Don't know french... but I see "la perfection" in the "verdict"!
















As fast as 997 RS 4.0 and only a little more than a sec off 991 GT3 -




Credit: dede@germancarforum.com.

 

If I'm reading it right it seem like it was faster than a 991 Turbo S, GT-R Track Pack, C7 Stingray, 997 GT3 RS and by a long mile R8 V10 Plus, Lambo LP570-4 etc and very close to a 458 Italia... Impressive, to say the least.

 

Looks like quarter mile trap speed is almost 115mph. That should feel pretty quick. Pretty similar quarter mile to a C5 Z06 which is no slouch.

 

Straight-line speed is nothing special. I would almost call it slow, given the company it keeps around the circuit. Very impressive lap time!

 

Straight line the car does seem a bit slow. In line with Porsche's claims (.1 seconds slower to 100 and 200 kph), but again slower than you'd expect a GT car of this spec to be. The 996.2 GT3, for example, was a claimed .3 seconds faster to 200 and generally tested faster still, despite having the same rated power and weighing nearly 100 lbs more. In this light the GT4 doesn't seem as under-rated as usual.

The lap time, on the other hand, does seem impressive, largely because it's a very tight track that plays to the GT4's strengths.

Both of these make me wonder how quick the car would have been with proper gearing and the powerkit engine as the starting point... Could have been an autocross or tight circuit monster.

 

Here is the OCR to Google Translation of one page.


I say yes the crafty resold their good com-
control 10 000 20 000 more than the list price.
Speculate with F430 Spider as was the case a
e'poque, still happening. But making money on the back of a
Cayman GT4 same without goiité be, it is a mortal sin.
Especially as, even if Porsche draw limit '(about
two thousand copies) is not a 911, it qardera dimension
short-term and rapidly grow in value. This article
should also contribute modestly.

one would you have placed the GT4 in our time table
Nevers made on the track? Together with an M4? In
911 Carrera GTS? In a Lotus Exige S? The optimist in me
well imagined sneaking between 911 and 485R Caterham
(997) GT3. It would have been a good performance, but Porsche pre-
fere exploits. Take a deep breath, here are some
breathtaking cars that Ie Cayman comes of track cyclists
has to hang his list: Exige S, M4, R8 V10 Plus
AMG GT 5, C7 Corvette, Lexus LFA, 206 Corvette (C6), Nissan
GT-R, plus a nice collection of 911, the last
Turbo S has the 997 GT3, through the GTS and present, bearings
ing drums, the cult GT3 RS 4.0 liters! The time
of 1'20 "28 displayed by the Perf Box is tattooed on my retinas.
can hold forth for hours on excellence and chassis
brio of mechanics, nothing beats a lap properly
shape to translate deceiving emotions. The 195th
car measured between the top 10, just behind the 458 Italia
and Ariel Atom 300. It arises Ia!
art and manlére

Only direct competitor, Ia Lotus Exige S is relegated
three seconds and I'excellent Cayman GT5 May 4! Not so over-
taking it as far or GT4 contains the
Cayman as architecture and silhouette, but draws the bulk
his talent on the 911. The 3.8-liter flat six is ​​borrowed has
Carrera S, while the direction, the nose gear and brakes pro-
come directly from the GT3, it's the same that otherwise held
lap record in production cars. This explains (in par-
tie) that. Porsche has given all the necessary assets to small
cut to crunch the exception pistarde. This is Cayman
and the first to generate downforce, in other words
supports (about 100 kg 5 the maximum speed). The imposing fin
adjustable and the front bumper crumb remind us
at every glance. The rear rail receives unpublished arm
inverted aluminum dampers and a strengthening cross
lined. Ouant generous Michelin Pilot Sport Cup 2, their grip
phenomenal re-cut slicks close to an asset
considerable in the hunt against the clock. Note that our
test model, whose price climbs 88 310 117 026 euros
in this configuration, is equipped with ceramic brakes. Option
still expensive (7380 euros) is not essential
but impressive. I do not think I have ever seen discs
410 mm diam'etre a small cut to barely 1.3 tonnes ...
The 28,716 euro options also include the painted key
in iaune, charged 252 euros. The kind of detail that de'montre
it's also because Porsche has a keen sense of business
its cars reach such a level of excellence.

An excellent range here has its climax. The Cayman GT4
is not just ultra-fast, this concentrated GT3 distills bonus
a driving pleasure of an almost unique purity in production
Current tion. Bucket bottom sumptuous quilted has the 918
Spydel; it is one with I'auto. The hands seem agrip-
disabilities to the front axle mounted on ball joints, and hips infor-

June-July 2015/83 MOTORSPORT

 

Impressive

 

That time: 1' 20" 28"" is faster than the 4.0 GT3 RSR.

I think we were all anticipating it being a fun car to take to the circuit. But, reading this and watching Nur93 videos blowing past 997 GT3s at NBR is really surprising to me. Pleasantly surprised, and thinking that it is the real deal with the only limitation being the driver's skill - in my case, still improving.

 

Yes, it's a great result to be able to run with the 4.0 for half the money (when new, 1/4 now) and 115hp deficit. Tires are a bit better now, but still surprisingly quick. My track is technical and tight and I think the GT4 will be a nice match.

 

this track is the short school track of Magny-Cours and not the F1 track.

The cayman GT4 is much in its playground than the GT3, especially any RS whose bodies will be more confortable on long tracks, with rapid curves.

But, the results are still impressive i agree with you. Especially considering a manual box, and a power to weight ratio not really in the top range compared to the other cars in the rankings... The Pilot Sport Cup 2 tires are near by slicks though, and must give the GT4 the means to give all of its potential on a track.

all in all, it is fast for sure, but i'll retain more its power to make its driver happy! i'm sure this car must be more of a 911 racer than the actual GT3 production. I want to test it! but i'm pretty sure i'd like one afterward... i'll tet it anyway!