2022 Porsche 718 Cayman GT4 RS Laps The 'Ring A Whopping 23.6 Seconds Faster Than The GT4
According to Jörg Bergmeister, who set the impressive lap time, the Cayman GT4 RS is one of the sharpest cars Porsche has ever developed
The ultimate version of the current generation 718 Cayman, the GT4 RS, is expected to debut in November and Porsche released an onboard video of the sportscar lapping the Nürburgring-Nordschleife.
With a lap time of 7:04.511 for the 20.6 km track (7:09.300 for the full 20.832 km), the GT4 RS is 23.6 seconds faster than the already capable and track-focused GT4, making it the fastest ever Cayman.
Jörg Bergmeister, who set the impressive lap time and has spent more than 500 hours on the development of the car, said: "The 718 Cayman GT4 RS is an uncompromising driving machine. It feels as nimble as a go-kart on mountain roads, yet is impressively stable and well-balanced on the racetrack," adding that the GT4 RS "is one of the sharpest cars Porsche has ever developed".
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The car was fitted with Michelin Pilot Sport Cup 2 R tires that will be offered as an option in the production vehicle, as well as a racing seat in order to ensure maximum safety for the driver. Other than that it was in "standard condition and weight" as confirmed by a notary.
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This is the first time a member of the Cayman/Boxster family gets an RS version. Honoring the RS heritage, the ultimate Cayman will be lighter and more powerful with a more aggressive setup and increased downforce.
As we have seen from previous spy photographs the redesigned aero kit includes a more prominent splitter, additional slits on the bumper, vented hood, extra cooling intakes replacing the rear quarter windows, a new diffuser, and a big rear wing. The GT4 RS will also feature larger brakes and a more focused chassis and suspension setup.
The GT4 RS will be powered by an upgraded version of the naturally aspirated 4.0-liter boxer that will produce more than the 414 hp (309 kW / 420 PS) of the 718 Cayman GT4 but, in all likelihood, less than the 503 hp (375 kW / 510 PS) of the larger 911 GT3. In the official video, driver Jörg Bergmeister claims that the power increase over the GT4 is the most noticeable difference hinting at a healthy boost. Power will be sent to the rear wheels through a PDK gearbox.
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We will learn more about the Porsche 718 Cayman GT4 RS in the official premiere which is scheduled for November. This generation of the Cayman/Boxster twins will be the last to be powered by an internal combustion engine as their successor, which will sport some design cues from the Mission R racing concept car, is expected to feature an all electric powertrain.