All car enthusiasts have longed for a sports car, but one that has been modified and approved for city driving; This model arrived in Ecuador and it is the Porsche 718 Cayman GT4 RS, brother of the 911 version.

Guillermo Parra, advisor to Porsche Ecuador, mentions that this sports car delivers 500 hp at 8,400 rpm and 450 Nm of torque at 6,750 rpm. “This engine is paired with the 7-speed PDK gearbox, specially tuned for the type of use this vehicle is going to have. It is the gearbox with the shortest development of all Porsche GTs.”

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The spokesman for the German brand adds that the mid-engine concept with a displacement of 4.0 liters and a naturally aspirated six-cylinder boxer engine is very manoeuvrable. In addition, it features six separate butterfly valves for instant response. “A high-revving concept that easily reaches the 9,000 mark. With an output of 368 kW (500 hp), the new 718 Cayman GT4 RS is one of the most powerful mid-engine sports cars in Porsche history.”

Guillermo Parra (i), Porsche Ecuador advisor together with Carlos Javier Estrada, Porsche Ecuador Marketing Manager.

The empty weight of 1,415 kilograms – according to the DIN standard – is achieved by an intelligent lightweight construction: both the bonnet and the front wings are made of carbon fiber and the rear window is made of lightweight glass. Insulation material has been reduced and components such as the rear trunk visual protection have been omitted. Result: 35 kilos less than the 718 Cayman GT4.

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One of the fastest in the segment

The standard Porsche Dual Clutch Transmission (PDK) enables acceleration from 0 to 100 km/h in 3.4 seconds and reaches a top speed of 315 km/h. To change gears manually, you can use the gearshift paddles on the steering wheel or the newly designed manual selector lever on the center console.

Equipment and price in Ecuador

The price of the Porsche 718 Cayman GT4 RS depends on the features each user wants to add. Fans and customers who want to personalize it can do so in the Car Configurator.

MOTORS has already put it to the test!

The specialized magazine MOTORES de EL UNIVERSO had the opportunity to pilot the 718 Cayman GT4 along with the other models that complete the Porsche portfolio, such as the Cayenne Turbo GT, 911 Turbo S Coupé, 911 Targa 4 GTS, Panamera Turbo S, Boxster GTS 4, Taycan Turbo S Cross Turismo and Macan GTS.

Test drive with the Porsche 718 Cayman GT4 RS in the Dominican Republic. Photo: John Sanchez Correa

We began our test drive of the 718 Cayman GT4 from downtown Santo Domingo, Dominican Republic, in heavy traffic. From there we take the road to the highway to get to La Romana, a 162 kilometer drive.

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The driving experience was incredible, with optimal performance and the feeling that the vehicle would always surprise us with its power.