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Originally Posted by WolfpackS2k
I just wanted to mention that all Caymans, from 2006-present, have the exact same transmission gear ratios and final drive. It's annoying as hell because 1st and 2nd gears are way too tall, and 5th and 6th gears are too short. As Car and Driver recently stated, it's like having a transmission full of 3rd and 4th gears. And you better believe Porsche did this intentionally to keep it less competitive with the 911.
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What you just described is a close ratio gearset, which generally makes it MORE track oriented than a transmission with a wider spread of ratios. The 911 also has more power and torque, so it can cope with the wider spacing and still have better straightline performance.