Boxster to be Top Dog.

[ekam]

Originally Posted by Perfectlap

Yes the tin top is more expensive but the Cayman does have more horsepower (to reduce the higher center of gravity penalty vs. the Boxster). If they were sold with equal power the Boxster would be quicker and that would inconvenience Porsche's forced hierarchy which they use to market the Cayman as a "stepping stone" Porsche.
But the reality is that the Boxster and Cayman are the same car, simply variants. That they have different names and the 911 and 911 Cab do not, makes this obvious marketing spin.

Already proven that the Boxster Spyder is just as quick if not quicker than a Cayman R.

[Perfectlap]

Originally Posted by ekam

Already proven that the Boxster Spyder is just as quick if not quicker than a Cayman R.

Well at least on a karting track, to emphasize grip and handling over engine power, the Boxster was quicker than Cayman and easier to drive while in the hands of ALMS pro and Porsche factory driver.
I also recall one oval track shoot out (I think Fontana) where a Boxster Spyder with a manual transmission was quicker from lap one than a PDK equipped Cayman S.