Porsche unveils a new model of sports car 'with the genes of a race car'
Porsche's 718 Cayman GT4 RS made its debut at the Los Angeles Auto Show on Tuesday.
It has a price tag of $141,700, not including a $1,350 delivery, processing and handling fee. It is expected to reach U.S. dealers by summer 2022.
The racing version 718 Cayman GT4 RS Clubsport is also being debuted in LA, which will be competing in many national and international racing series next year. The race car will have a starting price of $229,000.
“We thrive on competition, and will always push for improvements,” said Volker Holzmeyer, president and CEO of Porsche Motorsport North America, in a statement. “This is what our customer teams expect of us and what we demand of ourselves at Porsche. Acting on their feedback, we’ve made the new 718 Cayman GT4 RS Clubsport more capable than ever. It’s quicker, even more rewarding and confidence inspiring to drive – exactly what drivers competing in the IMSA Michelin Pilot Challenge and SRO series need to be successful.“
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The 718 Cayman GT4 RS Clubsport version is mainly sold to consumers for racing purposes, while the 718 Cayman GT4 RS is for the general public. However, Porsche says that the 718 Cayman GT4 RS for general consumption is designed "with the genes of a race car."
Here are some of the specs for the 718 Cayman GT4 RS: The engine revs up to 9,000 rpm. Power increases by 79 horsepower compared to the 718 Cayman GT4 to a total of 493 horsepower, resulting in a weight-to-power ratio of 6.55 pounds per horsepower. Maximum torque increases from 317 pounds per foot to 331 pounds per foot.
The car's fixed rear wing with a swan-neck attachment makes it more efficient. It weighs about 3,227 pounds, and the front fenders and hood are made of carbon fiber reinforced plastic. The rear window of the 2022 Porsche 718 Cayman GT4 RS is made of lightweight glass. Lightweight door panels with fabric door opening loops and storage nets round off the focus on lowering weight.
With its efficiency enhancements, the GT4 RS generates up to 25% more downforce in the racetrack-only Performance mode than the 718 Cayman GT4, the previous model of the 718 Cayman.
Michelle Shen is a Money & Tech Digital Reporter for USA TODAY. You can reach her @michelle_shen10 on Twitter.
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