PORSCHE MOTORSPORT’S latest and greatest contender designed for global GT4 competition has landed in Australia.

The Porsche 718 Cayman GT4 RS Clubsport represents Porsche’s latest iteration of its global contender for GT4 competition, with significant if evolutionary gains over previous models.

With a further allocation secured by Porsche Motorsport Australia, eight cars have now landed in Australia with a majority already sold to either returning or brand-new customers.

These include the car currently utilised by 2023 GT4 Australia winner Shane Smollen, who currently leads the Pro-Am standings in the 2024 series aboard his Method Motorsport-run entry.

The 718 Cayman GT4 RS Clubsport represents Porsche evolution at its finest with several improvements to performance, adjustability, accessibility and affordability over the previous 718 GT4.

Powered by a 4.0-litre flat six, the car produces 368 kilowatts in unrestricted form with power delivered to the rear wheels via a 7-speed PDK gearbox.

The latest car features shorter gear ratios for better performance and suitability at a wider range of circuits than the existing model.

The car weighs just 1330kg with the latest model featuring front wings, bonnet, doors and front aero components made from natural fibre composites to reduce weight.

Inside, the car features a steering wheel closely related to the Porsche 992 GT3 Cup Car and a Cosworth dashboard and data logging system. ABS, ESC and Traction Control settings are all adjustable from the cockpit, while dampers, spring rates and roll bars are all adjustable as well.

The car comes ‘turnkey’ and ready to accept balance of performance measures utilised by SRO GT competition at any event.

As well as the Monochrome GT4 Australia Series, the Porsche Cayman 718 GT4 RS Clubsport is also eligible for various national, state and club level racing events or for high performance track activities at the owner’s discretion.

Interested parties can contact [email protected] for more information or to lodge an EOI, while the car will also be on display at the Penrite Sandown 500 alongside the fifth round of the Porsche Paynter Dixon Carrera Cup Australia Championship.

John Murray, Director of Marketing and Motorsport, Porsche Cars Australia

“The exciting growth of GT4 competition in Australia has come at the perfect time to correspond with the local, formal launch of the 718 Cayman GT4 RS Clubsport.

“We worked hard to secure an allocation of cars for Australia in anticipation that it would be a strong product that our current and future customers would be interested in.

“Demand for the car has been high and we are looking forward to seeing these cars hit the track this year, with more to arrive in Australia for the start of next year.

“Our Motorsport team are looking forward to continuing and expanding their support of Porsche competitors in GT4 competition in Australia, where we know this car will be an extremely competitive proposition.”