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C4S is slightly slower than C2S in drag race,but it's quicker on track.
Audi R8 is slower than C2S PDK in drag race,but it's obviously quicker on track.
Nissan GTR is much slower than those 550hp+ rwd cars in drag race,but it's incrediblely fast on track.
So,what do you think of an awd cayman?Do you think it's neccassary,especially when people put turbo kit,kompressor kit on it?
A limited slip differential (LSD) is a modified or derived type of differential gear arrangement that allows for some difference in rotational velocity of the output shafts, but does not allow the difference in speed to increase beyond a preset amount. In an automobile, such limited slip differentials are sometimes used in place of a standard differential, where they convey certain dynamic advantages, at the expense of greater complexity.
The main advantage of a limited slip differential is found by considering the case of a standard (or "open") differential where one wheel has no contact with the ground at all. In such a case, the contacting wheel will remain stationary, and the non-contacting wheel will rotate freely– the torque transmitted will be equal at both wheels, but will not exceed the threshold of torque needed to move the vehicle, thus the vehicle will remain stationary. In everyday use on typical roads, such a situation is very unlikely, and so a normal differential suffices. For more demanding use however, such as driving off-road, or for high performance vehicles, such a state of affairs is undesirable, and the LSD can be employed to deal with it. By limiting the velocity difference between a pair of driven wheels, useful torque can be transmitted as long as there is some friction available on at least one of the wheels.
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Considering many of the Cayman owners don't even take their cars to the track, I highly doubt Porsche even makes the AWD 911 for track oriented people, there is not much of a need for the AWD Cayman.
The beauty of Cayman is the relatively low weight (compared to other Porsche and some other manufacturer models). AWD would add additional weight, and would be a drag on the performance. On top of that with AWD Cayman would lose space up front and would be just another heavy non-functional car.
Maybe it will be better when the HP increases to 330-340 hp. So the added weight would not be a big issue.
Then there'd really be nowhere to store anything!!
It wouldn't be as simple as simply adding AWD, as to do so would upset the weight distribution.
In my opinion AWD generally can take a lot away from driving when you just simply want to have fun....but if it is just about going fast around the twisties especially in the wet then it's AWD all the way!
For me a drivers car is not one with lots of fancy electronics to make it go quickly round corners or AWD or an auto box to take away the drivers involvement, and for me the GT-R maybe does everything a little too perfectly....or maybe I am wrong!?
For me a drivers car is not one with lots of fancy electronics to make it go quickly round corners or AWD or an auto box to take away the drivers involvement, and for me the GT-R maybe does everything a little too perfectly....or maybe I am wrong!?
You are wrong.
The GT-R offers the same level of "involvement". You are just involved at higher speeds and acceleration rates than in the Cayman. No offense intended, but I still have a tingling sensation from driving my brother's GT-R up the "hoot n' holler" section at Fernley Raceway. I was most certainly just as involved as I was in my Cayman.
If it is true nobility you seek, get a shifter cart. A Cayman has ABS, PSM and all sorts of sophisticated driver aids.
There is nothing wrong with being in love with a Porsche Cayman "just because".
PSM - Porsche Stability Management
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.
That's good to know about the GT-R, but it still has far more driver aids than the CS doesn't it?
Maybe I have a poor preconception after having driven numerous Audi's with Quattro which are generally dull and the fact that it seems Evo's and Subaru's don't need a great deal driver input to be driven fast.
Definately need to get me a proper drive out in a GT-R
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All the other cars mentioned are different in character to the Cayman. As already stated, the Cayman's great balance and modest power would not benefit much, if at all from awd on dry track.
My preference is that the cayman stay as light and economical as possible. To me that means AWD is not an improvement. Even though additional horsepower can overcome weight when it comes to acceleration, it cannot overcome weight when it comes to taking turns and having a light feel. My 1995 Saturn SC2 sport coupe excels when it comes to lightness and economy and I would not like to see the cayman move further away from those two key attributes.
C4S is slightly slower than C2S in drag race,but it's quicker on track.
Audi R8 is slower than C2S PDK in drag race,but it's obviously quicker on track.
Nissan GTR is much slower than those 550hp+ rwd cars in drag race,but it's incrediblely fast on track.
So,what do you think of an awd cayman?Do you think it's neccassary,especially when people put turbo kit,kompressor kit on it?
The Audi R8 is quicker than the new 997 C2S with PDK on the track??? How do we know that? Did someone do a test? More than 1 test?
It might be quite a problem to make the Cayman AWD - getting the front wheel drive shaft from the rear-mounted transmission up past the engine would be no mean feat.
Also, consider that while the 911 turbo is AWD, the GT-2 is not. The 911 is available with AWD, so all the engineering is done, but the GT-3 and the RS and RSR variants are rear wheel drive. It appears that Porsche doesn't think that AWD is necessary for racing, but that it may assist street drivers in the handling department (or on slippery streets).
Marty
No thanks. Less power to the wheels with increased drivetrain loss, worse gas mileage, more weight, worse steering feel.
The only practical use for AWD would be bad weather. 99% CS of drivers aren't skilled enough for it to make any difference as far as track times. Plus, RWD is just more fun... especially at auto-x.
