Cayman R
11-09-2010, 07:03 PM
#5
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Cayman R? what another Boxster with only 19" wheels, delete radio/AC, and aluminum doors but this time with a fixed roof? No thanks. The Boxster Spyder makes sense with no A/C because it is an open roof car, but a Coupe with no A/C is a bit of a challenge.
I was amused by the list of 911 versions listed on the Porsche website, too many. So, what's the difference between a GTS Cabrio and a Speedster?
Porsche needs to make an all aluminum 911/Boxster/Cayman, these cars keep gaining weight.
However, the 2010 GT3 and GT3 RS are amazing, and the GT2 RS (or 997.2 GT2 plus powerkit) should get an honorable mention.
I was amused by the list of 911 versions listed on the Porsche website, too many. So, what's the difference between a GTS Cabrio and a Speedster?
Porsche needs to make an all aluminum 911/Boxster/Cayman, these cars keep gaining weight.
However, the 2010 GT3 and GT3 RS are amazing, and the GT2 RS (or 997.2 GT2 plus powerkit) should get an honorable mention.
11-09-2010, 07:44 PM
#6
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^ You are correct. The "R" designation should be the end-all, and only applied to a high hp, renn-tuned suspension, bare-bones, LIGHT Cayman. Anything different, and it's only marketing.
11-09-2010, 07:50 PM
#7
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Porsche needs to make an all aluminum 911/Boxster/Cayman, these cars keep gaining weight.
O, and stretched 10" so I fit..
Did I not read somewhere that the all carbon composite tubs are only 5-10 years away??
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11-09-2010, 08:18 PM
#11
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Carrera GTS, Speedster, Cayman R...
All questionable naming when one considers the roots and previous applications of each name. Carrera GTS was once either a 904 or an insanely aggressive 924 Turbo. Speedsters used to be simple cars. And R stands for Renn — and the 911R (note there was only one) was no production road car. Then again, we've been down this road before with Boxster S 550, RS60 Boxster, Cayenne GTS, etc.
Me? I'm already thinking of a different kind of Cayman that has an R in its title, one made in Bavaria with a totally new flat-plane V8 and whatever else an enthusiast might want. Or not want.
pete
All questionable naming when one considers the roots and previous applications of each name. Carrera GTS was once either a 904 or an insanely aggressive 924 Turbo. Speedsters used to be simple cars. And R stands for Renn — and the 911R (note there was only one) was no production road car. Then again, we've been down this road before with Boxster S 550, RS60 Boxster, Cayenne GTS, etc.
Me? I'm already thinking of a different kind of Cayman that has an R in its title, one made in Bavaria with a totally new flat-plane V8 and whatever else an enthusiast might want. Or not want.
pete
11-09-2010, 08:25 PM
#13
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The more focused drivers' cars that come from Porsche, the better.