioned, the interior is focused around the needs of the driver, with key buttons and controls within easy reach. The biggest difference, however, is the gigantic rear wing that now dominates the overall look of the car. It's somewhat sharper in design, that's for sure, with slightly edgier head- and taillights. It's likely that few will be able to make too much of a distinction between this latest GT4 and the older car.
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It's a truly impressive package, helped no end by a charismatic engine and a superbly sorted six-speed manual 'box which only goes to remind you that, though automatics have come on leaps and bounds in recent years, sometimes there's no replacement for the involvement a manual like this gives you. The steering boasts excellent weight too, and the whole car appears to goad you into carrying more speed through corners. The ride suffers over potholes when moving slowly, but add speed and the beautifully-judged damping takes the initial edge off any imperfections. Move off and, initially, things feel firm. Turn the key, and the engine barks into life - a stark contrast to the Subaru-esque grumble that you get from the standard Cayman.
The seating position is excellent, while the fixed-back bucket seats keep you snug and secure. Look for both cars next spring, starting at about $96,000 for the Spyder and $99,000 for the Cayman GT4.Slot behind the wheel of the GT4 and almost immediately things feel spot on. The Spyder features a pop-up rear wing, minimalist fabric roof and a classic double-hump streamlined rear deck for high-style top-down motoring. Porsche has massaged the airflow over the Cayman GT4’s fixed rear wing, underbody and diffuser to add 50-percent more downforce than the previous GT4, without increasing drag. Gotta love the 8000 rpm redline, the naturally-aspirated 4-liter 6-cylinder, standard six-speed manual transmission… what a lovely, lovely car to drive on the track.”
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“You’d think that driving a track like this in the rain in the Cayman GT4 would be a waste of time, but it really gives you a great feel for what the car will do, by itself, without much driver input, just being very careful with the gas, and the brakes and the steering… but, what a wonderfully balanced car. Rev-matching, optional ceramic composite brakes, a new sport exhaust and Porsche stability management give these baby GTs unrivaled performance potential. The result is nimble handling, precise steering and superb composure. The Spyder and GT4 now share the same motorsport-inspired chassis, including a front axle and suspension bits from the 911 GT3, with adjustable anti-roll bar, ride height, toe, and camber. Powering both cars is a naturally-aspirated 4-liter flat six, producing 414-hp and 309 lb-ft of torque. Our first drive in this dynamic duo was along the rain-soaked, narrow country byways of the Scottish highlands and around the nine roller-coaster curves of the Knockhill Racing Circuit. And with the debut of the 2020 718 Cayman GT4 and 718 Spyder, they become legitimate track stars too.
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The mid-engined Porsche 718 Cayman and Boxster may not bask in the iconic sports car glory of their 911 brethren, but they make a strong case for themselves as being first-rate drivers cars.