* Sneak Peek * Official 2013 Porsche Cayman - 981
#16
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Looks like that may be the plan?
http://www.autoevolution.com/news/po...013-52467.html
All that torque would finally challenge the mid-engined chassis...
http://www.autoevolution.com/news/po...013-52467.html
All that torque would finally challenge the mid-engined chassis...
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What is all this speculation about the Cayman S getting a 2.5L turbo 4? I can't say I dislike the idea, though it is strange for one of these cars to not have a boxer engine.
#18
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Who said it isn't going to be a boxer engine?
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I will believe that torque number when I see it, by the way...
#22
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Mildly tuned Subaru WRX STis are pushing those numbers from a 2.5L turbo all day long, so I wouldn't be surprised... But we're talking base 911 money for that Cayman right?
#24
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The problem is that if they go much higher than they'll encroach on the base 911 which has 350 HP. The difference between the base cayman and cayman S is already more than between the cayman S and the 911.
I wish it had more too, but they won't let that overlap with their 911.
I wish it had more too, but they won't let that overlap with their 911.
That and we know the next ones will be faster notwithstanding the rumored turbo four.
Honestly, as I won't track the car, any sub-5 sec car on public roads is pretty darn quick.
I have been interested in the Cayman since its introduction. I prefer the configuration to the 911. I once had an MR2 and that thing was more fun than anything I knew if terribly underpowered.
The only bit that kept me back from a 986/987 was that at 6'-4" I did not comfortably fit in one. I need to confirm I do in the new one. The first opportunity I'll have should be in April at the NY Auto Show.
Last edited by marchone; 12-12-2012 at 11:10 AM. Reason: clarity
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