This is Why I Bought My Porsche 718 GT4! First Nurburgring Laps

It had to be done! One of the reasons for buying my Porsche 718 Cayman GT4 was to do exactly this, some laps at the Nürburgring Nordschleife! Join me for the first outing with the Shmeemobile during a busy Touristenfahrten session to experience what it's about.

It's a rite of passage for any new addition to my garage to make a journey to the Nürburgring and put in some laps at the Green Hell, and the GT4 is no different. After driving over with my AMG GT R Roadster too, which is currently having the new seats installed, the GT4 is prepped and ready to go, although a track closure rather slows down proceedings until right at the end of the session and a busy TF outing as a result.

Nonetheless, that won't stop the fun and the car is more than up to the task! Driving a manual around undoubtedly gives you much more to think about but also makes for an exceptionally rewarding drive in the process and was thoroughly awesome with the Cayman GT4.

Thanks for watching, Tim

Chapters:
00:00 Intro
00:57 Walkaround
01:50 First lap
10:03 Lining up
11:42 Second lap
19:34 Final thoughts
21:21 Wrap up

#Porsche #CaymanGT4 #Nurburgring

[Shmee]

My Porsche 718 Cayman GT4 was destined to head to the Nürburgring! Like all new Shmeemobiles, a few laps of the Green Hell are a rite of passage to be part of the collection and it takes them well in its stride. There's no doubt that this is a really fantastic car for driving on the Nordschleife!

[mgcharoudin]

Ahh you didn't film Pancake do a backflip

[karldergrosse-]

Tim, I think this GT4 is honestly my favorite of your autos. The exhaust notes, the purple livery, and the manual gearbox make this an absolute pleasure to watch you drive.

Envy is running through my veins!

[MegaSturrup]

I was waiting for this! Cars being used properly. Thanks Tim

[spcrob]

Been waiting for this one! I’d love to hear your opinion of all of your vehicles in order of favorite driving experience to least favorite. Mainly, for me personally, I want to know where the GT8 sits on your list. I know they’re all different, but your collection is so broad that it’d be interesting. Great vid!

[proofcrew]

"A little flame out of the car ahead of me"
Passes an FD RX7 😍😍 p.s. whoever that was who took their RX7 to the ring is a legend....

[SumSock]

schmee feeling at home at the ring! clearly more experienced driver every time he hits the termak! always good to join in watching this journey !

[jameswebb]

So happy we are getting Nurburgring content again

[Vacationers]

This. Looks. LOVELY. I really adore the triple split screen synced video. This is superb. I got goosebumps. I will likely never drive the Nordschleife myself, so this is a really satisfying experience, as a viewer. Well done Tim!!

[timjones]

Would love to have one of these, thanks for sharing it with us.

[OriginalMomo]

Yes! I think I’ve been as anxious for this as Shmee has been lol….

[odizcvw]

Great to see you back on the ring. The GT4 is in some ways my favorite car in the fleet. Maybe because it is so good and something I could easily afford.
Your knowledge of the ring is solid which must make it all that more enjoyable.

[IamCraduug]

I was so excited to see when you'd finally bring the 718 to the nordschleife!

[rachedrech]

Hi Schmee ! i m the guy who met you yesterday in the traffic, on the autobahn, really beautiful beast, good to see you and thanks for the great content, all the best :D

[dipsetkid]

Ugh THESE are the best shmee videos, showcase the man's driving skills not just purchase ability

[Aquaholic]

It is so cool that a place like the Nurburgring exists. A place that you can drive your car the way it was meant to be driven.

[cbanks]

Looked like great fun....my 718 may be the most fun i have when driving at my local track. Not too white knuckle and just enough to have a bunch of fun....great fun to take passengers out in

[richfixescars]

Epic! That looked so much fun, the car is so accomplished. Good driving also Tim!

[jasonblake]

Epic Nürburgring content as always! Hope to see your M3 out there soon!

[nishad]

Shmee’s Nurburgring Madness is back! 🤩