FIRST DRIVE: Porsche GT4 RS On Road And Track - BEST Sounding Car Ever? | Top Gear

If you’ve ever wondered what would happen if Porsche stuffed the stupendous 4.0-litre, naturally aspirated, flat-six from the latest 911 GT3 into the back of its mid-engine baby-brother, the Cayman… the GT4 RS is your answer. This is Porsche’s GT department letting its hair down, saying ‘hold my Stein!’, and producing the car that we’ve all dreamed about, but never thought they’d have the nerve to put into production. Was it worth the gamble? Top Gear Magazine’s Editor Jack Rix strapped himself in on road and track to find out.
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[@philipgraf4433]

The perfect gap between the racecar for the Track and a perfect weekend fun car.... just as the Porsche engineer said 🔥❤

[@johnbuiatti366]

All I want to know is how it compares to new Z06 Vett. Curious about sound and experience.

[@TheMildGamer12]

@@johnbuiatti366 they’re not rivals

[@wallstbull1]

@@johnbuiatti366 2 totally different cars. Both awesome in their own way

[@splenced7091]

@Charming Chowder so are you, buddy.

[@eugenepoon]

Yet somehow the GT3 is the one with the manual?

[@thetechietoffee]

I really hope Porsche deliver on the synthetic fuels front. We need to keep these cars around after combustion engine production ceases.

[@tomnutting3836]

I think combustion engines will make a comeback with the renewable fuels Legislation could even change before we make it to 2030…. Mild hybrids could keep them around for long enough if not, until the fuels are perfected.

[@piffiiiiiiit]

Hydrogen 🤞

[@magnustan841]

Even if they do, it’s unlikely they will license it to other car makers. They’re not making a lot of that stuff, 500000 litres in the first few years of production. I reckon that’s about 8000 911s worth of fuel and that’s it. Think F1 has a better chance of getting something like that out to the automotive world.

[@Gmoneyluv4u]

I'm really less impressed with these electric cars, because they are not practical. The infrastructure is slowly coming in place to meet the demand of the cars as vehicles move into inception. Love combustion engines, the sound is intoxicating!!!

[@fredpinczuk7352]

By standard logic, the faster the mass average car owner and model transition to EV. The more fuel will be available to burned by petrol heads for a longer time.

[@maxcactus7]

No one will ever be able to convince me using logic, reason and facts that Porsche doesn't build the greatest sports cars in the world! I thought that in the 1980s when I was a kid. I've been an engineer for 30+ years now and know a lot more about cars and feel even more strongly that no automobile manufacturer gives their owners as much as Porsche does, at any price.

[@DrMcMoist]

Agreed.

[@pstoppani]

Sure, ignoring all the various engine and transmission issue over the years, agreed.

[@Tovek]

Audi.

[@sgtpepper91]

ok.

[@kakaroto3419]

Best comment....couldnt be more agree.

[@chartreux1532]

For those curious about the Person at Porsche who made this one and other Models like it possible, search for "Andreas Preuninger". He's a True Car Guy and the opposite of "Business Person who has no idea about Cars" of which sadly too many are around in decision-making positions. In fact i believe Chris Harris here on the Top Gear Channel did visit Andreas and did a great talk with him, but there's much more Prost & Cheers from the Berchtesgadener Land in the Bavarian Alps edit: Preuninger not Breuninger

[@magnustan841]

I think you can thank Porsche as a whole because I’m sure there are passionate people from the likes of Audi, Merc, VW, etc. that want to do something special, but the board didn’t provide funding cause they thought there would be too little demand to make it profitable. Porsche on the other hand are just full of passionate people, so you can’t just give credit to Mr Prunigner.

[@raymondberg7385]

Andreas Preuninger is his name :)

[@chartreux1532]

@@raymondberg7385 You're right. "Breuninger" is also a lastname in Germany, just a variation of "Preuninger" so i mixed it up haha. But glad someone else with a german lastname "Berg" corrected me, only half as embarassing now

[@chartreux1532]

@@magnustan841 Good Point. Of course it's not just Andreas Preuninger behind this, but regarding Interviews and behind the scenes stuff, lots of him to check out!

[@Chriskreepa]

Collecting cars has a great podcast with chris harris having a chat with him. Very inspiring man

[@trackratzinger]

Deep inside I was hoping for Chris Harris to do this review…

[@MrNWgamer]

This guy has definitely grown on me, but if I see Porsche, I need Chris to be driving it.

[@maxflight777]

Steve Sutcliffe is better

[@trackratzinger]

@@maxflight777 agreed, I watched his review instead...4 times already.

[@bootneck401664]

All about Catchpole 😄😉👍🏻👍🏻

[@Resist_Oppression]

Exactly. Harris is a legend. I love porsche, but there's no way this sounds better than a Carrera GT. Better sounding car? Nah

[@bignateliving4056]

Having spent quite a bit of time behind the wheel of the first gen GT4, I've got to say this looks like a masterpiece. The standard GT4 is so beautifully balanced, obviously the only major downfall was the slight lack of power. It was a quick car, but by no means fast, and you had to work it higher in the power band to get its full potential. This on the other hand looks like something else, for the best.

[@ejhaneine3168]

That’s the issue I hear with these gt4s. They have long gear rations so you barley get to second gear and your already breaking the speed limit. Hopefully they fixed it for this one

[@bignateliving4056]

@@ejhaneine3168 Well that's pretty well any supercar now, 2nd gear is well over the posted highway limits. It just was a little on the lazy side until 4500rpm. But my experience was with the manual, which definitely made up for it.

[@JacesOwnWorld]

@@ejhaneine3168 I hate this argument. The top of second gear in almost every car, slow or fast, is breaking the speed limit.

[@danielkim672]

@@ejhaneine3168 Great news for you then. These GT4 RS gear ratios are much shorter than the standard GT4. Still fast at 2nd gear, much lower.

[@TheDaemon66]

How is a GT4 slow? What’s the benchmark for fast then?

[@philipsquire9056]

Trouble with this video as I see it is that Jack communicates so much enthusiasm and energy he makes me actually WANT this car. That rarely happens to me these days. Then I look out of the window and see my 2010 Diesel Forester and feel bad for it.

[@michaelcnyoka5909]

Porsche always knows how to deliver!!!

[@carholic-sz3qv]

Lol….. that’s the only thing they have to do, Mercedes’ on the other hand has to make vans, trucks, semi, commercial vehicles……….

[@julian987r4]

What? one RS per dealership, at best. That’s hardly knowing how to deliver.

[@JacesOwnWorld]

needs more torque for me to want to consider spending $300k+ for this, and you know that's what it will cost in reality.

[@circlearoundtheworld]

@@julian987r4 lol

[@Captain-ty2uf]

@@carholic-sz3qv stupid comparison. Mercedes has a department for any of these types of vehicles and about 5 times more employees worldwide.

[@PokeFamtcg.1]

Nothing compares to the sound of an LFA. This does sounds incredible though!

[@pappy374]

LFA and the Carrera GT were incredible, and both V10s.

[@dogmaniac37]

I agree from outside but from inside cabine it seem that GT4RS is on another level.

[@grantallen1247]

Also a Murci

[@boomerang-digital8514]

Aventador with Gintani exhaust is my favourite

[@Resist_Oppression]

Carrera GT

[@magnustan841]

My biggest positive is that that superb noise is being channeled into the interior of the car. Andy Pruninger said it meets all worldwide exterior noise regs, but the inside it’s the “Robbie Williams of Porsches”. So many car lovers criticise OPF for ruining noise, but that’s only on the outside. Who is supposed to enjoy a performance car? THE DRIVER (and his passenger(s)). That’s what’s important, and Porsche Motorsport have nailed it again. Such a purposeful car, a fitting goodbye to the ICE entry-level Porsche sports car. I am hopeful the EV replacement will live up to the Porsche name, but it’s unfortunate.

[@LOTUSELISE340R]

Jack with another A+ review! Keep it up, love the enthusiasm. What a car!

[@MindDezign]

One of the best, most enthusiastic review,and I agree,as a sports car Driver for 51 yrs, I don't see a shifter is required. Now that is a First, for me, EVER ! When do you know electric cars ARE HERE. When the suits approve, stepping on model toes. Cayman on heels of GT3. Nissan Z nipping heels of GTR...yep Electric is Hidding in the brush ! Enjoy. These Golden Days of Petrol inhaling, it was fun, while it lasted.

[@Russell_and_Rosko]

it makes my chest hurt to think about gas cars getting outlawed or taxed into a special event only bracket.

[@eugenux]

@@Russell_and_Rosko stop buying electrics. if no one would buy them, do you think they will still be manufaturing them?

[@SaidOkuyucu9580]

@@eugenux you’re funny

[@eugenux]

@@SaidOkuyucu9580 and you look like very, 'very' intelligent person. Would you buy the same phone brand if they start making dvmb phones?, it is the same with cars. Car manufacturers react to what sheep are buying... and sheep buy whatever hype marketing tell them to buy. It is that easy, stop being a sheep. 😉

[@fumpercheezy]

@@eugenux You're missing the point of why EV's are and will mostly take over the car market everywhere given enough time. Yeah sure it's better for the environment but that's not really the biggest driver. EV's are simply a better, more reliable and cheaper infrastructure in the long run for everyday cars. there's a quarter of moving parts and electricity can be made a dozen different ways, allowing greater flexibility for both developed and developing countries to make (oil, gas, ethanol, wind, nuke, solar, hydro, geothermal, etc). I love the sound of engines, the feeling, the connection to the drive it gives. Personally I have both, an EV for commuting everyday, a NA 6-spd V8 for the weekends. For most people the EV (once the battery price comes down) will be the way to go. Even a lot of fellow aerospace engineers I work with appreciate an engine, but EV is just nicer... and 90%+ of people dont give any shits what they drive as long as it gets them there. There will always be a market of ICE just like people ride horses or sail boats. But most people just want easy and reliable, which is an EV.

[@bendlor]

Never seen a car that fits both the track and the streets so perfectly. Impeccable balance. Usually you gotta compromise on some class.. somehow not with this one!

[@chuckaduck964]

Music to ears and a nice cup of tea to warm the soul. Porsche has yet to disappoint

[@samb2334]

What a gorgeous car

[@tackycomrade]

Crazy how Porsche managed to pull off an incredible sound with modern day regulations.

[@The_journeyy]

*I'm loving the colour combo on this and those shifts look so fast* 😳

[@bendlor]

Never seen a beastly race (or track focused) car hold down its class that good for the streets also. Perfection

[@harmenboender2699]

Great that the video is starting with the roadreview in stead of the track like all other channels. Well done! Another great video!

[@josephjefferies5722]

This channel is better than actual top gear in a single episode . Great job

[@miamimo70]

Magnifico!

[@t2631236]

in love with the engine note

[@asifmohammad2978]

This has to be one of the best price performance cars out there. Unreal

[@guycha0s380]

@Charming Chowder lamborghini fanboys are most likely 12 y. O.

[@asifmohammad2978]

Issue with GT cars is getting on the list. Easier to go out and purchase a huracan than a GT Porsche sadly

[@ajcook7777]

9:25 I like it when he points to the Porsche infotainment, and its completely blank LOL!

[@TRX25EX]

The Ultimate Sports car recipe is right here!

[@juliovelazquez6354]

great energy. awesome video!! thank you!

[@BinaryReplicant]

What an amazing machine. An absolute scalpel!

[@jamestonguet1737]

My dream car! for now I'm still in love with my 2011 Cayman S

[@theraildynasty_]

That flat 6 sounds so smoooooothhh and so perfect!

[@Obsessioncardetailing]

When do we see Chris Harris review it? Would love to see a long film like this and not just a short segment on the next season

[@martinuso7446]

Agree completely, Chris his reviews are the best. Certainly when its a Porsche.

[@arivantart7944]

04:38 dope editing right there

[@leonlungsta3309]

Porsche never disappoints

[@South4153]

if you want the same car over and over and over again then yes

[@julian987r4]

Until you try and buy an RS, then it’s a very disappointing phone call.

[@aaronedgerton1843]

It does in Australia, over $100,000AUD premium compared to the price on the UK, and that's before on road costs and any extra!!

[@vvs.mc_5891]

Such a beauty 🔥

[@dennissmith7214]

Man that last 1k rpm’s when it’s screaming for it to be released into the next gear is just the best! 😁👈🏽

[@georgimihalkov4781]

How can you have the most exciting Porsche in years and not get Chris Harris to review it?!? At the very least get Ollie to do it!

[@mikewambugu6157]

Jack still did a fantastic job

[@trapp1now1]

I've been waiting for a Chris Harris on Cars for this my whole life...

[@Badumile.1852]

that sound!!😭

[@michaelboyce3227]

the way the revs climb, *_ESPECIALLY_* at the top of the range is fking *MAD* 😲

[@jamespotts8372]

Magnificent car. Some day I'll be the proud owner of a Porsche.

[@biggerbitcoin5126]

I owned my Porsche just under a year....never fails to put a smile on my face

[@porkster5924]

Love it. My dream car.

[@randyledford6496]

What a wonderful sounding rolling orchestra

[@PedroThomaz]

Gotta love Serra de Montejunto! :) Photographed some cars there :) Nice video!

[@DrivingGod21]

I'll take that one. Perfect spec.

[@skylineOwnZall]

There is nothing more disappointing in life than clicking on a top gear car review and not seeing chris harris

[@gunsandcommissions]

What does Chris do better except maybe power slide the car? The answer is nothing. Nothing better.

[@Alrx7_]

Or Jeremy Clarkson

[@micahjones7837]

Fantastic review, fantastic car!

[@TS-mt7os]

looking forward to getting this one

[@gzfashions]

That rev to 9k…. Ohhh boyyyyyy 😍🤩

[@MrDinodane]

Ooooooooh that sound is amazing

[@TheBatosai]

The ray tracing on this car is phenomenal. 💯👍🏽

[@stevengeorge197]

Beauty and the beast all in one. I just wish they did refine the rear though. The rear lights especially needed a bit more aggression.

[@Rocco101]

Absolutely perfect

[@soponislam75]

I love this care his colour sound of the engine ...

[@masterchinese28]

"Hold my stein... " My favorite line.

[@mohdhafizi4425]

I really love this cars, so nice and beautiful. Superb, thanks for sharing this 👍

[@M3OPX]

I would love to get one of these one day!

[@Ricksnet2008]

Amazing car. A great review! I’ll put this on my list of possibilities if I ever am in the market for track day car.

[@MacBookAir-cu4fb]

The fact that a 2022 car with OPF sounds like a straight piped one confirms that Porsche have the best dudes of any manufacturer.

[@christravelsbytaco5771]

May not be a gt4rs, but proud to own a 981 cayman S which is an absolute blast to drive and sounds amazing in it's own right. Maybe one day a gr4rs, but for now.....

[@peterpennisi4235]

Great review. Love your work!!!

[@mashy1979]

Yes indeed what a beautiful car

[@jaferkhan4108]

More Jack, getting so good!

[@stubayliss2936]

Love the soundtrack(s)!

[@BrendanEvan]

The stuff that dreams are made of!

[@esplayerr]

Must be fun to drive 🏁

[@jackbrand4621]

The last 500 rpms is heavenly

[@Choopremo]

This car’s a dream! Can’t wait to have it have one soon!

[@700x45]

Welcome do Portugal 🇵🇹 That’s one of the most underrated hills we have. ♥️

[@Jokwoo]

Finally, a reviewer who pays respect to Singer introducing the intake brilliance first! Cheers.

[@joshrootz8355]

What dreams are made of!!!🤘🤘🤘👏👏

[@TheCodeGaming]

Such a great and beautiful car , i like it

[@lucidgolf6584]

I only watch reviews when bro right here n Chris do them the best

[@WestCoastSupercarsandClassics]

Bravo Porsche! You've made the car enthusiasts have wanted, as a swan song to the ICE Cayman.

[@Dark17Moon]

Does anyone know where this was filmed? The road looks amazing

[@joaosilva7114]

You just gotta love Portugal.

[@mhsigrist]

Who needs an infotainment system when the car itself is an absolute mighty entertainment.

[@Lindi82]

I‘ve got a 987S, drove 997S, 997.2 GT3RS and the 991S and there‘s just one thing left to say. I just love them all.

[@johncaldwell1325]

Absolutely beautiful car! I just couldn't do it without the option of a manual transmission!

[@EpicB]

I think Porsche's GT division has insisted the RS cars be automatic only for a while now (I guess since the 991). From what I've heard it's because they're meant for maximum track performance, and for that I guess that means automatic only.

[@TheFreakyGames]

They couldn't fit the GT3s manual in here because it wouldn't fit and GT4s manual can't take the 9000rpm redline. So either they'd need to redesign the whole chassis, limit the redline to something lower or design a completely new transmission which would be stupidly expensive. So it's not that they wouldn't, it's that they couldn't.

[@DreamDosage]

agreed!

[@lloydbellis7360]

Absolute beast

[@kariukingugi39]

Bro the shoes May, Jeremy and Hammond left are enormous.

[@pinoybricks1275]

Woaah!!! That sound is even better than the song of a thousand angels!

[@AutomotiveMike]

Could this be the perfect Porsche anno 2022?!

[@dominicambrosia4984]

I hope on the new electric cars there’s an exhaust button and it makes it super loud and awesome!

[@ronlewis8398]

I feel like I can tell when "Vtec" kicks in. LOL. Pretty cool car!

[@FadeDance]

Incredible car, but as for the "this or GT3 question", the GT3 does have the rear wheel steer which is an impactful piece of tech, not to mention better suspension.

[@Joeguard1990]

You do a quicker lap in a GT3 no doubt but I bet you’d have more fun driving this.

[@Hypersonik]

Good luck on trying to buy either :)

[@DPT1070]

GT3 manual then?

[@kings3803]

The gt4rs for sure. I have always thought that cayman was a great car and even some ways better than a 911 as it is mid engine and alot more balanced because of it. And it looks great 👍

[@Sharpshooter111]

This thing with an exhaust should be amazing

[@fgewfee]

Montejunto - Portugal!!!

[@mudauzwivhuya3201]

The "GO" number plate 🎯

[@BlissLovePeace]

EPIC! WOW!

[@DisturbedBurger]

Carrera GT: hold my cane I'm about to send it

[@shadowronin2700]

This is the car Bumblebee should have been in the movies.

[@DonLee1980]

This will be one for the ages.

[@ruzgardeniz4673]

Son güzel atmosferik arabalar...🏎🎶👏🙏

[@UrbanBDKNY]

Those last 1,000 RPMs are VTEK yo 😂😂😂

[@TheMrdons90]

I like the Porsche engineer's use of the term "hybrid" 😂

[@krugmeister7301]

LIKE A JET FIGHTER!!!😍😍😍

[@ygma]

I have a feeling that this car will be a legendary one.

[@johnmeyer8078]

theres some great roads around Lisbon. I hope it wasn't nesting season around Montejunto.

[@ninaslk9573]

That's great 😍😍 l love British accent..so wonderful 😊

[@997turboabs2]

😍😍 When these become more readily available on the second hand market I know what I will be doing!!

[@Joeguard1990]

Yeah, paying more than RRP that’s for sure

[@ollolol7879]

the price will definitely go up

[@jhonnyrojas9190]

Best sounds and best sport car 💪🏻👌🏻👍