Functional, ergonomic and reduced to the essentials, the Porsche 718 Cayman GT4 RS is a driving machine for the purist – even on the inside. In true RS fashion, full bucket seats are fitted as standard. These were first installed in the 918 Spyder super sports car. They are made of carbon fibre-reinforced plastic (CFRP) with a carbon-weave finish and offer optimum lateral support with minimal weight. The thorax airbag is integrated, height adjustment is electric and longitudinal adjustment is manual.
An exclusive sports steering wheel with a top centre marking
The sports steering wheel is especially wieldy, with a diameter of just 360 millimetres, and is trimmed in black Race-Tex with a yellow top centre marking — so the driver always knows in which direction and how far the front wheels are turned. The marking can provide valuable additional information when control is what is needed, particularly during performance-oriented circuit driving and in situations with correspondingly fast steering movements.
The standard steering wheel can be adjusted for reach and rake. Anyone who needs maximum flexibility from their seats can alternatively select the optional Adaptive Sports Seats Plus with 18-way power adjustment. All functions for both the driver and passenger seats can be adjusted electrically: backrest angle, seat height, fore and aft position, tilt angle and depth of the seat surface. There is also an electrically adjustable lumbar support in both seats, and even the side bolsters on the seat cushion and backrest can be individually adjusted at the touch of a button. The seats are upholstered in black leather, with seat centres made of black Race-Tex. A black GT4 RS logo is embroidered into the headrests.
As in the GT3, the PDK selector lever in the centre console resembles a manual gear lever. It can be used in manual guise to sequentially shift between gears in the seven-speed dual-clutch gearbox. Pulling back triggers upshifts, while pushing forward triggers downshifts; a common setup with motorsport gearboxes. At the same time, drivers have shift paddles on the steering wheel at their disposal, with colour-coded +/- symbols to indicate the shift direction.
Clubsport Package with roll cage
The Clubsport Package is optionally available on the new 718 Cayman GT4 RS. With its bolted steel roll cage, a six-point seat belt for the driver and a hand-held fire extinguisher with holder, the GT4 RS Clubsport Package offers additional safety on track days. The shoulder straps can be used with or without a HANS® system. The Clubsport Package is only available with standard full bucket seats.
If you choose the optional Weissach Package, the roll cage comes in titanium, which makes the vehicle six kilograms lighter. The upper section of the dashboard is covered in Race-Tex. In addition, the Weissach Package logo adorns the bezel of the cupholder and is also embroidered into the headrests.
Networked track tool
Among the standard equipment on the 718 Cayman GT4 RS is Porsche Communication Management (PCM) and a navigation system that includes Porsche Connect. Car Connect Services with Remote Services, Safety Services, Security Services and Apple CarPlay® are also fitted as standard. The navigation system is capable of dynamic route calculation, can be operated by voice command and receives automatic map updates. The integrated LTE module with SIM card reader helps with operation of the standard online functions. The vehicle can be ordered without the infotainment system, which reduces the vehicle weight by a further six kilograms.
Other optional equipment is available, such as a smartphone compartment and Porsche Vehicle Tracking System Plus (PVTS Plus). The latter system uses a driver card to monitor whether the authorised driver is at the wheel. If the 718 Cayman GT4 RS is on the road without a Driver Card, PVTS Plus automatically triggers a silent alert to the alarm centre commissioned by Porsche, as well as sending a notification to the rightful owner’s Porsche Connect App.
Measuring lap times and analysing performance
The Chrono Package is an option designed specifically for taking the vehicle onto the racetrack and includes the Track Precision App. Lap times can be recorded manually using, among others, the Chrono Package control lever. The Track Precision App provides detailed recording, display and analysis of driving data on a smartphone. Lap times are gathered automatically via a precise GPS signal from the PCM and can be compared on a smartphone. Furthermore, the Porsche Track Precision App generates visuals for the vehicle’s driving dynamics. Sector and lap times are displayed as well as any deviations from a previously defined reference lap — recorded by an instructor or professional driver, for example. Graphic processing of the driving data and video analyses help drivers further improve their performance on the circuit.
Exclusive Chronograph only for buyers of the GT4 RS
The exclusive Porsche 718 Cayman GT4 RS can never be matched – except by an equally exclusive Chronograph bearing the name of the new mid-engined sports car, which is offered only to buyers of the GT4 RS. A titanium case and the 01.200 movement with flyback function are the key technical features of the watch, the design of which echoes that of the new sports car. For instance, the Arctic Grey colour can be seen in the dial and the running seconds dial features the GT4 RS logo along with a chequered flag motif. The winding rotor is based on the design of the wheels and can be selected in a variety of colours to match the car's paint scheme. It is rounded off by a striking central clasp that features the RS logo. The wristband is made of Porsche vehicle leather combined with Race-Tex, and benefits from GT4 RS embossing and stitching with vehicle thread in Arctic Grey. Anyone who orders the optional Weissach Package for their car can do the same for their Chronograph. The carbon-weave finish for the dial and the Deep Sea Blue decorative stitching on the wristband are the highlights of this option. In Germany and some other markets, the Chronograph can be customised even further. The watch can be ordered at the vehicle purchaser’s Porsche Centre after they have configured their car.
