Burn Up the Racetrack and Look Good Doing It in Porsche’s 718 Cayman GT4 Clubsport

Burn Up the Racetrack and Look Good Doing It in Porsche’s 718 Cayman GT4 Clubsport

Published: January 15, 2019 | By: American Luxury Staff

Porsche is starting off the 2019 track season with a bang: the new 718 Cayman GT4 Clubsport looks aggressive and capable, and gets a power boost too.

Professional and hobbyist drivers will like the response of the 3.8-liter flat-six engine setup paired with a six-speed PDK transmission. This revised build results in the production of 420 horses, which is about a 10% increase over the outgoing model. A limited-slip differential keeps this Cayman right where you want it.

Porsche’s following will notice the Cayman’s updated bodywork accented by a natural fiber composite rear wing and doors. Crafted from plant fibers like hemp and flax, the new bodywork is both eco-friendly and aerodynamic. The GT4 Clubsport is dressed in a utilitarian matte-finished coat, too, giving it an all-business appeal with just a hint of swagger.

Interested customers can select from the “Trackday” or “Competition” versions, both of which are equipped with a racing seat, six-point harness, air conditioning, and a roll cage. Available starting at $153,000, the base Trackday features fixed shock settings and a 21.1-gallon fuel cell.

The Competition model is accented with a brake bias adjuster, onboard air jacks, three-way adjustable shocks, a quick-release steering wheel, and a 30.4-gallon fuel cell. Available starting at $179,000, the upgraded model also includes an automatic fire extinguisher system.

Porsche is currently taking orders for both variants.

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