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Gen 2 Best Car In The World! Video Road test

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Is it possible to improve on perfection? Porsche thinks so. Having reworked the drop-top Boxster (Issue 1,040), the firm has now given its Cayman coupé a mid-life refresh.[/LIST]

You'll have trouble spotting the changes from the outside, though, as restyled front and rear lamps are the only clues. Inside, there is even less to mark it out, apart from a new optional touchscreen sat-nav.

Engineers have focused on the mechanicals instead. The range-topping Cayman S gets a fresh 3.4-litre flat-six with direct fuel injection and 20bhp more power, at 315bhp. For the first time, the two-seater can be had with the quick-shifting seven-speed PDK twin-clutch gearbox, too "" although it still gets the confusing steering buttons found on other models.

Performance from the tuneful powerplant is impressive, as is its 30.7mpg fuel economy.

On the road, the Cayman cements its status as one of the world's finest-handling cars. Grip is strong, while the direct steering and mid-engined layout combine to give incredible agility.

Better still, a £727 optional limited slip differential can be added for better traction out of bends. All this for about £20,000 less than an entry-level 911.[FONT=verdana,geneva"]
 
Thanks Daro, We know we can always rely on you for the up to date info and gossip! One thing that doesn't appear to be mentioned yet, is that the lsd is only available with pdk...in other words can't be bought from Porsche if you order a manual. I'm not suprised the motoring press are not in the know....they have only been supplied with pdk cars to drive...no manuals!
 
I don't always drive briskly but when I do, I reckon I can work a car every bit as hard as your average journo and I have the competition record to back that up. My Cayman S has no slippery diff but, as yet (and even on a low speed uphill corner), I have yet to lose traction on the inside driven wheel. So why do I need a limited slip diff? The car drives better without one in all other circumstances and it is not a track day special, let alone a racer. It's all a load of pub talk spoken by people who read specifications and road tests but never leave the traffic jam on the M25.[:eek:]
 
I couldnt agree with you more Alex....in competition use...a must, but I don't see it's purpose for road use. My point of course , was to only highlight that for those who thought they had a choice of lsd or no lsd.....whether manual or auto transmissions.
 
Point taken. My snapper goes in for its MOT (!) and 111 point warranty check next week - I'll see if there is a PDK car to try. Seasons greetings Armstrong, AP
 
As an ex-TG director, I reckon the main reason journos like LSDs is that it makes it easier to kick the tail out and get showboat powersliding shots - which, of course, actually just slows the car down.
 

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