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Originally Posted by Texas FR-S
Last I heard, the Cayman R version came with an LSD. I think it was the engine which was stopping the Cayman from surpassing its big brother.
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I've driven a Cayman R briefly at a Porsche Road Show event (autocross course), and it was a magnificent drive. I can't say the 86 is a better car, but it definitely is a better value for what you get.
If price ($70k+ with taxes) and versatility weren't an issue with the Cayman R, I'd happily own one... Yet the the 86 makes that much more logical sense to me, especially since it would be more affordable to maintain when I'm tracking the car 13-15 (two-day) DE events a year.
I'm completely happy with my FR-S and the simplicity / lack of options which present the purpose more clearly within this car... I'd say that it's a set of tires away from really challenging a Cayman R on a twisty road course (except when it comes to approaching the straights) with equally skilled drivers.
Anyway... I appreciate the OP sharing this exciting review.  |
The Cayman R is phenomenal. It makes me happy that Toyota/Subaru chose Porsche as their benchmark. Even if it only came out 1/2 as good it was bound to be great.
Porsche more than any other "exotic" manufacturer seems to make cars that are meant to be driven, hard and frequently. If space weren't a concern you could likely easily daily a Carrera S. I doubt you could say the same of a Lamborghini or Ferrari. It's cool to have that "exotic" factor, but Porsche wins in the, "Drive it all week then tear up the track" category when compared to most other cars with the same level of performance.
I think the BMW M cars and some of the AMG Mercs are the only ones that come close and while they're incredible cars they don't have the same swagger as a Porsche.
Nathan