911 & Porsche World Magazine Oct-25 Vorige editie

For many years, the Cayman was kept at bay. Porsche has long protected the 911’s position at the top of the brand’s showroom product hierarchy, but the arrival of the 981 GT4 changed the game. Granted, the level of adjustability offered by the attractive two-seater coupe’s suspension wasn’t exactly on par with that of the contemporary GT3, but those in the know recognised substituting standard componentry with items from the Porsche Motorsport parts bin gives the road-going GT4 far greater chassis dynamics than Porsche afforded it from factory. Throw in the fabulous effect of a mid-engined layout, and it was clear the 911 had gained an enemy from within Zuffenhausen.

With introduction of the 718 GT4, would-be GT3 buyers had a real dilemma to contend with. Of course, there will always be Porsche customers who want a 911 irrespective of whether a model perceived to be further down the food chain is, in fact, a far better proposition for fast-road and/or track work, but the GT4 gave (and gives) discerning Porsche enthusiasts plenty to think about, not least cost. Ah, yes. The price of ownership? At the time of writing, a Cayman GT4 can be bought for less than the cost of a 991 GTS. Hit the classifieds.