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718 Cayman GT4 is here – at long last.!

I very much doubt it Jeff. With Taycan production ramping up and limited space on-site already there's just no room.

 
A bit of a rhetorical question really Dave. Stuttgart must be running at or near full capacity. I've not visited, but not an ideal production location I believe? Do they run a 3-shift system there?

Jeff

 
Motorhead said:
A bit of a rhetorical question really Dave. Stuttgart must be running at or near full capacity. I've not visited, but not an ideal production location I believe? Do they run a 3-shift system there?

Jeff
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Not sure they run multiple shifts at either factory, maybe at SUV land in Leipzig.

I bet they are not going to ramp up production given current state of motor industry demand.

 
Stuttgart are running two shifts per day on the production line and 3 shifts (i.e. 24 hours) at the paint factory.

I don't know about Osnabruck but possibly only a single shift if they're just producing Caymans.

 
I have a GT4 on order with a March due date.

I feel with the release of the GTS6 this will devalue my current 718 and can't help but feel this dilutes how special the GT4 was going to be.

Shame.

 
I sypathise with your situation Mark, and particularly with those who have very recently purchased an F-4T 718 GTS, but unfortunately it was inevitable that Porsche would have to use the new F-6 engine elsewhere in the range in order to justify the huge design, development and tooling costs. Just look at it this way: without the new engine you wouldn't be getting your new 718 GT4 in March, unless you would be happy for it to be a tuned-up 2.5L F-4T.

As I see it, the GTS 4.0 is a very welcome addition to the Cayman range and gives punters a true choice between road-biased and track-biased cars. Maybe it will free-up allocations for those who really do want the GT car as I'm sure quite a few people could be swapping from GT4 to GTS waiting lists.

Jeff

 
It looks as though the asking price for 718 GT4s currently is £100k+, although how sustainable that is is anyone's guess, and the introduction of the GTS 4.0 could well have some impact on both 981 and 718 GT4 prices, perhaps more so for the 981. If you can spec a decent brand new F-6 718 GTS for around £75k, a lot of punters could well be considering a new GTS over a 4 or 5-year old GT4 at the same or similar price?

Maybe not directly comparable, but 90-95% there for many buyers?? Just a thought of course.

Jeff

 
As a 981 GT4 owner Jeff i agree with you. I think the new GTS is a bloody lovely looking car and package. Be interesting to see.

 
Richard,

Either by design or chance, by introducing the GTS 4.0 Porsche may have brought a bit of reality to the GT4 market at last. It just remains to be seen what happens over the next 6-months or so as GT4 and GTS deliveries ramp-up.

Hopefully you're more than happy to soldier-on with your 981 GT4 for a while yet and let the market take its course.

Jeff

 
Just had my order confirmed for a red 718 GT4 due early March. 😁 cant wait. Hope it will fit in the garage ok and not get stuck getting up the dropped kerb 🤔 Had my name down last time for 981 GT4 with no luck and couldn't stretch to over £100k on the open market.

 
Well done on securing a car Peter. March will be a good time to get delivery with - hopefully - the weather improving.

You better get the tape measure and inclinometer out.!

Jeff

 
peterhunsley said:
Just had my order confirmed for a red 718 GT4 due early March. 😁 cant wait. Hope it will fit in the garage ok and not get stuck getting up the dropped kerb 🤔 Had my name down last time for 981 GT4 with no luck and couldn't stretch to over £100k on the open market.
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Congrats [:D] Is that a build date of early March rather than a delivery date?

My GT4 is due for delivery early March and is scheduled to be built next week (1st week of February). My spec was locked at the beginning of December, so did you spec a car up a little while ago on a promise?

 
My spec was locked when I was offered the car by the dealer. Told build was mid Feb for early March delivery. Guards Red so should be nice. planning to have full PPF with ceramic coat.

Any opinions on PPF ?

 
Peter,

Like all the darker colours, gravel rash is somewhat noticeable on red. Apart from the bonnet and front bumper (and questionably the front wings?), the sills and intake area and the area behind the rear wheels appear to be the most vulnerable locations. Whether or not a full PPF is necessary is open to question.

Jeff

 
My 981 is Basalt Black and only has chips where Jeff mentions. I've custom cut vinyl to cover the edge of the intakes and rear bumper. I'll do the same for the front sills when the weather picks up.

 
Regarding PPF, I would definitely recommend covering the front bumper, bonnet hatch, side sills, either side of the rear wheel arches, and rear valance behind the wheels. My car is also Guards Red and I am thankful I made the PPF decision at an early stage. Road rash is a serious problem on the Cayman. Protection is essential especially on rural roads. After 9000 miles I can see where the road gravel has peppered the film around the front and rear wheel arches and sills. Unprotected, the paint would now be seriously damaged.

Brian

 
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Regarding PPF, I would definitely recommend covering the front bumper, bonnet hatch, side sills, either side of the rear wheel arches, and rear valance behind the wheels. My car is also Guards Red and I am thankful I made the PPF decision at an early stage. Road rash is a serious problem on the Cayman. Protection is essential especially on rural roads. After 9000 miles I can see where the road gravel has peppered the film around the front and rear wheel arches and sills. Unprotected, the paint would now be seriously damaged.

Brian
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