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The 2015 Porsche Caymen GTS is the now the best all-around sports car under one hundred thousand dollars, replacing the prior title holder, the Porsche Caymen S. Take everything the prior S model is, add horsepower and a more track and driver oriented, visceral demeanor while retaining streetability, and that is the GTS. Besides horsepower, it adds a new body kit, a sport exhaust system, 20” wheels and a lower ride height versus the S. Conveying the balanced perfection of a Cayman isn’t easy unless it’s driven. The latest generation gives it a more exotic, grown-up look. Inside, the familiar ideal seating position with excellent outward visibility. Every surface visually sculpted, everything that is touched has an engineered quality with logic of the controls. For performance driving or track days it has a lower ride height, among the lowest center of gravity among production cars, and an engine placed where it’s supposed to be, right behind you. The sport exhaust reminds the driver th...

Guest author Matt Moreland whose recently published Porsche versus BMW comparison traded in his 2014 Porsche 911 Carrera S that had a documented engine stumble for a new 2014 Porsche 911 GT3. The GT3 was met with much controversy on Porsche's decision to only offer it with a dual-clutch automated transmission. A clutch pedal is no longer available in Porsche's track oriented street car. Matt's insightful and interesting comparison is below and no apologies are needed! The Comparison: Now that I’m done whining, let’s get on with comparing the differences. Before you start kicking and screaming, I understand this isn’t a fair comparison. I get that you’re thinking, “We all know the GT3 is better.” Of course it is! I understand that, but I thought it useful for those considering the two cars to make a comparison. I got flamed pretty hard for making a comparison of the F80 M3 and C2S. Not being a track guy, people were asking how I could possibly have the nerve to make a compar...