Porsche has recently launched the 2020 Porsche 718 Spyder as well as the 718 Cayman GT4. The updated Porsche 718 Spyder will cost around ₹1.59 crores* in India. Meanwhile, the Porsche 718 Cayman GT4 will now cost ₹1.63 crores* in the country. (Both the prices are ex-showroom)*
Both the premium sports car are a new addition to the 718 family. However, the GT2 RS remains the top variant of while these two new cars remain the entry-level variants.
Also, the Porsche 718 Spyder and 718 Cayman GT4 runs on a naturally aspirated 4.0 -litre flat six-cylinder engine. The 4.0-litre engine is derived from the 9A2 Evo engine family which produces 414BHP of power and 420Nm of torque. On the other hand, the engine is mated with a 6-speed manual gearbox that can go from 0-100kmph in just 4.4 seconds.
The top speed of the Porsche 718 Spyder is limited to 301kmph while the 718 Cayman GT4 goes up to 304kmph.
Porsche is also offering stability management, torque vectoring with mechanical rear differential lock, and the active suspension that reduces ride height by 30mm.
The braking performance of the Porsche 718 Spyder and Cayman GT4 is handled by the track-focused aluminum mono-block fixed caliper system. However, Porsche is also offering the Porsche Ceramic Composite Brake as optional. The company is offering the Michelin tyres as standard.
The Porsche 718 Spyder comes with an automatic spoiler that activates when the car reaches the speed of 120kmph. Meanwhile, the Porsche 718 Cayman GT4 is equipped with a permanent rear wing that produces 50% more downfall than the previous one. Ultimately, having no negative effect on performance.