Or at least one of the sweet spots in the 718 range. Now, as we add a fifth set of test results and driving impressions to our 718 database, gleaned from this Racing Yellow Cayman with the PDK automatic, we may have found that sweet spot. Four tests have already appeared on this site, including a Boxster S with a six-speed manual transmission, a Boxster S with the PDK seven-speed dual-clutch automatic, a standard Cayman with the six-speed manual, and a PDK-equipped Cayman S. Hardtop or roadster? Revised six-speed manual or state-of-the-art dual-clutch automatic? Would the 2.0-liter’s 300 horsepower and 280 lb-ft be enough, or are the 2.5-liter’s 350 horses and 309 lb-ft worth the extra dough? Our edict was clear: Test every permutation of 718. But we wondered if there may be a 718 sweet spot that would make us forget all about the flat-sixes of yesteryear. Both new four-cylinders are more powerful than their six-pot predecessors, and the cars are offered in a number of model, transmission, and body-style combinations, with numerous nifty performance options to help sharpen their edges. If you’re like us, you worried about how Porsche would maintain these cars’ ebullient characters, so much of which resided in those legendary, mid-mounted flat-sixes, with their peaky but delightfully linear power (above roughly 3700 rpm) and richly mechanized thrum emanating from just behind one’s ears. But the most consequential changes by far were the replacement of the sonorous, naturally aspirated 2.7- and 3.4-liter flat-six engines with turbocharged 2.0-liter and 2.5-liter flat-fours in the standard and S models. The Boxster and Cayman also received completely retuned chassis, upgraded brakes, and even a newly shared numerical designation-718-to help clarify that they’re simply two variants of the same model. Interior upgrades included redesigned upper dashboards, new steering wheels, and revised infotainment logic with more connectivity options and device compatibility. In addition to de rigueur fascia, headlight, and taillight revisions, each got new sheetmetal stampings for all fenders and both door skins. Rest assured of our unfailing commitment to you.If you’ve read anything about Porsche’s junior sports cars, the 718 Cayman and 718 Boxster, during the last year, you probably know that its mid-cycle update went well beyond the cosmetic nips and tucks typical of automobiles entering midlife. In this climate of uncertainty facing this epidemic and its international extent, and because nothing is more important than our families and everyone's health, we hope that you have been able to keep your loved ones safe.We highly value your business. For some destinations, the deliveries might be delayed or postponed. In permanent contact with our freight service providers, we'll keep you updated on every difficulty or specific situation encountered. We kindly ask you to preferably submit your orders via our website or by email to keep our phone system from going down. However, to comply with the government directives, prioritize key activities and safeguard our employees, our team will from now on be reduced and some of our staff will telework. We despatch your orders as usual and our customer service will be pleased to assist you as always, should you have any queries. Our Rose Passion team is committed to keep providing you the most efficient service as possible in the best conditions of safety and respect of the deadlines. In this international context and taking into account the announcements of the French government but also those of the Italian, Spanish, Belgian and US authorities to name a few, we think it's important to keep you updated on the situation.
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