The Porsche Cayman 718 GT4 BLEW MY MIND 🤯 - Time to replace the BMW M2 Competition??? 5k 2022

Hey Guys 👋
Pinch yourself moment coming up…
Welcome back to CMD and the PORSCHE 718 CAYMAN GT4!!!
This car has been leant to me (that’s right leant to me) by the all round legend Paul Stevens. If you think you’ve heard that name before - you would be correct as more recently I’ve borrowed and filmed his very special GR Yaris AND his highly collectible BMW 1M
When you hear a company like Porsche is making a loss on a certain car - which is filled with components from “superior models” including big naturally aspirated engines ANYONE would start to pay attention wouldn’t they.
A natural transition for me having owned my BMW M2 Competition for fast approaching 3 years now.
I’ve known people jump into them to never leave the brand - I’ve known others to jump straight back to an M Car after finding it wasn’t for them.
So evidence would dictate this is all about preference… and potentially wallet size!
So briefly let’s talk spec on this particular model because true to form - Paul has gone all out here to make this very special car - that little bit more desirable!
Loaded from factory
Carbon bucket seats
Carbon ceramic brakes
Extended race tech interior (Alcantara and carbon)
BOSE
Manual (obviously PDK is available too)
AFTERMARKET
JCR titanium exhaust - wait until you hear it!!!
PPF - if I owned one… that would be a must!
Now I don’t know if this comes across on camera - but this thing in the flesh looks very VERY SPECIAL
I KNOW LOOKS ARE SUBJECTIVE BUT I DEFY ANYONE TO NOT LIKE THE STANCE AND PRESENCE OF THESE
4.0 litre naturally aspirated engine
Punches out 420BHP
REACHES 189mph
and unlike most cars - the faster you drive it the more capable it becomes thanks to some very trick aero.
AND ON THAT NOTE - let’s discuss the drive…
A mid engined, naturally aspirated RWD car with perfect weight distribution, a manual box and clever aero…
You’d imagine it’s all good
And in the most you would be correct
The displacement is large for a car of this size and the power delivery is linear.
THE MANUAL BOX IS SUPERB - a short throw placed right where you want in - you can see why people love them.
You can short shift - the car will dordle but as you would expect - when your pushing on - you need to work the engine beyond 5000 RPM to really extract maximum UMPH
And it will Rev out past 8 k
I hope you enjoy the content and look forward to hearing your thoughts!
Cheers 🍻
CMD X

[@Scala598]

That's the dream car right there! I got a taste of one when I was offered the driving seat of a 981 spyder in Scotland and it's exactly as you've described, just special. If I had the means, this would be right at the top of the shopping list.

[@CarMadDad]

Rightly so Sir x

[@sanzserif]

981 GT4 sounds so much better but holy hell that titanium exhaust is great. Awesome video mate.

[@CarMadDad]

Oh thanks chappy - really appreciate it 👌

[@docadams2012]

I bought one today. Hopefully I can enjoy it too and add it to my car collection. Not bad for someone 36

[@CarMadDad]

Fair play fella 👌 cracking purchase in my not so humble opinion

[@kevinmcg6747]

I was going to say drive a 981 GT4 as the noise is next level but I might’ve guessed Paul has already covered that base with the sports exhaust. I test drove a 981 GT4 with bucket seats and it was simply sublime as a vehicle to make the soul happy. I’d say below 4krpm the M2C is punchier but that kick at 6krpm was special. Everything from opening the door, getting into the buckets, gripping the alcantara steering wheel, and stirring the very short throw gearstick to hear the noise at high revs whilst revelling in the handling,…. - it’s special. Ah well one can dream. All the best, Kevin.

[@CarMadDad]

You should have done the video chap 😂 Agreed 💯 👍

[@barfmeister8509]

I can feel you beaming from ear to ear driving that! I want one 😎

[@CarMadDad]

Yeah it really was a special drive - glad it came across!

[@holdingnamerequired4703]

I really enjoyed checking out your content. I am making 3 videos a week documenting my training for an Ultra-Marathon I'm doing in September. Seeing content like this is really good motivation for me to keep making content. Keep the videos coming. I can't wait to see the next video!!!

[@CarMadDad]

Thank you for the views and comments chap. Best of luck with the ventures!

[@nprinslo]

Quality mate, top video, love your style and your whole approach 👍👌👏🙌

[@CarMadDad]

Nev Man that’s v kind of you dude - really appreciate it. Always developing! Thank you x

[@cr4zym3x1c4n]

Getting ready to meet someone who has a gt4 I can’t wait for this experience

[@CarMadDad]

Enjoy 😉

[@cr4zym3x1c4n]

@@CarMadDad I definitely did! And he let me drive it, I can’t believe how this car slides without any rocking of the car itself! He did some pretty tight turns going over 50 mph and you couldn’t break it loose, it wanted more power! I’m coming from a 19 Si so there’s no way I got it passed 4,000 rpm for longer than a few seconds just me being cautious. Absolutely insane, a car moving that fast should not be doing the moves it does, but it does… perfectly in balance

[@CarMadDad]

@@cr4zym3x1c4n great to hear you enjoy it

[@PropDeskJunkie]

Buckets are a big deal…really changes the experience.

[@CarMadDad]

Yeah agreed chap

[@peterkirton4580]

I was going ask on the last video whether Paul would lend you one of the others, you lucky man.

[@CarMadDad]

Wry lucky indeed Peter! 👍

[@Declan4253]

I like the long gearing as well, especially on the track. I use 3 through 5 on the track. I have no problem keeping it in the high torque range anywhere on the track. I think those complaining about the gearing are going too slow on public roads to take advantage of it. Porsche did it right.

[@CarMadDad]

Yeah I bet chap Cracking piece of kit Cheers for the view and thoughts 👍

[@Project-D]

@3.49 waaa... intoxicating Yeah jcr do the trick but jeez...

[@CarMadDad]

👌

[@MrHCars]

From a driving experience, they're just another level aren't they mate! But also completely different to the M2. Both capable in their own way

[@kevinmcg6747]

@MRHCars I’m going right off you since you bought the GT4 😂😂

[@MrHCars]

@@kevinmcg6747 I’ll take that as a compliment…? 😅

[@kevinmcg6747]

@@MrHCars absolutely, keep those vlogs going!

[@MrHCars]

@@kevinmcg6747 haha will do mate 👊🏼

[@CarMadDad]

Agreed Sir! 👍

[@crashmania4019]

I am going from a m2 to a 718 gt4. Been loving your videos over the years. Do you know if the exhaust is just the backbox or the full system?

[@CarMadDad]

Oh thanks chap - that’s really kind of you. It’s the JCR 718 GT4 titanium valves race pipe if that helps 🤔

[@johannest.7089]

You’ve done a great job on that video. As I’ve seen this very special car has the extended leather das and extended leather door option picked you haven’t made some pictures that you could share? With these Option the clock from the chrono pack should be covered in leather too. I’d be interested in how the finish is as I am thinking of clicking theses options too but I have seen some rather bad finishes… maybe you can help…

[@CarMadDad]

Hi 👋 Sorry but I don’t have any photos of this - in hindsight I agree this would have been useful Bit of information. I’d stick with a spec similar to this personally

[@dng992]

what phone mount are you using? seems very solid - need recommendations

[@CarMadDad]

Mega mount dude Game changer 👍

[@TerryLivesey]

Fancy not picking me up on your way 🙄🤣

[@CarMadDad]

Disgraceful I know 😛

[@DR-ce5sq]

Enjoy that sound… I really do my 2022 GT4

[@CarMadDad]

Bet you do chappy - what a thing ❤️

[@BatDimen]

You think the 718 GT4 is good??? Check out the RS version with reviews out a few weeks ago. But there's more, the GT4 e-Performance (switchable 600-900+ HP) was just revealed and test driven by Chris Harris - A must watch for sure!!! Porsche > BMW

[@CarMadDad]

Both “better” on n paper (seen plenty of content on both” however for the price - The GT4 is such a bargain

[@TommyWalls007]

Is the JCR exhaust still OPF / legal / complaint? Thanks

[@CarMadDad]

Yes to all of the above chap - sounds PHENOMENAL too 😂 👍

[@welcomefromtheflightdeck]

Is this the standard white or carrara white metallic?

[@CarMadDad]

Think this one is Carrera white chappy

[@salangchoi02]

gt4 manual gt4rs pdk period

[@CarMadDad]

Yes Sir!

[@GethinJames]

I don't think you can really compare an M2 and a GT4.

[@CarMadDad]

You can chap - you can compare anything. Only speaking from my limited experience as I owned an M2 at the time is all 👌

[@GethinJames]

@@CarMadDad Sorry - I just watched the full vid - I had not when I left the original comment - I agree with everything you said here. Great vid. I just picked up a 23' Spyder and I'd say that's even more special than the GT4. With the top down there's no description that can do the experience justice.