Porsche launches 718 Cayman GT4 RS for Rs 2.54 crore

The new Porsche 718 Cayman GT4 RS costs more than the 911 GT3!

The Porsche 718 Cayman GT4 RS has been a huge success in international markets. Frankly, it's not surprising, for it packs the engine from the 911 GT3 in a smaller form factor, trick aero, and has undergone a lot of weight shedding – a sure shot recipe for success if you ask me. Prices for the hardcore 718 GT4 RS start at an eye-watering Rs 2.54 crore, and the optional extras will, of course, have you weeping.

The biggest highlight of the 718 GT4 RS is the 4.0-litre flat-six, sitting right in the middle. It revs to 9,000rpm, makes 493bhp and 450Nm, and is mated only to a PDK automatic. There is no manual on offer because it's an RS model. The 0 to 100km/h sprint time is a fairly quick 3.4 seconds, while the top speed is 315km/h.

One of the key differences between the GT4 and GT4 RS is the aero. The RS gets a big swan-neck wing, similar to what we’ve seen on the 992 GT3, a 30mm lower ride height compared to the standard 718, vents on the front wheel arches and better underbody air management.

The RS has also undergone a lot of weight-shedding – a lot of lightweight materials like carbon fibre and other composites have been used to bring the 718 GT4 RS’ weight down to 1,415kgs – 35kgs less than a PDK-equipped 718 GT4.

At Rs 2.54 crore, the RS is already more expensive than the 911 GT3, and the costs of optional extras further add to it – the Weissach Package costs Rs 32.4 lakh extra, the forged magnesium rims add an additional Rs 30.5 lakh, and the ceramic brakes demand Rs 16.2 lakh more. Want a custom paint job? Well, be prepared to shell out Rs 20.2 lakh.

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