Manthey Racing Porsche 718 Cayman GT4 RS Is 6 Seconds Quicker Around The Nurburgring

As you walk up to the GT4 RS equipped with this kit, you can already spot the visual changes thanks to the new functional aero elements. In front, there are flaps and upgraded air curtains complete with a wheel arch Gurney flap. Together with a new carbon underbody with diffusers, these changes help to improve downforce at the front of the coupe.

在后面,有一个新的arou尾翼nd 3.4 inches broader than the standard one. It has four positions instead of three, along with larger side blades. The rear engine cover that conceals the brutish 4.0-liter flat-six mill is now reinforced with a carbon-weave finish, and aerodiscs on the rear wheels are formed from carbon fiber reinforced plastic (CFRP), a change that lowers turbulence at the back of the car.

When the wing is in its Performance position, the GT4 RS now manages 372 pounds of downforce at 124 mph - almost double the 196 lbs achieved by the normal model at that speed.

Porsche and Manthey also worked on a unique coilover suspension that forms part of this kit. The inverted setup features changes like spring struts with four positions, as well as the ability to adjust the rebound and compression stages without any tools, not too dissimilar to thefunctions offered by the 911 GT3 RS. In front, spring rates are up by 20%.

Two chassis configurations will be available based on whether or not the front axle lift system is specified, a feature worth looking at considering that the standard GT4 RS had just four inches of ground clearance to work with.

To guarantee ideal braking performance, the kit comes with standard steel brake lines, but racing brake pads are also available. These pads have a constant friction behavior over a wide temperature range.

The kit also comes with illuminated door sill guards featuring the Manthey logo, and another option is a CFRP rear spoiler attachment with a carbon-weave finish, contributing even further to the maximum downforce. CFRP wheel arch vents on the front fenders are also on offer, and these resemble the appearance of theWeissach Package.

As for pricing and availability dates, Porsche will confirm both at a later stage. And since Porsche worked closely with Manthey to develop this kit, the Cayman's warranty is unaffected.

As for that blistering lap time, the car was driven by brand ambassador Jorg Bergmeister who also set a record for naturally-aspirated production carslast year in the latest 911 GT3 RS. The lap time was certified by an on-site notary, and the GT4 RS used was riding on Michelin Pilot Sport Cup 2 R tires.

Manthey's expertise in unleashing the best of Porsche's sports cars is no secret. It took until late last year for the Nurburgring record for road-legal production cars - formerly held by the Manthey Racing Porsche 911 GT2 RS - to beshattered by the Mercedes-AMG ONE.