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Porsche Cayman GT4 Clubsport

GT4 (2025)Porsche
385 hp
Horsepower
1313 kg
Weight
RWD
Drivetrain
2016
Year

Porsche Cayman GT4 Clubsport (GT4)

The Porsche Cayman GT4 Clubsport is a factory-built customer race car based on the 981-generation Cayman, developed to bring accessible mid-engine performance to GT4 competition. It pairs Porsche's well-sorted chassis balance with a naturally aspirated flat-six and proper motorsport hardware, making it a favorite in club racing and sim racing alike.

Key Specs (BoP-dependent, typical sim values)

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

  • Total Output: ~385 hp (283 kW)

  • Redline: ~7,800–8,000 rpm

  • Transmission: Porsche 6-speed PDK race gearbox

  • Weight: ~1,313 kg

  • Dimensions: ~4,438 mm long × 1,817 mm wide × 1,271 mm tall | Wheelbase 2,475 mm

  • Tires: Michelin racing slicks on motorsport wheels

  • Brakes: Steel or optional Porsche Motorsport brake package with performance calipers

  • Layout: Mid-engine, rear-wheel drive

In the Simulator Feel

The Cayman GT4 Clubsport is a predictable, confidence-building race car that shines through balance rather than raw power. Its mid-engine layout gives it excellent rotation and stability, with a chassis that feels communicative under braking and very cooperative at corner entry. It may not have the punch of a turbocharged GT car, but it makes up for it with purity, consistency, and friendly limits — exactly the kind of car that lets drivers focus on lines, braking points, and momentum.

Engine & Sound: The naturally aspirated flat-six delivers a clean, linear powerband with a crisp, mechanical intake and exhaust note. It builds revs eagerly and rewards keeping the engine in the upper half of the range, where it feels lively and responsive. The soundtrack is unmistakably Porsche: smooth at lower rpm, then hard-edged and urgent as it approaches redline.

Handling Characteristics:

  • Cornering: Very neutral overall, with excellent mid-corner balance and predictable rotation when trail braking.

  • Traction: Strong rear grip off the apex, though sudden throttle inputs can still unsettle it in slow corners.

  • Braking: Stable and confidence-inspiring, with good pedal feel and manageable weight transfer.

  • Top Speed: Respectable for a GT4 car, but acceleration is where it loses time versus higher-power machinery.

Driving Style Tip: Carry speed, stay smooth, and use the car's balance to your advantage. The Cayman GT4 Clubsport rewards disciplined momentum driving and is especially effective on technical circuits where consistency matters more than outright horsepower.

Livery & Aesthetics: It has the classic Porsche motorsport look — compact, planted, and purposeful, with wide fenders, functional aero, and a muscular stance that makes it look fast even while standing still. In sim, it also benefits from Porsche's clean factory and customer-team liveries, which suit the car's understated race-bred character.

Whether you're learning the ropes of GT racing or looking for a well-balanced mid-engine weapon, the Porsche Cayman GT4 Clubsport remains one of the most approachable and rewarding cars in its class.