Porsche 718 Cayman S - still the perfect sports car? - First Drive - Autocar
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Date: 2022-04-17
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ex0gen
Porsche should really offer the Cayman in a 6 cyl option exclusively for the US, as it has now pulled out of the Paris climate agreement, and therefore Porsche wouldn't have to meet it's quota for that portion of North America. That would at least allow them to circumvent that problem, while at the same time meeting their numbers per the countries which are still in the agreement. Given that the US has pulled just recently, I have a feeling Porsche will release a 6 cyl option in the near future, but how the BMW Z4 now comes in different levels, starting at the turbo charged 4 cyl, up to the classic BMW inline 6. And given the outrage and negative press, I think there is reason to be optimistic that Porsche will create a 6 cyl option for the US market soon.
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Porsche should really offer the Cayman in a 6 cyl option exclusively for the US, as it has now pulled out of the Paris climate agreement, and therefore Porsche wouldn't have to meet it's quota for that portion of North America. That would at least allow them to circumvent that problem, while at the same time meeting their numbers per the countries which are still in the agreement. Given that the US has pulled just recently, I have a feeling Porsche will release a 6 cyl option in the near future, but how the BMW Z4 now comes in different levels, starting at the turbo charged 4 cyl, up to the classic BMW inline 6. And given the outrage and negative press, I think there is reason to be optimistic that Porsche will create a 6 cyl option for the US market soon.
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Wight
Took an S out for 90mins and can honestly say it is very (yes, very) difficult to find fault - with any aspect. Yes, the sound is different to the traditional six pack, but it is by far not unpleasant. Certainly, the improvements on the previous Cayman are there and I'd guess that this is the direction Porsche are happy to go > 4 cylinders + turbo. They are selling a lot and maybe a new generation of Porsche owners are falling in love without even knowing what went before. Again, it's not a bad sound, just different. Love or hate it, it's still a cracking sports package and I'd have it!
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Took an S out for 90mins and can honestly say it is very (yes, very) difficult to find fault - with any aspect. Yes, the sound is different to the traditional six pack, but it is by far not unpleasant. Certainly, the improvements on the previous Cayman are there and I'd guess that this is the direction Porsche are happy to go > 4 cylinders + turbo. They are selling a lot and maybe a new generation of Porsche owners are falling in love without even knowing what went before. Again, it's not a bad sound, just different. Love or hate it, it's still a cracking sports package and I'd have it!
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Reg
It's funny to go back and watch all these early reviews and the same commentary. The car is by every objective measure a superior car to the 981. It still is. The subjective measure of sound is some article of faith for some men unable to accept advances in technology and performance. Fortunately most of that blow hard commentary is just a historical amusement to people looking for continuous improvement in the driving experience. The logical evolution of the Cayman continues to see it as the pinnacle of driving pleasure.
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It's funny to go back and watch all these early reviews and the same commentary. The car is by every objective measure a superior car to the 981. It still is. The subjective measure of sound is some article of faith for some men unable to accept advances in technology and performance. Fortunately most of that blow hard commentary is just a historical amusement to people looking for continuous improvement in the driving experience. The logical evolution of the Cayman continues to see it as the pinnacle of driving pleasure.
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amogh
I think the deficiency of the noise is the biggest excuse people have been making to not buy this car. I got the sports exhaust package and man this car is a blast to drive. People to really understand you have to drive one and this car will not disappoint you.
You feel low if you don-t drive this car. Has added a new dimension to my life and I have only driven naturally aspirated Manual transmissions so far.
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I think the deficiency of the noise is the biggest excuse people have been making to not buy this car. I got the sports exhaust package and man this car is a blast to drive. People to really understand you have to drive one and this car will not disappoint you.
You feel low if you don-t drive this car. Has added a new dimension to my life and I have only driven naturally aspirated Manual transmissions so far.
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Vik
i really feel like the cayman should have turboed the 2. 7L 6 cyl engine to the same power, would have needed less boost and sounded better. i personally think a cayman in Miami blue is awesome
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i really feel like the cayman should have turboed the 2. 7L 6 cyl engine to the same power, would have needed less boost and sounded better. i personally think a cayman in Miami blue is awesome
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Sandeep
I liked the car. But that apart. Which location is that where you're driving? It's one of the most beautiful places I've seen. Please let me know the place so I can plan my next vacation.
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I liked the car. But that apart. Which location is that where you're driving? It's one of the most beautiful places I've seen. Please let me know the place so I can plan my next vacation.
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D. E. B.
Let's remember that the 919 ALSO has a turbo V4. So. Direct decendant of that great championship winning vehicle? I like to thnk so. Win on Sunday, sell on Monday.
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Let's remember that the 919 ALSO has a turbo V4. So. Direct decendant of that great championship winning vehicle? I like to thnk so. Win on Sunday, sell on Monday.
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SBKing
Sorry Porsche, you lost me at -it sounds a bit Subaruish-. I will be damned if I pay almost 100K for a four cylinder sports car that sounds like a POS Subaru.
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Sorry Porsche, you lost me at -it sounds a bit Subaruish-. I will be damned if I pay almost 100K for a four cylinder sports car that sounds like a POS Subaru.
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thegraggs
You know who is happy about Porsche switching to this sad sounding 4 cylinder? Jaguar! The F Type at least still has a 6 cylinder growl and howl!
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You know who is happy about Porsche switching to this sad sounding 4 cylinder? Jaguar! The F Type at least still has a 6 cylinder growl and howl!
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