Test Drive of Porsche 718 Cayman GT4RS｜Let's show you the performance of the GT4RS.
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Among the new Porsche cars in recent years, I personally am very interested in the new Porsche models, and that is...718 Cayman GT4RSIt is. In the meantime, I have placed an order, but the production quota seems to be quite small and I have almost given up (laugh).
This time, I had the opportunity to test drive the 718 Cayman GT4RS and would like to report on the test drive.
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718 Cayman GT4RS
The highest grade of Cayman, and the grade that further enhances the performance of that GT4.becomes.
It is distinct from the half-baked sport-tailored models of other manufacturers. The heart of the car is not the 4-liter engine found in the GTS4.0 and GT4, but theThe 4-liter racing engine of the GT3 is directly appropriated and placed in the midship.
Hood is real carbon
The engine output boasts 500 hp. The suspension also follows the design concept of the 911 GT3 RS (991.2) in terms of spring rate and damping system settings.PASM is 30mm lower than the standard specificationThe front lid has a NACA air intake for brake cooling, the rear has a swan-neck wing, and the engine air intake box has been moved into the car.Newly developed air filter produces a low, thick in-car soundIt is.
Even though the GT4 has specifications that would make it a viable racing car, "Let's take it this far.It is truly a racing car that can be driven on public roads, with so much added equipment that it makes one think, "This is a racing car that can be driven on public roads.
When you start to run
When the engine is started, a wild sound echoes through the car.Startup sound almost the same as GT3 because the engines are the same.The engine position is immediately behind the car, so it feels even more powerful. If it is different, the engine position is immediately behind, which makes it feel even more powerful.
It starts with the PDK selector, which looks like a shift lever on a manual transmission, in D mode. But that is not enough to move the GT4RS forward.PDK is the same as GT3, etc., with no creep phenomenon.The car is being driven. Therefore, it is necessary to blow a little on the accelerator pedal to start the car.
GT3-compliant suspension excluding tire house gaps
The car takes off and leaves the parking lot. So far, the feeling is deceptively normal: the GT4RS picks up speed, not with the intense tire contact of the 992 Carrera or 992 GT3, but rather with a slightly milder feel.
Cruise first at a town speed of about 30 km/h to 50 km/h. The speed is about 30 km/h to 50 km/h at town speed.This is, surprisingly, a normal driving experience.My first impression is that the "M" is the most important thing in the world.
I can see that the foot is a little firmer than the GT4, but that is not to say that the feel is significantly different. Where the road surface is flat, it is usually comfortable.
The engine noise at low RPMs resonates firmly through the cabin and does not suddenly feel quieter after starting off due to recent noise regulations. In the case of this car, the sound is louder and more powerful, especially with the windows closed. I think this is because the engine itself is inside the car and the air intake is also inside the car.
How is it handled?
As my body becomes accustomed to the car, I increase the pace a little and check the cornering performance with PASM in normal mode.
The response at the start of steering is surprisingly gentle.Of course, it is sharper than the regular Cayman model, but compared to the 991 and 992 GT3, it is a bit of a letdown. Even though this may be due to the difference in the engine mounting position, the 992 Carrera S Cabriolet with PASM sports suspension that I drove on the same day of this test drive felt sharper.
This is easy to drive, in a good way.It is a high-performance extension of the regular Cayman model, and can be driven with a relaxed, easy-going driving style, and can be used for relaxing winding roads.
However, the title of RS is not a date.The sense of stability and treading while cornering is tremendous.It is impossible to measure its limits on public roads, and it turns every corner with aplomb.
Perhaps it is at very high speeds, where more downforce is effective, that it really comes into its own.
In Japan's so-called "mountain passes," the car gives the impression of turning simply on the basis of suspension settings and capabilities, and it is clear that it is not showing its true potential at all.
Furthermore, when PASM is set to Sport mode, it becomes distinctly firmer.The car can clearly feel the unevenness from the road surface, and responsiveness and turning performance are further enhanced. Many Porsche PASM models have little difference between normal and sport mode, but for this GT4RS, I think the difference is quite large.
For the record.In Japan, if you don't bring it to the circuit, its performance is completely meaningless.It is truly a treasure trove. This is not an exaggeration, but I really believe so. If you are fortunate enough to purchase a GT4RS, I hope you will drive it on a circuit. I think that would be the happiest thing for this car.
PDK in the electric light
One of the most notable points of this car is the high performance of PDKThe first is.
Originally, Porsche's transmission called PDK shifted very quickly and with little shift shock. I have personal experience with many different cars.Without a doubt, the best transmission in the world.I think.
The PDK has been further refined in the GT4RS.
When driving in AT mode, the car downshifts with such perfect timing that you wonder if it is watching the curve ahead. It downshifts with such exquisite timing that you would think the car is watching the curve ahead, and then switches gears with great sharpness.The way it switches from one to the other is just like the world of racing games.The first is.
The excitement is further amplified when the car is set to manual mode and operated with paddle switches. In particular, the PDK in the GT4RS has a smoother downshift control, and the speed of the gearshift is impressive.
From fourth to third to second gear, two quick pulls of the paddle switch on the left side, and without a pause, "Von! Phong! the flat-six engine howls briefly and completes the downshift in a lightning-fast manner. I have never experienced such speed before. I can assure you that no supercar, no matter how expensive, can match this control.
The PDK is so wonderful that I would like to describe it as "I could eat three bowls of white rice with just the PDK. Some people have lamented the fact that the GT4RS is not available with a manual transmission, but I urge those people to try it for themselves. You will find out that you can't get the best out of this car if you are too lazy to operate it manually.
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Hello, hiro.
Gulf color, 18-way seats, black calipers (actually PCCB?) and what a gt4rs for a genteel gt4rs ^ ^.
As someone who has ordered the spider rs, this is the review I have been eagerly awaiting. Thank you!
I'm hoping to manage to get a slot at a dealer that doesn't have much of a class system, like an established dealer (if I don't get one, I'll buy a 992.2 prime cabriolet), so I'm thinking of different specs every day (lol).
So I'd like to ask you a couple of questions.
Bucket seats or 18-way seats
PCCB, need for front lift
The seat is predominantly a bucket, differentiating it from the 981gts and being aware of the good feel of the 981 Spyder.
The PCCB and front lift are all swinging on mountain roads, as there is almost no city driving.
And the part that bothered me the most was.
Unlike the gt3, it's an extension of the Cayman."
This is the point that we are trying to make.
Wouldn't it diminish the significance of the common man owning a 981 Boxster gts with PDK instead of MT at the same time?
And will it ever be possible to free oneself from the spell of the 981 Spyder's mizzen-like, happiest driving sensation?
*I am not willing to give up my 981gts that has been turned into a crazy exhaust machine by replacing the tacho leg.
I am very aware that just having the gt3 engine on it is more than enough value, but I am expecting spartanness in a completely different direction than the mild 981gts, so I was concerned about that.
I felt that my fears were probably unfounded, as I could see from your closing remarks, but at any rate, the price is by far the most expensive I have ever paid, and I am going to push myself very hard to buy it, so my expectations and anxiety are so high that I am going to lose my head. (Laughter)
If I wanted to change direction, there are other options, but I love convertible cars so much and I love Porsche so much that I only buy convertible cars except for the Macan, so even if I wanted to change direction, only Porsche convertible models would be on my list... (laughs).
From the perspective of hiro, who loves 981gts and has experience with 981 spider, if this is a spider rs instead of a gt4rs. I would like to hear your opinion on if of the following.
If it is not too much trouble, we would appreciate your reply when you are free.
I apologize for the length of this message, and thank you in advance for your cooperation.
Answer Hello ds124.
I guess this is a preference, but given the concept of the GT4RS
Buckets seem to be more popular and I think they are a plus for resale.
If you are not going to the circuit, PCCB is a good idea.
However, I have recently ridden a number of PCCB vehicles and think that they are too light.
At low speeds, the ride feels more moist and smooth with regular brakes.
However, the flatness at speed is PCCB.
I would add a front lift. The reason is that you never know what kind of bumps you might encounter at a convenience store or gas station on your way out.
Also, looking at the used market for GT3s, the ones without front lifts are somewhat less popular.
Compared to the 981GTS, the GT4RS is indeed quite spartan, but the feeling of movement is very similar, though.
I thought the legs were firmer than the 718 GT4, but I didn't notice that much difference, especially in the response when starting to turn the steering wheel. So I think it is an extension of the 718 Cayman.
Comparing the 981GTS and the GT3, there is a distinctly different feeling of being in a different class. From the way it turns to the steering response, it is completely different, but I did not feel that much of a difference.
I can't say anything about the Spyder RS since it hasn't been announced yet, but at least with the GT4RS, I think this is a GT3 engine in the car, which adds to the fun.
The intake and engine noise and exhaust notes that reverberate through the coupe body of the car are audible from the low RPM range and lift the spirits.
But what if this is an open body?
The sound is lost in the background, and what is heard is a greater percentage of the exhaust note.
Then, of course, the sound is good because it is a GT3 engine. However, due to recent noise regulations, if you want to hear the sound properly in the open, the exhaust note is not powerful unless the engine is turned up considerably.
This is what I thought when I compared the 718 GT4 and the 718 Spyder, but I would choose the GT4RS because I want to enjoy the sound that reverberates firmly in the car from the low rpm range.
The above is for your information.
Nice to meet you.
I always enjoy looking at your site.
I am afraid we are not talking about the GT4RS, but I would like to ask your husband to tell us about the 991.1 Carrera 4GTS.
I am currently considering purchasing a 991.1 Carrera 4GTS and would like to know the following information.
1) The navigation system is made by Clarion, but the map update is finished in 2019. but what should I do since I can't even use Apple Car Play as in 1.2? I am wondering what to do. What do you do?
2) Do you know the production start and end dates of the 991.1 Carrera 4GTS? What model year does it exist? I would like to know.
3) I currently own a 991.2 GT3RS and a 992 Carrera 4, but I am a big NA fan, and I can't get rid of the 992C4's various negatives (turbo, shift lever, door flaps, touch screen that is no longer a physical switch, etc.), so should I switch? More 991.1 Carrera 4GTS?
I am struggling with this. It would be helpful if you could give me some advice here as well.
Above.
I am sorry to ask so many questions out of the blue, but I would appreciate it if you could help me.
Shunya (member of an ancient Central Asian Nomadic people)
Hello, syuny.
I have a 991.1 Carrera 4GTS.
As you can see in the blog post, both the Boxster and the 991.1 have been converted to display audio.
Replacing Boxster's genuine navigation with display audio | DMH-SZ700 Review
I don't know for sure, but I think it will probably be in production for about a year and in terms of model year, it will be 2016. (In terms of Japanese model year, most of them are registered in 2015)
It depends on your preference, so it is difficult to say, but if you like touring and driving itself, I think the 991.1 is more enjoyable.
On the other hand, if you are more concerned about appearance, practicality, etc., it might be the 992C4.
That is all, but for your information.
Mr. Hiro
Thank you for your prompt reply.
Display audio...it was an eye opener. I was saved with amazement that such a convenient thing exists now! I was saved with surprise.
Even with the RS/992C4, I use Gooogle Maps/Spotify on my Apple Car Play for navigation and music, and I don't watch TV, so "this is the only way!" Thank you very much for showing us the best audio system. Thank you very much.
I am waiting for a good match for the 991.1 Carrera 4GTS, although there is no one that I am interested in under the circumstances.
Thank you very much for your continued support and guidance.
I would like to thank you in advance.