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Old 07-17-2008, 06:44 AM
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The revised Boxster S and Cayman S models will get direct injection and the new seven speed PDK transmission along with a limited slip differential.




I wonder how it will compare performance-wise to a 997 now that it will have a LSD?

http://www.autoblog.com/2008/07/15/r...cayman-leaked/
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Old 07-17-2008, 11:33 AM
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That is good news. Much needed LSD and PDK. I kinda still think it's down on power compared to the 997 but the new Cayman S should out perform any 996 911 at the track.
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Old 07-18-2008, 02:52 AM
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Beat a 996? Sweet
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Old 07-18-2008, 09:25 AM
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Hopefully the new oil sump too.
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Old 07-22-2008, 06:42 AM
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Originally Posted by David A
Hopefully the new oil sump too.
The oil sumps have problems?
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Old 07-22-2008, 09:38 AM
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Hopefully the new oil sump too.
Well I am hoping it gets an engine based off the 9A1 in the new 997
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Old 07-22-2008, 11:40 AM
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320hp and a limited slip! These address the two of the three chief issues I had with the Cayman S when comparing it to the BMW M Coupe. Not a chance I'd move to one now - my M Coupe is perfect now - but I still think it's awesome the Cayman's performance has been moved forward.
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Any updated news on an "RS" model?
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Presumably the PDK gearbox will mount up to any of the direct injection engines...anyone for a next generation direct injection GT3 or Turbo engine in a Cayman?

Looks like a tuners paradise to me!
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PDK is restricted to the lower HP/torque cars (no Turbo, GT2, etc)
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I just want to retrofit my Cayman with the LSD and I'll be happy...
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Old 08-16-2008, 11:31 PM
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Originally Posted by ltc
PDK is restricted to the lower HP/torque cars (no Turbo, GT2, etc)
Ironic given that the original PDK was in a 956. (I know the new one is not related other than by name.)
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PDK, DSG....what's the difference
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Originally Posted by ltc
PDK, DSG....what's the difference
http://www.porsche.com/international...985-962ccoupe/
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Sorry, I was referring to the current/modern/production versions of these gearboxes.
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