Porsche Cayman vs 911
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Porsche Cayman vs 911
Handlingwise, and as a platform in general.
There was a discussion on clubrsx in the vs forums...it got a bit off topic after a few pagfes or so, but here it is:
http://forums.clubrsx.com/showthread.php?t=403069
I am not very knowledgeable in all the details of those cars...so I was wondering what your opinions were on the 911 vs cayman debate. Is the 911 rear engine platform really dated and inferior to the cayman, or is that still a load of bollocks?
discuss.
There was a discussion on clubrsx in the vs forums...it got a bit off topic after a few pagfes or so, but here it is:
http://forums.clubrsx.com/showthread.php?t=403069
I am not very knowledgeable in all the details of those cars...so I was wondering what your opinions were on the 911 vs cayman debate. Is the 911 rear engine platform really dated and inferior to the cayman, or is that still a load of bollocks?
discuss.
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I would say the Cayman probably does have more potential right now. Part of the reason is because it is essentially new, while the 911 has been refined for 40+ years. It's hard to make huge new leaps in the 911's capability (kind of like it's hard to extract more performance from the S2000 engine because it is already quite advanced).
The main stumbling block for the Cayman is heat; it is very hard to pack a lot of power in the Cayman's engine bay and cool it effectively, without putting scoops and vents and everything everywhere.
I think most telling, however, is the fact that when Porsche goes racing with a 911 derivative like the GT1, they stick the engine in the middle, not the rear.
The main stumbling block for the Cayman is heat; it is very hard to pack a lot of power in the Cayman's engine bay and cool it effectively, without putting scoops and vents and everything everywhere.
I think most telling, however, is the fact that when Porsche goes racing with a 911 derivative like the GT1, they stick the engine in the middle, not the rear.
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The mid engine platform is theorectically a more ideal platform but the 911 clearly has more research, aftermarket support, history, track data, experience etc etc.
At Porsche the 911 will always be the king.
At Porsche the 911 will always be the king.
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Originally Posted by dyhppy,Jul 29 2006, 06:17 PM
laws of physics rule. that is why the 911 will not be king.
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I would say the Cayman probably does have more potential right now. Part of the reason is because it is essentially new, while the 911 has been refined for 40+ years.
The main stumbling block for the Cayman is heat; it is very hard to pack a lot of power in the Cayman's engine bay and cool it effectively
Mid vs Rear is a long debate. There are advantages to both.
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The Boxster has been around for some time too. The fact that the 911 has been around in one form or another for longer is irrelevant.
Heat is not anymore of an issue that putting the motor in the back.
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Originally Posted by MDXLuvr,Jul 29 2006, 03:50 PM
At Porsche the 911 will always be the king.
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There is a HUGE knowledge base out there regarding all things 911;
Don't take my word for it