The Porsche Cayman GT4 was an earth-shattering machine when it first debuted in 2016. Here we have the familiar mid-engined Cayman sports car but with an engine from the 911 Carrera S and a GT badge usually reserved for Porche’s top of the line 911s. The Cayman GT4 is the first time a Cayman was given a proper performance trim and the results were sensational, creating a competent vehicle that could make a 911 GT3 owner jealous. Many GT4 owners are passionate about their unique vehicles and one such owner took his 981 Cayman GT4 on a drive around Switzerland to produce a film worthy of a Porsche ad.
The Porsche Cayman GT4 represented a departure from Porsche’s traditional treatment of the Cayman. Due to brand heritage and exclusivity, the rear-engined Porsche 911 benefited from the best components Porsche had to offer while the Cayman was always held back. Although there were performance trims of the Cayman before the original 981 GT4, none…
