718 Cayman GTS 4.0 Test Drive - Review from the perspective of a 981 Boxster GTS and 991 GT3 owner
Release Date: Nov. 26, 2020
My husband recently had the opportunity to test drive a 718 Cayman GTS 4.0 and wrote about his impressions. Please take a look if you would like to read it.
Porsche 718 Cayman GTS 4.0, test drive
I went to the dealer the other day for an oil change on my GT3.There is a 718 Cayman GTS 4.0 on test drive.I was given the opportunity to test drive the car for a short time. I was allowed to test drive the car for a short time, so I would like to give a short review of the car.
The 718 has until now only been available in a four-cylinder turbocharged model.Starting with the Spyder and GT4, an NA 6-cylinder model, GTS4.0, was added to the GTSThe first is the "I" in "I".
This 4-liter NA engine has the same bore x stroke as the 4-liter NA engine mounted on the GT3, but it has a different lineage. In order to meet recent environmental standards, the engine is equipped with a cylinder deactivation system, and although the current Japanese version does not have a GPF filter, it is an environmentally friendly and fuel-efficient engine.
This test drive is a 718 Cayman GTS 4.0 in aventurine green.I've never seen aventurine green on a 718 body before, but it's pretty cool. And the optional satin aurum colored wheels match the body color very well.
The driver's seat area has the familiar 718 interior, the same as in the lineage from the 991 and 981. The driver's seat is the same as in the 991 and 981 models, and the controls are easy to operate. When the engine is turned on, a howl is heard and a heavy bass sound resonates. and a heavy bass sound echoes.As expected with 4 liters, the exhaust sound is lower than the 981 generation GTS and slightly higher than the 4-cylinder turbo 718GTS.It is.
The weight of the clutch is just right, neither particularly heavy nor light.It is a little lighter than the 981 and slightly heavier than the 991 GT3. Clutch connection is very straightforward and easy.When the clutch is slowly lifted, the car automatically raises the idle rpm, which should greatly reduce the number of times the car stalls, even for MT beginners.
The torque from the start is much fatter than that of the 981 GTS or the 991 GT3.This makes it very easy to drive. It is so easy that you can go freely through the city as if you were driving an AT car.
In particular, even when suddenly returning to the accelerator pedal in first or second gear, the driver does not feel the engine brake, or rather the back-torque of the engine, and can drive very smoothly even in situations that tend to be awkward in the GT3 MT. This would be more comfortable for the passenger in the passenger seat.
718 Cayman GTS 4.0, Sport mode, etc.
I try running in normal mode for a while, but the cylinder deactivation is almost unrecognizable.As was the case with the Panamera Turbo, there is no particular indicator, etc., so I wonder if the engine sound has changed a bit. I think it may be paused when the driver thinks that the sound of the engine has changed a little, for example. In any case, I don't think drivers will feel anything as long as they concentrate on driving normally.
The engine noise is a concern, but from startup to idling and starting.Impression similar to 992 with a reasonably loud sound.The exhaust sound is not so loud once the car is running. However, once the car is running, the exhaust sound is not so insistent. It is more likeWhen cold, the whine of the gears is more often heard inside the room.Feeling.
In the zone around 3000-4000 rpm, the engine and exhaust sound asserts itself in its own way, but the exhaust sound in the 2000 rpm range, which is often used, is a bit sad compared to the 981 GTS, to be honest.
Then, when the car is set to Sport or Sport Plus and the accelerator is pushed hard, the NA 4-liter horizontally opposed six-cylinder awakens with a superbly sharp response.This sharpness of response is probably 10-20% more than that of the 981 GTS.
In no time at all, the needle of the rev counter passes through the middle RPM range and heads for the higher RPM range. The feeling of acceleration and G-force on the body at that time is quite strong, and one can enjoy a considerable sense of fast acceleration. The sound of the engine and exhaust at this time is wonderful. As one would expect from a NA horizontally opposed 6-cylinder engine. The sound of the engine and exhaust sound is wonderful.I knew it!Many of you may be thinking, 'What's the point of this?
The brakes have a great touch.The car slows down and downshifts with a single effort of the foot. Auto-blipping in sport mode is also very pleasant. The car revs up beautifully with a "BOOM! and the revs connect beautifully.Blipping and backfire sounds are subdued and not as loud as in the 981 era.People who like this kind of gentle, natural exhaust sound will probably like it.
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Mina.
I also test drove a GTS4.0 before and it was very comfortable as your husband said.
I thought it looked more like a GT car than a sports car.
But I think it's too put together for a second car that seeks the extraordinary.
This 4.0L NA engine and the comfortable taste of the ride, now that I think about it, would be more compatible with the 992.
Mr. Ishi.
Thank you for everything!
>I also test drove a GTS4.0 before and as your husband said, it was a very comfortable ride.
It's amazing that the ride is that comfortable...!
I imagine that the passenger seat must be very comfortable as well.
As a second car for the extraordinary, would the 718 Sbaider be a better choice?
I'm curious about this one too...!
Hello.
Thank you for your always enjoyable articles.
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As a person who has chosen the Cayman gts 4.0 as my first Porsche, I am very happy and empowered by this article, so I am writing to you unreservedly to comment.
This is my first Porsche and I wanted someone to affirm that this choice was not a mistake. (LOL)
I was quite anxious since I placed the order without even test driving the car, but thanks to you, I am now over it. Thank you very much!
RATAM
Thank you for visiting our blog.
>As someone who has recently chosen a Cayman gts4.0 as my first Porsche, I am very pleased and empowered by this article, so I am writing to you unreservedly to comment.
Oh yes!!! Congratulations!
I'm glad I could be of some help (laughs).
I would be happy to take delivery of the car again and let you know what I think of it in the course of actually riding and owning it ^^.
Thank you for your continued support.
Hi Mina.
I actually test drove the GTS 4.0 myself.
I was curious to see what kind of car it would be since it is the same engine.
The test car was a PCCB, with sport chrono.
I think it had a lot more on it than that, though: ・・・・
It is the same engine as the GT4, but the result makes you wonder if it can be changed so much just by setting it up, giving the impression that the sharp edges have been rounded off and smoothed out.
I test drove the car for about 30 minutes, but it was just so easy to drive.
The gas pedal and brakes do not require delicate control like the GT4, and although the suspension is a bit stiffer than normal, it is more comfortable than the GT series (^^;
I think the gas pedal is set up so that when you step on the gas pedal, you step on it as much as you do on the GT4, but the gas pedal opening is lower.
This is better suited for city driving.
The PCCB's effectiveness is not as good as the GT series due to its smaller diameter, but I think it is sufficient for our needs.
I tried full braking as instructed by the person in charge, but the initial braking was more gradual than in the GT4 and I had to step on the brakes more.
I think the master diameter is different.
The sensation was that the operation was close to that of the red calipers on the Cayman, but more effective.
The mode is to be 3-cylinder, but it did not switch in town during my test drive.
GT4 also does not switch for running at about 60 km/h.
In the case of the GT4, it switches when driving at a constant speed of about 100 km/h on the highway, but I don't use it because the bass increases and becomes a bit annoying, and the vibration increases and the ride quality worsens.
Its sound also sounds like when an engine dies 1.2 cylinders for a long time, which is not a good feeling if you have ever broken it in a race.
You mentioned that the sound only changes a little when the lighter switches on YouTUBE test drives, but my GT4 changes quite a bit.
Overall, I think it is a car that anyone can drive reasonably well, regardless of the type of rider.
If you want to do everything with one of these, I feel the GTS 4.0 is the best choice.
Nak acid
You all say it's very easy to ride.
Since Mr. Nak has a GT4, I envy him to be able to compare and taste his own GT4 and GTS4.0...!
>Overall, I think it is a car that anyone can drive reasonably well, regardless of the type of rider.
>I feel that the GTS4.0 is the best choice if you are going to use this one for everything.
I see...!!! My husband thinks it's great, too, for first-time Porsche buyers, etc., because it's got it all! And
He said the same thing as Mr. Nak.
I'd love to test drive one myself...!
I also took a test ride.
The character was so different from the GT3 that it was hard to believe that the displacement was the same as the GT3.
Mild and easy to ride.
But what I look for in a Porsche is not comfort or ease of handling, so I didn't like it.
This test drive was very meaningful in the sense that I was able to reconfirm what I was looking for in a Porsche.
Looking forward to the new GT3.
Kazukane Hills
It's been a while! Thank you for your comments.
My husband read the comments and said, "I know...! I know exactly what you mean...! He said, "I know exactly what you mean...!
I've seen all sorts of pictures of the new GT3, and I'm curious to see how it actually runs!
It must be insanely high performance...
This is my first time posting here. I am always learning from your blog.
I am very interested in the ride quality of this GTS 4.0.
One question.
The standard suspension of the GTS4.0 is the PASM sport suspension.
The PC demo car nearby was not a sports suspension, but the optional PASM suspension on a dare. (Sorry for the complication).
Was the car you test-drove a PASM suspension or a PASM sports suspension?
kiyo acid
Thank you for visiting my blog!
>Was the car you test-drove a PASM suspension or a PASM sports suspension?
I asked him about it and he said it had the standard PASM sport suspension! That's amazing that the ride is that comfortable...
I did not know that the 718GTS4.0 has a sport suspension as standard. Thank you!
Ms. Mina
The other day, I signed a contract for a Cayman GTS 4.0 LHD at Mr. H's place. It is a full order, so it will be delivered a little later. I am sure the delivery will be a little bit later.
Now I can join the ranks of Porsche owners.
iron acid
Mrs. H had also contacted my husband. I just wanted to congratulate you on this very important accomplishment!!!
So it's LHD, cool!
Please try to drive around Ashiu and other places when you get the car.
I always enjoy them.
I also got to test drive the 718GTS.
The ride was really nice, and I felt it was easy to ride because of the great low-speed torque.
As your husband said, it was not as loud as the 981 and felt more mature in comparison.
S+ is an odd thing to say.
I can tell you that, for my personal taste, even though I know the performance is better on the 718, I'd still prefer the
Even if they were the same price, I think I would choose the 981.
By the way, I had the opportunity to drive a 992 bare-bones Cabri the other day.
As written in this blog, the legs felt much stiffer than the S!
The wheels were the same 20 and 21 inches as the S
The air pressure was also comfort pressure.
I was surprised to see how different it was.
I felt that choosing the grade of Porsche is still a difficult task.
Mr. Tomozo.
Thank you for everything!
As for engine noise, the newer the model, the more restrictive it becomes.
Must be a lot of difficulties...
I thought that engine sounds like 981 would become really rare.
>I had the opportunity to drive a 992 bare cabriolet.
Oh yes!
Was it still hard?
I told my husband about the comments I received.
'I knew it! When you put it like that, it kind of reassures me that my sensors weren't going crazy!"
(laughter).
It's really hard to choose the grade of Porsche...
It would be nice if we could test drive all the grades, but even then it would be different again for each individual...
Thank you for always reading exciting stories for Porsche lovers.
I used to drive a 981 Boxster GTS PDK, but recently I bought a 718 Spyder. 718 Spyder is a car that I am not sure if I can use on a daily basis and I can't let go of my 981 Boxster GTS, so I use two cars together. It was a fun car to drive, but as I expected, I scraped my nose, buttocks, and stomach, and the 1cm difference in height and the protruding lip made it unusable for daily use such as commuting (I could not clear the entrance to the underground parking garage at work). The manual top also made me feel uncomfortable in sudden rain (I used to drive an Elise, so I thought I knew what I was doing...). I am very frustrated because I would like to drive my favorite car every day. The other day I test drove a GTS4.0 (Cayman with PCCB) and was so surprised at how comfortable it was that I ordered a Boxster GTS4.0 (production confirmed in February). I think it is a great car if you use it for commuting to work, going to mountain passes on weekends, and occasionally to the circuit (although I only drive it on mini circuits). What worries me a little is that the great ride quality may be due to the PCCB I test drove (the one I ordered has stock brakes)....
My elderly mother wanted to drive a Porsche convertible at least once, so I decided to go with PDK, but PDK is still the best on the track, and even if I switch from Spyder to GTS4.0, I don't think I will ever let go of 981 after all.
zabuton (flat floor cushion used when sitting or kneeling; usu. rectangular)
Thank you for everything!
981 Boxster GTS, and the Spyder, GTS 4.0!
Lovely ^^!
I asked my husband about the comfort of the GTS 4.0.
The one I test drove didn't have a PCCB, but it had a sport suspension, and it was very comfortable, so I think it will be fine!
He said.
>I chose PDK for the 981 because my elderly mother wanted to drive a Porsche convertible at least once, but PDK is still the best on the track, and even if I switch from the Spyder to the GTS4.0, I don't think I will ever let go of the 981 after all.
Oh, what a wonderful story...! I want my son to grow up to be just like you (laughs).
The 981 Boxster GTS is a real classic...!
Thank you for answering my imprecise question on my first post the other day.
I'm actually preparing to get out of my Porsche (981), but I'm not sure if I'm ready to take the final step.
It doesn't stick. People around me tell me it's a waste of money and that I should reconsider.
My regret is that I haven't driven the Ashiu Driveway yet, and I'm a Porsche ronin.
It is really difficult to graduate from Porsche without
I'm really sorry that my comments are so uninteresting and whiny.