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Since the M2 weighs just a tad less than an M3/4, or even slightly mor depending on options, then what gives? In my understanding, you have to factor in the power to weight to grip ratio. The M2 has actually wider tires in front than the M3, and a little less tire in the back which is ok since it has less power. To my mind, mystery solved. This is true of your Cayman as well - it weighs significantly less than an M3 - by what, 600lbs? - and it is massively over-tired compared to the M3. So, on short tracks where corner grip matters most the Cayman will rule. I'll soon hit the track with 275/305 R compounds, I expect significantly faster lap times as a result.
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I'm keeping my fingers crossed that the price will be reasonable for an out of lease 2 year old example when my M3 lease ends... Then again I fear that the cost of tracking a 911 is much bigger than tracking an M3 - any thoughts on that?
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I am just going to type some numbers here for academic purposes only. We can take from it whatever we want: Power--Weight--lb/hp--Tire Width Example 1: 987.1 Cayman S 295--3100--10.5--235/265 E92 M3 414--3704--8.95--245/265 Delta w/ respect to M3 40%--19%--15%--draw Example 2: M2 365--3450--9.45--245/265 M4 425--3530--8.3--255/275 Delta w/respect to M4 16%--2.3%--12%--4% In the first example, a very wide power gap to the M3 makes it seem like a worthless comparison. Then notice, huge weight gap and nearly equal tire size. The handling of the smaller car in this case could outweigh power difference on smaller tracks. yin and yang these cars. In the second example, the M4 has a power advantage but the weight and tire size is nearly equal between the two. So it makes sense that these two cars would be so close in real world driving. It is up to the driver to use that extra power, and it has already been noted that the extra power on those tires is tricky to put down. |
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We can agree on that for sure. I actually like the M2 though.
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