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Combustion Engine Perfected Porsche GT4 RS

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The Porsche Cayman GT4 RS takes the 911 GT3 engine, and packs it in a mid-engine car!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.

source/image(PrtSc): Engineering Explained

The naturally aspirated engine revs to 9,000 RPM, while delivering immediate response and torque. Watch the video from Engineering Explained for more info:

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.

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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./Engineering Explained

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