2019 Porsche 718 Cayman Clubsport

This Porsche 718 Cayman GT4 Clubsport is an exciting mid-engined race car, offered in ‘Competition’ guise, which is focused on national and international motor racing. Power comes from a 3.8-litre flat-six, producing 313kW / 425hp, driving the rear wheels through a six-speed dual-clutch automatic paddle shift transmission and a mechanical differential. Based in Alexandria, New South Wales, this example is offered from the custody of its first owner, and represents a rare opportunity to purchase a GT4 Clubsport without the factory wait time. The 718-generation Cayman GT4 Clubsport is faster and nimbler than its predecessor, and was built with a focus on the sustainable use of raw materials. It marks the first ever production race car to feature body panels made of natural-fibre composite material, understood to be sourced primarily from agricultural by-products such as flax or hemp fibres, and which features similar properties to carbon-fibre in terms of weight and stiffness. The remainder of the body is aluminium-steel composite. The car reportedly tips the scales at 1,320 kg. Its lightweight spring-strut front suspension is taken from the 911 GT3 Cup, while stopping power comes from 380 mm steel brake discs. Equipment includes a welded-in FIA-certified roll cage, an escape hatch, Recaro bucket seats and Schroth six-point harnesses. It rides on one-piece 18-inch forged light-alloy wheels, shod with Michelin racing tyres. As a ‘Competition’ variant, this car features a raft of race-focused details, including three-way adjustable shock absorbers, a 115-litre safety fuel tank, a brake balance system, an integrated air jack system, an automatic fire extinguishing system and a highly adjustable quick-release steering wheel adopted from the 911 GT3 R. This example is wrapped in a white, grey, yellow, and black livery, with a Porsche windscreen decal, and sponsorship logos from TAG Heuer, Michelin, Mobil1 and Hugo Boss. Various spare parts will be included, including a mesh guard set for the air intake, two spare wheels with TPMS equipment, racing brake fluid, front and rear ‘sprint version’ brake pads, front and rear brake discs, and an indoor car cover. Aluminium six-cylinder mid-positioned boxer engine with rigid mounting 3,800cc; stroke 77.5 mm, bore 102 mm Max. power: 313kW (425hp) at 7,500 rpm Max. rpm: 7,800 rpm Max. torque: 425Nm at 6,600 rpm Compression ratio: 12.5:1 Racing optimised water cooling with thermal management for engine and gearbox Four-valve technology with adjustable camshaft phasing and variable valve timing VarioCam Plus Fuel quality: Super Plus unleaded, minimum 98 octane Racing optimised electronic engine management (Continental SDI 9) Integrated dry sump lubrication 100-cell metal catalytic converter complying with DMSB specifications Six-speed PDK gearbox with rigid suspension and electronic control unit optimised for racing Reinforced dual mass flywheel Internal pressure oil lubrication with active oil cooling Differential lock optimised for racing Lightweight body in aluminium-steel composite construction Welded-in roll cage, certified according to FIA Art. 277 Front bonnet with quick-release fasteners Rear hood with quick-release fasteners Fixed rear wing with ‘swan neck’ mount made of natural-fibre composite materials, including the sideblades, black aluminium wing supports with integrated carbon-fibre Gurney flap Driver and co-driver doors of natural-fibre composite materials Roof including escape hatch, certified according to FIA Art. 275a Recaro race bucket seats with longitudinal adjustment and padding system, adjustable to the individual needs of the driver (in accordance with FIA Standard 8862/2009) Three-piston air jack system Provision for safety net FIA-certified towing loops, front and rear Motorsport centre console with enhanced functionality and adapted usability Six-point safety harnesses 115-litre FT3 safety fuel cell with “Fuel Cut Off” safety valve complying with FIA regulations (Competition) Front axle: MacPherson suspension strut, adjustable in height, camber and track Forged suspension links: optimised stiffness, double shear mounting, high-performance spherical bearings Five-bolt wheel hubs Racing three-way shock absorbers with rebound and two-stage compression adjustment, high and low speed (Competition) Electromechanical power steering with variable steering ratio Anti-roll bar, three-hole design Rear axle: Racing three-way shock absorbers with rebound and Two-stage compression adjustment, high and low speed (Competition) Fixed shock absorbers Adjustable blade-type anti-roll bar Aluminium, mono-bloc six-piston racing callipers with ‘Anti Knock Back’ piston springs Steel brake discs, multi-piece, ventilated and grooved, 380 mm diameter Racing brake pads Brake balance adjustment via a balance bar system (Competition) Aluminium, mono-bloc four-piston racing callipers with ‘Anti Knock Back’ piston springs Cosworth instrument cluster ICD with integrated data logger Upgraded fault diagnosis with PIWIS motorsport tester Porsche Track Precision Race App Integrated lap trigger via GPS signal Electronic throttle system Lightweight lithium-ion (LiFePo) battery, 60 Ah, leak-proof, mounted in passenger footwell (Competition) Emergency cut-off switch in cockpit and outside left of the windscreen Driving stability system PSM (Porsche Stability Management) with ABS, Traction Control (TC) and Electronic Stability Control (ESC), which are able to be completely deactivated Tyre Pressure Monitoring System (TPMS) Central fire extinguishing system in accordance with FIA regulations (Competition) Air conditioning Electric wing mirror adjustment Multifunctional CFRP motorsport steering wheel with pit speed limiter and quick-release coupling (Competition) Centre console with map switch to adjust the ABS, ESC, TC and switch between preset tyre circumferences One-piece light-alloy forged wheels in new weight-optimised rim design, 9J x 18, offset 28, with five-bolt mounting Delivered with Michelin transportation tyres, dimension: 25/64-18 Michelin slick/wet tyres, dimension: 25/64-18 One-piece light-alloy forged wheel in new weight-optimised rim design, 10.5J x 18.5, offset 53, with five-bolt mounting Delivered with Michelin transportation tyres, dimension: 27/68-18 Michelin slick/wet tyres, dimension: 27/68-18 Its four-colour livery is reported to be in excellent condition, with minor blemishes visible on the front bumper, the leading edge of the bonnet and the rear diffuser. Inside, the Recaro bucket seats appear to be in good shape, as do the Schroth harnesses and carbon-fibre trim pieces. The seller is not aware of any mechanical or electrical faults. This Porsche 718 Cayman GT4 Clubsport is a thrilling mid-engined race car, offered in ‘Competition’ guise, with a host of race-focussed features. Marking a rare opportunity to acquire a GT4 Clubsport without the factory wait time, it would make a superb purchase for a professional race team, or a head-turning addition to a motorsport-focused collection. The description of this auction lot is, to the best of the seller's knowledge, accurate and not misleading. Collecting Cars requests a range of detail about the lot from the seller, and performs a level of due diligence. However, bidders must satisfy themselves as to the accuracy of the description, and conduct any research they feel is necessary before committing to a bid. Please see our Terms and Conditions for full details.