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Make / Model: 981
Variant: GT4
Colour: White
Year: 2016
Mileage: 4700
Engine Size: 3.8
Transmission: Manual
Seemingly forever, the 911 has been Porsche’s ‘Top Dog’ for ultimate sports car performance, while those models below could only gaze through the glass ceiling. Sure there was the odd exception, like the limited, lightweight-ish 987 Cayman R and the more focussed 981 Cayman/Boxster GTS, but pure GT status was always dangled, but never delivered on.
But ‘boom’ in 2016 Porsche smashed the glass ceiling with the launch of the Cayman GT4 and things were never quite the same again. And in a seemingly contentious move, supply was drastically limited, thus ensuring immediate cult/rarity status.
Hardcore from the outset, the Cayman GT4 was initially available as a six-speed manual only, Porsche having seemingly learned from the hoo-hah of the PDK only 991 GT3 debacle. Engine wise the GT4 got a Powerpack enhanced 3.8-litre, flat six, with 380bhp. Performance was a given, with a top speed of 183mph and 0-60mph in 4.2 secs.
Very much track focussed the GT4 featured the 991’s uprated front axle and a sports PASM (Porsche Active Suspension Management) set up, that kept the chassis/damping pinned down, but not quite at the expense of ultimate ride comfort. Although for on-road masochism, there is the ‘Sport’ setting. Save it for the track only, we say.
Further enhancing the chassis, were 20in, lightweight wheels, booted with Michelin Pilot Sport Cup 2 tyres. Griptastic in the dry, but be wary in the wet…
With just 4600-miles in six-years, there’s no need to be precious about adding a few more to this stunning example.
Quite how many strings the first owner of this Cayman GT4 had to pull, we’re not sure, but he certainly ticked the right boxes spec wise. Firstly, is there a better colour than white for a track focussed Porsche? It is, after all, Porsche’s default factory motorsport finish.
An extended range fuel tank, means you’ll be able to hit Spa (and from there, you might as well go on to the Nürburgring) on one tank and lap to your heart’s content. Well it deserves to be used, right? And those full carbon bucket seats (from the 918 Spyder) aren’t for driving to the shops, nor is the Sport Chrono pack, with its Porsche Track Precision App and lap time trigger.
Not that this example is without its comforts. Full leather, Alcantara and carbon pack lift the interior ambiance, as does a full PCM (Porsche Communication Management) set up, with navigation, and Sound Package Plus.
One of the best mid-engined chassis set up at any price point and lesson in mid-engined dynamics from Porsche’s uber talented engineers, you feel as though you’re sat right at the pivot point of the chassis. Pin sharp steering wriggles with feedback and there’s never any doubt as to what the front end is doing, while grip from the rear is prodigious.
Ride is taught, with iron fist damping keeping the body firmly under control, but never is it harsh.
Power? Plenty thank you, but its useable allied to the Caymans size. Oh, and the gearbox is a delight.
A rare opportunity to buy the first of the GT Caymans and experience one of the best driver’s cars at any price. It deserves to be used, so promise us you will.
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