914v2.0

Good to see a comparison of these

fast1

It's interesting that the reviewer compared the hydraulic steering system in the Cayman R to the electric steering system in the 981S, and concluded that the former provided better feedback to the driver. To the best of my knowledge the steering systems in both cars is identical. The only differance is that in a 987 the steering power assist is provided by a hydraulic pump driven by a belt off of the crankshaft whereas the power assist on the 981 is provided by an electric motor. I don't believe the power assist methodology should in any way affect steering feedback.

Marine Blue

It's very possible that the mild changes made to the 981 chassis have resulted in a mild change in steering feel. The 987 has an abundance of steering feel, I've never felt anything quite like it to be honest. It wakes up your senses and really tunes you into what the car is doing. It also inspires confidence to do things you normally wouldn't for fear of losing control. Maybe the slightly longer wheelbase in the 981 dampens some of this?

khooni

wait a sec... have you test driven one?

they are indeed different, You no longer get the granular wriggly steering on a 981/991. no loss in accuracy but definitely a loss in feel. At least on normal road conditions, I haven't driven a 981 on track so I dun know how it reacts under slip but heck, the difference is immediately observable if you are looking for it. Does it make you a lesser driver? I don't think so but feel does give more confidence and sometimes that matters.