Porsche (981) Cayman GT4 (2015)

The Porsche 981 Cayman GT4 has earned rave reviews since its launch, and many named it as one of the best new drivers' cars on the market at the time of launch. Only 50 GT4s were originally destined for the UK and each dealer's limited allocation immediately sold out, demand was far greater than Porsche could have first thought, so ultimately it was decided more would be allocated to the UK.

Engineered in Weissach, the car has elements of the new GT3 as well as the 918 - making the pedigree of the GT4 unquestionable. The 3.8-litre 6 cylinder mid-engined layout is coupled with rear wheel drive and 6-speed manual transmission, derived from the Cayman GTS. Performance figures are impressive too, with 385 bhp, a top speed of 186 mph and a 0-60 time of just 4.4 seconds.

A limited-slip differential is fitted as standard and adjustable camber shims are offered to tweak the handling to the drivers’ taste. The chassis is what truly makes the GT4 stand out, due in part to the fact that many parts are derived from the fantastic 991 GT3, including the suspension, brakes, and electric steering system. Lap times around the Nürburgring have been incredibly fast, with a time of 7 minutes 40 seconds putting the car on par with the likes of the Audi R8 V10 and Lamborghini Murcielago LP640.