The Combustion Engine Perfected - Porsche GT4 RS
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Published 2022-04-01
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The Porsche 718 Cayman GT4 RS is the pinnacle of Porsche Cayman, packing the 911 GT3's 4.0L boxer 6-cylinder engine, with nearly 500 horsepower. The naturally aspirated engine revs to 9,000 RPM, while delivering immediate response and torque. This is paired with a 7-speed PDK from the previous GT3, giving it the most aggressive gearing in a Porsche GT car, matched with the small platform of the 718. How does it all work out? Beautifully. This is truly among the best drivers cars out there, despite not carrying a stick-shift transmission. Out on the track, it's difficult to think of what can match the joy.
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All Comments (21)
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Quite enjoyed the GT4 RS! For anyone interested in learning more about the engine specifically, I have a full deep dive video on it: https://youtu.be/8xByM10KM2k
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You gotta give it to Porsche. Easily the most aggressive factory launch control out there. And it works great. And you can use it back to back to back to back and it couldn't care less lol.
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Jason, you should do more videos on vehicle maintenance. Making your car's engine, suspension, and transmission last as long as possible, and the common long-term failure points in these systems. From a scientific perspective, of course :) Love your videos!
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A 9hp drop from 502 down to 493 is a bargain for the increased handling that the mid engine layout will give this car.
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"We don't really care what the top speed of this car is, we're just trying to make it really fun, really enjoyable to drive..." THANK YOU. I wish more companies would adopt this ethos. What a car can do on paper is meaningless. How it makes you feel is what matters. Losing sight of that is why this industry is such garbage these days.
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I love the unbridled joy in Jason's face. Engineers have a reputation for poor emotional communication, but he manages to not only explain engineering, but he clearly loves it and shares that love with his audience.
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What I like about Porsche? They are not overly-fancy, they are not record setter in terms of pure numbers, but these are cars made for the most effective experience on track days. These are proper driver cars!
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Never cared much for Porsche until I started getting into road course stuff. After my first cayman s I really started to appreciate what they build. Not many cars off the dealer floor can take track beating like a porsche over and over again. Caymans are definitely my fave of the choices though
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I'm so glad Porsche is getting the recognition it deserves from the whole car community. In terms of drivers cars, these are the best.
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Oh My God, that sound. The GT3RS was already on the top for my dream list I think the GT4RS just knocked it to 2nd...
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I was expecting some April fools video today like "how you can recharge a Tesla battery with your urine"
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They finally gave their car that has the engine where it belongs enough power! We all knew they were holding the Cayman back all those years. I owned a 987.2 and the handling was amazing.
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As a suggestion, please consider doing a video on the difference between the EA9A1 And the EA9A2Evo engine. As we know, the EA9A2Evo engine used in the GT4 is a bespoke engine with the same bore to stoke ratio as the EA9A1 engine. I’m very Curious in why the EA9A1 engine seems to be a more superior engine? Great video btw. Best channel ever
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The stance, exhaust note, and styling are all 100% perfect.
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While I find the hypocrisy of the "lightweight" fabric door polls next to the power window controls a great example of marketing trumping engineering at Porsche, I have to say this is the ultimate Porsche for me. Just wish it wasn't so pricy :-/
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I’m glad you did this video while driving. It’s more entertaining seeing you drive around a track while explaining the science . That GT4 RS sounds amazing 🤯
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"A perfect engine is something that every internal combustion engine maker should strive for, regardless of gold and silver." - Aiam A. Puerschafian
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I just got a 997.2 earlier this week. Crazy how I'm seeing all these Porsche videos pop up all of a sudden. I love it already. Wish I could afford this one!!
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i'm so confused by this not being an april fool's joke. i read the title several times trying to figure out if it was an electric car or something but it was just a normal video...
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Electric motors are 2-3x more efficient than ICE --- but have to move a car that weighs 50% more due to battery weight There, I fixed it for you.
