{"id":61327,"date":"2023-07-17T10:22:39","date_gmt":"2023-07-17T15:22:39","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.emanualonline.com\/blog\/?p=61327"},"modified":"2023-07-17T10:22:39","modified_gmt":"2023-07-17T15:22:39","slug":"porsche-718-cayman-gt4-rs-manthey","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.emanualonline.com\/blog\/porsche-718-cayman-gt4-rs-manthey","title":{"rendered":"Porsche 718 Cayman GT4 RS Manthey Kit: Optimized for Maximum Performance on the Track"},"content":{"rendered":"

Porsche is offering a Manthey Kit for the 718 Cayman GT4 RS that is specially optimised for use on the racing track.<\/p>\n

The 368\u00a0kW (500\u00a0PS, 718 Cayman GT4 RS: Fuel consumption* combined (WLTP) 13.2 l\/100 km, CO\u2082 emissions* combined (WLTP) 299 g\/km) GT4 RS<\/a> with the Manthey Kit completed a lap at the Nordschleife circuit at the N\u00fcrburgring<\/a> in 7:03.121\u00a0minutes. This makes it exactly 6.179\u00a0seconds faster than the 718 Cayman GT4 RS without the upgrade kit. The modifications focus on aerodynamics and chassis components. Pads designed for the track are available as an option for the powerful braking system.<\/p>\n

\"Porsche<\/p>\n

The new kit was developed in Meuspath especially for track days and in close collaboration between engineers at Porsche<\/a> Motorsport and the Nordschleife specialists at Manthey. The road-legal components can be fitted aftermarket and will be sold by Porsche Centres worldwide.<\/p>\n

Downforce Almost Doubled with Performance Setting<\/h2>\n

The Manthey Kit for the 718 Cayman GT4 RS is recognisable by the comprehensive changes to the additional functional aero parts. At the front of the car, flaps and new air curtains with a wheel arch Gurney flap and a new carbon underbody with diffusers improve the downforce on the front end. The 85-millimetre wider rear wing features a new wing blade and larger endplates, which together increase the downforce on the rear axle. It has four-stage adjustability. To be able to withstand the higher aerodynamic forces, the bodywork of the rear engine cover is reinforced with a carbon-weave finish.<\/p>\n

\"Porsche<\/p>\n

The aerodiscs on the rear wheels are also made of CFRP. These reduce the turbulence around the rear of the car and visually round off the aerodynamic package. They can be customised with an optionally available decorative film. At 200\u00a0km\/h, when the rear wing is set to Performance for track use, total downforce increases from 89 to 169\u00a0kilograms.<\/p>\n

Adjustable Coilover Suspension with Modified Spring Rates<\/h2>\n

Together with Manthey, Porsche has developed a special coilover suspension with an inverted set-up for the 718 Cayman GT4 RS that can be adapted for the track. The spring struts can be adjusted to four different positions, and the rebound and compression stages can also be adjusted \u2013 without the need for tools. The spring rates on the front suspension have been increased by 20 per cent.\u00a0 The chassis is available in two versions \u2013 for cars with and without a lift system on the front axle. Steel brake lines are also a standard component of the kit. This guarantees an exact pressure point, ensuring optimal braking power delivery. Special racing brake pads with particularly constant friction behaviour over a wide temperature range are optionally available. Illuminated door sill guards with the Manthey logo are available to personalise the car visually. Towing loops are also optionally available, designed especially for the track.<\/p>\n

Additional Extras with a Carbon-Weave Finish<\/h2>\n

The kit can optionally be extended with a specially designed CFRP rear spoiler attachment. The part, which is finished with carbon weave, is attached to the
\nstandard rear spoiler. In combination with the bigger rear wing, this further
\nincreases downforce on the rear axle by around four per cent. The car\u2019s performance is visually underlined by the optional louvres (wheel arch vents) with a carbon-weave finish in the front wings. These match the look of the Weissach package.<\/p>\n

More Than Six Seconds Faster on the Nordschleife<\/h2>\n

The 718 Cayman GT4 RS with the Manthey Kit is able to demonstrate its full potential on the N\u00fcrburgring Nordschleife, the traditional benchmark for sports cars at Porsche. With Porsche brand ambassador J\u00f6rg Bergmeister at the wheel, the modified GT sports car completed the 20.8-kilometre course in the Eifel at 18\u00a0degrees Celsius under an overcast sky in 7:03.121\u00a0minutes \u2013 6.179\u00a0seconds faster than the series-production 718 Cayman GT4 RS did the previous year. Both cars were equipped with the optional Michelin Pilot Sport Cup 2\u00a0R tyres. The lap time was certified by a notary on site.<\/p>\n

\"Porsche<\/p>\n

The Manthey Kit is sold by Porsche Centres worldwide. The country-specific price is listed in the accessory finder (tequipment-finder.porsche.com<\/a>). In Europe the launch is planned for December 2023. Other markets will follow. The manufacturer\u2019s warranty for the 718 Cayman GT4 RS is unaffected.<\/p>\n

Gallery: Porsche 718 Cayman GT4 RS Manthey Kit<\/h2>\n