2016 Porsche Cayman GTS
The Car
A 981-generation Cayman GTS built into a dedicated track car. Mid-engine balance, a full safety package, and a brake setup chosen for repeated hard sessions.
Platform
The 981 Cayman GTS is one of the most naturally balanced track platforms Porsche has built. The engine sits in the middle of the car, weight is under 3,000 pounds, and the chassis communicates clearly at the limit. It rewards clean driving instead of masking mistakes with horsepower.
| Engine | 3.4L naturally aspirated flat-six |
|---|---|
| Output | 340 hp / 280 lb-ft |
| Layout | Mid-engine, rear-wheel drive |
| Weight | Approximately 2,900 to 3,000 lbs |
| Wheels | 19x9 ET50 front, 19x10.5 ET44 rear |
Braking System
Brakes are the first thing a track car exposes. This setup is built for full sessions with no fade.
| Rotors | Girodisc two-piece, front and rear |
|---|---|
| Pads | Pagid RS29, front and rear |
| Fluid | Castrol SRF |
Safety Package
The cabin runs a full driver safety setup, including FIA 8853-2016 harnesses and an SFI-rated head restraint.
| Seats | Kinetic Apex XL RCF Comfort Shell with steel side mounts |
|---|---|
| Harnesses | Schroth Flexi 2x2 six-point, FIA 8853-2016 |
| Harness bar | Rennline RSS |
| Head restraint | HANS IV with post anchors |
| Helmet | Bell M.8 Racer Series, SA2020 |
Where It Runs
The program runs the Mid-Atlantic and Northeast road course circuit, with racing operations based in the Philadelphia metro area. Events run primarily with the Porsche Club of America (PCA) at the region’s best road courses: the Lightning and Thunderbolt circuits at New Jersey Motorsports Park, Pocono Raceway, Summit Point, and Watkins Glen. Every event gets a full recap on the events page.