Cayman GT4: Where are we up 2 now? Déjà vu Edition

[Deanoc123]

Non-disclosure agreements. They know but can't say.

Exactly. They have a lot of interest in staying friends with Porsche and being supported and very little interest in road car enthusiasts on the internet

 

[Brian_Innes]

Non-disclosure agreements. They know but can't say.

Ah Hah.......this is getting very interesting!

Brian

 

[Twinfan]

I don't think there are any massive surprises brewing, it's all part of the game. Porsche have managed the release of spy shots of the mules and kept the engine guessing going. It's all good publicity, which they are micro managing expertly to keep the internet buzzing.

I'm expecting an all-new entry level 4.0ltr NA engine i.e. a bog basic version of the GT3 engine.

 

[ralphmusic]

Er....

Jens Ehresmann posted today on pff.de “.... I thought, I'll build something in winter what the pag will never bring. 991.2 gt3 rs engine with sequential gear in gt4 clubsport ... engine arrived yesterday“ https://www.pff.de/index.php?thread/2769900-gt4-wenn-er-denn-kommt-als-982-718-was-hat-er-dann-fuer-nen-motor/&postID=154887835#post154887835

 

[ralphmusic]

With the Clubsport being launched on January 3rd in the USA, will we see one at Autosport International on the 10th?

They do exist - being loaded at an airport in the USA..

 

[Motorhead]

Difficult to discern much from that pic Ralph, but maybe you have one with better resolution? Perhaps the bulky rear cover hiding the rear spoiler is the giveaway?

Autosport International would be a logical opportunity for a European preview of the race car.

Jeff

 

[ralphmusic]

Bigger? No, forum will not show full size

Go here and click on image, not sure you'll discern much more

 

[Motorhead]

Well, at last we should be hearing something today about the car - even if it's just the Clubsport version..!

Jeff

 

[Deanoc123]

Well, at last we should be hearing something today about the car - even if it's just the Clubsport version..!

Jeff

I live in hope

 

[snowy999]

US racing guys are certain on Rennlist that they can start talking about the cars after the press launch later today.

They are also adamant that the engine will be the same in CS as in future GT4 road version whenever that turns up.

Just passing this on, I have no special insight.

 

[ralphmusic]

Miscellaneous stuff:

Apparently Porsche sold over 500 981 GT4 Clubsports. They are no longer eligible for IMSA entries in 2019 but are still eligible for PCA, VLN and SRO series. There will be a number in the teens of 718 GT4 Clubsports at Daytona for the "Roar" weekend.

There are 24 981 GT4 Clubsport race cars for sale on racecarsdirect.com at prices of between €90k and €170k.

There are 23 981 GT4 road cars listed by UK OPCs at prices of between £74k and £90k.

 

[Motorhead]

That's right Richard - the same engine is required for homologation, so finally that will let the cat out of the bag.

I think that Geneva is still favourite for the appearance of the road car.

Jeff

 

[Deanoc123]

That's right Richard - the same engine is required for homologation, so finally that will let the cat out of the bag.

I think that Geneva is still favourite for the appearance of the road car.

Jeff

I reckon. And maybe see the CS on display at autosport international next week

 

[Motorhead]

That's right Richard - the same engine is required for homologation, so finally that will let the cat out of the bag.

I think that Geneva is still favourite for the appearance of the road car.

Jeff

I reckon. And maybe see the CS on display at autosport international next week

Agreed Dean - we've been through that loop before. It would be an ideal opportunity for Porsche to showcase the race car in Europe.

Jeff

 

[Motorhead]

For those just catching up with this here's some info from dailysportcar.com:

It’s set to be a big year for GT4 for Porsche too in ’19, with the successor to the winning Porsche Cayman GT4 Clubsport set for a world premiere on January 3, 2019, at the “Roar before Daytona” tests.

The 718 Cayman GT4 Clubsport will be the first ever production race car with body parts that are sustainably manufactured: the front hood, doors and rear wing are all made of natural-fibre composite material.

Three weeks after its launch, the new clubsport racer will then make its race debut at Daytona.

Jeff

Edit: The latest word is that the car will be unveiled at 14:00 local time in Daytona (19:00 GMT).

 

[Motorhead]

718 Cayman GT4 Clubsport. N/A 3.8L 425hp. The car will be available in "Trackday" and "Competition" variants.

All the details here:

https://newsroom.porsche.com/en/products/porsche-world-premiere-new-718-cayman-gt4-clubsport-16733.html

Jeff

 

[Deanoc123]

Nice!

Overall positive. Shame it doesn't see the 9k rpm limit but hey.

Now the wait to see if the road car comes in PDK

 

[ralphmusic]

718 Cayman GT4 Clubsport. N/A 3.8L 425hp. The car will be available in "Trackday" and "Competition" variants.

Jeff

Is it just me or is a bit underwhelming?

 

[Bilko1]

‘Track day‘ version is not homologated for road use. So for those of us non boffins out here, does this mean anything at all for the next premium GT4 replacememy Cayman road car? surely it leaves it open for the road legal version to be a turbo of some sort due to emissions .....?? Or am I missing something ?

 

[Motorhead]

718 Cayman GT4 Clubsport. N/A 3.8L 425hp. The car will be available in "Trackday" and "Competition" variants.

Jeff

Is it just me or is a bit underwhelming?

Nope...I’m with you on that Ralph. Just more of the same but I suppose an extra 45hp is not to be sniffed at.

Jeff