Living With A Porsche 718 GT4 RS! [Is It Worth The Hype?]
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I spend the weekend with the Porsche 718 Cayman GT4 RS and try to find out if it's worth all the hype.
From Porsche:
The Porsche 718 Cayman GT4 RS is the new flagship model in the 718 family - an uncompromising driver’s car designed to impress with its lightweight construction, extremely agile chassis set-up, sophisticated aerodynamics and unique soundtrack.
Among the striking features of the new, top-of-the-range 718 are the process air intakes behind the driver and passenger windows. The 718 Cayman normally has small side windows here. The new air intakes improve both the intake airflow and, at the same time, create a thrilling intake noise right next to the occupants' ears. The characteristic air intakes in front of the rear wheels have been retained and are used for engine cooling.
Like every modern RS model, the new 718 GT4 RS is exclusively available with the Porsche dual clutch transmission (PDK). This gearbox shifts through its seven gears at lightning speed and guarantees maximum performance. The gearshift paddles allow drivers to keep their hands on the steering wheel even when changing gear manually. Alternatively, they can use the re-designed selector lever on the centre console.
The unique Porsche Design Chronograph 718 Cayman GT4 RS, created by Porsche Design exclusively for buyers of the vehicle, is as dynamic as its four-wheeled counterpart. The watch also benefits from a lightweight design concept with high-performance features based on the robust, high-tech characteristics of titanium. Its winding rotor is modelled on the sports car’s rims and can be specified in different colours, just like the car.
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Sam, you really are next level at the moment mate. The content, the topics, the camera angles and quality alone are best on UA-cam but your view of life and how you use and enjoy cars is soo inspiring. I’ve done so many driving holidays the last few years and enjoyed life soo much doing things inspired by you ……. More twiggy ;)
Very very kind. Having a lot of fun at the moment so great to hear you’re enjoying it
A spot on Top Gear is your next step mate 👍
Appears as a very „Casey-Neistat-ishy“ camera angles and cut-style to me. Well done ❤
@@seenthroughglass that cars too shmee for you 🤣👍
Absolutely agree - always enjoyed Sam’s channel and podcast since I found them during his world tour, but as you say, whole different level at the moment. STG is always one of first three videos I watch if I am catching up!
If an RS would be ideal as a daily, we would demand something more hardcore. Let’s keep the RS’es as toys, on and off track.
Great episode.
Man - your take on the visual appeal is EXACTLY what was going through my head as I was watching along - you verbalised my inner debate perfectly!
I genuinely cannot believe the quality of your videos that you achieve by yourself - honestly mind blowing…! Keep up the incredible work - amazing.
The sound of the Porsche naturally aspirated flat six never gets old love the videos Sam
Before watching the video I’m wondering about your angle? Why on earth would you try to daily a GT4RS for a week? I picked up mine Friday and have done the 1500km break in period on Scandinavian B-roads during the last 3 days. Today 9000rpm was
unleashed and my hearing still suffers😂 The GT4RS is an absolute run riot heavy metal band on a leash at all times. The car was invented in 1886 with the Lohner-Porsche, and it ends with the GT4RS as the pinnacle of driving fun. Of course the coming 992GT3RS is faster and a lot more of a technological tour de force as it should be, but that just makes m case, and yours to loose. The Cayman GT4RS will out-fun any car on the planet any time. It’s surprisingly analog and hilariously old school.
BUT, during the 1700kms I’ve been doing since Friday in the GT4RS, so be learnt that the ride comfort is just excellent, and the seats are amazingly comfortable. I can even use the sport setting on the suspension for long durations if so desired. The 3 drawbacks with the car is except price and availability: 1) rear view limited. I could be having a cop trailing me and I wouldn’t know until the siren came on. 2) side view visibility, you need the co-pilot to give thumbs up in tight intersections. 3) tyre noise on bad road surfaces, but this is the same for the 911 also.
Motoring ends with the GT4RS. No need to look further, and compared to the coming GT3RS and Ferraris is actually a bargain!
Happy days❤
I love the subtleness of the GT3 Touring. I never fashioned myself a RS person either. That is until I started driving them. Now I find each of us has a bit of a different threshold for where that Jekyll and Hyde line sits. Although I love the aesthetics of the 911, the small intimate nature and near perfect ergonomic layout of the 718 interior just pulls and reminds you more of the older 911’s than the more bloated, current versions. I’m finding now that one should have a non-RS Porsche, as well as a RS one in the garage at all times. Heck, there are 7 days in a week-perhaps a different one for each day, right?🤦🏻♂️
4:25 Glad you like my R8 GT Spyder Sam! Good to see you that day. Let me know if you ever want to have a play in the GT 😉
We just need to appreciate his filmography skills. He's not just a UA-camr with an iPhone, he puts so much time into the camera angles and shots to create beautiful footage
Nice attempt at a contrary point of view. But it’s an RS - I think we knew before your video that if you attempt to measure against criteria for which it was not designed, it might feel compromised. But measure it on great driving roads and on track and it’s epic. So the conclusion for me was obvious before you started. It was never intended as a daily driver nor is that why someone would buy it. Frankly I wouldn’t have a base GT4 as a daily driver either. AP says the 4RS was built as a fun car for road and track and they appear to have nailed that brief. My order is in and I’ll be keeping my X5 for daily driving duties.
I agree with you, but hands down, I'd take this over a GT3 (PDK) everyday. The only reason I'd choose the 911 is to have the manual. I'm over the whole "it's not a 911" thing. Mid-engined is just better, fact. I personally like the looks of the Cayman better, too.
I guess it just depends what you mean by better-911 GT3 RS will win all day long around the track .
nice in-depth test. Unbelievable, 10 minutes before you went into the sound and the speed range, I had exactly the same thoughts. Incredible, like telepathy. I also feel that the range of the sound is relatively small, and then just before the end of the speed, for a speed window of maybe 500 revolutions, there is a peak in the sound that is really emotional. In my opinion it is also clearly too late, which means that you have to keep accelerating. With the Ferrari 360, for example, it opens from 3-4000 revolutions, which makes more sense for my emotions.
I have a ‘22 718 Cayman GTS 4.0 in Frozen Berry Metallic (I think there was a GT4 in the same color when you picked up the GT4 RS).
I daily drive her, but every weekend I’m up around 5:45 and take her out for a ride. Quiet roads, no urgency, just me and my car. Amazing
Those downshifts at the 20:43 mark… OMG, I just cannot get enough of the sound! Really appreciate your perspective! I am turning Sixty today and am really looking forward to be a Hooligan!
Happy birthday bro
This is the peak of casual automotive reviewing. Keep killing it STG
Nice filming. You could make exactly the same argument about your new GT3, “really need to rev it out…a little too firm for the road…on track this thing would be fantastic…you have to drive this car like a hooligan”.
Except the gt3 is a manual, so it's engaging in other ways as well. Also not a stiff.
Sam's productions are beyond next level. Hard to fathom all the effort needed to bring such great content in a consistent, polished package. My vote for next Top Gear host.
The smoothie was having the time of its life in the cup holder,watching the road and feeling the g forces😀
Built in G meter!
The ad was placed into the video so smoothly, not annoying at all. Enjoyed watching it. Great content
I think you’re missing the point a little bit with this car though. It’s not a car to live with, you have other Cayman versions for that. As you said, it’s a toy and you should use it as something to have fun with. Maybe that doesn’t suit everyone’s garages. You made some very interesting points though and the video is great as always! 👏🏻
I get it. RS cars aren’t supposed to be for every day use. But there are plenty of videos of this car on great roads being thrashed. I wanted to see what it was like in other situations. Thanks for watching and for the feedback
Fabulous report Sam, I think we all dream, and are constant in search of those smooth road opportunities. Especially in a car like the GT4 RS……
Won't be 'living with' my GT4RS but it will be on open roads and track days!
And I’m sure you’ll bloody love it in that case! Congrats
The drink suspension G-meter idea was genius Sam
Great video Sam. Can't wait for your GT3. If they ever release a manual version of this (I know they won't) it'll be 911R all over again. Some ballsy guy in the US will make a modded manual and it will be the best car in the world then.
They will Release a GT3RS manual called the ST(like the R), will be Great Aswell
Sam, you and the rest of the UK guys are making such great content. I’m sure you’ve seen what’s happening here in the states, I won’t ask you to comment on it but it’s tragic and I wish car culture here was better. Keep making great content
The truest thing I’ve read all day (excluding Strad)
First thing I noticed was those gear shifts. Hilariously fast. Thank you Sam, great content always.
Sam, I have been a viewer of your Content for many Years now. You never fail to deliver. This was my 1st vid of 2023. Happy New Year 🎉
Amazing video Sam! Love the content here. But also amazing video work, nice smooth transitions and very very cool shots. Great in-depth test of the car and how it really is. T.b.h. I really really really want one now though... Keep up the great work with STG and BTG!
I've got a DSG in our old passat and had SMG2 in an old M3. Absolutely astounded by that PDK gearbox watching that drink
Wow what a video, you’ve put a huge smile on my face watching this Sam!
Love this, need more videos like this. The gt4rs is pretty practical at the groceries
Don't spill the drink! Reminds me of Takumi driving up Mt. Akina delivering tofu 😄
I think the painted front bonnet would change everything 👌
Same. What colour would you get?
@@seenthroughglass I think all black would look sick
@@seenthroughglass I’ve got one on the way. No Weissach on it as I prefer the plainer look. Also I’ll save the money for a Manthey Racing kit which will actually improve performance as opposed to be a cosmetic kit.
I agree Sam that car sounds better from inside than outside as far as i can tell with your video
Keep the videos coming, thank you!
Also mr.jwws gt4 in purple is absolutely stunning
11k views in less than 3 hours, Sam is on fire yet again keep up the great work Sam
The yellow with black/carbon parts looks really fantastic!
Heading to Waitrose in a GT4 RS is peak Sam. Loving it 😅
The best thing about being a taste maker is that YOU set the opinion, the opinions and views of others aren't important. In that, just because the mob says a 911 is the top shelf car and the Cayman/Boxster is something less, even if it's not. It's all gate keeping and snobery.
Wow. I loved the 8 minute clip with the music, the exhaust and the scenic. absolutely perfect combination if you ask me!! actually this video was really fun to watch. Keep up the work!
Sam, British butter is available... Love the fact you still get a proper door handle on the Cayman, first point of contact, its the little things that matter....edit again, oh hello, proper cup holders 👌
25 minute STG Porsche goodness, nice!
Having been a member of Porsche GB this last 8 months I've realised there are a lot of Porsche owners who are lucky enough to have multiple cars and will have a GT car for regular track days. Me myself, can only afford to enjoy mine on the country roads. So I get your point, but the RS cars really are used mostly on the track, where all those "extra bits" make a massive difference.
2nd car innit - have a comfy one for the school run…
First time watching the channel, great video Sam! Nice to see it being driven on the streets and not the track. Since this car came out, I always felt something about the looks of it wasn’t popping..and you nailed it.
I’m always asking myself, this or GT3 in manual. 718 has the amazing sound inside, and from what I gather might be better suited for someone that’s not so tall (5’6). Other hand, 992 is well…that and has the manual option. I’ve driven neither, and don’t even know why I bother thinking about this as I’ll never have finds for it lol. Guess I just like to dream. Wish Porsche would lend me a car to drive for the weekend..heck even for a day..
Had my Carrera 4S keyed all down the passenger side in the Waitrose car park. Lesson for the day: park your Porsche as far away from anyone else. Unfortunately I did follow my own advice but was still surrounded by the time I returned.
Pointless parking out the way as like you said someone will always park next to you guaranteed.
Lol neat idea with the drink! Something most people can relate to 👍👍
Sam I love that you can say "its not for me". For a fair bit less you could have the same aural experience (almost) with Cayman GTS. It will have a more supple ride and be more useable on a daily basis.
that engine is pure art !
Best video on the GT4 RS out there, thanks for this! Drove the frozen berry GT4 you can see at the end & think it’s truly gorgeous.
Honestly though, even a base cayman or any sports car for that matter, can only really be enjoyed to their fullest on a race track.
It’s just not responsible to be having your thrills on public roads.
I’ve owned a 981 GT4 here in the US since new in late 2015, and have been waiting for years for this to come out with a deposit at my dealer. Finally it was released - yah! But the bad news - $100K markup!! That’s for a 25 year customer of Porsche who has bought 9 cars. Now about a year later, my time on the list was coming up, and my dealer said as a “favor” they could knock it down to $60K. In the mean time Porsche has quietly had two price increases on these cars, which now adds another $10K to the price. So, with medium options, the car is $250K with markup. As much as I wanted it, that price is a hard nope. So, still wanting to obtain a Porsche with that glorious 4.0L Motorsport motor, I ended up buying a beautiful 1 owner CPO 2018 GT Silver 991.2 GT3 with PCCB’s, carbon buckets, etc with 2300 miles for $195K. I absolutely love this car, and to be honest I think it all worked out for the best. For me, the extra interior room, complete gauges, more aggressive stying and presence, installed Sharkwerks rear muffler bypass for an epic sound, and proven resale make it a winner.
Have to disagree with your viewpoint on this one. I think you are missing the point here. This car was never meant to be an all-rounder and that kind of thinking is perhaps what is spoiling the experience for you. Imagine it as a go-kart that you don't need a trailer for. As for it not being able to topple the 911, the point is that Porsche is giving the customer what they want. If that means creating a car that they know is not going to beat their range-topper then so be it. I believe the two are different and that this is just the ultimate expression of the platform that would not be seen if Porsche were trying to sandbag for the sake of the 911's halo status. My 2c. Great content as always, bad opinion🤣
When I watch these videos, I always think about how it’s probably a pain in the ass to have to come back and pick up the camera and the tripod that did the shot…
I had never seen your channel before, but I really enjoyed this "Living with a GT4 RS" you know, to see the reality of this car other than it being amazing on track 🙌 (Oh, and I'm also not an RS guy 😅)
And I would also prefer that regular GT4 at the end of the video :)
Hi Sam, great video and its great to see you in the cotswolds. I've lived there since a kid and yes, it does have some of the best driving roads in the UK. Chaos.
I agreed with you mate. After all, you want to be able to drive the car as much as you can and enjoy the whole thing -- daily driving. I drive a 911 CS for daily and it's capable of going through most of the road at ease. But doing the same thing with a 911 GT3 RS wouldn't be as much fun because the suspension would be too harsh and too hard first of all. 2ndly you would be constantly worrying about damaging the car, which is going to take away all the fun.
Fantastic review as always. So relatable and real. I would have it painted normally too. The carbon bits just don’t do it for me. But, what a car.
Really in your element right now man! fantastic videos back to back
Maybe the incoming Spyder “RS” is more your cup of tea
i have a early Cayman, very practical GT car. use it every day, do work stuff in it , tools, and stuff. great car. would have a newer one if i could efford it.
A good, honest report Sam. Loved it. Cheers, John.
Watched the whole way through to enjoy the 'scenic through glass' and the mega sound from the Porsche! Like the racing look very much on this car. Checked out and subscribed to Podium's channel (could not find it in the description?) because can't get enough :-)) Thank you as always Sam and a thought, I would love a Porsche project on your channel✌
The smoothie test is a nice touch
Another Fantastic video Sam!! Video and production quality is next level!
Great video Sam, you’re so professional in terms of presentation and I’ve always loved the content 👏🏻
Nice to see you back in my neck of the woods Sam. Recognise the scenery. I’m not a Porsche lover but I do love the look and sound of that.
Awesome video. Hopefully that is real sound and not synthetic. Would be interesting to see one without the packs.
Absolute quality Sam another top top watch. Loving your content and narrative.
Another top video and one in which I recognise the roads! Newbury, Lambourn via Ashdown House, the North Wessex Downs etc.
I really wanted a 718 GTS.
The GT4 looks mega, and the GT4RS oh my! Great video Sam.
How funny, had a work experience at Porsche HQ a few weeks ago and visited Podium at the same time. Unfortunately not in a GT4 RS. But still very cool. Great video Sam!
The 718 GTS is where it’s at. 400 HP flat six out of a 911 with 6 speed manual. No ridiculous body panels, wings, or racing setup. Truly ultimate daily driver.
Sam, without fail I get a Haribo advert before everyone one of your video's 🤣😭 great content as always btw 👍
Jolly Nice to see you in the Cotswolds Sam! Great video and (without having been lucky to drive one!) I imagine I would conclude the same.
Wow.... I know the road you took that down. My Range Rover notices the potholes down there.... you MAD MAD person !!! :) :)
Got to be one of the best sounding new cars available. Absolutely insane! Great video as always 👍
Do you think you'd have more fun in a smaller more nimble car on UK country roads like an MX5 ND, Lotus Exige or Caterham?
Definitely not in an mx5 they are painfully slow
Superb videography, car looks awesome.
I think cars that are “too good” somehow dial the fun out. Something that occasionally wants to try to kill you is probably not a bad thing from a fun factor perspective. The boring cars are best for day to day in most cases, but it’s the magic brief moments you can avail of that potentially make cars like a GT4 RS worth owning and dailying. Unless of course daily driving means mega commutes.
However it has to be called out…“beautiful roads”….and a massive crater of a pot hole next to where the car in parked! 😂 (and more than one of your parked locations!)
I’m sure Dan Prosser used those roads for his road tests too.
Enjoyed that! Had a 718 GT4 and just couldn’t get on with it at all. A remarkable machine without a doubt but it was crap on the roads round me for the same reasons you give. Also felt a bit of a prat in it with the wing. Went back to a 911 as its what I had on the wall growing up😎
Reviewing this as a daily is like reviewing a suit for gym wear
I like how the smoothie becomes a g-meter! They should ad some bulb, half filled with some shiny liquid instead of the silly clock on the dash as an extra, as an analog g-meter. I mean you, especially you could take a girl with long flowing hair along. Her hair might do the job as well?
Good review. Looking forward to you reviewing your own GT3 ;)
The smoothie gave me anxiety watching it slop about like that 🙈😅 great video as always!
@8:22 this footage here and the sound track is just sick
Imagine my surprise Sam when I was driving casually past the Porsche dealer in Limoges and saw they have a used 911GT3 new model in shark blue. 4000kms and 250,000 euros. Wow it looked stunning.
That video was just a masterclass 👏🏻👏🏻
For me I think the GT4.0 with a manual gearbox is the sweet spot. A 4L six in the mid-engine Caman or better yet the Boxster. Better driving car than the 911. A lot less money. Only issue is the tall gears. That can be changed.
Good review. And I agree: Non-Weissach looks way better. I have one of these on order - coincidentally, in racing yellow - and I did it without Weissach.
UA-camrs: *create hype*
UA-camrs a few months later: "idk if I believe the hype"
With you on the looks, didn’t really notice it was the GT4RS at Podium till you pointed it out, the sound though…..
I love the “watch the drink” ride quality metric. 😂 Genius.
The “below the 911” bit was a fail. The 4RS is a great car in its own right, and to be discouraged by (a rapidly vanishing) “911 is a better car” elitism is to be a member of it. I have a 718 spyder, and I bow to no other Porsche (except maybe a 918 lol).
I do admit it looks a bit…gimmicky, but to your point. That’s probably just because we’re not used to seeing a cayman in full aero. The 3RS is not any less gimmicky, but we’re just used to seeing them in race settings more, so are used to it, I guess. I’m actually quite bummed the spyder rs looks like it will be stuck with all the same front end aero as the 4RS, which will look even more out of place on that car (not like I could get near one, though).
Keep the shiny side up
Brilliant Sam. Only you to show reality of our daily lives of how these great cars fit in.... Or not
Sam I think you may find the 992 gt3 will be just as stiff on small roads. The one to have will be the RS Spyder...all day long the RS 991 is lovely. Tony knows bug all as the Roma is a bit knobby
Gt4 rs with some custom adaptive coilovers that you could ease back on the harshness more than the standard seams like the perfect solution
Great vlog
Know exactly what you mean regarding the looks, the exposed carbon fibre bonnet looks abit pants imo. Prefer it all one colour.
The sound, oh my the sound is just unbelievable.
At last! ☕️ A coffee shop in my area! It’s definitely a bumpy car park that one!
If that’s the road I think it is, what a spot! Never driven anything like that down it though 😢
I agree regarding the looks. Some of these latest RS cars from Porcshe look like a bad day at Halfords. I'd take a non-RS 718 Cayman GT4 all in black with black wheels any day.
Really appreciate this insight you give … currently own a 718 GT4 and I am a RS person. The RS is just what it’s suppose to be … bonkers … I want one (won’t drive it with a drink in the cup holder though 🙈)
Great video Sam. How dose the ride compare to your old 4c?
Another car that needs thrashing to enjoy, so much fun at low speeds. Great review