Porsche Road Show NJMP

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CONGRATULATIONS JEN AND JOSH!!!

Hope the newly expanding family is doing well.  Take it from me, Daddy will now have a new partner in crime...

Thanks for the Cayman images.  Looks perfect.  Dear Porsche:  A nicely stripped down Cayman GT/RS version would be a killer track weapon.

Speaking to Josh's points regarding the 991 vs Panamera:

Having had the 997 turbo with young children and now the Pano, I'd favor the latter.  I tell everyone that the performance envelope between both cars is narrower than most would expect.  Furthermore that gap is something that you would not be able to distinguish unless pushing the car well-beyond safe street use.  The 991 may be improved now, but with the 997 turbo back seat child seats/ boosters were always a PITA.  Conversely, the Pano is like a station wagon!  Important when travelling with little animals...

Looking at lap times, the Pano turbo runs in the 7:50-7:55 range at the 'Ring.  Outstanding for something so big and about 15 sec off the 997 turbo.  I've not seen any GTS data thus far.  Only caveat is that if the car is to ever see the track, I strongly advise Ceramic brakes.  Given the weight of the car, I'm certain the standard brakes will fade during the course of a session.  Otherwise, I think it would do great.