Porsche reveals hard-core Cayman GT4

German sports car firm Porsche has just introduced a new addition to its line of revered GT high performance models, the Cayman GT4. This is the first time Porsche has introduced a GT model based on the mid-engined, two-seat Cayman coupe.

Sharing components and genetic spirit with the iconic 911 GT3, the engine, chassis, brakes and aerodynamic design of the Cayman GT4 are configured for maximum driving dynamics. It’s not surprising, then, this new model has just lapped the Nurburgring Nordschleife in a rather quick 7 minutes and 40 seconds.

The Cayman GT4 is powered by a mid-mounted, 3.8-litre flat-six engine with 385hp of power produced at 7,400rpm. Its power is transmitted by a standard 6-speed manual gearbox with dynamic gearbox mounts. Porsche isn’t offering PDK transmission option with the new Cayman GT4. The 911 Carrera S-derived engine allows the GT4 to acceleration from zero to 100kmph in 4.4 seconds and onto a top speed of nearly 300kmph.

The new Cayman GT4 will make its world debut in March at the Geneva Motor Show, before going on sale globally later this year.