better than the 911

Price: $62,100

Top Track Speed: 172 mph

Acceleration 0 to 60: 4.9 s

320 hp

After a long trend of interesting occurrences in my life, I began to realize that many of my first impressions on just about anything turns out to be incorrect. It can be my thoughts on certain cars, clothing, food, or even the people I meet, and the list goes on. So, what does this have to do with the car we see above? Well, that is the Porsche Cayman S. Before discovering perhaps one of the best cars in the world, I have always thought of the Cayman series as an inferior version of the 911. The 911 is absolutely fantastic. It has such speed, excitement, status, and beauty in one package that there isn't much more you can ask for. To me, the Cayman was just a rip off for those who could not afford the 911. I was pretty much dead wrong on this one.

Here, the Cayman is undoubtedly the underdog. Having less horsepower and torque than the base Carrera, it was not built to compete in the big leagues. However, what makes this car so intricately designed is the placement of the engine. Just like the world's most exclusive super cars, the engine is in the middle, which creates a balance that is unmatched by any rear engined 911. This very detail alone changes so much about the dynamics of the car that makes it handle as well as the cars that cost a significant amount more. How much more? A lot more. For its price, it is the best driving machine money can buy. 

Also, there is just something exciting about a car that has something to prove. Just as the odds were against David in his fight against Goliath, the Cayman is at a disadvantage. From its launch, the Cayman needed to make a name for itself. Was it successful? For the most part, there are still people who don't know just how good this car is. That is fine by me. It is still awesome. In fact, even if I did have the money for a 911, I'd still choose the Cayman S. Sadly, I can only dream. Anyways, let me know what you think of the Cayman. Leave your questions or comments below.