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<\/a><\/p>\nThe Porsche 718 Cayman is one of the latter, along with the McLaren 570, Chevy Corvette Grand Sport (no word of a lie) and the Mazda MX-5. At the very thought of these cars, I get goose bumps and begin to fizz. Pleasure no longer registers on a typical scale of smiles; it is a full body experience.<\/p>\n
Porsche excels at designing and building outstanding products and don\u2019t go thinking that a $60k Boxster does not get the same amount of attention as does a $220k + 911 Turbo S because you\u2019d be wrong. If you feel up to it, drive a CPO 2010 Cayman S then a new 2017 718 Cayman S and let me know how they stack up. These are quality automobiles. Fast, too.<\/p>\n
Styling inside\/out<\/strong><\/p>\n Porsche has a gift, and it was given to them some 55 years ago. When the 911 was drawn up, little did they know it was going to serve the brand not only as an ambassador but also as a design beacon.<\/p>\n The 718 Cayman turned 10 last year and to celebrate, was introduced to its 4th<\/sup> generation as the 982, along with its near identical twin, the 718 Boxster. The Cayman is now sharper in every way and has never looked more in its place along side the 911. And yes, I did mention that it is not a 911 and it is true that this its only fault, if at all. That is until you take a 718 for a spin. Only the clueless jump to this conclusion. Those in the know will congratulate you on your purchase.<\/p>\n On the inside, it\u2019s all Porsche. The center tunnel is a key feature in all of Stuttgart\u2019s beauties. The dashboard is deceptively simple looking but it exists to serve a single purpose and that is to drive. This is why the 918-derived steering wheel is so at home here. The 718 Cayman\u2019s cabin is expertly crafted, as you would expect any luxury car to be. The triple round gauge cluster is a throwback but its functionality is as current as ever.<\/p>\n Even if the Cayman is a fairly small car, the afforded room for the passengers is quite good. More importantly, the multiple adjustable seats and decent headroom are perfect for those that will don a helmet come track day. The basic Sport Seats included as standard in the base S provide all the necessary lateral support, ideal for apex carving through the Esses at the Circuit Mt. Tremblant. They\u2019re also great for the drive back home thanks to their high level of comfort.<\/p>\n Unlike most mid-rear engine sports cars, the Cayman offers a real rear trunk that complements the frunk. The front one swallows the larger baggage while the rear is perfect for bags and softer stuff.<\/p>\n I\u2019m a big fan of Porsche\u2019s approach to ergonomics. The important controls, i.e., those directly linked to driving, are clearest and closest to the person in charge. HMI is excellent, both on screen and through the laid out switchgear.<\/p>\n<\/a><\/p>\n
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