2023 718 Cayman GT4 RS - Best Porsche sports car ever? | One-Mile Review

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In this video we drive a brand-new 718 Cayman GT4 RS fitted with the Weissach package. Does it eclipse the GT3 as the best naturally aspirated sports car, or does it fall short?
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[@miamigt4922]

Joined PCA in 1989. Have owned a 914, 911, 924, 944 Turbo, 981CS, 718GT4, and now a GT4RS. The driving experience is epic.

[@PorscheClubofAmerica]

Wow, thanks for sharing and being a member all those years🙌

[@Asaleiro14]

Awesome! And indeed the longest mile ever 🤣🤣. The forward camera angle looked like a Top Gun scene...

[@user-zg9qi8nc3z]

Nice review ! I’ve owned a few exhilarating Porsches from road going RS and GT cars to full blown track only Cup cars spanning 1974 to 2019. I can tell after only putting 400kms on my GT4RS that I already know this will be a keeper and amongst my all time favorite and definitely a full 10 for FUN

[@PorscheClubofAmerica]

Thank you! We are glad you enjoyed the video.

[@356roland]

Yeah, your 987 base Cayman is such an awesome car, isn't it! I just love it, every single drive......❤

[@PorscheClubofAmerica]

Can't argue with that

[@williamjackson5357]

Only in a Porsche, where you do almost anything you want because they are hard to break. I have downshifted in the middle of a curve before, exciting 🏎

[@hernanorihuela3230]

You were having a blast. I don’t have any issues with the wing blocking the rear view. It’s there but it doesn’t bug me. The only trade off with the GT4 RS is its suspension on bad houston roads, is too harsh. But on flat road, it’s awesome, so planted.

[@brianhimmelman420]

992 RS’s party trick is to dial down rebound and compression to -4 which makes it more compliant over bad roads than stiff normal mode or normal on GT3 and 4RS … that said you pay for it ; )

[@hernanorihuela3230]

@@brianhimmelman420 any way to tweak it on the GT4 RS?

[@brianhimmelman420]

@@hernanorihuela3230 not that I am aware of but most people seem to indicate 4RS is very livable on roads

[@hernanorihuela3230]

@@brianhimmelman420 I have one, and it's rough. It does great in COTA, though

[@brianhimmelman420]

@@hernanorihuela3230 congrats as epic car !! have 3RS coming in December

[@PeterOlexa_]

What a road

[@wallstbull1]

Great review,. Have mine almost broken in (935 miles) and am absolutely loving it so far. I'll probably never have the sound system on with all of those lovely wild noises right behind your head. It certainly gets much more attention then my 991.2 GTS which is not surprising at all. In the low key town of Madison WI, it does stick out and lots of phones are up snapping shots. I do prefer to daily my 911 GTS simply because it's a manual. That being said, this GT4RS with the PDK will be a nimble beast on the track. I'm actually looking forward to not having a manual on my track car. Can not wait to get it up to Road America this month and just let it run.

[@udosteinhauser5661]

Just came back yesterday from a 1000 mile break in road trip to France. What a machine. My point is that since you can legally drive on the motorways here in France/Belgium/Netherlands at speeds somewhere between 62mls/hour (Netherlands) and 80mls/hr the car can be driven at relatively low revs and is thus reasonably quiet. Of course, any acceleration or downshift changes that situation dramatically. I think your score is spot on. Nice video.

[@craigs3166]

What an unbelievable car! I'm hoping to hear from Vu soon regarding mine (PCA Raffle). Your review captured the excitement this car brings to the road. Well done!!

[@PorscheClubofAmerica]

Fingers crossed!

[@thedudeabides1443]

Let’s see which would I rather have: this masterpiece or the future all-electric version? Hmmm…tough choice.

[@williamjackson5357]

I’m planning on having both, I have a 2014 981 that I just can’t depart with, and we know how Porsche will build the electrified Cayman. We only live once🙏🏽🏎

[@thedudeabides1443]

@@williamjackson5357 My prediction is the EV caymans/Boxsters will be a miserable failure. The good news is, all ICE versions will skyrocket in value.

[@Nord_Mann]

@@thedudeabides1443this is so true🎯

[@Nord_Mann]

@@thedudeabides1443this is so true🎯

[@702TifosiGambler]

you're asking the wrong question, would you rather a Gt4rs a 458, 991 GT3, 570s as the DNA along with price point are more closely aligned, enthusiast aren't interested in batteries that's a given.

[@donhoover9900]

Great review. I have a 2023 Macan S and '18 718 Cayman GTS. Would love to have a GT4RS some day as it looks and sounds amazing.

[@alwarren1300]

Great review.Thanks to the member for letting Damon do a review on this Cayman.

[@scottburns2345]

Incoming! I was sold on this purchase before seeing this One Mile Review. Your final thoughts confirm it was money well spent, thanks for sharing, Happy Trails!

[@PorscheClubofAmerica]

Hope you enjoy it!

[@MrSchn3ll]

Fingers crossed I win one in the PCA raffle, that's the only way I'll be able to get one!

[@yorbalindason]

I know someone that won the car in the raffle. It really happens 😮

[@matttownsend473]

I liked the way you separately assessed the car as a daily driver and for road trips. Not everyone does that and it was useful.

[@damonlowney]

Thanks! We assess Daily Driving and Road Trip separately on all of our One-Mile Reviews. Check out some of our other reviews if you like this one.

[@theanthonyv]

I have daily-driven one of these for 6 months. Every day. Commutes. Road trips. Everything in between. In normal mode, it’s a pretty smooth cruiser, and listening to music or podcasts is easy. And as long as you have front axle lift, it’s not a problem getting into and out of nearly any driveway or garage. Plus, it’s very practical with all the storage. Seriously, the car can be driven in a fairly tame way, if that’s how you make it. If this car is too hard for you, then you’re too soft! Lol 😅

[@tomzphone]

"Downshift in the middle of a turn" - Is that the way you are supposed to drive - thought you are supposed to downshift before the turn?

[@damonlowney]

I don’t recommend downshifting in a turn, but pdk doesn’t upset the balance of the car if you do.

[@michaeldichael9978]

Fun review - thank you!

[@chrisward7582]

Thanks owner :) and driver 👍 Ace video as always from PCA! Love from 🇬🇧

[@ianhardin1148]

Oh my hooly potato!

[@RichKruse]

Excellent!!

[@Dundertaker1]

Longest mile ever! #thankgoodness

[@PorscheClubofAmerica]

More like 9…

[@williamjackson5357]

I agree , at the top of the rev range in 2nd, the engine screams like none I’ve ever heard before. Porsche really showed up and out with the last iteration of Cayman’s ICE. I have a 2014 Cayman and I have plans on getting the electrified Cayman💯🏎

[@enriquejackson2843]

WOW!!! Love it!

[@PorscheClubofAmerica]

We're looking forward to the EV 718s. Trying to enjoy the current gen as much as possible.

[@AJ-bp9th]

I will get an EV when I start to get out of the shower to piss…

[@williamjackson5357]

@@AJ-bp9th If that makes you happy, more power to you. I’m sure they won’t miss your purchase 🏎

[@AJ-bp9th]

@@williamjackson5357 and you’re probably the person that thinks the EVs are actually saving the planet…….

[@randallrichter4669]

Damon ....we put about 1500km touring Germany in our GT4RS. With considered throttle modulation the noise can be mitigated for long distance touring. The car does a slight understeer.

[@PorscheClubofAmerica]

Touring Germany in GT4RS sounds like an ultimate dream. Thanks for sharing.

[@user-po7tn5jq6w]

Great review of a great car! Seemed like more than a mile...which was good.

[@PorscheClubofAmerica]

Thanks for watching, glad you enjoyed it.

[@dolph7656]

Awesome car and great review. You chose the right road! Does the drive selector modification also let you change gears using it?

[@PorscheClubofAmerica]

Thanks! Yes, the revised gear selector may be used for shifting, Damon apparently preferred the paddles.

[@teamredgutz399]

Will be driving this car with the Weissach package all day including on the Nurburgring Nordischleife on July 25. Can’t wait

[@PorscheClubofAmerica]

Jealous!

[@teamredgutz399]

@@PorscheClubofAmerica definitely a bucket list item. Need seat time in a high power 718 to prep for early September Porsche Track Experiences/Manthey Racing Master Racecar course at Spa Francorchamps for 2 days in a 718 GT4 RS Club Sport. My prior Porsche ownership experience is 5 years owning a modified 991.1 Turbo S so not much Cayman seat time.

[@roadrash76]

July 31st raffle is my only hope for owning one. 🤞

[@kkendler8570]

Damon, You are a lucky man. I am jealous. Wish I could of gotten an allocation. Thank-you for the review.

[@nellygpotr]

One of my favorite cars ever created

[@PorscheClubofAmerica]

Ours too!

[@DOCKent-3339]

Rips?! Sure does! Daily driver? What is the cost per mile?

[@MW-uy3np]

I own one. Everything you said is true. Most won't get to experience it. I'm trying to give everyone I can a ride.

[@PorscheClubofAmerica]

Very nice of you, glad you enjoyed the review.

[@ivansno.1garage909]

Great review Damon. I watched the review initially with iPhone speaker then put in my earbuds and WOW epic flat 6 noise. At 9:14 top of 2nd gear is fabulous. If there's a road to Heaven you found it. Thanks again for super production on this video. ☘️

[@PorscheClubofAmerica]

Glad you enjoyed it!

[@flsupraguy]

Nice

[@tedjohnson64]

How in the world did you manage to get such a long stretch of road with no cars in the way?

[@damonlowney]

Lucky. It was a Thursday evening around 7-7:30 PM

[@M_IkeLeBlanc]

😳😳😳. WOW!!!

[@Aeneas137]

I'm sure it's amazing but I'm not a fan of the 718 design. I much prefer my 987S. The engine is awesome though.

[@tonykono5225]

👍👍👍

[@willfitz777]

I live 5 miles from that road take my 911 be patient and wait for a good spot to go up and down give yourself some space.

[@TornadoOfSouls777]

Last one with a ICE? If so, Porsche has lost it's mind to the EV mind virus..

[@WahabGoldsmith]

Nothing they can do about it. If anything , Porsche is the only company fighting against electrification and made a pledge to maintain the 911 on ICE for as long as feasible. They also kickstarted development and research into efuels to save ICE.

[@glennhavinoviski8128]

I think he went longer than one mile. I know I would if I were driving that.

[@TornadoOfSouls777]

@@WahabGoldsmith well, their customers can do something about it. don't buy that WEF nonsense & their EV spawn

[@WahabGoldsmith]

@@TornadoOfSouls777 That’s not how any of this works. The future of ICE has a large question mark. Every manufacturer regardless of EV sales will develop cars as a means to hone their skills for a possibility of an all electric market. EU laws mandate that by 2035, all cars sold must be electric, but Porsche is fighting this. At the same time, to hedge a bet that they’ll successfully and commercially supply the globe with E fuels or an alternative to electric cars is recklessly optimistic, regardless of how bad EV sales are.

[@sidsunder]

I loved this review, until you mentioned MR2. Really dude? LOL

[@eldonnparks8059]

Do we want to see the road, do we want to see you. No We want to see the car.

[@PorscheClubofAmerica]

Point taken

[@rayborg7378]

The best ever Porsche thats a very tall order to tell ,so many great Porsche s were made.What a pity its going to be all electric .Its like eating a meal without a taste to it.

[@SocialismSucks]

Maybe for the ladies😂