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Porsche 718 Cayman GT4 Clubsport

GT4 (2025)Porsche
425 hp
Horsepower
1310 kg
Weight
RWD
Drivetrain
2019
Year

Porsche 718 Cayman GT4 Clubsport (GT4)

The Porsche 718 Cayman GT4 Clubsport is a factory-built, track-only GT4 racer based on the 718 Cayman platform. It takes Porsche's mid-engine balance and packages it into a durable, approachable customer-racing car built for sprint races, endurance events, and driver training.

Key Specs (BoP-dependent, typical sim values)

  • Powertrain: 3.8L naturally aspirated flat-6, mid-mounted and longitudinal

  • Total Output: ~425 hp

  • Redline: ~7,800–8,000 rpm

  • Transmission: 6-speed sequential racing gearbox with paddle shift

  • Weight: ~1,310 kg

  • Dimensions: ~4,456 mm long × 1,860 mm wide × 1,270 mm tall | Wheelbase 2,484 mm

  • Tires: Michelin racing slicks on center-lock wheels

  • Brakes: Ventilated steel or optional racing brake package with ABS and traction control

  • Layout: Mid-engine, rear-wheel drive

In the Simulator Feel

The 718 Cayman GT4 Clubsport is one of the most forgiving and confidence-building GT cars to drive. Its mid-engine balance gives it crisp rotation without the nervousness of a more powerful GT3, making it a fantastic platform for learning racecraft, trail braking, and consistent lap execution. It feels nimble through tight corners, stable under braking, and very approachable at the limit.

Engine & Sound: The naturally aspirated flat-six delivers a clean, mechanical, and high-revving soundtrack with a classic Porsche rasp. Power builds smoothly rather than arriving in a sudden rush, which makes throttle control intuitive and rewarding. It sounds purposeful rather than dramatic, but that linear response is a big part of its charm.

Handling Characteristics:

  • Cornering: Excellent front-end bite and neutral balance, with progressive understeer if you overdrive entry speed.

  • Traction: Strong rear grip on corner exit, though the car will rotate if you get greedy with throttle application.

  • Braking: Very stable and confidence inspiring, especially into slower technical corners.

  • Top Speed: Not a straight-line monster, but it carries speed well and shines on momentum-based circuits.

Driving Style Tip: Smooth inputs and early commitment are key. Keep the car balanced through the middle of the corner, then roll on the throttle progressively to let the chassis do the work. It rewards neat driving more than aggressive attacks.

Livery & Aesthetics: The GT4 Clubsport has the unmistakable Porsche motorsport look — compact, squat, and functional, with a low stance, wide arches, and strong factory racing presence. The Cayman shape is instantly recognizable, and in sim it looks especially good in classic Porsche motorsport colors.

Whether you're learning the fundamentals or hunting lap time, the Porsche 718 Cayman GT4 Clubsport is a superbly balanced and highly enjoyable GT racer — one of the best cars for clean, close, and competitive driving.