Junior coupe and roadster receive 420hp of six-cylinder power and manual gearbox. Is it still naturally aspirated? To the delight of driving enthusiasts, the new 718 Cayman GT4 still gets a naturally aspirated motor despite the rising use of turbocharging and electrification in other sports cars. But unlike the predecessor鈥檚 3.8-litre flat-six, the 718 Cayman GT4鈥檚 4.0-litre block is actually a bored-out version of the brand鈥檚 latest 3.0-litre unit, currently used in turbo form in the 911 family. This new 4.0-litre motor produces 420hp, revs to 8,000rpm and features adaptive cylinder control to allow for a 9.2kpl average. Like before, only a six-speed manual gearbox is available despite Porsche being greatly known for its intoxicating PDK twin-clutch automatic. The 0-100kph of 4.4sec remains unchanged. The open-top 718 Boxster also receives this 420hp sixer but is known as 718 Spyder. To cope with the increased levels of performance, both 718s have 30mm lower suspension than the regular models, which only use turbocharged flat-four engines in various power guises.
The aerodynamics have also been honed for more downforce at speed. While the 718 Cayman GT4 has that typical fixed rear spoiler, the 718 Spyder does with a pop-up variation located just behind those unique humps. How does it fare against the M2? If you mean the M2 Competition from BMW, the game is even. However, some driving purists may argue that the 718 Cayman GT4, like how Porsche has stressed in its press release, offers a truly unadulterated driving experience with its non-turbo engine, mid-engined layout and manual shiftstick. There鈥檚 a good chance that the BMW may take the game to the next level with a potential CS version of the front-engined M2 Competition boasting slightly more power and less weight to boost performance even further. And it鈥檚 here where Porsche might be keeping some cards up its sleeve. A PDK auto and Clubsport name for the 718 Cayman GT4 could instantly improve the acceleration time by a few tenths of a second.
Front axle outer CV boot. This view is from the front of the car looking back. This boot was just replaced. However, the mechanic that replaced it did not clean the grease up from when it was torn. Note how it throws grease all over the suspension components and the wheel well. Remove wheels and inspect brakes. Check for pad wear to determine when the pads will need replacement and check rotors for condition/thickness. The A8 has a few items that broke on almost all A8's including the heated steering wheel and the electric headrests. You can live without the heated steering wheel (if you must have it, you'll need to replace it). The headrests can be repaired. 5 in parts if you do it yourself. 1997 US spec A8 dashboard. Do the headrests go up and down? ALWAYS check in the 鈥渄own鈥?position first, otherwise they might not go back down after you get them all the way up.
Heated steering wheel. Turn on the driver's side heated seat, ensure it's less than 70 F, and feel the steering wheel. It's very noticeable after about 1 minute, if you don't notice anything, it doesn't work. It's usually the heating element in the steering wheel that goes bad, you'll need to replace it if you want it to work again. If it is cold out, energize the rear defrost and check to see if the entire grid works. This might be hard to inspect for. If the car has the hot weather package, check the rear sunshade, make sure it goes up/down with the switch on the dash. Manually raise and lower the rear window sunshades. Energize all four heated seats by selecting them to 鈥?鈥? wait four or five minutes and check they are heated. NOTE: somebody must be sitting in the seat for it to turn on. Check the adjustable steering column, the switch is on the left side of the steering column. Does it fully extend and retract? Open and close the glove box, does it open easily?
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