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In Reply to: RE: Nice video posted by Mike B. on March 24, 2015 at 19:23:43:
Porsche is master of parsing. Give the number of models / combinations and the OPTION BOOK which goes on for PAGES, I really can't speak to 'general configuration'.
Last time I looked at a simple model call out on their website, there must have been more than a DOZEN 911 models. 3 or 4 or maybe even 5 horsepower ratings. Targa? Convertible? 'S' models and whatever else.
Trying to keep track of Porsche models, combinations and permutations is a full-time job. Must be 4 or even 5 years ago CD or RT did a 'comparo' of the 911 series and the than new coupe. Cayman? I can't keep it straight. The TOP Cayman model is priced right near where the 911 starts. And than it gets weird as the 911 goes to over 2x the price of the TOP Cayman.
I drove a friends Boxster. I thought it was 'friendlier' to drive than my S-2000 while riding on the SAME TIRES. Bridgestone Pole Positon S-02s in the SAME sizes front and rear. The engine developed its power more evenly thruout the rev range. The S-2000 went NUTS above about 6500 revs to the 9000 rev redline.
A quick look at the Website shows only 4 Cayman models. That' sure makes it easier on ME.
Even the base model probably handles well and goes fast enough for ME. Hell, I drive on California FREEWAYS, after all. A quick blast up Mt Palomar would NOT be out of the question, though.
Isn't the Cayman technically a MID engine while the 911 is rear? That was what CD or RT 'blamed' the handling differences on in general FAVOR of the Cayman. At that time. Of course, one thing you can't predict is DEVELOPEMENT of a chassis / engine. Don't forget that the 'Vette is STILL running a pushrod V-8. And it is a 2-plane crank. If they went to a single plane crank, they could get another 2000 revs out of it and REALLY have the ultimate pushrod motor.
In short? Stay tuned for NExT years whatever. If I had a COST NOT OBJECT car in this category, I'd either OPT for a Nissan GTR (need a good test drive) or forget the whole thing and get a Masaratti. I think they are BEAUTIFUL and wouldn't care if it wasn't the 'baddest-fastest' on the block.
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- RE: Nice video - pictureguy 21:11:37 03/24/15 (5)
- RE: Pretty accurate description. - Todd A. 07:43:05 03/25/15 (4)
- RE: Pretty accurate description. - pictureguy 09:12:04 03/25/15 (3)
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- RE: First year of the revision was '04. - b.l.zeebub 11:30:32 03/25/15 (1)
- RE: First year of the revision was '04. - pictureguy 11:38:21 03/25/15 (0)