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Porsche has started to test the components of its Mission R concept in a 718 Cayman GT4, says the German manufacturer.

The all-wheel-drive 718 Cayman GT4 Clubsport will use the entire electric motor and battery technology from the Mission R, with a maximum output of 735kW. The company has trialled the technology in simulation and achieved 450kW of power for 30 minutes, the duration of a Carrera Cup race.

‘We are very excited about the response because a one-make cup with electric racecars would be an important addition to our existing customer

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