2023 Porsche 718 Cayman GT4 RS Review: Facts, Figures, and Mid-Engine Madness

[@vahidhaghkhah9211]

Wow I have to be honest I love Ken. his reviewing skills are amazing and he's very enthusiastic which is a joy to see. keep it going ken

[@carsandbids]

Thanks!

[@ruk2023--]

This is a much better use of Kennan than trying to be Doug 2.

[@Gratefulshack]

I appreciate the details Kennan gives

[@shahryarazimzadeh8846]

Exactly what I was thinking

[@jhref]

Yeah but if Doug didn't give him the "Ok" by appearing with him in videos first ya'll would have been complaining about something else

[@ruk2023--]

@@jhref I think you missed the point. My comment was meant in a positive way.

[@schnizdawg]

Exactly!!! I was saying for so long how each host needs their own shtick. The be like doug thing feels weird

[@Phil99six]

Okay I have to admit it: Kennan is getting better at this

[@ruk2023--]

Everyone gets better at things with practice. You can tell who the people you want to avoid in life are by if they try to knock you down when you're starting out.

[@ruk2023--]

@@usernameisusername did you forget to take your don't be a dick pill today?

[@ehofff]

Yeah! Very happy for him

[@YOSHIMOTO_HI_SPEED]

@@usernameisusername damn you npc’s are getting so cliché. Regardless their team is up and you’re a level 1000 keyboard warrior

[@ruvindap66]

He did some dmt and found himself.

[@eden19xx76]

I've never disliked Ken in Doug's videos but watching him review this car feels like he's on his zone. Great review.

[@ryanlunde575]

This video made me smile for two reasons: -I’ve driven a non-RS GT4 on a track and Kennan just nails it on how this car makes you feel. -This is absolutely Kennan’s territory and it’s awesome to see the joy of a more technical reviewer nerding out over the engineering of this incredible car.

[@ehofff]

No doubt! I was feeling so bad for the guy. Incredibly happy to see him finding his groove.

[@ShoelessJP]

I like this side of Kennan and he's clearly getting better at this (just as Doug said he would). Letting him build out his own identity rather than just becoming a Doug clone was a good decision!

[@NoVaCharlie]

Kennan is nailing these now. Great presentation man.

[@carsandbids]

Glad you like them!

[@bmav007]

The Porsche Cayman has to be one of the best looking cars on the market. Those curves are just excellent 🔥

[@carsandbids]

Couldn't agree more!

[@balljar7546]

I'll be completely honest. You lose me with all the technical talk, but your passion for the automobile is contagious. One can't help but listen intently while you explain all the mechanical workings of the car. I really enjoy your videos, no offense to Doug meant at all, I don't miss any of his videos either.

[@mvanalst2003]

Kennan only gets better with time. Great job and thank you so much for the content!

[@carsandbids]

Appreciate that!

[@yaronsteinbuch3956]

Kenzoil is excellent! Love his tech knowledge and unbridled enthusiasm. Great addition to the team. 😊

[@parassj1308]

Kennan’s German accent is my new favourite thing ever!!!

[@peckdeboard7579]

Doug has "THIS".... Kenan has the best sign-off... "Goodbye," I stay until the ned to hear it.

[@jjunture]

Same here! For a second today I was thinking “oh no, he’s not going to say it”, but then he came through.

[@karraguer]

He is showing a very aristocratic way of waiving. The accent too. Rare in the US. I like.

[@InterstateRaziTV]

Great Job Ken!

[@carsandbids]

Glad you enjoyed it

[@frankierodriguez8661]

This is not only Porsche but one of the best sports cars ever produced and this is an unanimous opinion among experts and fans and enthusiasts, Great in depth review Ken. you are getting better and better. I suspect that if the CEO aka the kind of guy aka Douggie GT chooses to retire, the show is in the right hands in yours and the gourgeously funny Alanis. WELL DONE. I'm really looking forward for your next review my man!

[@carsandbids]

Douglas isn't going anywhere. There are sooo many quirks and features to explore. Glad you are enjoying the reviews. Thank you.

[@ruk2023--]

@@carsandbids Is Doug a quirk or a feature? This is something that needs exploration.

[@leohaury6539]

@@ruk2023-- I think he's a quirky feature

[@frankierodriguez8661]

@@carsandbids Douglas, mmmm that sounds really businesslike but yes I have to agree that quirks and features wouldn't be the same without eerm Douglas. If this answer comes from you directly Kennan I have to thank you for the great technical aspects of your reviews. I'm into hifi and these kind of things and always appreciate the geeky aspects of any apparatus. being these, cars, watches, amplifiers, etc. thanks again for the good work and the best wishes from West Spain.

[@abba_ra]

18:15. Definitely agree with you on the induction noise. I prefer it too. My dad had a MkIII Golf VR6 growing up. On light throttle it sounded like a small jet engine and on full throttle it was just beast mode

[@greggjones4542]

Awesome review. Ken is getting so much better. Keep it up.

[@carsandbids]

Thanks 👍

[@p.johnson1]

You go technical young Kennan!! Doug's here for all of our "woooah, look at that quirky feature" needs, Alanis is here if you need someone weirder than Doug, and Kennan has arrived for the dorks!

[@GeorgeTelop]

Your positive energy makes my day, think i found my new favourite car youtuber. P.S: Need some more Porsche's lol

[@carsandbids]

We all need more Porsche.

[@ericmin832]

I'd take this over a GT3/GT3RS absolutely. Also, REALLY wish Porsche made a "Cayman ST" with the same engine but with a manual and no crazy aero.

[@carsandbids]

Manual and the short gears would be the best. We just sold a DeMan Cayman that hits those marks.

[@schnellgelb1746]

Well informed review. The tech details are essential for this type of car. Comparisons with your Ferrari would have been interesting. Difficult to fairly review a track-capable car just on public roads. Love the enthusiasm.

[@carsandbids]

Glad you liked it!

[@the_deee]

From 1 Porsche GT car last week to another Porsche GT car, I think all Porsche fans are loving this

[@carsandbids]

Kennan is a "Ferrari Guy" we are trying to make him eat his words.

[@Alucard-xw4jz]

Kennan You’re doing great! Keep it up

[@carsandbids]

Thanks!

[@kyleelliott512]

I don’t mind Kennan alone like this but the joint reviews were not enjoyable. Now to figure out Alanis place, off screen somewhere

[@Clemofant]

The engine sound is one of the best in the last few years. It’s amazing

[@carsandbids]

In car is really an experience.

[@rafaelcuryogata7411]

I guess it's just impossible to not love Kennan!

[@BojarskyLeGrand]

This a really good video presented by a really good host. Thank you Kennan, you're nailing it👍

[@carsandbids]

My pleasure! Kennan will happily drive more Porsche GT products.

[@lcalvom]

Nice "DIAL" t-shirt, super cool, and the Cayman GT4RS is a beautiful machine

[@carsandbids]

Couldn't agree more!

[@opiante]

This is the first video where he seems to have found his voice and it works... No longer comes off like a cheaper Doug substitute. Glad he is proving me wrong.

[@805NAVE]

Wait a minute, I valeted this car two nights ago at Fairmont Grand Del Mar! This EXACT car haha! His wife came in with a wet cement gray 911 something something turbo S I’m not sure. But his and hers Porsches.

[@carsandbids]

Could be possible!

[@theanthonyv]

It is indeed possible and in fact did happen (I own this RS). And yes, the other car was a chalk 992 Turbo S with ceramic brakes. Amazing car and wickedly fast. But she’s not my wife, nor am I married. Lol. 😅

[@KandiMan]

@@theanthonyv​​⁠ Care to explain the new damage history on CarFax for this car that dates to a couple weeks before you auctioned it? Damage in July, then you sold it in August (without disclosing the incident).

[@ivanvasilev9417]

True fans will remember the few times Doug included the bloopers at the end of the video.

[@carsandbids]

We have had some bloopers in Doug videos recently.

[@1970DAH]

13:40 "Best sounding 6-cylinder" followed by some weak toots. I get it if Porsche rev-limited it at stand-still, but the intro to "hearing" the engine "roar" was way above what we got.

[@henrypark4356]

This review is amazing and so is that t-shirt!!! I want that shirt soooo bad probably even more than the car given my budget :)

[@sva60_cyyz59]

That’s the real version of Mat Armstrong’s car😂 Awesome review🔥😊

[@carsandbids]

Thanks 😁

[@dennisphillips9756]

Wow, a huge difference to the first videos already. You're a natural! Very entertaining and enjoyable! Thank you so much!

[@carsandbids]

Thank you so much!

[@mikegaravani7309]

amazing car and amazing Kennan! you’ve found your way to do videos

[@carsandbids]

Thanks!

[@saudotaibi4392]

Amazing job,Kennan honestly love how in depth and technical this review is. Would love hyper car reviews this technical. Looking forward to seeing more!

[@carsandbids]

When we get cool cars we will try and film a video.

[@D-Rockk]

Facts and features!! This is my favorite Kennan episode so far.

[@paulwintermute1495]

THIS.... is the best non-Doug car review on this channel. You really captured the pure joy of driving that car. Well done!

[@carsandbids]

Wow, thanks!

[@phazonlord0098]

Wow, loved the way you started the video!

[@carsandbids]

Thank you so much!

[@LincolnBerryIII]

Big yellow smiley face on the hood. Can't unsee. 🙂

[@sam.0021]

How did nobody mention "facts and figures"? It's genius!

[@carsandbids]

Sometimes we get lucky.

[@ADVBear]

Great video, man! Your technical knowledge is impressive.

[@carsandbids]

Glad you think so!

[@joeduarte2335]

Not being mean at all here because respect Kennan and enjoy his videos but gosh he reminds me so much of Dr. Bunsen Honeydew and keep hoping to see Beeker pop up at some point

[@Pawcio2115]

This car is awesome

[@davidtaylor5811]

I like the more rock and less talk reviews from Kennan. And the happy face on the hood really pops in yellow.

[@carsandbids]

:)

[@petrsvetr6083]

to be honest I like Kennans review better than Dougs;-) more facts, history and details and less trying to make a quirk out of everything..

[@JohnTrickshots69]

Good to see the comments finally catching up with how great kennan is

[@ruk2023--]

I like the bookends of Doug saying "this is" and Kennan saying "and that was":

[@Mackpayn]

The cuts on the side are also present in the GT1 but also in the Carrera gt in a very similar shape

[@carsandbids]

It is such a cool look.

[@robertlamprell1854]

Absolutely with you Kennan, induction is way better than exhaust. It's why Weber twins sound best on carburettored cars, and carbon airboxes are sooo good... Keep up these excellent vids.

[@carsandbids]

Right on!

[@allmykidsvids]

Kennan is doing great in such a short period of time. No one wants to be Doug anyway!

[@Andyy250988]

Way to go Kennan! I like the new approach to your videos, they are fun to watch now! Doug never starts his driving, so it was a good twist to the usual recipe 😜

[@carsandbids]

Thanks 👍

[@MyCoolMac]

Any update on Cars and Bids coming to Europe? It was mentioned in the beginning hut havent heard more since then... Would love a chance to get my hands on cars like this!

[@KevinStull]

I think Kennan is catching his stride. Happy to watch these videos now.

[@mackross]

This was great! Great job Kennan!

[@karraguer]

I like Kennan because he is introducing technical and historical dimensions far beyond Doug's achievements. Kennan, ignore these morons and put a NATO strap on your Oyster Perpetual Date. A Jubilee bracelet and T-shirt combo is reminiscent of the seedy part of Goodfellas.

[@connorreilly909]

I love to see the cars and bids team adapting to the feedback from us. Pretty cool

[@carsandbids]

We try and listen, we are in this together.

[@MatthewCallier]

A symphony of mechanical perfection.

[@carsandbids]

isn't it?

[@GS-sm3jo]

KENNZOIL! Love the German accent. Awesome video. 👍🏻🇺🇸

[@carsandbids]

Glad you enjoyed it

[@washingtonzoom2618]

Very well done Kennan! Amazing car, well-reviewed.

[@carsandbids]

Thanks a ton!

[@ZachD555]

As others have said, this version of Kennan content could catch on. His trying to do quirks and features in Doug’s format does not work.

[@K1dPhresh1]

I was waiting for him to say, “and now for the Doug Score!” I’m so glad he didn’t.

[@gramajomd]

Great video, keep it up

[@carsandbids]

Thanks!

[@danielmolina1616]

omg this car sounds insane. excellent review kennan!

[@carsandbids]

Thanks a ton!

[@ruipedrofernandes581]

The "Rookie" is Alive!!!!!! Great video.... Keep it up🤗

[@carsandbids]

Yes! Thank you!

[@puffpio]

Kenan...did you intentionally rotate the wheels after it was parked to be all lined up?

[@Brownsjustsaying]

Your epic, great review, I have one of these cars coming in little on NZ, I already have to great classic porsches x2 but I havent had a porsche like this, I have raced and won, cant wait

[@Brownsjustsaying]

to means 2

[@carsandbids]

What I would give to have a GT4RS on the south island. WOW!

[@ozzstars_cars]

Cool car, nice review!

[@carsandbids]

Thanks! 👍

[@insansiregar6158]

How's the riding quality?

[@atmos6350]

Dude this guy is so good! Great review honestly

[@carsandbids]

Glad you enjoyed it!

[@MrSlash00r]

I was slightly confused on where you stood on this car, Kennan .. did you like it or not? lol

[@carsandbids]

He likes it just a little bit.

[@KandiMan]

@@carsandbidsCar now shows damage history dating back to a couple of weeks before the auction. Seller never disclosed this. Hope he explains.

[@davidkeenan5989]

Great car and great review, thanks Kennan.

[@rainspiremusic5511]

the greatest sports car ever made.

[@carsandbids]

One of them for sure!

[@sauravshete6088]

Kennan you're doing a great job! Just a small feedback, a little bit more cheerfulness would go a long way! Keep it up Kennan!

[@ehofff]

No no no! Let him be himself

[@cth12345]

what i didnt like about Kennan was that, unlike Doug, Kennan doesnt talk much about the interior.

[@carsandbids]

Doug covers it all here; kzbin.info/www/bejne/jpq6mWNnj7l0lZI

[@worthyRS]

Great review! Best car I have ever owned or driven!!!

[@carsandbids]

Good choice!

[@AutoOctan3]

If you put a car into drive and pull down on both paddle shifters in a Porsche it lets you rev to red line

[@carsandbids]

up, up, down, down, left, right, left, right, B, A and Start

[@WatanabeNoTsuna.]

I'm not a engineer, but I've always called bullshit on those wings... The frontal profile of the strut from the wing down - i don't see how the strut extending under the wing would negatively affect the airflow that has already been disturbed by the front of it... Also calling bullshit on the "you're using this car on the track, where track times really matter" - no, HAVING FUN matters! At least to me.

[@carsandbids]

Porsche has a really excellent marketing team as well as an engineering team. Having fun and putting miles on the car is what matters most. This owner previously dailied a GT4 then got this allocation. He had is fun and is now moving on.

[@nachetgn7287]

That man is having the time of his life reving that flat 6! Can't blame him though😁

[@carsandbids]

Hope you enjoyed it too!

[@maximusgreat8433]

Great review Ken!

[@carsandbids]

Thanks!

[@racinjason99]

Great review of an amazing car! 👍

[@carsandbids]

Thank you! 👍

[@mukhtar__]

yes, Kennan!!

[@sniper2606]

Carfax shows damage report in the rear. What happened exactly

[@KandiMan]

Yes, looks like @theanthonyv put it up for sale on Cars and Bids within a month after the accident/incident without disclosing it. Hope the owner will explain since the dates of everything are all on record.

[@sniper2606]

@@KandiMan Yes, I was about to buy the car until I saw that. It’s for sale for 189K atm.

[@andrewbryl]

If you ask any Cayman owner what they think about owning one, they all just have fun and enjoy it. People look down on them but they are fun to daily drive.

[@carsandbids]

That's what this owner does. He drive his GT4 as a daily for 30k miles then got this.

[@andrewbryl]

@@carsandbids pretty cool to daily a GT4!

[@KandiMan]

@@carsandbidsCarFax on this car now shows damage history from a couple of weeks before the auction. Hoping the seller explains.

[@pingu9656]

I like your solo video

[@albrechtjohnj]

I wonder how this car was ordered without the Weissach Package? It is an expensive option, more than US$13,000, but if you really like the sound of the NA 4.0 the Weissach Package really delivers with actual megaphones piped to the motor.

[@carsandbids]

The owner didn't really like the black hood/frunks as a mandate option and thought it was overkill for what he wanted to do with the car.

[@albrechtjohnj]

@@carsandbids Understood. Thanks for the reply.

[@theanthonyv]

Yes, as Kennan mentioned, I didn’t like the look of the black hood (too contrasting, too much black, and looked like an aftermarket part, IMO). I also didn’t want the other exposed carbon pieces (rear wing, intake scoops, etc) that come with the Weissach. I also didn’t want the obnoxious PORSCHE decal on the rear window or the Weissach emblems on the seats and dash. IMO, all of those decorations are unnecessary and add too much ‘bling’ to a car that’s already fairly blingy. I much preferred a simpler, more streamlined look. It appears classier to me eye. :)

[@KandiMan]

@@theanthonyvCare to explain the new damage history on CarFax that dates to a couple weeks before you auctioned it?

[@KandiMan]

@@theanthonyv​​⁠​​⁠ Care to explain the new damage history on CarFax for this car that dates to a couple weeks before you auctioned it? Damage in July, then you sold it in August (without disclosing the incident).

[@carlomazzali1916]

Has Doug given Kenzoil the approval to seat during the quirks & features session? Looks Kenny needs more training to his knees 😁

[@carsandbids]

The camera case seat is allowed. :)

[@kgthegreatone943]

My favorite Porsche

[@carsandbids]

It is really special.

[@limulus61]

One thing regarding “real 911 engines”: the Cayman S prior to the 718 series came with a 3.4L engine just like the base 991 Carrera.

[@carsandbids]

Good point!

[@brianjames5685]

Sir its like this gear box has done a billion changes in one year. Hey I like the noises leave me alone.

[@carsandbids]

Isn't that the truth!

[@Bmontepeque11]

The Cayman is the best Porsche and the 911 has been wrong from the get-go. Porsche still, to this day, go out of their way to make the Cayman worse than the 911, look at, tall gearing on the GT4, for reference. The GT4 RS is the first time they didn't make it worse just because this is the final ICE Cayman.

[@carsandbids]

Even standing by itself, the GT4RS is a serious car among all sports cars.

[@shaboiisaiah]

imo, this is peak exhilarating porsche

[@carsandbids]

It is soooo good!

[@Contractor815]

They also didn't give it the GT3's double wishbones...maybe it wasn't feasible with the car's packaging, but as a Cayman evangelist it felt like yet more big brother favoritism from Porsche lmao.

[@kylecordes]

Porsche might keep making yet another "last" gas car as long as we keep buying them!

[@carsandbids]

We keep believing them too. :)

[@vonJaerschky]

What? Better than the soulless whine of an electric motor? Who'd a thunk it.

[@starrdogchamp1]

Good job

[@carsandbids]

Thanks!

[@nehalmathew7510]

Instead of putting a floating head on the thumbnail, try and stand near the car, like the ones throttle house does.

[@David_Denali]

My dream car Stick Cayman gt4 with this engine and the rear end design of the last gen. Just can't help myself disliking this one's

[@carsandbids]

Deman can help do that for you.

[@MuddyTubMedia]

My somewhat realistic dream car

[@carsandbids]

This car will surely go up in value. Get one now!

[@John_Hoover]

Porsche cites that buyers are buying this car for its track abilities, hence offering it only in PDK since its faster... but that makes no sense. Sure, offer it in PDK (it is faster), by why does that automatically preclude Porsche for giving buyers a manual option? Ya know, for the ones who actually want to row their owns gears.

[@carsandbids]

Part of the marketing optics of a "track focused sports car". We agree though, this would be soooooo gooooddd with 3 pedals.

[@John_Hoover]

@@carsandbids I hear ya, but is Porsche really “marketing” this car? Is there going to be any difficulty whatsoever selling every unit they make (and for tens of thousands of dollars over MSRP at that).

[@carsandbids]

What we know about Porsche and their capabilities is that they could get it in there if they wanted to. Someone said no.