That's awesome and congratulations! That's a tough call on the color, I think white would be a great choice in this car. As for buckets, I would try to test them out in someones or at a dealership around you, not for everyone.

 

Yes I had a 7.2 GT3 with bucket seats and they're awesome! Wifey hated them because no seat heating and they don't recline. In fact, they don't even go up and down. I'm tall and the seats were perfect for me but that's something to consider. Other than that, the bucket seats are surprisingly comfortable. You can easily add a harness. Def an option I'll choose!

 

Nice! That's very close to how I've specced mine. Only thing I am unsure about is the red stitching. Don't know if it's my computer monitor or that website, but it looks super bright and garish. Will have to see it in person.

Thanks! I've been waiting so long for Porsche to announce this. It's pretty much my dream car. Was so close to ordering a GTS, now I'm glad I didn't.

This is mostly going to be for street use so that's why I'm hesitant about getting the buckets. I'm a pretty small guy though so I don't think fitment will be an issue. Worried more about comfort levels on long drives. I'll definitely try to arrange some seat time if I can.

Thanks for the input. Don't have a wife, but I suppose I can use it as a litmus test on dates. If she likes the bucket seats, she's a keeper! lol.

Also interesting to note, these are actually height adjustable electronically.

 

'm also trying to decide between Sapphire Blue and White. I'm number 5 on the list and the dealer just told me today they will have allocation info for me very soon. this is what I've picked so far:

Cayman GT4 $84,600
Individual equipment Prices*
Sapphire Blue Metallic $710
Leather Interior, Black (Stitching in $1,090 Racing Yellow)

Bi-Xenon Headlights in Black incl. $690 Porsche Dynamic Light System (PDLS)
Wings Supports in Black $0
Auto-Dimming Mirrors with Integrated $690 Rain Sensor

Extended Fuel Tank, 16.91 gal $0
Manual Transmission $0
20" GT4 Wheels $0
2-zone Automatic Climate Control $760
Luggage Net in Passenger Footwell $0
Smoking Package $0
Deviated Stitching i.c.w. Leather Interior $1,490
Steering Wheel and Gear Lever in $0 Leather
Full Bucket Seats $4,730
Steering Column Casing in Leather $465 Exclusive

Storage Compartment Lid in Alcantara® $330 with 'PORSCHE' Logo Exclusive
carbon fiber interior Package i.c.w. $1,180 Leather Interior Exclusive

Center Console Trim in Carbon Fiber $630 Exclusive
Porsche Communication Management $2,965 (PCM) incl. Navigation Module
Destination charge $995
Total price $101,325

 

I just completed the specs on the GT4, it quickly creeping up in the six figures. Darn it, it almost as expensive as used 997.2 GT3 after taxes and fees. Oh well, she worth it, now its time to justify it to the wife

 

How much lower to the ground is it going to be than a 997.1 TT ?

 

First couple of observations on my end:

Bi-Xenons with PDLS in black is both standard equipment but also listed as option. Config bust?

1k for leather and alcantara interior a bargain, adding another 1.5k just for deviated stitching ridiculous.

PCCBs are the same version as for the GT3 but a lot cheaper (steel set is the same as the GT3 also); at 7k almost worth considering but worried about the replacement cost (but you're prolly stuck with 20" wheels with those 410mm PCCBs)

CDR plus seems audio interface of choice if you don't need nav.

Will def opt in for sport bucket seats

Light colors will look awesome against the many black contrast parts. Oh man I can almost see the yellow (never thought I would say that, but then again need to opt in for PCCB for optics)

I was told the wing itself is the same as for the upcoming GT3 RS

I don't mind the engine not being true dry sump. It's a track proven and solid engine that will do well in the GT4. Same for the gearbox (S/GTS ratios). Revs to 7,800 according to AP in EVO video. I can't help but getting really excited about this car!

Anyone thoughts on the sport chrono with track app? Sounds like a fun gimmick but $$$. You don't get the clock in the dashboard at all if you don't choose this option. But doesn't seem to have any performance settings/impact. Any experiences?

Btw, never understood build sheets without the extended range fuel tank. My GT3 lasted less than 1.5 hours on the track and I was constantly at the gas station. Only little extra weight but true GT feeling on track days. Smoking package = another phone charger. Both are free.

 

Quick questions for you guys:
1. the USA configurator does not have the option of backup camera or parking sensors. Do you think that's a function of the configurator or would those options not be available on this car? With a 4-year old now in the house, I am a HUGE believer in these systems.
2. Similarly, there's no option for the rear wiper. I benefit from living in S. CA and would likely drive this car as a near daily driver. Having spent years in my old NSX and quite a bit of seat time in a 986 Cayman S, I'd really want that rear wiper. Again, do you think that's a function of the configurator?


It's been a long time since I was giddy thinking about a car. I can't wait to drive one of these.

 

Both options are neither available for the GT3 nor the GT4. That doesn't mean you can't go aftermarket on the camera. The wiper, well, never had one and never missed it. Plus in SoCal it never rains anyway. Keep the look clean!

 

Small update to my prior post, the standard options section has been updated to just say bi-xenon headlights in black and the config has PDLS for 690. Now makes sense.

 

I like that you can spec the GT4 with an air conditioning and radio delete for someone who is going to track the car regularly.

I'm surprised there's no front-axle lift available like on the GT3. The GT3's lifts it 30mm, which is how much the GT4 sits lower over the Cayman S.

 

deleting A/C and radio will prove financially painful come resale time. Unless you are planning to gut the interior and turn it into a car that will never see the street again, deleting these is not advised.

 

Are you sure the buckets come that way? If that was posted somewhere I guess I missed it. I thought they just used simple brackets to keep the weight down.

 

Yes. That is what it says on the official website website:

http://www.porsche.com/usa/models/ca...comfort/seats/

I am number 2 on the list at my dealer. 4 others called after me and placed their orders, so it looks to be in demand, but I am quite confident I will be one of the first to get one in July.

Nothing set in stone yet, but I figured since we are all sharing, here's my preliminary configuration.

What do you guys think?

http://www.porsche-code.com/PG78AXS3

 

Another video, this time by Autocar. Around the 7 minute mark, Andreas Preuninger has a few words for those calling it a parts bin special.