---
title: "Porsche Now Sells a Manthey Kit for the 718 Cayman GT4 RS—Turbofans and All"
date: "2024-05-10"
modified: "2024-05-10"
authors:
  - name: "Chris Tsui"
    job_title: "Contributor"
    link: "https://www.thedrive.com/authors/chris-tsui"
url: "https://www.thedrive.com/news/porsche-now-sells-a-manthey-kit-for-the-718-cayman-gt4-rs-turbofans-and-all"
categories:
  - "News"
  - "News by Brand"
  - "Porsche News"
tags:
  - "718 Cayman"
  - "Coupe"
  - "porsche"
  - "sports car"
---

# Porsche Now Sells a Manthey Kit for the 718 Cayman GT4 RS—Turbofans and All

![](<https://www.thedrive.com/wp-content/uploads/2024/05/10/TVPCNA2024048_PECATL_GT4RS_MANTHEY_SHOOT-40.jpg>)
*Porsche*

Those looking to enhance the track prowess of their mid-engined track [Porsche](<https://www.thedrive.com/category/porsche-news>) now have a new factory-backed option to consider. Manthey Racing has collabed with Porsche itself to develop a new kit for the [heroic 718 Cayman GT4 RS](<https://www.thedrive.com/new-cars/44863/2022-porsche-718-cayman-gt4-rs-first-drive-review-makes-a-hero-out-of-you>), and it's now available in the U.S.

Further increasing the car's ability to bully its way around a circuit, the kit includes aero bits that almost double the downforce at 124 mph (372 pounds versus the standard car's 196); the necessary carbon fiber reinforcements in the engine cover to compensate; an extra rear wing position (four rather than the standard car's measly three); steel brake lines; and optional towing loops. A special inverted coilover setup that's 20% stiffer in the front was developed specifically for track work, and also features four adjustable positions. Rebound and compression can be adjusted too, sans tools.

![](<https://www.thedrive.com/wp-content/uploads/2024/05/10/TVPCNA2024048_PECATL_GT4RS_MANTHEY_SHOOT-42-scaled.jpg>)
**Porsche**

The most visible upgrade, though, would probably be the turbofan-style rear wheel add-on that immediately lets every other Porsche bro at the track day know that you Mean Business.

Armed with these Manthey additions, Jörg Bergmeister did a lap of the Nürburgring in 7:02.121 last year, six seconds quicker than the standard GT4 RS. Six seconds around the 'Ring is quite a lot and, ergo, so is the cost of the kit. It'll set you back $53,946 before installation, and if you're *really* looking to splash cash, an additional $5,890 gets you front fender louvers and a rear gurney flap made of carbon that ups rear axle downforce by up to 4%. The kit is available for purchase and installation at Porsche dealerships.

In case you aren't one of the lucky owners of the GT4 RS, you can still experience the Manthey-kitted Cayman at [Porsche's Experience Centers](<https://www.thedrive.com/car-reviews/porsche-911-carrera-s-vs-718-cayman-track-comparison-review-specs-price-sports-cars-options>) in Atlanta or L.A.—for a price, of course.

In non-Manthey standard form, the 2024 Porsche 718 Cayman GT4 RS is powered by a 493-horsepower, 4.0-liter flat-six and starts at $162,350.

![](<https://www.thedrive.com/wp-content/uploads/2024/05/10/TVPCNA2024048_PECATL_GT4RS_MANTHEY_SHOOT-45-scaled.jpg>)

![](<https://www.thedrive.com/wp-content/uploads/2024/05/10/TVPCNA2024048_PECATL_GT4RS_MANTHEY_SHOOT-48-scaled.jpg>)

![](<https://www.thedrive.com/wp-content/uploads/2024/05/10/TVPCNA2024048_PECATL_GT4RS_MANTHEY_SHOOT-41-scaled.jpg>)

*Got a tip or question for the author? You can reach him here: chris.tsui@thedrive.com*

## Author
Chris Tsui is *The Drive*'s former Reviews Editor and current freelance automotive journalist. He's based in Toronto.

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