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Porsche Unveils 911 GT4 R as 718 Cayman Replacement
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Key Points:
- Porsche has introduced the 911 GT4 R, set to replace the 718 Cayman GT4 RS Clubsport in 2024, based on the Type-992.2 Porsche 911 Cup car to support driver progression within the Porsche Motorsport pyramid.
- The 911 GT4 R features a 4.0-liter six-cylinder boxer engine producing up to 520 horsepower and will debut in January at the IMSA Michelin Pilot Challenge at Daytona International Speedway.
- It complies with SRO GT4 technical regulations, making it eligible for series like the GT4 European Series and Pirelli GT4 America, and offers enhancements over the 718 Cayman, including a more powerful engine and wider track widths.
- Porsche highlights the move to the 911 platform as elevating the GT4 program, reflecting the class's growth from entry-level racing to a competitive global motorsport category.
- Priced at $375,000 in the U.S., the 911 GT4 R will begin deliveries in Q3 2023 to teams competing in the Pilot Challenge, with a public display planned at the CrowdStrike 24 Hours of Spa event.
