I understand the allure of a stick and spent a lot of time in that camp myself. We have 18 porsche cayman gts vehicles for sale that are reported accident free, 6 1owner cars, and 17 personal use cars. For this final leg of my journey i selected manual shift and sport mode. The porsche 718 cayman gt4 and boxster spyder are getting pdks.
My last 2 cars have been a focus rs manual heavy clutch. I took a boxster s manual out and didnt really click with it yeah the shift was pretty good but the ratios just seems to sapdull the performance. With a naturally aspirated flatsix engine and sixspeed manual transmission, the cayman gts. Youtubes nick murrys most recent video is a comparison of a porsche 911 carrera equipped with pdk vs. My 2019 718 cayman gts pdk porsche forum from porsche club. Used porsche cayman gts for sale with photos carfax. Porsche says the pdk will arrive by the end of the year. I have always enjoyed the experience of a true manual transmission, and refuse to get a slush box in any sporty vehicle. Sep 18, 2014 your guide to choosing the right boxster or cayman. Porsche has launched its new 718 cayman and boxster gts in sa. Like its predecessor, the cayman 981 is also based on the same technical platform as the porsche boxster of its generation. And if youre feeling nostalgic, choose the manual transmission instead of the pdk.
When first driving the vehicle with shift paddles i felt i was losing the taste of a real porsche and came with a little regret. May 24, 2018 porsche gives the 2018 718 boxster and cayman lineups a. With a 394hp naturally aspirated flatsix engine and sixspeed manual transmission, the 718 cayman gts 4. If the primary reason for the 911 is to use on track pdk. Nov 12, 2018 both gts cars, a cayman with the manual and a boxster with the pdk automatic, exactly matched the zeroto60mph times of the equivalent s models, with the cayman laying down a time of 4. The porsche cayman 981 c replaced the model 987c in 20. I have a 718 cayman pdk on order and have a few days to change the spec. Your guide to choosing the right boxster or cayman.
Porsche cayman gts manual vs pdk book, also in various other countries or cities. With a dualclutch automatic and the sport chrono package, the porsche 718 cayman tames its turbo lag. Turn the key, pull out the choke, retard the ignition, set the. I drove both the manual and the pdk and bought the pdk and have never once regretted it. The automatic pdk gearbox weighs 66 pounds more than the manual transmission. The half second is still there but significantly faster than the 4. Were still waiting on official numbers from porsche, but expect the pdk version to beat the manual gt4 and spyders 060 times of 4. Find the best porsche cayman gts for sale near you. In the new 718 boxster t and 718 cayman t models, the 2. The new models are now faster and more powerful than the s versions. Jason is testing out which is better, automatic or manual.
These new 718 variants basically bring together the options porsche. Feb 10, 2020 were still waiting on official numbers from porsche, but expect the pdk version to beat the manual gt4 and spyders 060 times of 4. Porsches outstanding 718 cayman is at its best in 6speed manual gts guise. We flew to portugal to see if this new version continues the trend. I am on my 4th porsche and it is a pdk equipped cayman. Missing driving a sports car since i sold my z4m coupe a year or so ago. Both gts cars, a cayman with the manual and a boxster with the pdk automatic, exactly matched the zeroto60mph times of the equivalent s models, with the cayman laying down a. Feb 10, 2020 porsche says the pdk will arrive by the end of the year. But with the manual transmission, the gts actually matches the. Porsches manual transmission is the venerated, praised, and desired choice by many purists and enthusiasts around the world. I spend most of my time on the paddles in sport mode and it is fantastic. Transmission manual tiptronic pdk automatic 2speed transmission.
Read our full instrumented test report and see photos at car and driver. Pdk has solved all these issues and them some, which is why nearly 90% of current 911 buyers opt for this transmission option. Balanced, precise and fitted with all the options youd want as standard, it makes a compelling case as the best everyday sports car on sale. As i begin to look at purchasing a 911, ive begun to consider the pdk for two reasons. Sport seats plus, door pull loops, a gt sport steering wheel with mode switch. Requiring three pedals and two feet to operate, it originated with 5 speeds, then 6 and even 7 on modern porsches. May 04, 2017 youtubes nick murrys most recent video is a comparison of a porsche 911 carrera equipped with pdk vs. In short, manual cayman gts is a great car and while it will cost more than an s, they seem to hold value a bit better as a % of msrp, can never really tell real world new selling price and with the 718 using a turbo 4, i get the sense that the 981 cayman gts will be a desirable car for a long time given it is the last na mid engined porsche. Estoril, portugal estorils front straight is over half a mile long, and by the startfinish line the 2021 porsche 718 cayman gts 4. So far ive driven a 2015 gts with manual and a 2014 s with pdk. So, to help you locate porsche cayman gts manual vs pdk guides that will definitely support, we help you by offering lists. The porsche 718 cayman is the entry point to the world of new porsche ownership, but its by no means a poor mans choice. Jan 16, 2020 2021 porsche 718 gts cayman and boxster get 4.
The big question is, will porsche keep the gt4 rs manual or pair the 4. Manual vs pdk gearbox we compare manual and pdk porsche 911s on track, and analyse the differences between the two. S this adds a sport plus driving mode and launch control on pdk models. Cant stop watching vids of cayman gts and cant decide if manual vs pdk is better. Porsche 718 cayman gts hits the autobahn, top speed test ensues. At first, i was debating whether to go with a manual or pdk and i chose pdk because both me and wife can both enjoy driving the vehicle. A dct is more similar to a manual transmission than a traditional. So now i am looking at low mile 981 cayman models again. May, 2016 pdk has solved all these issues and them some, which is why nearly 90% of current 911 buyers opt for this transmission option.
Porsche cayman gt4 and boxster spyder getting pdk by late 2020. Sure, a cayman gts equipped with the automakers pdk. The cayman gts s jive is characterised by the near immediacy with which the body. Oh, and unlike the old gts which could be had with a sixspeed manual or. Has anyone had any experience of manual vs pdk on a porsche 718. Porsche s manual transmission is the venerated, praised, and desired choice by many purists and enthusiasts around the world. The big day finally dawned, and on my arrival at porsche chester i was. Search from 372 porsche cayman cars for sale, including a certified 2016 porsche cayman gt4 and a used 2016 porsche cayman gt4. We go for a drive in the 2018 porsche 911 carrera t manual and pdk.
Jul 11, 2016 i drive both manual and pdk boxter s to try a learn what i like better. If you go for the standard sixspeed manual as you should its 310lb ft is exactly the same as before. Take a look at car and driver test results 2018 718 gts, mt cayman 4. May 24, 2018 2018 porsche 718 cayman gts photo by brian wong it was only a matter of time before the recently redesigned porsche 718 boxster convertible and 718 cayman coupe offered even more performance. For starters, its not cheap, with prices kicking off at around. In addition to the basic model of the cayman, the model variants cayman s, gts and gt4 were available.
When i placed the order you could only have the pdk box however i notice you can now have a manual box. I drive both manual and pdk boxter s to try a learn what i like better. Porsche cayman automatic vs manual with marcus gronholm. Both gts cars, a cayman with the manual and a boxster with the pdk automatic, exactly matched the zeroto60mph times of the equivalent s. Pdk means no more missed gears, which is quite an achievement in the sevenspeed manual 991. And even though hes wearing a tshirt thats less than flattering toward drivers of pdk transmissions ill let you figure out what it says he does go on to list 6 reason pdk can be. Next to the base porsche cayman, the variants cayman s, cayman gts and cayman gt4 were launched. Oh, and unlike the old gts which could be had with a sixspeed manual or pdk automatic, the gts 4. Has anyone had any experience of manual vs pdk on a porsche 718 my last 2 cars have been a focus rs manual heavy clutch. May 25, 2018 porsche 718 cayman gts hits the autobahn, top speed test ensues. Similar to its predecessor, the 981c is based on the same technical platform as the porsche boxster of its generation.
A dct is more similar to a manual transmission than a traditional automatic, but instead of one clutch engaging with. Torque, for the manual gts at least, is the same as the s at 310lb ft. Porsche 718 cayman gts pdk technical specs, dimensions. The 2020 porsche 718 cayman is available in the cayman, cayman t, cayman s, cayman gts and cayman gt4 trims, which largely differ by styling and performance. I bought my gts to learn to drive on track, so i went for the pdk, and im glad i did. I purchased my cpo 20 c2 pdk thru a local dealer and i love it. Big thanks to dream makers for letting me do this video. When i bought the z4 i was originally considering a cayman s but bmw and the bmw dealer were giving so much off the z4 that i couldnt pass it up. Sure, a cayman gts equipped with the automakers pdk dualclutch. Rarely have admissions of wrongdoing been so emphatic. May 16, 2017 porsche introduced pdk to the us in 2009. As crisp and involving as the porsche manual remains, pdks ability to switch gears in 100 milliseconds means it has not only erased the manuals accelerative advantage, but surpassed it. The new 718 boxster t and 718 cayman t are your personal here and now the spontaneous opportunity to leave everyday routine behind.
The porsche cayman 981 c replaced its predecessor model 987c in 20, and was produced until 2016. Every used car for sale comes with a free carfax report. The battle between manual and automatic transmissions. Jason compares a manual gearbox to a flappy paddle pdk gearbox using a porsche cayman.