Many would argue the Porsche Cayman is ideal as is, with its midship 275-hp 2.7-liter flat-six engine, low center of gravity, and balanced driving dynamics. And if the bottom Cayman isn’t powerful enough for you, there’s always the 325-hp Cayman S. But gearheads would be gearheads, dreaming up methods to tweak even the foremost flawless of cars. Below are a couple of possible changes Porsche can make to its fixed-roof Boxster. Which might you favor to look within the new Cayman

• Twin-Turbo Flat-Six: Sure, Porsche would render its iconic 911 obsolete with a twin-turbo Cayman. But this type of car would likely be a more physics-friendly alternative to the brand’s current rear-engine range-topper (though today’s 911 is a great driver’s car). For power, the Cayman could borrow the 997-generation Porsche 911 Turbo’s twin-turbo 3.6-liter flat-six engine, or whatever high-output mill the imminent 991 Turbo gets. Some ducting, shoehorning, and chassis bracing work can be so as, but otherwise swapping engines shouldn’t be too difficult – especially in comparison with a few of the other choices in this list.
• Entry-Level Four-Cylinder Model: Since Porsche has reportedly shelved its plans to introduce a brand new entry-level model, perhaps a smaller engine option for the Cayman could fill the budget Porsche role. Though it’s unknown if an engine for that proposed entry-level sports car ever made it off the drafting board, a turbocharged 1.6-liter flat-four producing around 200 hp was rumored to power the auto. That engine, or perhaps a naturally aspirated 2.0-liter with output kind of like the Scion FR-S/Subaru BRZ, can be utilized in a base-model Cayman and still offer an exhilarating ride. Or, to save lots of on development costs, Porsche could raid the Volkswagen Group parts bin – possibly going with VW’s turbocharged 1.8-liter I-4, which made 250 hp inside the Passat Performance idea that debuted in Detroit. Maybe even a marginally detuned 2.0-liter turbo I-4 out of the Golf R would work.
• Six-Cylinder Diesel: It would be blasphemous to signify pairing a diesel engine with a sports car as pure because the Cayman, but have a look at what Audi has done with diesels at Le Mans. Besides, Porsche’s already gone to the diesel side with the Cayenne, which received a three.0-liter turbodiesel V-6 making 240 hp and 406 lb-ft of torque. Place that engine within the lighter Cayman, and the sports car shouldn’t have any trouble lighting up the rear tires. To preserve the Cayman’s low center of gravity, though, Porsche could pick a brand new diesel flat-six.
• KERS Hybrid Drivetrain: With the Porsche 918 Spyder hybrid halo car at the way, the Stuttgart-based automaker has shown its willingness to experiment with alternative powertrains. Not only for fuel-saving purposes, but performance benefits in addition. The 918 Spyder utilizes a 580-hp 4.6-liter V-8 (derived from the engine utilized in the Porsche RS Spyder LMP2 race car) together with a chain of electrical motors to accomplish acceleration similar to the 997-gen 911 Turbo S. an identical system can be utilized in the Cayman, mated to a flat-six or probably the most above-mentioned turbo-fours.

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