PORSCHE CAYMAN GT4 (2021) PDK // Is this the world's best almost affordable sports car? 

Mark T, thanks. Yes I agree with your comment.

Travis thanks for the feedback, we appreciate it.

Thanks, glad you enjoyed the review. You’ll love that car, well done.

What? No 981 Spyder? I love my 981 Spyder.

Chris thanks for your thoughts, we appreciate them. You are spot on the Cayman is quite a special car, particularly this one. Let’s hope there’s a future for great drivers cars.

Christopher thanks for your comment and compliments, we really appreciate them. Agree completely on your thoughts re engine notes. We’ve just tried some new wireless mics and they definitely pick up the engine note way better than before, glad you noticed. Luckily here in Aus we don’t have to store our cars away over winter, but you’ve reminded me i need to get my Lotus Elise out on the road more!

Thanks glad you enjoyed it.

Thanks for the comment Michael and for subscribing, that does sound like a very cool garage. I drove the GT4 on track last week, very impressive. I’ll write an update on my thoughts. Enjoy the snow!

Great feedback thanks. So, a big thumbs up for the carbon buckets. It seems there are no bad choices with the GT4.

That sounds like an amazing road trip to take in a Porsche, well done.

@@markwilliamson8662 Absolutely amazing Mark. One of the guys that came with me has done it 8 times. He was in his GT2RS...

Thanks bro, hope to see you at the track soon

Thanks Gavin, yes it’s been a while! After banging on about the smaller size/feel of the Cayman I was also surprised by the actual dimensions, I need to do more homework before opening my mouth! I really did like the feel of the steering, to me it lacked nothing at all. I’d be interested to see what a change in rake would do, it certainly should make for a sharper turn in. It would be interesting to back to back that set up against the original on track. Please let us know how you go with the mods.

Thanks, really appreciate your thoughts.

Thanks Michael

Hi Paul, you're one of the lucky ones who spends more time racing at Bathurst with its much faster corners than Wakefield, with its two slow corners. But yes, thanks for the input and point taken. SG

Thanks for the comment Ray

Thanks 👍

I've driven neither, but I think the GTS 4.0 may be a better choice for a road car w/ a manual transmission. GT4 with PDK seems it may be best enjoyed on the track, IMHO. I drive with people who own GT4 and none seem to be of the opinion that it makes a good daily driver. I personally, like Stu's 987 Cayman for a driver's car. Requires you to shift often, great sound track, yes please. IMHO, the 987 generation of Cayman and Boxsters were the best for driver's engagement on the road.

Yes I think the GTS 4.0 would make a great road car, just a bit more compliant. I’ve only driven the GTS on track and it’s exceptional there too.

Ah dang! That's on me. (Stu). Too much rush, not enough checking! Sorry.

Didn’t really notice much in the way way of pops and bangs on downshift. Just a perfectly timed auto-blip of the throttle

Mark should also reply, but I'm a fan of the comfort seats in any GT car. Anything with adjustment. I'm not a fan of the fixed shell lightweight carbon seats unless it's going to be predominantly used on track. And even then, maybe not. All Porsche GT cars seats have great lateral support. My vote is forget supposed resale value and go for the most comfortable for your body shape. Try both at your dealer if you can. Stu.

@@inCARnationAustralia thanks for your prompt reply! By the way I really enjoyed this video! keep doing great job! Greetings from Poland.

Yes I was really impressed with the seats in this car, great support and very comfortable. I’d be running with these if I were to spec one.

Yes, Australian GT4s and Spyders have the OPF but it is unmonitored so can be replaced with OPF delete link pipes without causing an engine fault code.

@@philgt3877 Thanks So I understand the car in this video has the OPF filter AND the sound in the video is still great 👍 I am correct ? Other question: Can you daily drive the GT4 in yr opinion? Or better the GTS4.0 ? (which doesn’t look that good) Rgs

@@cayman9815 Yes, I believe the car in the test has the standard exhaust but I think that fitting a Cargraphics exhaust flap controller is a great upgrade because you get the sound you are hearing in the video throughout the rev range, not just above 4000 rpm. The only reason that it might not be a good daily driver is the very low front splitter. A front lift is not available on the GT4 unfortunately but the splitter is a relatively inexpensive plastic part so it is not a deal breaker. For a daily driven GT4 I would be tempted to option the Pilot 4S tyres rather than the Cup 2s even though I know it never rains in Belgium 😉. The GTS is a fantastic car so you wouldn’t be disappointed but it’s not quite as special nor ultimately quite as capable IMHO.

@@philgt3877 thanks for all the info thinking of replacing my current 981 2.7 unfortunately the taxes are extremely high for a 4.0 engine in Belgium 🇧🇪……. how in Australia? rgs

@@cayman9815 Oh, they are worse here! A reasonably specified GT4 would be around A$260,000 so €170,000

Yes you're right Alex. A great little bargain indeed.

Perhaps we should use a rating method that isn't so empirical. Let's just say they are both superb. Very much an 'eye of the beholder' situation. I have a friend who is happier that he swapped his GT3 for the "lesser" GT4. For others, no doubt it could be the other way round, if they value that extra hard edge. SG.

I didn't say it was better Kevin, did I? Just different. You're right. The GT3 above 7000rpm is unbeatable.

No skipping to the end!

@@inCARnationAustralia Beautiful car and great wrap up. The noise at 9k was crazy over youtube, can't imagine the roar in the cabin!

@@RichardBerryC Yeah. Goosebumps moment in the GT3 @ 9000.

Well you make a good point there. I must say I don’t consider myself to be a youtuber, however I am someone who has raced cars all around the world and driven most cars either on track or on road. But you are right so many people put them at the top of their list. The reality is that I think Porsche set the benchmark worldwide for sports cars and most other brands measure themselves against them, either on track or on road. Perhaps I should be on commission from Porsche ! I need to look onto that.

@@markwilliamson8662 Yes you sound like a good Porsche Salesman you should get compensated for your fantastic job in trying hard to sell the car.

Yes that’s a good point, it would be easy to just slip into auto mode all the time with PDK