Porsche 718 Cayman GT4 RS / Spyder RS (982)
2021/2022–2025 · Porsche 718 Cayman GT4 RS / Spyder RS (982) — Sports Car, Flat-6, designed by Michael Mauer.
The Story
The 718 GT4 RS is the car enthusiasts always dreamed of: the 911 GT3’s screaming 4.0-litre, 9,000-rpm naturally-aspirated flat-six, dropped into the middle of the best-balanced Porsche chassis. Launched in 2021, it makes 500 PS, weighs just 1,415 kg, borrows gearing from the 991.2 GT3 RS, adds proper GT aero and intake snorkels right behind your ears — and the result is, by near-universal agreement, one of the greatest driver’s cars ever made. Top Gear urged buyers to ‘believe the hype’; evo asked if it’s ‘the ultimate mid-engined sports car.’ The open Spyder RS offers the same magic with the roof down. A future blue-chip from day one.
The Numbers
Benchmarked against its class
Each dial ranks this car within its Sports Car class — fuller means higher, and the tick marks the class midpoint.
Signature Colors
The Designer
Michael Mauer
Mauer led design at Mercedes and Saab before succeeding Lagaaij at Porsche in 2004, where he has overseen every modern Porsche line. Since 2022 he has also directed design across the entire Volkswagen Group.
Studio Motors POV
The GT3 engine in the middle of the best Porsche chassis — one of the all-time-great driver’s cars. A Weissach-spec 718 GT4 RS (or Spyder RS) is a future blue-chip; buy the best you can and keep it original.
The Engine
GT 4.0 flat-six (MA1.76 / MA2.75)
Lineage
Where it sits in the bloodline
Market & Value
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What Reviewers Said About 718 Cayman GT4 RS / Spyder RS (982)
Worth Knowing About the 718 Cayman GT4 RS / Spyder RS (982)
3 Things You Didn’t Know
- 1) It uses the 911 GT3's 4.0-litre, 9,000-rpm flat-six (500 PS) — the most powerful engine ever in a road-going Cayman, with intake snorkels positioned right behind the driver's head. 2) It borrows its gearing and final drive from the 991.2 GT3 RS — and is PDK-only. 3) The open Spyder RS pairs the same GT3 engine with a soft-top — a combination Porsche had long resisted.
5 Fast Facts
- • 2021 onward (Spyder RS 2023). • 4.0L NA GT3 flat-six, 500 PS, 9,000 rpm; PDK only. • ~1,415 kg; 991.2 GT3 RS gearing + GT aero. • The most powerful Cayman ever. • A future blue-chip — instant modern classic.
Provenance
Owners & what to look for
Famous Owners
FLAG: no documented/citable celebrity owner verified here. (Excluded rather than guessed.)
Studio Buyer’s Brief
PDK-only; the Weissach Package (and the rare magnesium wheels) is the most desirable spec. Verify low miles, originality and any track use; the open Spyder RS is rarer still. As an instant modern classic with the GT3 engine, clean, low-mile, documented cars are appreciating fast — buy the best spec and example you can find.
Full Specifications
- Make / Model
- Porsche 718 Cayman GT4 RS / Spyder RS (982)
- Class
- Sports Car
- Production years
- 2021/2022–2025
- Units built
- FLAG: not officially published (not a stated limited run)
- Variants
- 718 Cayman GT4 RS, 718 Spyder RS; Coupe + Roadster
- Engine layout
- Mid
- Engine
- Flat-6
- Engine family
- GT 4.0 flat-six (MA1.76 / MA2.75)
- Displacement
- 4.0L / 3996 cc
- Power
- 493 hp
- Torque
- 331 lb-ft
- 0–60 mph
- 3.2 s
- Top speed
- 196 mph
- Power-to-weight
- 337 hp/tonne · 6.5 lb/hp
- Transmission
- 7-speed PDK only
- Drivetrain
- RWD · Petrol
- Curb weight
- 3227 lb
Questions
718 Cayman GT4 RS / Spyder RS (982) FAQ
What engine does the Porsche 718 Cayman GT4 RS use?
The 718 Cayman GT4 RS uses the same 4.0-litre naturally aspirated flat-six as the 992 GT3, producing 493 hp (500 PS) at 8,400 rpm with a 9,000 rpm redline. Unlike the standard GT4’s Carrera-derived unit, this engine uses individual throttle bodies and is paired exclusively with a 7-speed PDK.
Why is the 718 GT4 RS significant in Porsche history?
The GT4 RS was the first mid-engine Porsche road car to use the full motorsport-derived 911 GT3 engine with individual throttle bodies and a 9,000 rpm redline. Revealed at the 2021 Los Angeles Motor Show, it set a Nurburgring Nordschleife lap time of 7 minutes 4.511 seconds — more than 23 seconds faster than the standard GT4.
What is the 718 Cayman GT4 RS worth today?
The 718 Cayman GT4 RS trades in the $186,000-$224,000 range, consistently above its $141,700 MSRP. The 718 Spyder RS roadster commands similar values. Both models have held strong premiums as the final naturally aspirated mid-engine Porsche GT cars before the 718 generation transitions.
How does the GT4 RS differ from the standard GT4?
The GT4 RS replaces the standard GT4’s Carrera-derived 4.0-litre engine with the GT3’s motorsport unit using individual throttle bodies, raising power from 414 hp to 493 hp and the redline from 8,000 to 9,000 rpm. It is PDK-only versus the GT4’s standard manual, and generates significantly more aerodynamic downforce.
How do I source a 718 Cayman GT4 RS or Spyder RS through Studio Motors?
Contact the team to discuss current availability at this collector tier.
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