New Porsche Cayman Gt4 License Plate Opening

Not only wider, the wing also sits higher above the deck lid thanks to new-design posts.

Essentially a more aggressive and powerful version of the existing 718 Cayman GT4, the 2021 will be the first of its kind and the first modern 718 to feature the RS badge.

The car has already been spotted on public roads with some camouflage on its body, but also with a beefed-up exterior.

It features bigger vents in the front, a big rear wing, and many small details that set it apart from the already familiar GT4.

Just like the latter, the 2021 718 Cayman GT4 RS will feature the 911s 4.0-liter flat-six under the hood, but in a more powerful setup.

In the front, the package is practically complete, and while it looks like Porsche has removed the hood cooling vents altogether, they are actually just taped over, probably because the extra brake cooling isnt needed in the winter.

Youll notice that the front end is otherwise largely the same, except that the clear side markets have been replaced by bright orange markers.

The other important thing to note here is that this prototype is rocking center-lock wheels, something that we havent previously seen on GT4 RS models in the past.

New Porsche Cayman Gt4 License Plate Opening

Oddly enough, the latest prototype is porting the Porsche emblem or high-mount brake light that the first one had, and while it looks almost the same, the rear fascia is now different as it has a smaller license plate opening.

Were not exactly sure when the 718 GT4 RS will make its debut, but were hoping to see it in late summer or early fall of 2020.

However, this prototype gives us a good idea of what to expect.

The central intake and the side vents are just as big, and the RS even features the same three-hole vertical insert in front of the wheels.

The splitter appears to be a bit bigger, but its barely noticeable.

This doesnt mean that the GT4 RS will look just like the GT4 in the front.

It just means that Porsche maybe didnt finish the design or add the extra aero bits.

It could also feature a more prominent center section that incorporates the nose and the central intake, like seen on the race-spec GT4 Clubsport.

Interestingly enough, these are bigger than the ones seen on the race-spec GT4 Clubsport and confirm that theres a more potent engine under the rear deck.

The quarter window is also covered on this model, with race-inspired strakes carved into what appears to be a composite cover.

The quarter window panel is covered with black tape, but the fit and finish is good enough so well definitely see it on the production model.

The wheels also seem unique to this model, featuring a twin-spoke design and a thin rim.

These wheels should be notably lighter than the usual rollers, but theyre not made from carbon fiber.

However, this pre-production vehicle features an additional red light just above the Porsche lettering on the deck lid, as well as a much bigger wing.