^every single 6 speed manual Cayman utilizes the same gearing.
My 2006 Cayman S has the same gearing as the 2020 GT4. So you're not wrong about it hurting the engagment level. At VIR and RRR I spend over 50% of my time in 3rd gear.
SMH
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Current: 2023 GRC Circuit Edition, 2012 C63 AMG P31
Past: (2) 2000 MR2 Spyder, 2017 GTI Sport, 2006 Porsche Cayman S, Supercharged 2013 BRZ-L, 2007 Honda S2000, 1992 Integra GS-R