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Originally Posted by WolfpackS2k
My Cayman has MacStruts front and rear. The great irony is that it's the most expensive sports car I've ever owned and yet has the most basic suspension design.
Porsche claims the multi-link setup used on the 911 "doesn't fit" on the Cayman. Whether that's actually true or not...
BTW the GT4 utilizes the 911 GT3's front suspension - double wishbone set up.
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Wait, I didn't realize the Cayman had struts on all 4 corners! Wow, my (ex) MR2 (RIP
) is as advanced as a Porsche! lol
I didn't realize the 911 had struts at the front too, with the GT3 getting an upgrade.
To answer the OP's question, my parents have had a 981 for 4 years and I owned an FR-S last year (sold it; didn't like it). No comparison, more horsepower, higher rev limit, better sound, much higher quality interior, much more confidence on the road (okay I admit, my FR-S did not have stickier tires).
Brand new BRZs on the lot when I went to a dealer had buzzing interiors, Limited trim cars had really crappy center console buttons. The Cayman has zero weird noises inside after 4 years, the loudest thing is the engine, followed by the keychain or my metal watch strap. I will say some of the plastic pieces have become discolored by sunlight, and the door panels warp, but almost all cars are still under warranty so it can get replaced for free.
The base 2.7 is honestly as much power as I would want on the street, because revving it out to hear its beautiful sound brings you over the speed limit very fast. It puts the power down very well, and has an excellent traction control system that stays out of the way. By contrast the twins have front weight bias and little grip at the back, so you could add more power but your tires will slip quite a bit (admittedly, I have not tried slicks or max performance tires, which might hold up to a supercharger okay, but I don't think UHP summer tires would be able to hold down a supercharger very well). I am not a track junkie so I can't comment on whether the handling can be much better with different suspension and tires, but on the street my FR-S was always kicking its rear end loose with a bone stock engine, and I really didn't like that. The traction control also sucks, it will cut off power completely for a fixed amount of time, and given how much the car liked to wag its tail, that was happening all the time.
Of course, there is a huge difference in price, and there are 2 less seats in the Cayman. Basically, don't compare these cars; the twins should be compared to an M2 or M4, because there is usable space in the rear that compromises the performance. I think the twins are a bit more sporty than a BMW, and have a bit less room but are still very practical.