Verus Engineering Lifts Porsche Cayman Aero to the Next Level

Cayman GT4 front & rear upgrades improve airflow over & under the car.

If you are looking for a Porsche that can be driven daily while also shining bright at your local road course on the weekend, the 981 Cayman GT4 is one of the best options for the money. In stock form, the Cayman GT4 will allow a competent driver to hold his or her own on most tracks against most modern competitors, but there is always room for performance improvements. Owners can add power, but that can lead to problems like traction issues, whereas adding aerodynamic upgrades have little downside.

Indianapolis, Indiana-based Verus Engineering has created its Ventus 2 Aero Package for the 981 Porsche Cayman GT4. This kit is designed to offer optimal airflow over and under the car, while still being street-friendly. Most importantly, this isn’t just a wing and a chin spoiler, as there seems to be far more to this package that we cannot see when the car is cruising down the street or the track. With that in mind, here is a closer look at this elaborate aero upgrade package for the Cayman GT4.

Upgraded Cayman Front End

The Verus Engineering Ventus 2 Aero Package for the 981 Porsche Cayman GT4 begins up front with a splitter kit. In passing this might look like your average aftermarket splitter or chin spoiler, with a carbon fiber piece extending out from under the stock front fascia. However, what you can see from the front is only a small part of the overall piece.

The carbon fiber piece that pokes out from under the front fascia actually extends back under the front end, enclosing the entire area forward of the front wheels. There is also a pair of diffusers that direct air into the front wheels, helping to cool the brakes while also controlling the airflow under the car. This setup includes a removable lip that is intended for track use and can quickly be installed at the track while leaving it off allows for more clearance on the street. Should this lip get beat up at the track, it is designed to be replaced without buying a complete new splitter assembly.

In addition to the splitter setup, the Verus Ventus 2 Aero Package comes with dual dive planes for each front corner of the Porsche Cayman. These pieces can be added with double-sided tape that has proven to hold at speeds of 160 miles per hour, or you can drill holes in the body using the provided template and bolt them onto your GT4.

More Noticeable Out Back

While the front end aspect of the Verus Engineering Ventus 2 Aero Package is relatively inconspicuous, the rear end upgrades are a bit more noticeable. This is due to the addition of the large rear wing that extends out from the rear hatch of the Porsche Cayman GT4. This big wing controls the airflow over the rear end of the car while also making for a more prominent profile view, but again, what we can see is just the start.

When looking at a Cayman with the Ventus 2 package from the rear, you can clearly see the addition of carbon fiber poking out from under the back end. This is part of the diffuser package, which extends well up under the rear end, with three distinct channels of air being created. This piece bolts up without any drilling or modification to the vehicle, but when added, it makes a considerable difference in underbody airflow.

Finally, the rear end aspect of the Ventus 2 Aero Package for the Porsche 981 adds aluminum panels to the underbody. The Flat Underbody Panel portion of the package bolts to the chassis directly in front of the rear diffuser kit, leaving only a small gap where the bottom of the engine is open to the underbody airflow.

Also, while it is not part of the Ventus 2 Aero Package, Verus Engineering offers a side sill kit that creates a more fluid look between the carbon fiber-clad front and rear end, while also improving airflow along the sides of the Porsche Cayman GT4.

When it comes to improving the look and aerodynamic properties of your Porsche 981 Cayman, this package from Verus Engineering seems tough to beat.

Photos: Verus Engineering

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"Before I was old enough to walk, my dad was taking me to various types of racing events, from local drag racing to the Daytona 500," says Patrick Rall, a lifetime automotive expert, diehard Dodge fan, and respected auto journalist for over 10 years. "He owned a repair shop and had a variety of performance cars when I was young, but by the time I was 16, he was ready to build me my first drag car – a 1983 Dodge Mirada that ran low 12s. I spent 10 years traveling around the country, racing with my dad by my side. While we live in different areas of the country, my dad still drag races at 80 years old in the car that he built when I was 16 while I race other vehicles, including my 2017 Dodge Challenger SRT Hellcat and my 1972 Dodge Demon 340.

"Although I went to college for accounting, my time in my dad’s shop growing up allowed me the knowledge to spend time working as a mechanic before getting my accounting degree, at which point I worked in the office of a dealership group. While I was working in the accounting world, I continued racing and taking pictures of cars at the track. Over time, I began showing off those pictures online and that led to my writing.

"Ten years ago, I left the accounting world to become a full-time automotive writer and I am living proof that if you love what you do, you will never “work” a day in your life," adds Rall, who has clocked in time as an auto mechanic, longtime drag racer and now automotive journalist who contributes to nearly a dozen popular auto websites dedicated to fellow enthusiasts.

"I love covering the automotive industry and everything involved with the job. I was fortunate to turn my love of the automotive world into a hobby that led to an exciting career, with my past of working as a mechanic and as an accountant in the automotive world provides me with a unique perspective of the industry.

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