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twins vs last gen cayman?
for anyone who changed from a twin over to a last generation cayman (not the s), how do you find the difference in driving experience? it seems like it would be somewhat familiar, with 275 hp and 213 tq - that youd need to wring the power out in revs and that you'd really have fun throwing it around corners. and certainly its a more expensive car, but a few year old model is around the price of most new entry level luxury sedans/crossovers these days..
i really enjoy my brz and it provides tons of joy, but just thinking of what the next car will be when it comes time! |
that 213 torque is yummy. Every 20 torque is a huge thing in cars of our size and weight. imagine 60 more torque! I am not helping much as I never drove one, but that car seems badass. the 2006 Mini cooper s has just about 191 torque and it really is powerful, everyone was surprised who drove it. 2750 lbs about and with that torque it was great.
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Just curious, but why not spring for the S? It seems like it would be worth the extra cost.
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Just boost your car. I waited 2.5 years to do it so It feels like I owned 2 cars because of that.
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And it’s a similar car in terms of the driving dynamics. Engaging, fun, and good quality (even the older 2 I drove). The roof down on a sunny day was great fun, but I’d own a cayman rather (more practical and a smidge better to drive). Personally going to keep my twin for a long time and have fun modding it and enjoying it for what it is - a brilliant rwd platform! Hopefully in time when I am ready I can afford a new Porsche too :thumbup: |
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I think they look awesome. Like a baby Ferrari or something. I'll probably be looking for a current generation S at some point when they become the previous generation. |
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I have been thinking the same. I love the BRZ and I am disenchanted with the current vehicles available in the market that meet my wishes, but the Cayman (S) might be it...or the next electrified BRZ :) |
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The flat four powered 718 isn't really THAT much faster than the old naturally aspirated flat 6 models either. Even more so if you equip both with a manual transmission (the turbo engine can take more advantage of the PDK transmission). Both will reach 60 mph in the low 4s and top out over 170 mph. The sound of the flat 6 screaming behind your head is worth a few tenths of a second penalty over the pedestrian flat 4 rumble. And don't forget the 718 gained around 100 lb of curb weight over the 981.:thumbdown: The Cayman S C&D tested at Lightning Lap weighed 3162 lb. My 987 S weighs around 200 lb less. |
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I haven't looked into what tuning there is for them but generally a factory turbo car will make pretty impressive gains with just a tune and even more with exhaust components whereas a NA car will struggle to get very much from it. |
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