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Originally Posted by Bristecom
Would you say the Cayman engine is the smoothest you've driven? If not, what was?
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It is very smooth and very torquey, but I wouldn't say it's the smoothest I've ever driven. I really have to think about that one, but I would probably say something like a BMW 3 series inline six, back before they turbo charged them. Like an E46 325i where it was small and had all those perfectly balanced cylinders. It spun like a turbine.
Kind of a weird answer because the car was so non-exotic, but they were really, really smooth!
I enjoyed the comments about engines and Honda motors in particular. Definitely in agreement there. This is why I don't think the FRS lacks torque at all. For those of us who grew up with Honda motors, we all know that less torque is a small price to pay for a manic top end. The FRS does not have a manic top end, but it pays you back with a very usable low end. I guess it's a matter of perspective. If you grew up driving American muscle cars, everything will feel gutless down low.
I really dig the FRS. I just need an excuse to get one. Maybe next year.