Is the Cayman GT4 RS As Good OFF Track as ON? - Two Takes

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The Porsche Cayman GT4 RS is one of the most hyped cars of the year, and for good reason! It's light, it's agile, it's the right size, and it finally has the full-power GT3 engine! We tested it on track last month and had our minds blown, but now Matt and Zack hit the canyons to find out if the GT4 RS is really best served on a track, or if it's just as special on the road.
See how the GT4 RS performs on track here! • The Cayman GT4 RS Is M...
0:00 - Flybys
1:27 - Intro to the car
4:19 - Launch mode
4:25 - Matt drives
10:35 - Driver change
16:40 - Other cars rev issue
17:00 - Conclusion
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How Does the Cayman GT4 RS Perform in the Canyons? As Good Off Track as On It? - Two Takes
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[@iamthelaw69]

Objectively that Harley is just the bane of drivers everywhere, it doesn't even look like it's doing the speed limit on an otherwise traffic-free road, but has no regard for anyone else.

[@NoBrakes23]

That cornering was clumsy and inept. Halfway through an MSF course, your average person could ride better than this.

[@Chris-hw4mq]

He could have pulled over. Just chose not to

[@louisolivierfortin]

“Hey I pay my taxes” - harley driver

[@Bob_Smith19]

What law states you have to pull over for a car behind you that wants to go faster? Courtesy aside he doesn’t have to pull over.

[@louisolivierfortin]

@@Bob_Smith19 you’re absolutely right! That doesn’t make this dude any more likeable though. Courtesy is a big part of living in a community.

[@P4SDetails]

I really thought that GT2 and the GT3 were perfect, then this comes along… it’s insane how Porsche continues to improve something that is sooo incredible.

[@arminabdi]

Wait till they take it to the next level with the Macan GT5 RS.

[@P4SDetails]

@@arminabdi anxiously anticipating what is next.

[@MagicAyrtonforever]

The Cayman was ALWAYS better - Just held back!

[@MagicAyrtonforever]

@@arminabdi Didn't they end production of the Macan lol

[@P4SDetails]

@@om606channel can’t disagree.

[@ATStone]

OMG, that far shot at 15:19 is awesome!

[@jedr.3494]

That was a good shot!! Thats why i love everyday driver videos. They put so much into production to get all these awesome different shots from above and they try really hard to capture speed. However this channels approach is much much simpler. Maybe to simple honestly if you ask some. The most effort these guys put into a video is clamping a GoPro to a street sign and driving by at speeds so fast a viewer cant see anything but a blur of a car shooting past the frame. I personally think they lack effort and motivation nowadays. They think sitting in a car talking with a front facing camera the entire time with some b roll thrown in is going to keep us entertained. Its damn hard to keep the audience entranced to a video. Its either gotta be like a movie with the production levels to keep us watching or be something so insane like whistlin diesel destroying things with no production value. These guys try to do the lowest amount of production while not being super entertaining. I think thats why they have 1mil subscribers but only get 100k views. They dont do a whole lot extra to keep us entertained. I love them but I think the may be getting complacent with their position. They have heaps of great car knowledge but how do you entertain? Hopefully this can be taken as constructive criticism. If Matt had a better atitude that would help to. His complaining about small issues isnt what we want to hear.

[@chadbarbaro]

The pro way to give a heads up to a driver coming up on a cyclist is to say. Rider up! Nice job guys!

[@lordhyperkill]

The sound quality of the video is rad! I had it playing through a system and you can tell the production is top notch!

[@motorvatorv888]

Great to see your enjoyment writ loud on your faces and in your thoughts expressed here. A joyous video about a fascinating product. Thanks to you both! And of course to Porsche for finally treating the cayman platform to a very special power unit. Also respect for your v fast but considerate driving around cyclists etc.

[@ReadWeez]

Zack’s stach is solid! Definitely pulls it off

[@ssaini5028]

no homo right?

[@spencerleeb]

Suits him much better than the goatee

[@JimMeyerExperience]

Love the shot pulled way back showing the car from above the canyon. MORE PLEASE!!!

[@timothy9596]

San Gabriel Canyon Rd is by far my favorite road in So Cal and has been for the past 30+ years. I moved to the DC area 1 1/2 years ago and I miss Hwy 39 almost on a daily basis. Great vid as always guys. Peace

[@_Ezio__Auditore_]

Speaking of 40-minute videos, I wouldn't complain about 40-minute "just-the-noise" videos of any/all cars that sound even close to this good!

[@crawfordjason]

As a general rule, a naturally aspirated combustion engine will lose 3% of its power for every 1,000 ft of elevation gain. If you have 500 horsepower at sea level by the time you get to 5,000 feet of elevation your engine is making 425 horsepower. So you were down 75hp and it was still blazing down the road. What an engine!

[@Bmckimm]

Hey Matt/ Zack, great review! Completely agree on ride and daily driving capabilities. I had similar thoughts after my time in the 992 GT3 over just 4-days (comfort seats are a must).

[@pabs5581]

Disagree. I've had the standard sport seats and now have the carbon buckets. I daily drive it and wouldn't change the seats. Not the easiest to get in and out of but worth it. Very comfortable on long drives.

[@brianhimmelman420]

perhaps not a GT car person ; )

[@GarageSupra]

Awesome work. Great video and car well done all round

[@mitchellsteindler]

Great job with the sound on this one

[@francescozappala5742]

Great Video guys.. i wil delivery my rs in july.. cant wait

[@Giixxersquid]

Literally a dream car! Bumpy does not scare me 😂 I would totally daily that even on shotty NY roads

[@GoofieNewfie]

Another day of me watching another cool video when I'm supposed to be working....I just can't ignore cars like this. But I hate you both, you are having way too much fun, and I'm jealous af. For me, I'd never see a track, never go beyond highways, canyons etc, more GT driving than anything, so 992 911 Turbo S for me is still my dream, I just want it in manual. Great stuff guys! thanks

[@Engineerboy100]

Great review! Thank you for posting. I love all the GT products but they are a bit much for me personally. I drive exclusively on the street so I'm gonna stick with my Tuned 996 Turbo X50.

[@Spenny909]

I specified one just like this in the video. Fingers crossed it comes. Seems amazing.

[@TheLambo123254]

great video!

[@GrooveTasticThang]

What / who was driving the chase/ lead photo car, fast enough to show the awesome GT4RS properly loading up - good job fellas!

[@MrCullenTV]

I really appreciate the comparison to the Deman 4.5. I just got my GT4 back from Rick. it is perfection. Street friendly and mean as hell on the track. absolute perfection. I would love to own an RS but I cant see how it improves on what I have aside from that killer high rev. excellent review.

[@BryByWire]

Okay not to be rude, but I really need to know what the 4.5 set you back. I'm getting ready to purchase a GT4 and hearing that 4.5 in the other video changed my calculus quite a bit lol

[@cmetube]

Exactly. The GT4 RS is not that much better than the GT4, which is the better buy and better for daily plus track. The GT4 RS is only 0.4 seconds faster. Whoopie 😵‍💫🙄

[@boywonderrr71]

@@cmetube The gearing alone is worth it, and the engine reving to 9 too.

[@pitis2flie]

As a 2008 Cayman S owner, I can just imagine how great this car must be. I can’t wait to see a comparison video vs the C8 Z06 (if GM ever actually releases it).

[@augustortiz]

I think the Z is just going to be an extreme track machine built for numbers where this is just peak sportscars. It would still be fun to watch though.

[@csiga79]

Pinnacle of NA internal combustion engines! Thanks for the detailed opinion piece!

[@888mf4]

Awesome car. Got a chance to drive one in Italy last year on mountain roads.

[@larssonk22]

"lamborghini STO had the airbox box but it was just to cool the engine not the intake, what a missed opportunity there" Careful you'll give them ideas, not that they need an excuse to create another variation. If that sounded bitter it's only because I can't afford it 😅 😭

[@eichler721]

This is an amazing car. I want one for sure

[@devonballentine4397]

I saw you driving on Schueren road around 1-2 yesterday! I was in my 15 galaxy blue sti w/ the GS FMIC. Love all your videos, keep it up🙌🏽

[@mareeandtrent5878]

Absolutely awesome

[@chaseteter]

I have a hunch this is more than adequate in the canyons. I haven’t made it past the ad yet but I feel good about it.

[@ianf2012]

You should review a GTS 4.0. Be interested to hear your take on the GTS 4.0 vs GT4.

[@robertsmithUH60driver]

Would love to have one of these one day. Great car.

[@brendandrives]

That sound is unbelievable

[@miamigt4922]

Matt rockin the Oysterflex Daytona. Nice.

[@PorscheCrazy00]

Just a great review …. Says it all … 👍👍

[@Unfathomable8]

It sounds like the CSL air box in my E46 M3, but at 11. It’s an addictive sound.

[@SPA926]

Damn, That sound is amazing at the top of the rev limiter

[@JH-di3nu]

Hey Matt, since you’re a tall guy, it would be cool if you showed your seating position in the cars you drive. Give everyone a sense of how much legroom/headroom there is. I’m 6’-5” and it’s very hard to find a car that I fit in.

[@1411k_imnotdead]

500bhp in a 718 must be insane, my car feel fast with just 300

[@daviddevine5310]

Cyclist and a driver - thank you for calling out the cyclists and having respect in the videos!

[@CyclingAddiction]

100% - Here because of my love for Porsche and as a cyclist I appreciate those that give us some mercy.

[@mminnillo1]

Despite them recommending this as a special purpose track beast, 99% of these will either be city driving flex or stored in a collection and never driven.

[@jsquared1013]

Sounds like you haven't met many Porsche owners...

[@mminnillo1]

@@jsquared1013 nope. Too poor for that.

[@ivahngarcia4186]

@thesmokingtire If car engine sound was an Opera, this engine sound goes from Bass to Soprano in between 3K and 8K Rpm..what a joy!

[@mrbreakabitch]

What a legend

[@Twobarpsi]

Yeah Matt rules!

[@dominichanna6406]

Peak car guy at 15:55 ...despite being in the cooler car both Zach and Matt whip there heads around to catch a second look at the older Porsche and beamer that pass in the other direcrtion

[@kevinho8582]

I need to get behind the wheel of one of these

[@rayestefania3725]

This is the ultimate Porsche sports car!

[@Tain950]

At around 160k the GT4 RS might be the best car you can get. I initially thought that the new C8 ZO6 would be better but that doesn’t seem to be the case.

[@lllololoollollooolll8698]

I really don't care one bit about the ride I grow to love these things

[@pedrowhite6684]

You two are as giddy as a couple of school girls on a first date-uh, now second date for Matt! Makes me want one! I would be willing to daily one and drive it to the track everyday too!😜. This one is a real screamer! Oh, that lovely sound!🥰😍

[@neilw3400]

Great review ! Zack do you prefer this over the 992 GT3 for street ?

[@hsmf8055]

911 is 911, imho all will be better in 992 overtime than old interior Cayman

[@yayaya1193able]

@@hsmf8055 just had a stroke trying to comprehend your thoughts

[@trueG922]

that's a sick Daytona

[@TheSmokingTire]

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[@user-dq4bh1cw6x]

Ramadan Kareem my children need food and live in a rented house please 🇵🇸🙏

[@owengonzales4739]

If I could I would.

[@user-dq4bh1cw6x]

@@owengonzales4739 Brother, there is no food for the child in the house

[@diz_-4167]

It sounds so good for a "production" vehicle. I daily drove a built supercharged Elise with a titanium catless exhaust. Sure I smiled on start up and through underpasses but it was a labor of love. Even with how raw this car is, I'm sure from a comfort and daily driving standpoint (if you so choose) is worlds above my old Elise. I'd daily one, but its out of my price range.

[@torrentking404]

Yes, yes I would.

[@imranabbasi7871]

Good luck 👍

[@kpraz]

that acceleration and tinniness

[@alexanderfpv6655]

I love how uncomfortable Matt looks in the passenger seat.

[@globanxiety]

Guy on the Harley is literally riding like a character from GTA that's on a chopper XD

[@bretthansen8166]

This is one of my favorite cars. I had a 2007 WRX STI which was fun in the Canyons, I then had a 2008 C6 Z06 vette followed by a 2012 Camaro SS/RS supercharged LS3 6MT 667whp. The Camaro was a TANk in the corners, too heavy. I bought a civic sport sedan 6MT with the naturally aspirated port injected engine and manual gearbox as a daily. Only has 5500 miles after 15 months. I have 32k$ saved up thus far, I can’t afford a new Porsche Cayman but I plan on getting a cayman next. Mid engined, beautiful styling, it’s something I’ve always wanted to have. This GT4RS is literally a dream machine, they finally put the good engine inside that phenomenal chassis. I can only imagine how fun this was in the canyons. Great video as always boys 👍🏻

[@ribbles1699]

It took me several decades and 18 cars to realize just how much more important light weight is to power, but I finally learned my lesson when I traded a rwd 228i for my current M240i xDrive (previous gen). Same chassis, 300+ pounds heavier. Not counting the power difference, the 228i felt like a completely different car, and was more fun nearly all the time.

[@RideTheTrack]

LOL i was in the middle of watching the original upload and got cut off. Whats changed?

[@mikeyshakib]

The videos were not in sync in the first upload. Like the street view and the drivers view was a few seconds off so it looked and sounded weird

[@Benjamin15151515]

It went to private

[@BrendanEvan]

I noticed the video wasn’t in sync in some places but who cares! Bums me out thinking they lost all those views.

[@donsummers5678]

Elon bought Twitter .

[@Bob_Smith19]

@@BrendanEvan they don’t lose the views. But it does effect the algorithm.

[@z28fun]

Any video on the Porsche your building?

[@shawarma3636]

Appreciate the fact that you still use retro notepads 📝

[@dominikzane3296]

Anyone knows which canyon road is this please? Where in California?

[@phacomd]

I doubt the half cage will be an issue in the US. Porsche does not put the cage in US spec cars because of DOT issues. This must be a European spec 4RS

[@BJK1715]

Exactly what is the issue that the DOT has with roll bars/cages? Air bags and seat belts are not affected, sooo ..... 🤔 Porsche roll bar is behind the seats, so you're not going to hit your head on it.

[@phacomd]

@@BJK1715 I have no official knowledge as to why Porsche either chose to not supply the half cage or is not able to do so due to regulatory or legal issues. I suspect DOT has concern about head injury but Porsche lawyers may have concerns about liability in North America

[@PointShiftDrive]

Does anyone know if the GT4 RS more or less stiff than a 992 GT3?

[@TONEScott]

What road were you guys on, if you don’t mind saying.

[@jhrodriguez08]

Zach’s mustache reminds me of Peaky Blinder’s Oswald Mosley 😂

[@haleemakhan7085]

The first time I had to do this was on the second weekend in October 20th

[@AJGT350]

No. I'd drive it some during the week but save it for the track. I thought I liked the GT3 more but now I'm not sure lol

[@imSchwaggy]

What car were you trying to win from 80eighty?

[@michaelvalle804]

I love Azusa Canyon!

[@haoli2465]

re-up?

[@TheSmokingTire]

Prev. had an export issue that made the forward-facing out of sync. Can't wait for the new laptop to arrive...eventually...

[@user-dq4bh1cw6x]

Ramadan Kareem my children need food and live in a rented house please 🇵🇸

[@darrin3088]

Wonder what zack is doing with that Elantra N. Very curious

[@BrendanEvan]

They made a review of it a few days ago

[@jackrizza99]

Why the reupload?

[@pacoflyer]

I wish you guys popped the air filter out and see what that sounded like 👍

[@torsteinrocks]

Yes!!

[@eddybooth1]

Grin machine , full stop ,as we say in the UK 😂

[@joem7023]

These are the kind of things I want in life!

[@hyper8545]

Would be a lovely daily 👍🤙

[@ZaherHedjazi]

0:21 does anyone notice the orange cup on the right side looks floating !

[@thecappy]

Damn I need need a GT4 in my life.

[@marcelyunes]

with white sock or without white sock?

[@Sideways_Singh]

If they make the spyder version of this RS which has been leaked, that car with a manual swap and ultra short ratios, would be epic, n maybe swap to gt4 coilovers for a better street car.

[@clubsport9334]

Those ratios make it sound like a mini 720s spyder at full song.

[@user-jf8gd3lv7q]

You are telling crap, dude! The V8 turbo engine sound of every McLaren model is fucking senseless and totally boring, compared to this 4 liter flat six naturally aspirated masterpiece engine sound from Porsche in the 718 GT4 RS. McLaren V8 turbo sound is just LOUD, but nothing more. You are confusing the stupid and dull sounding loudness of a McLaren V8 turbo engine vs. the pure sound quality you get from this 9000 rpm reving N/A masterpiece engine from Porsche.

[@eb110americana]

I like how, according the KZbin's closed-captioning, this Porsche has "the White Sock Pack." Can't wait for the Black Sock Pack to debut.

[@throwingdartsandbreakinghearts]

Why the re-up?

[@PigglyWigglyDeluxe]

Reupload… why?

[@az9913]

I need this

[@mwagg123]

So Matt what's your spec look like?

[@o0260o]

Porsche has been half assing the 718 this whole time. Mid engine is superior to rear but 911 has hErItAgE...

[@illstplaya]

What kind of sunglasses does Matt have in this video

[@js002003]

18:30 im confused. the new spyder is making more horsepower than the RS? Thought they put the regular 414 hp gt4 engine in the spyder

[@TheTkpham]

He's having it modified to a larger displacement and also shorter gearing by DeMan motorsports. So not the stock one.

[@js002003]

@@TheTkpham ahh got it. thats awesome. thanks for the info.

[@MW-uy3np]

Your 4.5 will Definately be better suited for the street but that’s where the comparisons should end. 4RS will go down as one of the best Porsche ever built. Evo COTY 2022 easily

[@jahnemann]

God damn that redline is higher than my vtwin liter bike

[@mitchellsteindler]

I dont think the term liter bike really applies to anything not 4 cylinder. Liter bikes are 998cc i4s that rev to 14k

[@mk7ap]

@@mitchellsteindler lol so a 1299 panigale isn’t considered a liter bike?

[@mitchellsteindler]

@@mk7ap of course not...

[@gergelymedard]

Where are these roads ?

[@mickpdxc.3864]

Thanks for a great review as usual Matt but please discourage the posers from buying this and not use it properly i.e. track duty. Hopefully it’ll discourage enough to free up availability so a track rat like me can get one. Thanks and keep up the great and hard work!

[@bboness713]

Is that a Rolex Daytona or a Zenith Chronomaster??? Can't identify that God watch but it looks good 👌

[@sampamba517]

Wow thanks, pressure is off to buy this car, because you cannot daily drive it. Great Review by the way.

[@kristobias2043]

Cyclist and car enthusiast. Great job safely managing your cyclist passes

[@dan_crouch]

Zack breaking character made this video.

[@vivianvaldi7871]

Next step is a 2021 second market Hybrid F1. But u can't have a coffee nor a guest.

[@aceofspades6667]

At msrp all Dey erry day. At the adm nah fug that. Mr goose said the front end of this one washed out unlike the gt3 which was solid all day on the track.

[@ShaiyanHossain]

the gt3 has the fancy double wishbone suspension this has the old gen strut