Cayman R the new 968 Club Sport?

[R1nur]

Could the Cayman R be the new 968 CS?

Both are lower weight more focussed versions of the entry level Porsche. (Ignoring the 924!)

[u]968 CS[/u]
- 100kg
20mm lower
optimised suspension
lightweight bucket seats


[u]Cayman R[/u]
- 55kg
20mm lower
optimised suspension
lightweight bucket seats

Both are incredible to drive!

[cslwannabe]

Maybe (apart from the fact Porsche charge a premium for the Cayman R, whereas the 968 Club Sport was the cheapest 968 variant).

[anonymous-user]

Not so sure - 968 is still incredible to drive afer 20 years and was never bettered in its model line up, but my guess is that the CR will be outshone by the new standard Cayman, let alone any future CR versions.

[mrdemon]

bar the Cayman R is not 55k lighter as every model I have seem is optioned back up bar the launch cars.

great car though, I would buy one at 35k, just waiting for prices to settle.

[shoestring7]

Except the 968CS was never replaced while they'll be a new Cayman R along soon.

SS7

[MogulBoy]

Ignoring the relative price compared to the other 968 / Cayman modes, their starting prices are rather similar too when adjusted for UK inflation.

[Trev450]

anonymous said:

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Which is exactly the way they should be.

[x12yhp]

Trev450 said:

Which is exactly the way they should be.

Yeah, otherwise it starts to become a case of people buying R models because they are construed as the most expensive and thus top of the range model... rather than buying the car which is right for them (which is probably actually the S!).

[Nurburgsingh]

I think a good cayman s with all of the unnecessary cack removed and a pair of nice seats dropped into it would be a better prospect. They are starting to look cheap enough to consider and even with some money thrown at a suspension upgrade you'd still be quids in compared to an actual R.

I'm not sure an AC delete is really an option certainly not for me, and I'd you think you'll notice the difference in anyway other than the amount of sweat in your pits then I suggest that you stop playing and go racing.

[anonymous-user]

anonymous said:

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The clock and subjectivity need not be mutually exclusive - indeed faster versions are often (although not always) better to drive too. I still think new S will move game on again, and next generation CR likely to be significant advance. At least that is what Porsche will hope and strive for. Let's see..

Edited by drmark on Thursday 20th December 14:27

[AML]

Didn't have AC in my 993 and don't have it in my R. Not that much call for it in my neck of the woods.
As regards 968 CS comparison I have thought that too.
Porsche were hardly going to make the same mistake twice- ie charging less for the stripped out model!

[BubblesNW]

I seem to remember GT Porsche did a comparison of the two a while back. 968CS owner liked the CR but wouldn't swap.

Personally, I don't think the CR will ever achieve cult ststus as it is so close to a well specced Cayman S. The Boxster Spyder has a unique differentiator in the tramp's hat roof which will help to make it more desirable in the long run.

[MDian]

x12yhp said:

Yeah, otherwise it starts to become a case of people buying R models because they are construed as the most expensive and thus top of the range model... rather than buying the car which is right for them (which is probably actually the S!).

That isn't the case for me, though granted mine is loaded with more extras than I wanted, but options were limited used. I bought because it is 'the best' of the Caymans and arguable one of the best Porsches on the market at this time. Plus when I priced up the must haves, bucket seats, colour with the decal (yes, sad but I like the stickers and black wheels/wingmirrors/spoiler) plus a few more bits, the R was a better value prospect.

As for it being the new 968 Club Sport, I doubt it will ever be allowed such status, but it is a cracking car and hopefully prices will hold strong (they are still selling for £45k through dealers on 12 month old cars!)

[HokumPokum]

anonymous said:

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AC is 12 kg...... It's not only the absolute weight. It's the control interface. Most people posting on this thread have never even driven a CR, so I would take all these pub comments with a pinch of salt.

[Mermaid]

HokumPokum said:

AC is 12 kg...... It's not only the absolute weight. It's the control interface. Most people posting on this thread have never even driven a CR, so I would take all these pub comments with a pinch of salt.

Does it drive so much better than the Cayman S?

[BubblesNW]

Mermaid said:

Does it drive so much better than the Cayman S?

No

[Trev450]

anonymous said:

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And this is the reason why I'm considering a CR over my current CS as I want to take it on track without any thoughts of 'will it, won't it' going around in my mind.

[Mermaid]

Trev450 said:

And this is the reason why I'm considering a CR over my current CS as I want to take it on track without any thoughts of 'will it, won't it' going around in my mind.

7.1 GT3's also around that budget range - a better bet long term?

[Trev450]

Mermaid said:

Trev450 said:

And this is the reason why I'm considering a CR over my current CS as I want to take it on track without any thoughts of 'will it, won't it' going around in my mind.

7.1 GT3's also around that budget range - a better bet long term?

I am tempted but don't fancy the running costs if tracked regularly.

[Mermaid]

anonymous said:

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£35k will secure a decent steed.