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Porsche Cayman Generations (987,981,718) compared - Which is best? | Everyday Driver TV S4

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The three generations of the mid-engined Porsche Cayman are often overlooked because of the legendary 911, but they offer better prices and a more balanced chassis. Join Todd and Paul as they drive the 987 Cayman R, 981 Cayman GTS, and 718 Cayman GTS, tracing the good and bad changes along the way. 00:00 - 0:50 Intro 0:50 - 4:53 Styling 4:53 - 11:42 Performance 11:42 - 16:15 Handling 16:15 - Conclusions This episode from Season 4 first Premiered on MotorTrend cable channel in February of 2019. #Porsche #Cayman #comparison We'll post another TV episode from one of our past seasons, every month right here on YouTube. Our very latest TV episodes are available on Amazon Prime or Vimeo, find them here: https://www.amazon.com/dp/B07WPGDW8K Subscribe for new YouTube Videos on Thursdays - And be sure to hit the Bell! Plus, weekly test drive videos on our other channel: YouTube.com/TestDriveVideos You can also find our Feature Films, twice weekly Podcasts, and more through our website: http://everydaydriver.com Thanks for watching! Please consider subscribing.

About Porsche 981

The Porsche 981 is the internal designation given to the third-generation Boxster/Cayman (second generation Cayman) models built by German automobile manufacturer Porsche. It was announced on 13 March 2012 at the Geneva Auto Show with sales starting early summer 2012. The 981 reflects the new design language from the 911 (991) and 918, and features revised engine and transmission specifications. The chassis had been revised: it is 40 percent more torsionally rigid, the front track is 40 mm (1.6 ...

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