The unique model was created by Porsche Exclusive Manufaktur and is not for sale, although customers can order the exact same specification for their Cayman if they so desire.
The highlight of this particular GT4 is a livery that mimics its legendary predecessor, which was designed by then-engineer Ferdinand Piech and paved the way for a long line of successful racing cars. In particular, the designers reproduced the colors of the Porsche 906 with chassis number 145, which won the 1967 Japanese Grand Prix in the hands of driver Tetsu Ikuzawa.
A modern homage to the classic race car has yellow accents on the hood, mirror caps, side air intakes, brake calipers, rear fender and rear bumper, with silver profile stripes and dark-finished alloy wheels creating a pleasing combination with the cream-colored bodywork.
The retro-style Porsche Exclusive Manufaktur lettering and a special badge 906-145 with the silhouette of the original are emblazoned on the rear side window.
The interior of the car features black leather and Alcantara upholstery with red stitching, a 906 logo on the dashboard, and a 1967 Japanese Grand Prix map embossed on the lightweight carbon fiber seat headrests. The Fuji Speedway shape is also featured on the illuminated side sills, along with the 2:00:800 time of the winning 906 race car.
It's not clear why Porsche chose the regular GT4 for this build over the more extreme GT4 RS, but the latter may have been too special. In any case, the GT4 is pretty good on the track thanks to its naturally aspirated 4.0-liter engine with 414 horsepower. and additional aerodynamic components compared to the junior 718 Cayman models.
The first 718 Cayman GT4 Tribute to 906 will be on display at the Porsche Experience Center in Tokyo from August 23 to 30 and will remain in the company's possession. Porsche hasn't revealed the price of the car, but the regular Cayman GT4 starts at 13,770,000 yen ($100,378) in Japan, with optional extras added to the price. Given that Porsche Exclusive Manufaktur services can be ordered from anywhere in the world, it's safe to assume that the availability of the 906 homage specification will not be limited to the Japanese market.
Source: carscoops
