Take a virtual passenger ride in a Porsche 718 Cayman GT4 RS fitted with the Manthey Kit, as it goes on a blast around the Nordschleife at the Nürburgring.
Designed to enhance performance on the track, the all-new race kit takes the already remarkable Cayman GT4 RS to new heights. With Porsche Brand Ambassador and former racecar driver, Jörg Bergmeister, at the wheel, the kit helped deliver a time of 7:03.121 on a lap of the Nordschleife, a six-second advantage over the Cayman GT4 RS.
The result of a close collaboration between Porsche Motorsport engineers and motorsport specialists Manthey-Racing, the kit is a track day game-changer.
Adjustable coilover suspension with modified spring rates
Together with Manthey, Porsche has developed a special coilover suspension with an inverted set-up for the 718 Cayman GT4 RS that can be adapted for the track. The spring struts can be adjusted to four different positions, and the rebound and compression stages can also be adjusted without the need for tools. The spring rates on the front suspension have been increased by 20 percent. The chassis is available in two versions – for cars with and without a front axle lift system on the front axle. Steel brake lines are also a standard component of the kit. This guarantees an exact pressure point, ensuring optimal braking power delivery. Special racing brake pads with particularly constant friction behavior over a wide temperature range are optionally available. Illuminated door sill guards with the Manthey logo are available to personalize the car visually. Towing loops are also optionally available, designed especially for the track.
Additional extras with a carbon-weave finish
The kit can optionally be extended with a specially designed CFRP rear spoiler attachment. The part is attached to the standard rear spoiler. In combination with the bigger rear wing, this further increases downforce on the rear axle by around four percent. The car’s performance is visually underlined by optional CFRP wheel arch vents on the front fenders that match the look of the Weissach package.
More than six seconds faster on the Nordschleife
The 718 Cayman GT4 RS with the Manthey Kit is able to demonstrate its full potential on the Nürburgring Nordschleife, the traditional benchmark for sports cars at Porsche. With Porsche brand ambassador Jörg Bergmeister at the wheel, the modified GT sports car completed the 12.9 miles course in the Eifel at 18 degrees Celsius under an overcast sky in 7:03.121 minutes – over six seconds faster than the series-production 718 Cayman GT4 RS did the previous year. Both cars were equipped with the optional Michelin Pilot Sport Cup 2 R tires. The lap time was certified by a notary on site.
The kit is intended to be distributed in the U.S. market. Timing of its availability and pricing will be announced at a later date. The manufacturer’s warranty for the 718 Cayman GT4 RS is unaffected.
- New kit with set-up optimized for the track
- Modifications to aerodynamics, chassis and braking system (optional)
- Downforce almost doubled at 124 mph
- Aerodynamic package includes aerodiscs on the rear wheels
- Jörg Bergmeister achieves Nordschleife lap time of 7:03.121 minutes
- Intended for U.S. market
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