2022 Porsche Cayman GT4 RS in Malaysia – 4.0L NA, 500 PS, 450 Nm, 0-100 km/h 3.4s, from RM1.55 mil

Sime Darby Auto Efficiency, official distributors of Porsche automobiles in Malaysia has launched the 718 Cayman GT4 RS, priced from RM1.55 million. In case you’re not conscious, it’s the primary time the Cayman has been given the ‘RS’ moniker because it was beforehand reserved for the Porsche 911.

The 718 Cayman GT4 RS is powered by the identical 4.0 litre naturally-aspirated flat-six discovered within the newest 911 GT3. Other than its 500 PS and 450 Nm of torque, the opposite hallmark of this engine is that it revs all the best way to 9,000 rpm. By comparability, the identical mill within the 911 GT3 makes 510 PS and 470 Nm.

In comparison with the Cayman GT4, the GT4 RS produces an additional 80 PS and as much as 30 Nm of torque. The engine is paired with seven-speed dual-clutch PDK transmission with shorter ratios for faster acceleration. The usual Cayman GT4 was launched in Malaysia in 2020, priced then from RM999k.

Consequently, the GT4 RS will get from 0-100 km/h in simply 3.4 seconds (0.5 seconds sooner than Cayman GT4), with a 315 km/h prime velocity. The GT4 RS is simply obtainable with a PDK gearbox with no guide choices.

Chassis enhancements embrace ball-joint suspension mountings, stiffer springs and anti-roll bars in addition to adaptive Bilstein dampers leading to a 30 mm lowered trip peak. Homeowners can choose to arrange their GT4 RS as they see match because the GT4 RS comes with increased adjustability within the areas of camber and toe changes.

Beneath the wheel arches are 20-inch solid aluminium centre-locking wheels with cast-iron brake discs tucked behind. Accessible as an optionally available improve is the Porsche Ceramic Composite Brake (PCCB) carbon ceramic brakes.

The GT4 RS is alleged to generate roughly 25% extra downforce than the Cayman GT4 courtesy of a big entrance splitter, adjustable entrance diffuser and GT3-like swan neck rear wing. NACA ducts are included into the bonnet for improved brake cooling whereas the louvres on the entrance fenders assist to scale back air strain throughout the wheel wells.

Air inlets are additionally included on what was once rear quarter home windows. Porsche mentioned this not solely improved consumption airflow but additionally creates an exhilarating noise proper by the entrance passenger. When it comes to weight, the GT4 RS is 35 kg lighter than the Cayman GT4 with PDK transmission at 1,415 kg.

That is all the way down to the usage of lighter carpets, quite a bit much less insulation materials, light-weight door panels with pull straps. On the surface, the bonnet and entrance wings are fabricated from carbon-fibre bolstered plastic (CFRP) whereas the rear part contains a light-weight windscreen.