2013 Porsche Cayman S Thrashed - /CHRIS HARRIS ON CARS

[@mathieurobert8156]

10 years after watching this video, I finally bought one!! Worth the wait!!

[@usa91b]

Just purchased my dream car. I had my heart set on a 911 but all things considered I went with a 2014 Cayman S and I couldn't be happier. Absolutely LOVE IT!

[@UTubeSL]

Many congratulations! Incredible car... enjoy!

[@BerserkerRider94]

12 years for me

[@BurnsRubber]

Me too! Got mine last August. Love it. Basically GTS spec with manual. Just washed the bugs off it after hoofing it through epic roads in Sonoma and Mendocino Counties yesterday. Bliss.

[@jeffchandler7662]

I now own a 987.1 62 yrs in the waiting !!!!!!!

[@Nayef180]

This is the review that I watched in 2013 that made me lust after a Cayman and then I got my 718 Cayman back in 2018. Beautiful driving car.

[@cayman9815]

hi same here in 2017 finally had my 981 still love it till today

[@Stephen981cs]

You guys were patient. Had to pull the trigger in 2014 after this video hahaha. Still loving it 9 years later.

[@divoinblue]

I laugh at Jeremy Clarkson, I listen to Chris Harris.

[@muaazkhan2810]

True that m8

[@terryvandermerwe6496]

calling the cayman a coxster is the most ignorant comment ever. Less weight, more power, stiffer suspension, completly different car. Agree with you all the way matey

[@ashman0071]

new "911's" are less expensive than a GT4 - you'd have to be crazy to buy a GT4 instead..........

[@MAXREVS]

Chris Harris does an awesome job driving cars to their limit. If you love the exterior styling of the Porsche Cayman, listen to the man who designed it in this video - kzbin.info/www/bejne/j6rGYoipo6mkj7c

[@Spazza42]

Whilst I respect Chris Harris, I find him dull as a person. When Clarkson is on point and focusing on delivering solid content, there’s no one better.... There’s no way Chris could deliver that Rally history piece as well as Clarkson did on the Grand Tour. No way.

[@TurboLag23]

Not gonna lie, one of the best birthday presents I can possibly imagine is driving lessons from Chris Harris. My god that guy knows how to drive!!!

[@RocketSurgeon540]

Chris Harris is by far the best auto journalist out there. He combines the Jeremy Clarkson comedy with objectivity. I eagerly await his next video.

[@RichDunn]

This is the best car that Porsche have ever built. Period. Not the fastest, most expensive or greatest revered. But undoubtedly the best pure drivers car they've ever made IMHO. A great video, well shot, and excellent driving skills. Thank you for posting it.

[@BrianZuk]

What a fantastic review, absolutely enjoyed that production...well done as always, and loving the new Cayman :)

[@IamCredit]

The IMS was removed from the DFI engines starting in MY 2009. Can't have IMS issues if there's no IMS to have issues with.

[@patrickw8302]

09 was last year for hydraulic steering

[@lastmiles]

I really wanted to buy a Corvette and walked into not one, but three dealerships. In one of them I was quite literally shown a Camaro and then shown the door. On another I was allowed to look at a brochure, at the salesmans desk. I walked into a Porsche dealership with two weeks of beard, old jeans and a t-shirt and drove half a dozen cars. Bought one. It was so easy and the service has been great. GM just does not have the infrastructure to sell or service their awesome Corvette. Sad but true.

[@dvillnave1]

if i had the money....991 gt3 engine. cayman chassis/body. open exhaust. perfect car

[@jagymeister]

it happened eventually 😁

[@mfmelendez]

Brilliant episode as always Chris. Thank you for breathing life into car reviews with such grace.

[@georgeapplegate2091]

Ever since EVO Mag have i been fully immersed in the cars he's reviewed, he's the motoring jounalists version of Bill Bryson !

[@edowen1895]

Pick mine up tomorrow. Cannot wait.

[@edowen1895]

Loved (ed) it. Changed to a 991 gts in august which is quicker but the cayman is still a fab car and probably better on the track.

[@ambitionsskyyyy]

Ed Owen hey Ed, how you getting on with the new one?

[@goodshoes07]

Chris has just confirmed. No r8. No f type. No gtr. Cayman s here I come!!

[@SmeekPeek]

Have to agree. Been looking at the options aswell. The f type V6 S sounds lovely but it's just too heavy. GTR.. Mehh... Will hopefully switch to this in 2018 :)

[@TrashPanda2801]

SmeekPeek the F-type is a nice car but it's just not a car you buy if you want that pure driving feel and balance, it's nice and comfortable, has a lot of power, and it sounds and looks Fucking amazing.

[@goodshoes07]

Justin Walters wow it's been a year since I posted on here! As my picture suggests I have gone with an Audi R8 v8 and may I add it is a fantastic car with a tubi exhaust (epic) and manual gear box. The f type quickly lost ground on its competition in my eyes for reasons you mentioned. I wanted something a bit more driver focused. I decided against the Cayman s as I really wanted the gts (gt4 would be nice :D) which was out of my price range. I also couldn't deny a nice big NA V8 before I possibly join the forced induction crew (997 turbo manual transmission).

[@Headxoxote]

@@goodshoes07 Good choice. Must be a great car to drive, oh and it's a stunner.

[@Bumphuk]

Love it when the external and internal mics harmonize the engine note. More of that please Drive people!

[@dan_bouet]

I want this car so bad. This video doesn't help my lust.

[@jsdenson53]

Almost exact car (2014) arriving in a week, my 6th Porsche. I believe this will be my all time favorite. Same color, PDK, and higher spec, 13K miles. What a superb video and drive. CH is a monster, thanks for confirming my choice.

[@p1fly]

How are you finding it

[@jsdenson53]

favorite Porsche owned @@p1fly

[@p1fly]

​@@jsdenson53fantastic I'm considering one, stuck between a gts 2.5t or a 4.0, what are your thoughts?

[@mqddin]

​@@p1fly4.0 ofc

[@slickvick456]

Ironically, the length of the video is 9:11 :P

[@wearewhoweare2557]

👍

[@andersgammelsrd1815]

+metalcore1995 Should have been 9:81

[@papayaman123]

no its not...its 9:07

[@critic3001]

Recently I was browsing around a Porsche dealership in a dreamstate where I saw 5 Caymans in 5 different colours. The 3 that stood out the most to me were the Sapphire Blue, Agate Grey and Rhodium Silver, with light Pebble Grey interiors. Out of those 3 it would be between the Sapphire Blue and Rhodium Silver which both show the Cayman's lines really well without being too in yer face, but they're way too expensive. A new, (almost fully loaded), Cayman is £65-£70K ($109-$117K.) Lovely looking car though, and if I was in the market for a small 2 seater sportscar it would be a very tough choice between the Cayman S and the Jaguar F Type Coupe, which is as equally gorgeous in the metal.

[@TK-mh8dn]

a 981 Cayman GTS is my all time dream car 😍

[@jetara4493]

It's a really great car, all the sportscar you will ever need. I especially like how you can sense the frontend compressing and griping through the steering. It's so great.

[@marcusgeorge9140]

Bought myself a Yellow 981 S like this fully loaded …. it’s FANTASTIC!

[@dann3410]

All things considered, the Cayman S is the most perfect car I ever drove.

[@rossyannis3000]

Had my Cayman s 981 for 3 yrs now and it provides so much fun. Had the ecu remapped to 364hp, 420Nm, 0-100km 3.89sec.....torque available from 3000rpm, razor-sharp throttle response all add up to an exhilarating driving experience.

[@gb6281]

@@rossyannis3000 what kind of tune?

[@rossyannis3000]

@@gb6281 It was done via a Cobb Accessport where a local race tuner installed their own software onto the COBB. Tweaks to the torque load tables bring it to 420Nm on the dyno. Also the limit for the 981 PDK... A great result for under AU$2000.00.

[@drkanthony]

I have to say your right.. I drove my 350Z HR to Sonoma race way to drive the new Cayman and Cayman S on the track (as well as some 911's) and I have to say, I left amazed how well the Cayman S handled and performed. It drives like it's nailed down in the corners. Anyone who drove the new Cayman S would agree that it's an amazing car. Even though I love my Z, the Porsche felt a step above, in every way..

[@BChan1991]

Just get pdk, suspension, & brakes. Or take it fully stock, no options, manual trans... I'm sure its good with no options

[@exiledrabbit]

Porsche has not missed in a long time... every single new model they release gets glowing reviews

[@vdubjetta02]

He makes drifting look way too easy

[@illogicalgarage8641]

@Alfred Binet No spelling though right?

[@prbassistant2711]

@@illogicalgarage8641 what?

[@illogicalgarage8641]

@@prbassistant2711 I replied to a deleted comment. That's pretty clear, dumbass.

[@mqddin]

I wonder if this specific car has ptv(lsd). I think it is not possible to drift like this without ptv is it?

[@bradjacobs1844]

Best car reviewer on the net. Keep up the good work, Chris!

[@joshuavincent7884]

hes on top gear now and it's not the same...

[@capz3217]

Honestly, I was never a big Porsche fan, but I rented a standard Boxster with manual transmission (mainly because it was the only sporty car to rent nearby) for a weekend and I my only complain was indeed the steering feel. It was precise and everything but somehow the steering in my good old 323i feels more alive. Yes, I would love to buy something more hardcore one day, but then I probably wouldn't want to take a car like an Elise on a long trip to the alps, where I had to use motorways and drive in bad weather conditions. So, as I favour coupés over convertibles, I really can't think of anything that would compare to a Cayman on the current market. Especially since the looks are just right.

[@luisgguedes]

That's an honor to have you here in Portugal, Chris! Hope you've enjoyed it. Nice review!

[@rourkeyliiid4769]

This car is so beautiful! Not overkeen on the colour of the seatbelts though... :)

[@johanmelander4521]

I agree

[@IIIIIbarcodeIIIII]

I'm going to watch this later... Almost bought a 911 today, but can't afford a good one yet. Had to go for an e30 M3 instead... #firstworldproblems! Used to hate Porsche until I watched your vids, Chris... this is really working!

[@rudy6002]

I really like how Chris explaines and tells everything he sees, feels and experiences! 99,9% of the carjournalists just ready the brochure out loud... About the Porsche: great car, and i am glad that the cayman isn't just for hairdressers anymore

[@darwin123]

when i am missing the good old car reviews when I watch top gear, I come on youtube and watch chris harris good stuff chris!

[@Pitttdog]

brilliant.I just imported on to Australia, its getting a RHD conversion done but i havent tracked it yet-thats awesome news!!

[@AshCARisma]

love when Chris does anything on anything :)

[@ILiquidCourageI]

I love the slow motion in all his videos. Keep it up Chris!

[@Amarax1]

Wow what an amazing car, I wish to own a 2013 Boxster one day, that is one of my life goals.

[@therealbajan522]

Loving this Cayman a lot, Porsche did a bang up job keep it up and the Cayman will drive the obsolete 911 extinct (Porsche is terrified of this reality but as long as the Cayman exists they know one day this reality will come to fruition), The Majority of Young and new generation buyers will not buy the 911 for its heritage or really care about its heritage or classic look, They will simply to buy the Porsche that looks and drives the best That car is the Cayman.

[@lubicazatkova2942]

It seems to be so....Right

[@stu4181]

Yep older generations badge snobbery keep the 911 going, the best car Porsche makes now (mainstream) is the new 4.0GTS cayman/boxster

[@lostboys8297]

@@stu4181 Not going to argue the point as a Boxster S owner but there is a market for the more GT oriented 911 and it does have a back seat to store a few more easy to grab essentials while touring or commuting. Maybe even a pup or two. I see a market for both cars and not a pissing match between them. Porsche never wanted these cars to compete with each other. They were kind enough to build them both for us to enjoy. I'm looking to get a Cayman S because I just like the way they look. But I love the top down experience in the Boxster. I think that is the hardest decision for me.

[@stu4181]

GS Riders of Velocity Cycles. Yes re reading my comment it was a bit more flippant than my usual ones. I honestly believe Porsche has held the cayman/boxster back for years as it knows it’s the better sports car. The 911 ok is a better GT but surely there are better options for a GT car either a panamera so you have some useable rear seats or another manufacturer maybe an m5 if you can stomach the depreciation. ( a member of the car club I’m in reported getting a 6 month old m5 comp 3k miles on it for 60k which seems great value for that much car compared to a 911 c4 ? Understand the boxster vs cayman dilemma I had it recently myself, the ease of cleaning a hard top and the slightly sharper chassis won out for me. I have just come out of an original z4 though so had done the soft top thing recently. So That could be a factor.... A friend taking me out through tunnels in a 981 GTS cayman got me into Porsche’s in the first place!

[@dnltbrca]

guys, bring back the weirder shows like live and let drive, the old road testament and especially Shakedown. They may not have had much views, but they were what gave this channel its personality and what made it different from the others

[@prazzy4712]

quite the contrast with your recent review of the 718

[@MultiWiciu]

4 cylinder is no match for 6 cyl boxer

[@tomgeboers2084]

@@MultiWiciu the 718 a lot of faster over 1 lap nordschleife...

[@milchomarkov8158]

Let's be honest, most people won't ever see the ring. For everyday grins and enjoyment, I don't think anything could match the 6 banger. And let's be honest, that's more than anybody could wish for.

[@rossyannis3000]

@@milchomarkov8158 Very true. But one can restore the lost horses Porsche stole from the 981 s engine. For A$1900 I remapped the ecu to 364hp, 420Nm 0-100km /h in 3.89sec.... hair trigger throttle response which pulls like the clappers from 3500rpm to redline. I now drive a beast of a Cayman s with the glorious NA engine wail. Best mod Porsche never offered! All with stock air filter and exhaust manifolds.

[@jzshouse]

Ahhh yes. The best videos to watch after a long day at work..

[@Galidan]

I'd say that for people who value precise handling, it's more than twice the car. For my money, I'd probably just take the 370z, but the Caymans I've driven have a distinct sense of precision to them that the Nissan doesn't.

[@CanineMinefield]

Harris on the new BMW M4 is my number one MOST anticipated review.

[@phillynate66]

For $300 a day you can rent a brand new 2013 Cayman S in Las Vegas. I was there two weeks ago and did so. Went to the Valley of Fire and Red Rock Canyon. It was brilliant. It was quick (but not staggeringly fast). Handles veryyyyy well.

[@joshuabelo8460]

Cayman S in yellow doesn't do this car justice.

[@romulus_]

+Joshua Belo blue, red, silver, white are the best colors.

[@MotoJB]

So agreed. I found a 4k mile 2013 S and picked it up...it impresses me more every time I drive it.

[@LemonJelly360]

I watched this video on Saturday and I've been obsessed with getting a Cayman S ever since. Anybody want one of my kidneys for £50k?

[@robertmassucci1]

nice video. I'm surprised they let you go without a helmet. love the interior. I have a 16v scirocco, 88 e30 M3, 71 Alfa gtv, v70r, and my 07 cayman S is the best car I ever owned

[@mattforge4790]

[1:02] "It's not perfect..." Haven't really understood the imperfections though :)

[@MrC7vette]

All of you who are saying that the c7's engine uses "old technology", you have no idea what you are looking at. The goal with any motor is not simply horsepower/disp., but rather more horsepower, less weight, a lower center of gravity, less overall size, and on top of all of this you need durability, and easy maintenance. The small block motors GM produces are famous for these last two points. I suggest you educate yourself and read up on the new motor before saying they could've done better.

[@brianbarbour2531]

I love this car but the yellow has to go

[@Jackisaboss1208]

My dad bought one two years used with 10k miles for $50k. With a PDK it's as accelerative and quick through corners as you could possibly want. It's a bargain for the performance and the enjoyment

[@CO_EVO_8]

I've never been a huge Porsche fan but this car looks great and it's the first Porsche I've heard that actually sounds good as well. Great review on the car, one day I hope you and Matt take over Top Gear. Keep up the fantastic work.

[@shifeixiang1]

guys, cayman s or m3 F80?

[@adamandersson9663]

I'm there aswell! Will be replacing M3 e46(hopefully not!!)

[@Maniacility]

Haha facing this same dilemma myself! Leaning towards the Cayman S atm but my opinion changes daily!

[@adamandersson9663]

Haha yea, still struggling. ATM it leans towards a BMW M2 tho.

[@Maniacility]

I feel as though the M2's interior is lacking considering it's a 2016 car. The M3 and Cayman's interiors are far nicer. I would say though that everybody I've spoken to that has an M2, says it's unbelievable and more fun than the M3!

[@Ante_Knezevic]

BROOKS A bmw are you're joking right? Choose between the Cayman S and the TT RS. Both the best.

[@easyadventurer]

Chris Harris must be the only person I'd rather listen to analyse and talk about a car than watch it go sideways in super slow motion.

[@uhugvjkbkjh]

50k to spend.. just wish i had somewhere to put my dog - the space above the engine is almost big enough to stick him there lol

[@nickrugh9154]

I take my dog everywhere in my Cayman though he's only about 15 lbs. Couldn't fit much bigger dog.

[@JoshauRs]

Nick Rugh My dog loves laying down on the engine deck...he gets to stick his head out of the window without having to maintain his balance while standing up!

[@Moose75528]

How would you compare it to the new f-type jag coupe?

[@KelvinSmoke]

my fav Porsche since its introduction...

[@ArnaudShanghai]

There's something in Harris reviews that Top Gear has lost over the years... Thanks for this review!

[@FormulaDZM]

One of his best reviews in a while and thats saying something.

[@jrseney]

Also worth mentioning - the videographers and production team he has are GREAT.

[@MrHubba87]

One of my favorite cars being reviewed by my favorite car journalist. This made my day!

[@terryvandermerwe6496]

despite owning an 07 i thought the previous models styling was gorgeous and a the true mid engine sports car, such a legend

[@InvisibleStormRider]

That type of driving doesn't exist in the area I live in, so watching someone handle a beautiful car in such a way was refreshing. Camera man even slowed a few parts down a bit to make "magic moments". My respect to the auto makers and driver for a great review.

[@hdidane00]

Chris as always a pleasure to watch. this Cayman s along with the GT4 will be the last NA 6 cylinder of their breed. from now on it's all 4 turbo charged.

[@bicyclist2]

I love the color, hate the PDK transmission. Thanks.

[@JonnyFlash80]

The yellow seatbelt is cool as hell!

[@seinsmeld13]

I have Boxster S 987.2. This will be my next ride. Absolutely amazing looking and driving car.

[@biturboism]

New Chris Harris and Mighty Car Mods epizodes. That's a good morning right there!

[@Todis51]

that sound, those looks... I WANT

[@LysanderLH]

I would like to know what this car is like to live with every single day. Practically. On UK urban roads. Shopping. Parking. Speed humps. Uneven, rough, potholed roads. In the wet. Slightly slushy snow and full on snow. Come on Chris Harris, show us yer blog of life with a Porsche. Running and servicing costs. Fuel costs. Real world stuff, not this fishtailing about, license losing, street chav driving. There, I said it!

[@i7rs]

Chris Harris and Porsche are perfect match! Always.

[@gam88a]

If you want all of your cash just spent on the motor then that's great. Fit, finish and interior are worlds apart, and overall driving experience on a set of twisty roads will show you a clear winner. You can never mask weight under braking and turn-in, so the 981 will always have the edge.......however bang for your buck the Chevy is great value.

[@K03sport]

fast forward 6 years, and I'd love to see you, Chris, with the BRZ on this track. I know you did a track day with the car 6 years ago, but times have changed and the car is different. same could be said for the Cayman/Boxster. Sadly, the 370Z is unchanged after 10 years in production. cheers.

[@robcousins231]

It's such a drivers car isn't it. Every motoring journo absolutely loves it. Perfect balance.

[@Omega08082]

Gosh, Porsche has excelled so well. If only the Cayman were a bit cheaper, because as I've built it on their site, it's come out to $82,000.....

[@jbh1126]

As someone who has driven Ferraris, Lambos, Maseratis, pretty much everything, I agree with this. I have the most fun in the Cayman S. Or the E30 M3 :)

[@MrC7vette]

If you get the magnetic dampers, (standard on every Ferrari built since the 599), the z06 is actually quite a comfortable cruiser. More comfortable than the turbo s, which cannot have the worlds current best damping technology due to gm's patent, (they invented these dampers).

[@MagicAyrtonforever]

You can change the dashboard instruments and put in back seats while you are at it!

[@skorp7365]

at 7:00, it looked like he was about to get teary or water eyed lol. Gosh, what a lucky guy and a great driver too.

[@BestCarSound]

Classic Chris Harris. Don't care every 2nd clip is about Porsches. Just enjoy. Lovely work, Chris and Neil!

[@Kaoslash]

No, because Top Gear is much like a funny car show. Chris Harris and his reviews are more serious/technic. It's a different approach to driving and I like them both. This is a good thing that we can find many point of view for testing a car. :)

[@1MrLuar]

Chris Harris on a Porsche in Portugal. Bloody FANTASTIC

[@kumbackquatsta]

i love the matching seat belts. that's attention to detail

[@Angry-Lynx]

no, thats unreasonable priced option to extort even more $$ from their overpriced products

[@brentellis7092]

That plus Big Muscle, Mike Musto's ending commentary makes me rethink my fucking existence

[@Normally_aspirated]

8:10 - Epic drift- clips the track out cone with the back end! Bravo, Chris.

[@vipergtsrgt1]

There isn't a lot over overlap in price. The base Evora starts at the same price as the highest trim level Cayman S. I won't get into options though. The Porsche has many more of those to offer.

[@mmcwinner1770]

The best test driver in the world !!! Chris Harris Forever !!!

[@joshuavincent7884]

the golden age of reviews from mr harris...

[@scott-richardson]

If and when I finally step up from my only weeks old Toyota 86 GTS, THIS will be my new car - or whatever is the current version of it. Sexy, sleek, powerful and sporty. Win.

[@C4Lust]

Correct. The easiest way to put it is that the 911 is simply a Corvette but better in every possible way. Of course that costs more money. At the end of the day, you get what you pay for. Just because one might not think that difference is 'worth it' doesn't mean those differences aren't there. People who actually try to compare the entirety of the Corvette and 911, have never driven a 911...

[@AutoBahnForever]

How about the Cayman versus the new Corvette C7 ? About the same price point..........I would love to see which makes it around a track faster. I hope one is available soon for testing.........I will be interested to hear Chris's impressions of the new Stingray's dynamics versus the competition.

[@Embutorres]

I want that track on the F1Championship right now!

[@gichod]

Had the opportunity to drive this car today at the Porsche Road trip event. What an amazing car... However, there are many aspects in which I like my 991S better.

[@CubanRider]

Dream car. I could make my car smoke the Cayman in a straight line or at the track, but it will never have such superb balance. Hopefully in a few years I can be the author of such enviable drifts.

[@savannahkorben7353]

Considering I've driven both a cayman s and a 911s, I'd say I have more direct knowledge then most. Not to mention I grew up racing karts and have spent time racing open wheeled formula cars and spent a lot of time around racers. I might just know what I'm talking about.

[@apinner]

No i don't blame him at all, but my interest in cars extends beyond those two brands. I would love to see some more unusual stuff.

[@omfgwtfbbq90]

And now imagine what the 944/968 could have become these days with it's 50/50 weight distribution if they didn't stop making it :)

[@ColonelJohnmatrix1000]

Great sportscar........looks like its very well sorted...,

[@victor9191]

I drove one oh these in the Jarama (spanish circuit) last week. For me, in that track, better than a 991.