Porsche’s decision to spread forced induction in its engine range has been met with lots of criticism so far, and there’s a good reason for that.
Gone are the days when you could just mash the throttle on a brand new Cayman and enjoy what is considered one of the best engine notes in the market.
That’s because Porsche has replaced the old flat-six naturally aspirated engines with a pair of four-cylinder turbos that’s not only more powerful but more fuel efficient as well. The result is that a Cayman S now offers 345hp from its turbocharged 2.5-litre engine and a 0-62mph (0-100km/h) in 4 seconds flat with the PDK equipped.
Sounds good right? Well, yes and no. Picking a side of the argument will require a lot of brainstorming, but the cold hard truth is that Porsche’s new entry-level two-door coupe is a lot better as a whole than it used too.
Is it a better sports-car? Autocar delivers its first driving impressions on the video linked below, helping you to decide.