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The One Drivetrain Feature That The Boxster Cayman Pair DO Not Offer - Storyboard

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  • The Porsche 718, be it the Cayman or the Boxster are pretty peppy even in there default form - Even the base model 2.0-liter flat-four engine packs a healthy 300 hp and 280 lb-ft of torque
    The Porsche 718, be it the Cayman or the Boxster are pretty peppy even in there default form
    Even the base model 2.0-liter flat-four engine packs a healthy 300 hp and 280 lb-ft of torque
  • The Boxster/Cayman offers lightweight RWD sports car dynamics with one thing missing - Unlike the 911, the Boxster/Cayman doesn't offer the optional AWD system. Both are strictly RWD only sports cars
    The Boxster/Cayman offers lightweight RWD sports car dynamics with one thing missing
    Unlike the 911, the Boxster/Cayman doesn't offer the optional AWD system. Both are strictly RWD only sports cars
  • Do you really need AWD with the Boxster or the Cayman? - RWD cars do struggle off the line due to traction issues, but they are more fun to drive and the Boxster and the Cayman are no different.
    Do you really need AWD with the Boxster or the Cayman?
    RWD cars do struggle off the line due to traction issues, but they are more fun to drive and the Boxster and the Cayman are no different.
  • Weight distribution plays a huge factor in the 718's dynamics - The Boxster-Cayman combo is built on a mid-engine layout, which allows better weight distribution
    Weight distribution plays a huge factor in the 718's dynamics
    The Boxster-Cayman combo is built on a mid-engine layout, which allows better weight distribution
  • Adding an AWD system increases mass, complexity and cost - With the added driveshaft and a center diff, the Cayman/Boxster will add weight and a more complex drivetrain design, since the engine is mid mounted
    Adding an AWD system increases mass, complexity and cost
    With the added driveshaft and a center diff, the Cayman/Boxster will add weight and a more complex drivetrain design, since the engine is mid mounted
  • If you're after AWD Porsches, check out the carmaker's SUV lineup - Both the Macan and the Cayenne comes with AWD as standard. Should you need an AWD Porsche 911, the Carrera 4 is available as well
    If you're after AWD Porsches, check out the carmaker's SUV lineup
    Both the Macan and the Cayenne comes with AWD as standard. Should you need an AWD Porsche 911, the Carrera 4 is available as well
  • Upcoming Boxster/Cayman EVs are coming in hot - There is a possibility of AWD Boxster-Cayman combo because of the electric powertrain. Adding an e-motor in the front-axle is more convenient and easier
    Upcoming Boxster/Cayman EVs are coming in hot
    There is a possibility of AWD Boxster-Cayman combo because of the electric powertrain. Adding an e-motor in the front-axle is more convenient and easier