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Originally Posted by WolfpackS2k
I can understand the perception (and possible reality) of the 981 being more refined than a GT86/BRZ, but a 987? Not a chance. Lively hydraulic power steering and a loud engine right behind your head dismiss any notion of much refinement.
Cayman S idle in neutral - 56 dBA
BRZ idle in neutral - 42 dBA
Cayman S cruising @ 70 mph - 76 dBA
BRZ cruising @ 70 mph - 73 dBA
Cayman S full throttle in 1st gear - 84 dBA
BRZ full throttle in 1st gear - 85 dBA
That's on the base exhaust system (louder sport exhaust was optional). And the Cayman doesn't have any device "piping in" engine sounds  |
The cayman; like the 911, do pump in engine sound. The good news is that Porsche does this mechanically through a tube from the engine bay and not some crap played through the speakers like other cars.... My 528MSport sounds like a v8 in the car.... I hate it.