Thread: Driving Impressions: New 911 S vs. Z
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Old 10-17-2012, 02:59 AM   #37 (permalink)
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Originally Posted by bvl View Post
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Some cars have a feel that is very very hard to match. BMW has it with the 3 series. Lotus and Mazda have small roadsters. Porsche has their thing too.

Having spent significant time in a 987 Cayman, being down 1l and 70 HP or so to the Z it still has a much different feel in both basic handling and power delivery. I'm hardly a brand snob (strait, miata fan here. yes they exist), but the experience of the Cayman is far better then the Z. 2X the price better?

To me, no way.

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The 911 is a different category IMHO. Its larger, cost far more, is a 2+2, and is the epitome of engineering for the brand. It teeters the edge of sports car and ultimate GT depending on packaging.

- b
Apparently the 370z was designed more as a rival to the Cayman than the 911. To my eyes, the Z's design/body looks similar to the 911 with a wide,low, muscular stance and sloped, bulging rear end.
The key difference is where the engine sits: over the front axle vs. behind the rear axle. Rear-wheel drive vs. available All-wheel drive.
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