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Originally Posted by masraum
It may not sound the part, but it's faster and more powerful with a fatter power curve than the 6 cyl Cayman/Boxsters that it replaced.
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It's absolutely true, but people haven't flocked to them either. The sound has been panned universally, and I guess folks don't love the idea of a 4 banger in an expensive Porsche. All the special 718 models are back on flat 6s (GT4, spyder), and apparently the next model will be...electric. So I guess Porsche gave up on the idea as well?! MPG was no better than the 6 in real life, but turbos did give way more torque ! They could be the next great used porsche bargain IMO if you don't mind the subaru noise (there might be good exhaust alternatives by then).
To me the 981 was the high point of Cayman production - looks and engine wise, especially the spyder/GT4 - I'd love one of those someday... I don't buy a Porsche because I *need* one, I buy it because it put a smile on my face, and a zinging 6cyl at 7200 rpm pleases me way more than a rush or torque from a farting 4 at 2500 rpm.
PS: I too am pleasantly surprised the Cayman walked this opinion poll. I've said that all along (and I owned a 996 and Cayman S in succession). I'd add that the 991 shifted the playing field, the wheelbase/track of that car gave it a more Cayman-like turn-in while retaining its superior 911 traction. IMO the 991 whoops the Cayman of the same era, but on the original topic, clear victory for the Cayman of that era over the 996.