Monday, April 18, 2022

Here's What To Look Forward To




The 2018 Porsche 718 Cayman GT4 is highly anticipated in one way or the other. Besides the fact that it is a Porsche, its latest developments and updates are exciting and interesting at the same time. It is reported to be more powerful than ever, which is enough to make industry experts and enthusiasts thrilled. The 2018 Porsche 718 Cayman GT4 as it has been spotted not too long ago at Nurburgring showcased its power and capabilities. The mule that has been spotted possessed more aggressive aero kit with large rear wing and cross-drilled brakes. It also has extensions to the wheel arch lips. Also, as per Andreas Preuninger, director of special projects at Porsche, he said that the 2018 Porsche 718 Cayman GT4's natural aspiration is considered one of the best selling points of the car. It is powered by 4.0-liter flat six, which is used in 911 GT3. The motor is capable of 368kW and 460Nm of torque.





The upcoming 718 Cayman GT4 is reported to receive an updated suspension for better handling compared to its predecessor. This is definitely good news. Better suspension makes it highly able to deal with any road conditions that is also responsible for a comfortable ride. Even if it zooms at its fastest and most powerful, the insides remain calm and cool. This is especially important for any ride for that matter. Even if spotted photos reveal that it didn't have much design changes done to it, it still is promising altogether. To make the Cayman GT4 even sportier and aggressive, it comes with a fixed rear wing as earlier reported. Its alloy wheels are wrapped in thin track-focused tires. It is also significantly lower and has an intense-looking rear diffuser to channel air under the car. This is necessary to create downforce on high-speed track work. The 2018 Porsche 718 Cayman GT4 is expected to be officially revealed before the year ends. It may also be likely be introduced in one of the major auto shows so better stay tuned for future developments.





To be fair, Porsche chose some poor quality roads to challenge the car, but that firmest setting is still unlikely to suit anything short of an extremely smooth strip of hotmix or a race track. What鈥檚 it like off the road? The Macan isn鈥檛 designed for major bush duties, but it does have a four-wheel drive system that should traverse mild dirt roads. An off-road mode adjusts throttle sensitivity, traction control and ABS brake settings for lower friction surfaces such as gravel. However, the on-road focused suspension won鈥檛 provide the wheel articulation. Does it have a spare? There鈥檚 a smaller, skinnier 18-inch spare wheel in the back. Because it鈥檚 different to the other tyres on the car it limits the recommended top speed to 80km/h. It also comes with an air compressor to inflate it for use. Having tyre pressure monitoring on each tyre helps with warning of an early puncture.





Can you tow with it? The Macan is rated to tow up to 2400kg, which is very handy. However, the weight you can load on the towball (the download) is limited to 140kg, which is below the 10 percent often used in Australia. The Macan is covered by a three-year, unlimited kilometre warranty, well below the five-year coverage offered by most mainstream brands. Servicing is required each 12 months or 15,000km and it鈥檚 not particularly cheap. 2400 for the first three services (covering 45,000km of driving). 2400-odd for the next two services. 4800 to get the car serviced. What safety features does it have? The Macan has six airbags and the usual suite of stability control, marketed as Porsche Stability Management (PSM). There are also tyre pressure sensors and a multi-collision braking system that automatically applies the brakes after an initial impact to minimise or eliminate further impacts. However, autonomous emergency braking (or AEB) is not available on the Macan, which is a decent oversight in a market segment that typically fits it standard. 2410), the latter bringing some mild braking assistance in an emergency. The best of the standard active safety systems is lane departure warning, which can alert you if you the car wanders from its lane. UPDATE: An earlier version of this story stated Macans sold in Australia would be fitted with a gasoline particulate filter. This infortmation came from Porsche but the company has since said Australian-delivered cars will not be fitted with a GPF.





Few of us think twice about garages and the role of the mechanic. Without them, however, our cars would quite literally grind to a halt. Training facilities for the mechanics of tomorrow, like the one run by Buckinghamshire College Group at its campus in Aylesbury, are therefore vital if Britain is to keep moving in the future. So Auto Express has gone back to school, heading to Aylesbury to get first-hand experience of how mechanics are made, what motivates them and what hopes they have for years to come. Steve Bicker, the centre coordinator, tells us the course offers a clear path to employment and a career. 鈥淪tudents need to be keen, and have to have an ambition to work in the trade,鈥?he tells us. 鈥淢ost of them go off to apprenticeships, some into main dealer workshops. The college offers Level 1 Diplomas in Transport Maintenance, and Level 2 and 3 Diplomas in Vehicle Maintenance and Repair. But what about the students? How committed are they to a career in the workshop?

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