718 Cayman GT4

Other peculiarities exist as well. Like, for instance, the geartrain noise when the motor is struggling to reach 3,000 rpm. Although it might sound like an input shaft bearing that has failed, nothing is actually about to fail. Once more, the decreased damping impact of the flyweight flywheel is the reason, and once more, in my opinion, it contributes to the spirit of bare-bones motorsport. I'm not convinced I can say the same about the new sixth gear, but it's not bothersome.

There are also other oddities. like the geartrain noise when the engine is trying to hit 3,000 rpm, for example. Nothing is truly about to fail, despite the fact that it may sound like an input shaft bearing has failed. Once again, the flyweight flywheel's reduced damping effect is the cause, and once again, in my view, it adds to the essence of minimal racing. Although I'm not sure I can say the same about the new sixth speed, it isn't a problem.

Thus, we now come to the handling. The adjustments here initially made me anxious, just like the stop pedal does. In almost every contemporary Porsche, you can connect your awareness to the front axles, but in the MR, there is some ambiguity either side of dead center. This was obviously a worry. I worried that it would affect the car's ability to maneuver in narrow roads, where you must be extremely exact to avoid hitting any kerbs and damaging those beautiful, forged wheels. But twenty minutes into my journey, the rims were unharmed. Even with the slight additional lift you get over cambers, I had no trouble parking the car. This is more than I can recall experiencing in the past.

Even so, you recognize the value of the first lengthy, quick sweeper despite the minor trade-off. Oh my, it's such a delight to feel the front tires bite and to feel secure when the front end is filled up. I doubt you could overlook the additional panache of the MR, whether your name is Tom, Dick, or Ham-fisted Harry. And if you're assuming that everything is secured for a race, it isn't. In fact, it's more nimble when moving at a leisurely pace. As you barrel into a circle, the back of the vehicle begins to spin. It exits pleasantly cockeyed with some force, but it's not exactly loose. It aids the vehicle in turning while remaining reliable but with more vigor.

Just as remarkable is the suspension setup. Although not necessarily in a negative manner, it is tauter than the standard GT4. As a legitimate, functional racing car, it is intended for the ride to feel firm. And there is a significant distinction between being rigid and fidgety and being firm yet flexible, as this is. The MR certainly punches through potholes and submerged manhole covers with force, but it doesn't destroy your vertebrae and responds quickly to tremors. Like any decent setup, the minor flaws are sorted out so you're not left feeling agitated all the time. There is retribution, just like with the steering: the dampers respond to pressure like a canine to a bone. The GT4 MR can handle them because they simply won't let go of the chassis.

Truth be told, that is the main idea. I believe the GT4 MR is best described as remarkable. Sure, there are some things I'd alter, like the sixth gear on the Empire State Building, and I'm not overly fond of the dairy labels either. The accompanying large smile that the MR causes is the primary reason that everything else receives a big thumbs up. Any early doubt—the worry that the GT4 MR might simply be a GT4 made worse—peeled away with use like the windshield of a car.

In fact, the more time I spent interacting with it—playing with it, investigating its depths—the more I began to believe the exact reverse. Naturally, I can't corroborate whether the GT4 MR is a monster slayer on the track, but holy crap, I'd be shocked if it wasn't. I can state unequivocally that you should take a vehicle to the racetrack rather than a trailer. The MR setup doesn't alter the fact that the GT4 is still fantastic. But as Porsche's GT4 RS demonstrated, there's always room for improvement. The difference is that when you speak with RPM Technik, which I strongly recommend doing, you are assured of receiving a "yes, of course we can help" rather than a courteous "maybe next."

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