While these models are brimming with more tech than their predecessors, here's how Porsche managed to maintain a surprisingly low weight on these sports cars
Weight, or the lack there of is an aspect that plays a pivotal role in how a sports car handles
At 3,020 pounds, the Porsche 991 R is the lightest 911 since the 996 Carrera
Limited to 991 units, the 2016 Porsche 911 R is a modern homage to the 1967 original
Its 4.0-liter flat-6 revs to 9,000 RPM and is mated to a close-ratio 6-speed manual
The base-model 718 weighs 2,943 pounds regardless of the body style
Despite having only 2.0 liters of displacement, the 718 Cayman/Boxster still does the 0-60 mph sprint in 4.6 seconds
PDK-equipped cars are 66 pounds heavier than those with the 6-speed manual
The base Porsche 981 Cayman is even lighter at 2,932 pounds, but the more powerful S model is just 22 pounds heavier
The 2.7-liter flat-6 makes 275 horsepower here and allows for a -60 mph in 5.4 seconds with the manual
The Porsche 718 Cayman GT4 Clubsport is one of the lightest Porsches in modern times, at 2,910 pounds
While it was sold to the public (in most countries), the Clubsport is bound to the race track
At 2,899 pounds the 981 Boxster Spyder is the lightest mid-engine Porsche of the last decade
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