John H, your theory about the aural impression of speed sounds logical to me. As for the Honda Beat, that brings to mind the old saying that it's more fun to drive a slow car fast than to drive a fast car slow. By that, I am in no way saying that the Cayman 2.7 is a slow car. I love it! Regards to the Coonies! 987f

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'07 Cayman, Cobalt Blue Metallic; Natural Brown leather; clear sidemarkers; Boxster S wheels; '06 SLK 350; '04 SL 500; '73 246 GT; '72 246 GT