Porsche celebrated the introduction of the Cayman GT4 Clubsport at Sepang yesterday.
This Porsche Motorsport-developed marvel is powered by a 3.8-litre flat six engine and Porsche’s double-clutch 6-speed transmission with shift paddles as well as a mechanical rear axle locking differential.
The spring-strut front suspension is taken from its larger 911 GT3 Cup brother, which competes in Porsche’s 20 one-make championships around the world. The impressive racing brake system is fitted with steel brake discs all round measuring 380-millimetre in diameter. Tipping the scales at just 1,300 kilograms, the Cayman GT4 Clubsport, delivered ex- works with a welded-in safety cage, a racing bucket seat as well as a six-point harness, is truly lightweight.
“With the 2017 Blancpain GT Asia series now offering a GT4-category, customers have the opportunity to participate in this series within the Asia continent.” said Earl Bamber, Porsche Works Driver who was also present at the event. He added that four race teams had already confirmed their participation using the GT4 Clubsport.
Bamber was based in Kuala Lumpur when his racing career took off. His win of the Carrera Cup Asia title in 2013 formed the basis for a career as a factory driver for Porsche. In 2015 he won the 24-hour of Le Mans Race, followed by a stint in the GT-class of the United Sportscar Championship.
In 2017 Bamber will be competing in LMP1 racing, the premier class of the World Endurance Championship (WEC) including the 24-hour of Le Mans, driving a Porsche 919 Hybrid LMP1.
The Porsche Cayman GT4 Clubsport is expected to be seen on events within the South East Asia in 2017 through campaigns by Porsche Asia Pacific. Further enquiries can be made to Sime Darby Auto Performance.
