Article by:
Chris Walton
Despite the gains in engine output and highway fuel economy, Porsche-philes were in an uproar when the mid-engine Cayman (and Boxster) turned away from the stalwart flat-six engines in favor of two new turbocharged flat-fours in 2017. Even the Cayman GTS came with one. The only way to get a naturally aspirated six-cylinder Cayman was with the pricey Cayman GT4. The GT4 was and is widely praised for its track-focused demeanor and trick bits—but also has diminished livability and limited availability. Add to that a modicum of conspiracy theorizing that Porsche wouldn't allow any Cayman to outperform its halo car, the 911 Carrera. The theory went that the GT4's "artificially" lower engine output, manual-only transmission (then), and too-tall gears were how Porsche hid the true potential of the Cayman. It came close but never did make the numbers of a base 911. Read full automotive article here.
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