I think it's safe to say that the Viper is a "supercar" maybe not in handling, but you get the idea... Anyways, the good man himself... Mr. Clarkson
, always commented that supercars are made to kill the drivers (Not true, but you get the idea). I am thankful that Porsche has provided me with
PSM otherwise, I could have been killed, like I'm sure many others in some instances.
PSM will save your @ss if you have
too much fun. Now to my understanding, with the Viper, it's just you and your prestine driver skills (or lack there of) to take control of the 600HP beast, there's no DSM (Dodge stability management
). If you start to spin out, it's your responsibility to take control again, nothing there to help you. Believe it or not, I actually considered for a fraction of a second about getting a used 05' viper instead of the CS. Once I heard about the lack of a stability managment system, I trashed the idea and went with the love of my life.
Just my 1 cent
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PSM - Porsche Stability Management
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While it can’t overcome the laws of physics, the revolutionary Porsche Stability Management (PSM) system does lend an added degree of balance and control to the Cayman’s mid-engine driving dynamics, inspiring surefooted confidence in corners and extreme situations.
A standard feature on the Cayman and Cayman S, PSM continuously monitors steering input, road speed, yaw velocity and lateral acceleration to calculate the actual direction of travel. If the car begins to steer off line, PSM instantly intervenes with precision brake inputs on individual wheels to help bring the car back onto the driver’s intended path.
If braking alone isn’t enough to correct the vehicle’s cornering line, PSM then calls on the Cayman’s engine management system, adjusting engine output as needed to help stabilize handling. PSM can also compensate in an instant for mid-corner changes in load resulting from deceleration or braking. When Sport mode is selected with the optional Sport Chrono Package, PSM’s threshold for intervention is raised, allowing for greater driver involvement. If you prefer driving without automatic PSM assistance, the system can be set to standby at any time. In this case, it will only intervene under heavy braking, where both front wheels exceed the ABS threshold.
For all of its technical ability, PSM goes virtually unnoticed in everyday driving situations, preserving the Cayman’s natural agility. |
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