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Porsche's 718 Cayman becomes a turn-key racing car

With a flat-six engine and serious chassis upgrades, the newest Porsche racer should rip.

Jake Holmes
While studying traditional news journalism in college, Jake realized he was smitten by all things automotive and wound up with an internship at Car and Driver. That led to a career writing news, review and feature stories about all things automotive at Automobile Magazine, most recently at Motor1. When he's not driving, fixing or talking about cars, he's most often found on a bicycle.
Jake Holmes
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The 718 Cayman GT4 Clubspor is Porsche's latest factory-built, turn-key racing car.

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It supersedes the Cayman GT4 Clubsport that was introduced three years ago and offers 40 more horsepower than the old car.

Porsche 718 Cayman GT4 Clubsport
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Power comes from a 3.8-liter flat-six. It delivers 425 horsepower at a screaming 7,500 rpm and 313 pound-feet of torque

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A six-speed PDK dual-clutch transmission and a mechanically locking differential deliver that power to the rear wheels.

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Despite the roll cage and six-cylinder engine, the GT4 Clubsport weights a palty 2,910 pounds.

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It also features the front suspension arrangement from the 911 GT3 Cup racer, 18-inch wheels with Michelin slick tires and giant race-spec brakes with 14.96-inch steel discs all around. 

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There will be two versions of the racing car. The standard Trackday model is aimed at, you guessed it, track-day enthusiasts or amateur racers. It includes a hand-held fire extinguisher and fixed shock absorbers.

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Moving up to the Competition model adds things like built-in air jacks and an integrated fire-suppression system, as well as adjustable shocks.

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Pricing for the Trackday version begins at 134,000 euros (about $157,000), while the Competition is 157,000 euros ($179,000).

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