Motor Trend – 2016 Porsche Cayman GT4 Review

Jason Cammisa test and review featuring the 2016 Cayman GT4. He finds out whether Porsche’s mid-engine lightweight baby is finally allowed to beat is older brother, the Porsche 911 aka 991. For the first time in its recent history, the Cayman gets that big brother Porsche 991 engine – and the front suspension from the Porsche GT3. With 385 naturally aspirated horsepower and an only manual transmission available, the Porsche GT4 is a Porsche purist’s dream machine. Or could the adjustable suspension prove to be do you obstacle to make it perfect? Jason hits the track to find out.

2016 Porsche Cayman GT4 Specs:

VEHICLE TYPE:mid-engine, rear-wheel-drive, 2-passenger, 2-door coupe

BASE PRICE:$85,595

ENGINE TYPE:DOHC 24-valve flat-6, aluminum block and heads, direct fuel injection

DISPLACEMENT:232 cu in, 3800 cc
Power: 385 hp @ 7400 rpm
Torque: 310 lb-ft @ 4750 rpm

TRANSMISSION:6-speed manual

DIMENSIONS:
Wheelbase: 97.8 in
Length: 174.7 in
Width: 71.5 in Height:49.8 in
Passenger/cargo volume:
50/15 cu ft
Curb weight (est):3000 lb

PERFORMANCE (EST):
Zero to 60 mph: 3.8 sec
Zero to 100 mph: 8.5 sec
Standing ¼-mile: 12.0 sec
Top speed: 183 mph

FUEL ECONOMY (EST):
EPA city/highway: 18/23 mpg