..That wont be an option, But i have herd of people switching to V8s.
Porsche 911 Carrera vs Porsche Cayman S
| Category | Porsche 911 Carrera | Porsche Cayman S |
|---|---|---|
| Max power (ps / bhp) | 350 / 345 | 325 / 321 |
| Max torque (Nm / lb-ft) | 390 / 288 | 370 / 273 |
| Curb weight (kg / lb) | 1434 / 3161 | 1398 / 3082 |
| Power / tonne (ps / bhp) | 244 / 241 | 232 / 229 |
| Average price | €103,000 | €75,000 |
Lap Times
| Track | Porsche 911 Carrera | Porsche Cayman S |
|---|---|---|
| Blyton Park Circuit | 1:05.10 | 1:05.50 |
| Hockenheim Short | 1:13.10 | 1:12.80 |
| Tsukuba | 1:05.44 | 1:06.01 |
| Nürburgring Nordschleife | 8:02.00 | 7:55.00 |
| Autozeitung test track | 1:37.90 | 1:40.40 |
Acceleration
| Speed & distance | Porsche 911 Carrera | Porsche Cayman S |
|---|---|---|
| 0 - 40 kph | 1.4 s | 1.3 s |
| 0 - 60 kph | 2.3 s | 2.3 s |
| 0 - 80 kph | 3.1 s | 3.4 s |
| 0 - 100 kph | 4.3 s | 4.4 s |
| 0 - 120 kph | 6.2 s | 6.3 s |
| 0 - 140 kph | 8.0 s | 8.3 s |
| 0 - 160 kph | 10.1 s | 10.3 s |
| 0 - 180 kph | 11.8 s | 13.4 s |
| 0 - 200 kph | 15.9 s | 15.9 s |
| Est. 100 - 200 kph | 12.8 s | 11.9 s |
| 0 - 60 mph | 4.2 s | 3.9 s |
| 0 - 100 mph | 9.7 s | 10.0 s |
| Est. 1/8 mile | 8.9 s @ 95.1 mph | 9.0 s @ 95.1 mph |
| 1/4 mile | 12.4 s @ 115.0 mph | 12.4 s @ 112.1 mph |
General performance
| Category | Porsche 911 Carrera | Porsche Cayman S |
|---|---|---|
| Top speed | 293 kph (182 mph) | 283 kph (176 mph) |
| Est. max acceleration | 0.72 g (7 m/s²) | 0.68 g (7 m/s²) |
| 18m slalom | 70.8 kph (44.0 mph) | 70.4 kph (43.7 mph) |
| 100 kph - 0 | 31 m (103 ft) | 32 m (106 ft) |
| 70 mph - 0 | 47 m (153 ft) | 45 m (146 ft) |
Summary
| Category | Porsche 911 Carrera | Porsche Cayman S |
|---|---|---|
| Track Performance | 494 | 488 |
| Straight line speed | 1937 | 1967 |
| Total | 2432 | 2455 |
Verdict
There is no clear winner in this comparison.
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Flabernat 11y ago
I was actually thinking about this the other day. I'm curious...
What would it be like if the 3.8L from the (997)GT3 made a return in a new Cayman R?
Kinda like the Camaro using the old Z06 motor, have the Cayman R use the old GT3 motor. Just look at what "only" the Cayman S can do :)
Piorun 11y ago
The diffrence in score is indeed beceause of wet laptime and because not accurate 0-200 time.
They are basicle equal fast.
Cayman with just that 3.8 form 991 GT3, it would fit there without any big constuction changes.
It even doesnt have to have 475 hp, just give it 420, and it would be like mini 458.
196ss 11y ago
I think there is nothing surprising in the fact that the Cayman S a bit faster on the track, since the basic Carrera is not positioned as a model for track. It gives you much more ride comfort, practicality and functionality than the Cayman S.
As of such a large difference in scores - this is due to the time on Suzuka track and bad 0-200 for Carrera. In reality basic 911 Carrera Coupe on the straight line is a bit faster than the Cayman S, Targa and Cabriolet are slower.
FastestLaps 11y ago
Now, imagine Cayman with Turbo S motor..... versus a Nissan GT-R...
