I guess you underestimate the logistics behind that. For example, you'd always have to wait for kind of the same weather to really make a point out of the different times to compare it. This alone is probably incredibly hard having to schedule shootings with manufacturers and other wealthy people lending their cars. Then you need a qualified driver that is able to put down the exact same skills everytime with every car. There are probably a lot more difficulties than the two I could think of immediately. I doubt the reward for all the effort is high enough.
@@EmillionWayz firstly Mr JWW it's a pretty good driver, if it's his own channel he could do the driving himself, and not even Top Gear could manage to put all cars in good weather conditions,so you just need to acknowledge the conditions and put that in perspective when comparing the cars.
@@lucascompinto Yeah, its not a serious comparison. He definitely is a good driver and it has been shown on here before, he could just add a note on each time if they were done in the wet
Thanks great review. Listen to the new 718 GT4 from one of the countries that don’t have particulate filters and you will be very thrilled! It’s awesome!!😎
My uncle has the previous model GT4 Cayman, and I’ve got to say even being in the passenger seat, the noise, the experience, the way it sticks into corners and everything and so much more that makes you feel as if you are in a car made to race. Surely one of the most complete cars ‘for your money’ out there. Awesome vid.
My absolute most favorite car in terms of Porsche I've actually seen and heard one of these in real life I couldn't believe it it was the limited edition model from 2016 now that they just make them production-wise hopefully we will see them more on the road beautiful car well done and my God in person the sound is ethereal
@@AlexSmith-de2le only ever heard that from americans. my first ever porsche was a 981 gt4. i walked into the dealership told them i wanted a car and they asked me to give them a week and i got a call back next week asking me if i was ready to put a deposit down and spec my car. of course this was all in the UAE where a gt2rs is more common than a gt4. i paid no premium got my car in 12 weeks as promised.
@@BrawnyPony It's the same in the UK too. Impossible to get a GT product (i.e. GT4, GT3, GT3 RS, GT2 RS) unless you've bought many other Porsches from the same dealer. Much easier in mainland Europe though from what I hear.
I have to say that GT4 is currently my favourite Porsche! It just really shows the the engineers in Zuffenhausen have not forgotten their own DNA. Awesome Video as always James!
Mate, been watching your vids for several years now and loving the trajectory you're on. It's always been great content, well presented - but this is next level. Really looking forward to the new stuff this year, good luck!
11:50 accidentally went from 2nd to 5th coming out of a turn while talking about how important it is to master the MT. And that makes the experience...human. We've all been there.
I narrowed things down to the same two cars. I test-drove an Evora GT. Very well made and the exhaust sound was precious. Visibility out the rear window was near zero. I could never get used to that. Planning on buying a 2016 Cayman GT4.
Absolutely love this videos. 1) I would like to see some driver pov in the video (specially when driving a manual) to see how it looks driving through the track in that vehicle. 2) maybe some aerial drone shots of the car flying through the track would be cool too. Excited to see what's next. Keep up the great work
True that its propably not a MR jww video without it raining but you can turn this to a strong point, everybody loves sliding fast cars with the hasards on in the rain kind of shots, less of the interior camera showing you struggling in your seat even though its funny.. plus getting more cinematic in the rain sitting shots of the car will just make everything look cooler, all n all great video mate :)
The sport button in the old car not only did auto blip but also opened a thermostat to allow engine coolant flowing and keep oil temp below 220 F , engine coolant would stay around 200F tops
@@ryanmccormick2150 msrp is like 124k (canadian) with a few options the price is not bad at all. Lot of people can afford this car man why would you assume this guy cant?
I think it would be a great adition to have a leaderboard of tracktimes for the cars you test. Not a different driver. Just you, makes it more clear how any normal person can drive a car to its potential!
Bummer about the bad weather coinciding with your turn in the 718 GT4. Nevertheless ,solid video . Coincidentally , I took my 981 GT4 out of Winter storage yesterday since we hit mid 50's here in New York, good Lord almighty... what a car !! I can't imagine not my days without it. Having had plenty of 911's since the late 80's ...all of them I all loved, but the mid-engine Cayman GT4's are just perfection . Redonkulous fun .
In order to get a meteorology degree in the UK you actually have to have a direct connection to Mr. JWW so you can know when he's filming. That's how they predict rain.
In typical Mr JWW....it's chucking it down 😁🤣 I do like the look of the new Porsche GT4 🙂👍🏻 And a video from James is what we ALL wait for, Beautifully shot, with superb content and information 🙂👍🏻 Thanks for everything you do James 🙂 Stay safe 👍🏻 All the best, Mark 🙂
I always liked the gt4. This is coming from a 911 owner. They released the same engine in the GTS model which deflates my enthusiasm. Either way its a gorgeous car and would love to own one. 911 today is a Grand Tour car now. Only the 911 GTx models excite me.
Another awesome Porsche... 6 speed manual thank God...414hp NA engine, reving to 8000 yay baby... Has there ever been a badly designed / constructed Porsche? ... I like the side view best of all... The front and rear I find a little plain looking... If I had to have that colour I'd add black exterior trim, door handles, wing mirrors and spoiler. Man I wish I could buy the car and come over from Australia and get some lessons... Thanks for the review...
Not only does this car out handle a GT3, it looks far more “fresh” in the styling department. Sorry James, but 911’s are the dowdy Aunt of the Porsche series. This is a serious car, with a serious design platform. I wish you had spoken to the tall gearing required by Porsche so this car wouldn’t tromp all over its 911 big brother. And no, I’m not a 911 hater, as I’ve owned two of them.
You know, I think you just may have something there with a track out your back door. Looking forward to you testing all of the supercars. Compare the GT2 RS vs the Pista please!
Love the new GT4 and the new 4.0! So excited that the GTS version will also be a 4.0, would be very interested in a comparison between them in the future.
I have had the unique privilege of discovering your channel late in its existance. What I mean is, like starting in the middle of "season" 3 of Game of Thrones - I needed to go and watch from the beginning! So, I've gotten the accelerated version by watching 2-3 "episodes" during my work day lunch hours. Really enjoyable content and very diverse, also love the evolution of the brand, keep it up. One thing I've noticed, as a licensed, weekend warrior racer, is that you are not using a neck restraint or more advanced seatbelts. For the regularity that you are on a track, you've transitioned from "if" something could go wrong to "when" something will go wrong. There are many options out there that do not require a full harness for a HANS style device. Also, I noticed on Schroth's website today, that they have a harness that uses the factory seat belt connectors for temporary use. Apologies for the lecture, but i just don't like seeing good people get into trouble.
I noticed that you tend to grip the steering wheel real tight. Try relaxing a bit the grip and your overall body tension when driving and you'll find more success my man!
this is my dream car! if I could have this car in a PDK it would be over I would be set for life. Keep playing BOTB but no luck ... Great review James. I love this new video style, keep it up!
Biblical rain so well done for getting the film in the can under those conditions. Talking, filming and driving can't all be easy to do concurrently, so kudos to you and your (wet) camera man !
I had the pleasure of seeing the original model in real life of all places in a stop & shop parking lot my God what a car. So glad they decided to just make them production line. The guy that I met was astonished somebody knew what he was driving It wasn't your average Porsche. He was so excited that he took himself his wife and myself out to dinner for free a total stranger.
Make a track-time leaderboard for all the cars!!!!
This
I guess you underestimate the logistics behind that. For example, you'd always have to wait for kind of the same weather to really make a point out of the different times to compare it. This alone is probably incredibly hard having to schedule shootings with manufacturers and other wealthy people lending their cars. Then you need a qualified driver that is able to put down the exact same skills everytime with every car. There are probably a lot more difficulties than the two I could think of immediately. I doubt the reward for all the effort is high enough.
@@EmillionWayz If that's the case, it could be it's own series to rank each car on the track.
@@EmillionWayz firstly Mr JWW it's a pretty good driver, if it's his own channel he could do the driving himself, and not even Top Gear could manage to put all cars in good weather conditions,so you just need to acknowledge the conditions and put that in perspective when comparing the cars.
@@lucascompinto Yeah, its not a serious comparison. He definitely is a good driver and it has been shown on here before, he could just add a note on each time if they were done in the wet
Got to say the gt4 and spyder are probably my favourite porsches now. The ratios and overall size just work for me. Loverly machine.
Sorry, is this Top Gear? Oh no, it’s Mr. Jww’s new awesome content! Good job sir!
Miles better than the Top Gear
It's the same car as top gear just tested too 😂
James Ayre yes, is a press car, that’s normal
Sometimes I disconnect from TH-cam for a while and when I come back, every single time this channel goes above and beyond what it was previously.
That's a good way of putting it. I've meant to come back here since the smokingtire podcast, but just did and wow
Thanks great review. Listen to the new 718 GT4 from one of the countries that don’t have particulate filters and you will be very thrilled! It’s awesome!!😎
My uncle has the previous model GT4 Cayman, and I’ve got to say even being in the passenger seat, the noise, the experience, the way it sticks into corners and everything and so much more that makes you feel as if you are in a car made to race. Surely one of the most complete cars ‘for your money’ out there. Awesome vid.
My absolute most favorite car in terms of Porsche I've actually seen and heard one of these in real life I couldn't believe it it was the limited edition model from 2016 now that they just make them production-wise hopefully we will see them more on the road beautiful car well done and my God in person the sound is ethereal
How does James not have 1 million subs yet. Easily some of the highest quality and entertaining car TH-camrs out there !
Jared Norton majority of the viewers are kids, that’s why VV or DDE has 2 million subs.
@@apt62 so true. Really shame tho. This man be creating his own top gear yet essentially cos of subs and views gets paid less
The GT4 is awesome. It’s a shame it’s so difficult to get one. It would be interesting to see you review the new GTS 4.0?
nik Porsche won’t sell you one as there’s not a large enough allocation.
hard to get in the sense? is it the problem with the dealers not selling you the GT cars?
nik correct
@@AlexSmith-de2le only ever heard that from americans. my first ever porsche was a 981 gt4. i walked into the dealership told them i wanted a car and they asked me to give them a week and i got a call back next week asking me if i was ready to put a deposit down and spec my car. of course this was all in the UAE where a gt2rs is more common than a gt4. i paid no premium got my car in 12 weeks as promised.
@@BrawnyPony It's the same in the UK too. Impossible to get a GT product (i.e. GT4, GT3, GT3 RS, GT2 RS) unless you've bought many other Porsches from the same dealer. Much easier in mainland Europe though from what I hear.
I have to say that GT4 is currently my favourite Porsche! It just really shows the the engineers in Zuffenhausen have not forgotten their own DNA. Awesome Video as always James!
Yeah, this is the next level of TH-cam car content, this is where it should be heading
Mate, been watching your vids for several years now and loving the trajectory you're on. It's always been great content, well presented - but this is next level. Really looking forward to the new stuff this year, good luck!
A JCR exhaust would soon see to the noise! Also where's the leaderboard with (SW) against the GT4 - 'Seriously Wet!'
As you often said... This video is next level ! Top quality content. You are the one man top gear.
Just need to rip the fuel particulate filters in the exhaust and it should change the cars sound drastically
Just got mine, wow, wow, wow my favourite mid engine Porsche car of all time. Can't stop smiling!
love how MrJWW just puts out car content and NO DRAMA. THANK YOU!
11:50 accidentally went from 2nd to 5th coming out of a turn while talking about how important it is to master the MT.
And that makes the experience...human. We've all been there.
This video was exceptional! I’d love to see a video comparing the GT4 to a Lotus Evora GT; I think that would be the closest competition to the GT4!
I narrowed things down to the same two cars. I test-drove an Evora GT. Very well made and the exhaust sound was precious. Visibility out the rear window was near zero. I could never get used to that. Planning on buying a 2016 Cayman GT4.
this felt like a 1 man top gear episode, loved it
Absolutely love this videos. 1) I would like to see some driver pov in the video (specially when driving a manual) to see how it looks driving through the track in that vehicle. 2) maybe some aerial drone shots of the car flying through the track would be cool too. Excited to see what's next. Keep up the great work
Good dynamic color on whatever you're shooting
This is the one of the 5 most beautiful cars of all time to me :)
True that its propably not a MR jww video without it raining but you can turn this to a strong point, everybody loves sliding fast cars with the hasards on in the rain kind of shots, less of the interior camera showing you struggling in your seat even though its funny.. plus getting more cinematic in the rain sitting shots of the car will just make everything look cooler, all n all great video mate :)
The sport button in the old car not only did auto blip but also opened a thermostat to allow engine coolant flowing and keep oil temp below 220 F , engine coolant would stay around 200F tops
Great car presentation Man, really good the highlights you do compared to many other "car presenters..."
Have one on order...
Does it come in a box ? 🤣
@@ryanmccormick2150 msrp is like 124k (canadian) with a few options the price is not bad at all. Lot of people can afford this car man why would you assume this guy cant?
i got 2. both black
@@stefanfreestylez I'd rather a Carrera T for that money though lol
@@legodude19999 nah turbo is a no go if you want more back to basics sports car. Would def rather have this
Hell yeah! Can’t wait to see a 718 GT4 with wing risers. 👌🏼
Always enjoy these videos James.
I think it would be a great adition to have a leaderboard of tracktimes for the cars you test. Not a different driver. Just you, makes it more clear how any normal person can drive a car to its potential!
what are Porsche doing for body panels now they have stopped making the beetle?
A nice colour that.. A fast thing to get you home to start that Arc.
Bummer about the bad weather coinciding with your turn in the 718 GT4. Nevertheless ,solid video . Coincidentally , I took my 981 GT4 out of Winter storage yesterday since we hit mid 50's here in New York, good Lord almighty... what a car !! I can't imagine not my days without it.
Having had plenty of 911's since the late 80's ...all of them I all loved, but the mid-engine Cayman GT4's are just perfection . Redonkulous fun .
Porsche does it again with a perfect car,
jon looks wise...
I want one of these. driven two. so much fun to drive. bravo for giving it a go in the rain
Mr JWW pushing the game forward! Meanwhile other automotive TH-camrs are stagnant. King's to you James, keep going ;)
In order to get a meteorology degree in the UK you actually have to have a direct connection to Mr. JWW so you can know when he's filming. That's how they predict rain.
This car is a must have!
Wouldn’t be a JWW video without the rain! 😂
😁🤣 I thought exactly the same 😅
11:50 - he goes from 2nd to 5th? haha
2nd to 3rd..
Nicely shot car reviews without the TopGear cocking about. Best formula 👍
Incredible!! The work you do behind the scenes makes this look effortless!! Wonderful!
Great video: what do you think of yellow vs chalk? Have to lock in build soon.
Does it have de flat foot shift from the Gt3?
Sport mode also ramped up the cooling system in the old gt4. Is that still the case with the auto blip button now?
In typical Mr JWW....it's chucking it down 😁🤣
I do like the look of the new Porsche GT4 🙂👍🏻
And a video from James is what we ALL wait for,
Beautifully shot, with superb content and information 🙂👍🏻
Thanks for everything you do James 🙂
Stay safe 👍🏻
All the best,
Mark 🙂
I always liked the gt4. This is coming from a 911 owner. They released the same engine in the GTS model which deflates my enthusiasm. Either way its a gorgeous car and would love to own one. 911 today is a Grand Tour car now. Only the 911 GTx models excite me.
10 seconds quicker round the Ring, hmm well.... I’ll live with that! 😉🤣 Best Peter
The new 718 Cayman GT4is much more improved over the predecessor, it lacks the gnarly engine growl of the 981 GT4
Epic shots MrJWW! A manual 718, real driver's Porsche! And if I may, how about a VIP program for tickets to the show?
That opening shot was stunning 👌👌
One of my favourite cars!
Another awesome Porsche... 6 speed manual thank God...414hp NA engine, reving to 8000 yay baby... Has there ever been a badly designed / constructed Porsche? ... I like the side view best of all... The front and rear I find a little plain looking... If I had to have that colour I'd add black exterior trim, door handles, wing mirrors and spoiler. Man I wish I could buy the car and come over from Australia and get some lessons... Thanks for the review...
As always, a well produced, and informative video for passionate petrolheads!
New content = day made
Interesting to see how much the seat flexes/shifts during the interior track shots
Can someone please tell me what's the name of the intro and outro song
There were complaints about tall gearing , how was it for you ? If that's case I'd assume it's same with the new GTS
Great Test - Does anyone know if the new GT4 comes with "no lift shifting" function??? Like the the manual GT3?
I hope your channel takes off, great content and awesome location. More frequent videos tho?
quick question James.. the doors behind you at the start of the video.. did someone just epoxy together a stack of kitchen cabinet doors?
how does this guy not have 4 million subs
I see the rain caught up with you again
Great video. Drive no matter the conditions. Wish they made a Cayman with the GT3RS engine and transmission. That car would be mad.
Not only does this car out handle a GT3, it looks far more “fresh” in the styling department. Sorry James, but 911’s are the dowdy Aunt of the Porsche series. This is a serious car, with a serious design platform. I wish you had spoken to the tall gearing required by Porsche so this car wouldn’t tromp all over its 911 big brother. And no, I’m not a 911 hater, as I’ve owned two of them.
You know, I think you just may have something there with a track out your back door. Looking forward to you testing all of the supercars. Compare the GT2 RS vs the Pista please!
the baby Porsche is not a baby anymore, what a beast
Great review! Would you purchase one I think is the ultimate question
British weather presenters have it so easy -
Does the day have a Y in it? Yes
Then it will rain.
It’s February!
Love the new GT4 and the new 4.0! So excited that the GTS version will also be a 4.0, would be very interested in a comparison between them in the future.
I have had the unique privilege of discovering your channel late in its existance. What I mean is, like starting in the middle of "season" 3 of Game of Thrones - I needed to go and watch from the beginning! So, I've gotten the accelerated version by watching 2-3 "episodes" during my work day lunch hours. Really enjoyable content and very diverse, also love the evolution of the brand, keep it up.
One thing I've noticed, as a licensed, weekend warrior racer, is that you are not using a neck restraint or more advanced seatbelts. For the regularity that you are on a track, you've transitioned from "if" something could go wrong to "when" something will go wrong. There are many options out there that do not require a full harness for a HANS style device. Also, I noticed on Schroth's website today, that they have a harness that uses the factory seat belt connectors for temporary use.
Apologies for the lecture, but i just don't like seeing good people get into trouble.
love that black on yellow look... and of course the format and review!
I noticed that you tend to grip the steering wheel real tight. Try relaxing a bit the grip and your overall body tension when driving and you'll find more success my man!
this Review is better then current top gear episodes
How many frickin cracks can be in a brake.
I like the car from the looks and from that N/A engine as well
And the manual transmission! 😍
this is my dream car! if I could have this car in a PDK it would be over I would be set for life. Keep playing BOTB but no luck ... Great review James. I love this new video style, keep it up!
Biblical rain so well done for getting the film in the can under those conditions. Talking, filming and driving can't all be easy to do concurrently, so kudos to you and your (wet) camera man !
Loving the content, especially at the new bunker along with the track!! Keep it coming man!
Production game is on POINT these ays.
Love it! Rich man’s MX-5
Wonderful car, but doesn't sound a patch on the 981 thanks to the new Euro-PPF's. 😕
Given you’re at Bicester why not partner up with another outfit there and get these cars up on the ramps so we can see the engineering.
2 wheels or 4 lol
My next toy with the fabspeed!!!
Another enthusiastic walk & talk drive review from Mr. JamesWetWeather. Very cool stuff.
😂👍🏻
🤙😉
Mad content this far in 2020! Keep it up man 🙏🏼👏🏻👏🏻
12:50 well, not that bonkers if you think of the effect on fuel consumption, right?
You reviewed as well as you were allowed to in this poxy weather at the current time but being a GT Porsche it's gonna be good!
The clubsport race car still uses the old 3.8 engine, it seems it’s very reliable according to manthey racing
That long drive you have to make to get here will feel worth it when you can drive this around the track!
Those Cup 2 tyres are no good on wet surfaces. I had a set on my RS3, they are only good on dry.
Where do you always get all this nice and expensive cars from? You made very good videos with the cars👍👍.
Im the 200k viewer! Awesome!
Love the Spec !
Q: at what speed do the front tire air curtains work?
You could do flying laps on cars and make a classification from fastes to last with the respective time in front
Please could you confirm whether or not it has the same Speed Shift functionality as the GT3 manual gearbox?
it does not have it
@@hovnojede010101 Thanks, but Andreas Preuninger says it does?
Great video and stunning car I feel one of the best all rounders you can get
If I could ever afford a Porsche, this would be the model I'd buy.
I had the pleasure of seeing the original model in real life of all places in a stop & shop parking lot my God what a car. So glad they decided to just make them production line. The guy that I met was astonished somebody knew what he was driving It wasn't your average Porsche.
He was so excited that he took himself his wife and myself out to dinner for free a total stranger.