My Cayman was in for the recall of the clutch slave cylinder and I was given a Carrera (650mi on the clock) as a loan car. Unfortunately it was not the "S" and also it was a Tiptronic.
All I can say is that I was very pleased to get my Cayman S back. On balance, the Carrera failed to impress me.
Likes: The lumpy idle (sounds great)
Dislikes: Weaker brakes, Auto box, less nimble
Both my car and the Carrera had
PASM, 19in wheels. The Carrera just felt too "soft". That could well be due to the auto which I did not enjoy even in traffic.
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PASM - Porsche Active Suspension Management
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This active damping system offers continuous adjustment of individual damping forces based on current road conditions and driving style.
The driver can choose from two setup modes, ‘Normal’ and ‘Sport’, using a separate ‘damper’ button on the center console. ‘Normal’ mode is designed for general road driving and circuits with uneven tarmac. ‘Sport’ mode is intended for smoother track surfaces, where the harder settings help eliminate pitch and roll.
In either mode, PASM continuously evaluates the current conditions while automatically selecting the corresponding damper rates from the respective set of mapped values.
A range of sensors are used to monitor the movement of the body under acceleration, braking and cornering maneuvers, as well as on poor road surfaces. The PASM control unit then evaluates this data and modifies the damping force on each individual wheel in accordance with the selected mode. The result is a significant reduction in body movement as well as a better grip on the road.
For example: if ‘Sport’ mode is selected, the suspension is automatically set to a harder damper rating. If the quality of the track surface falls below a certain threshold, the system immediately changes to a softer rating within the ‘Sport’ setup range. When the quality of the tarmac improves once more, PASM automatically returns to the original, harder rating.
Need more information about PASM? Click this link: FAQ for PASM |
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