Re: Autoweek article
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RC said:
The one thing I don't understand about the Cayman is: why would people want a Cayman S and not a Boxster S with the possibility to open the top?
Is the Cayman S much lighter than the Boxster S? I doubt it.
Is it more powerful? Well, 15 HP more isn't really a significant upgrade.
Is it faster on the track? The Boxster S is already a very refined car, I don't see much room for improvement.
So why the Cayman? Honestly, I don't know.
I much prefer a closed coupe to a convertible for a sports car - I might be in the minority, but aside from the weight issue, I like a well-designed coupe's appearance, rigidity (better handling as well as its fewer rattles), safety, weather resistance, high-speed performance (less wind noise and more aerodynamic), etc.
I love convertibles (my first car was my dad's 1970 Cadillac Coupe de Ville convertible with 7.7L motor), but I think they're better on a luxury or GT car...