718 GT4RS
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#4022
Racer
Let's Talk About That Nürburgring Lap Time
Porschephiles will no doubt note the GT4 RS' impressive 7-minute, 4-second Nürburgring lap time is roughly 9 seconds slower than the 911 GT3. Preuninger attributes the gap to several factors: First, the smaller tire contact patch limits maximum grip. Second, as noted above, the 911 GT3 produces more downforce. The rear-engine car also benefits from an electronically controlled rear differential, rear-wheel steering, and its control arm front suspension (the GT4 RS continues with MacPherson struts). And, of course, the 911 GT3 also makes a little more power and has different gearing.This has not been enough to convince some internet personalities, however, who speculated the 718 Cayman GT4 RS had a braking issue during its Nürburgring lap, allegations Preuninger calls "downright ridiculous."
"I get very aggravated with these kinds of claims," he says. "They have no idea. Everyone thinks they are an expert because they analyze a video. The maker of that video [alleging brake issues] is welcome to come over and show what kind of lap time they can do."
#4023
Drifting
Gorgeous car. Definitely a winner. As a 991.2 GT3 RS owner, I am jealous.
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#4025
Even if I made no claims about the video, can I still come over and see what kind of lap time I can do? Herr Preuninger, please let me know. I'll try to keep my lap under 10 minutes.
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#4026
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#4027
With respect to the lap times... when I go to the Canadian configurator, I don't see any option to choose SC2R tires for either the GT3 or GT4RS. Are they only available in other markets? Was the 4RS lap time definitely on the R tires?
#4028
Yeah, didn't see that option either. I'm guessing the lap time was done with mag wheels and on R tires. Probably PCCB too for reduced weight.
#4029
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Originally Posted by newsroom.porsche.com
To protect the driver, the mid-engined sports car was equipped with a racing seat. The tires fitted to the car were Michelin Pilot Sport Cup 2 R, which will be optionally available. An independent adjudicatorconfirmed the standard condition and weight of the car. "During development, we gave the 718 Cayman GT4 RS everything that characterizes a genuine RS: lightweight construction, more downforce, more power and, of course, an even higher level of responsiveness and feedback to driver inputs. The fantastic lap time of the Nordschleife is impressive proof of how clearly noticeable these improvements in driving dynamics are," says Directors GT Model Line, Andreas Preuninger. "Our customers can look forward to a pure driver's car that makes a thrilling driving experience an absolute priority."
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#4032
Burning Brakes
Some interesting tidbits from Mr Andreas Preuninger on Top Gear vid about GT4 RS production volumes:
Mr Preuninger says they are "going to have a production run of at least two - two and a half years on that one." Says that "there will be plenty of cars coming around" and "We are not deliberately making a shortage of these cars. We are just producing as many as we can." (Sound familiar?)
He also throws in "I remember when we first introduced the 718 Spyder and the GT4. Everybody was crying 'Oh I didn't get a car.' Well, mostly everybody has one now."
He also lets leak that there is an option (CXX??) for a body color stripe on the bare CF Weissach hood just like a GT2RS had. He says his personal car has this option, but he cannot show it just yet.
PDK transmission only because it is an RS, and besides he says there Porsche has no manual transmission that will fit and is also compatible with this engine.
Also in this vid it is pretty clear in one shot that the front tire on the WP wheel is still only 245 section width Pilot Sport Cup 2. I haven't seen any clear shots of the rear tire yet.
Mr Preuninger says they are "going to have a production run of at least two - two and a half years on that one." Says that "there will be plenty of cars coming around" and "We are not deliberately making a shortage of these cars. We are just producing as many as we can." (Sound familiar?)
He also throws in "I remember when we first introduced the 718 Spyder and the GT4. Everybody was crying 'Oh I didn't get a car.' Well, mostly everybody has one now."
He also lets leak that there is an option (CXX??) for a body color stripe on the bare CF Weissach hood just like a GT2RS had. He says his personal car has this option, but he cannot show it just yet.
PDK transmission only because it is an RS, and besides he says there Porsche has no manual transmission that will fit and is also compatible with this engine.
Also in this vid it is pretty clear in one shot that the front tire on the WP wheel is still only 245 section width Pilot Sport Cup 2. I haven't seen any clear shots of the rear tire yet.
#4033
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Originally Posted by cc.porsche.com
Wheels and Tires
20" 718 Cayman GT4 RS wheels in Dark Silver
Front: 8.5J x 20 ET61 wheels with 245/35 ZR20 tires
Rear: 11J x 20 ET50 wheels with 295/30 ZR20 tires
Tire Pressure Monitoring System (TPMS)
Ultra high performance summer tires (UHP)
Tire sealing compound with electric air compressor
Wheel center caps with "RS" logo
Last edited by 2slow2speed; 11-17-2021 at 12:57 PM.
#4034
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...Mr Preuninger says they are "going to have a production run of at least two - two and a half years on that one." Says that "there will be plenty of cars coming around" and "We are not deliberately making a shortage of these cars. We are just producing as many as we can." (Sound familiar?)
He also throws in "I remember when we first introduced the 718 Spyder and the GT4. Everybody was crying 'Oh I didn't get a car.' Well, mostly everybody has one now."...
He also throws in "I remember when we first introduced the 718 Spyder and the GT4. Everybody was crying 'Oh I didn't get a car.' Well, mostly everybody has one now."...
That stuck out to me as well. I was like, "Bruh, I'm at 32 months and counting waiting to get called to order a GT4"...wonder if I can "switch" if/when I do?
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