Porsche Cayman GT4 v Renault Megane RS Trophy R review - Which is fastest? - Autocar
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Date: 2022-04-17
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Ritchie
From these comments, I can only say much people had driven a Megane RS Trophy before. A Megane RS Cup would have blown you away, let alone a RS Trophy R. You need to drive one in person to understand what you-ve been missing.
On a side note, the optional carbon wheels and brakes have little to do with the thrill a Megane RS can deliver -.
Arriving in a Porsche might give one more status or bragging rights but the Renault will deliver comparative driving satisfaction if not more. That-s what real drivers care about instead of what badge is slapped on the hood.
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From these comments, I can only say much people had driven a Megane RS Trophy before. A Megane RS Cup would have blown you away, let alone a RS Trophy R. You need to drive one in person to understand what you-ve been missing.
On a side note, the optional carbon wheels and brakes have little to do with the thrill a Megane RS can deliver -.
Arriving in a Porsche might give one more status or bragging rights but the Renault will deliver comparative driving satisfaction if not more. That-s what real drivers care about instead of what badge is slapped on the hood.
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djw
Cayman engine -Doesn-t sound quite as nice as the old one- apparently, but still better than almost any turbo charged engine. Such a shame that 100bhp+ per litre is only seen now on high end NA cars, when it used be a accessible in Type-r Hondas 25 years ago. As if enough would ever be manufactured worldwide to make a difference to climate change. Blinkered thinking and such a shame. Still, no doubt they-ll release downloadable NA sounds for your electric appliance of a car in future. can-t wait: /
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Cayman engine -Doesn-t sound quite as nice as the old one- apparently, but still better than almost any turbo charged engine. Such a shame that 100bhp+ per litre is only seen now on high end NA cars, when it used be a accessible in Type-r Hondas 25 years ago. As if enough would ever be manufactured worldwide to make a difference to climate change. Blinkered thinking and such a shame. Still, no doubt they-ll release downloadable NA sounds for your electric appliance of a car in future. can-t wait: /
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S-rgio
I gave to this video a thumbs down because the price of the Megane that was shown is not the base price. While the price shown for the Porsche is the base price. The problem is that the Porsche they tested in the video is not a base model. Be real instead of deceiving those who watch the videos.
And for information in Portugal the Megane price starts at 81. 500, 00- comes with carbon brakes as standard and is limited to 10 units. The Porsche price without extras starts at 138. 452, 00-
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I gave to this video a thumbs down because the price of the Megane that was shown is not the base price. While the price shown for the Porsche is the base price. The problem is that the Porsche they tested in the video is not a base model. Be real instead of deceiving those who watch the videos.
And for information in Portugal the Megane price starts at 81. 500, 00- comes with carbon brakes as standard and is limited to 10 units. The Porsche price without extras starts at 138. 452, 00-
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tiftheTIF
Last time I rented and drove cayman S on a f1 race track. it was very fast, but it did not rip my face of. I will rent a Ferrari next week to check v12 out. On the other hand, KTM x-bow did reap my face off, and in my opinon is a death trap. But I never drove a hot hach. How do they feel? Are they any good? I only drove KIA CEED GT, but other then the sound, it felt really slow (it had 200hp. How much horse power should I look in the hot hach so it would actulay feel fast? Anyone?
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Last time I rented and drove cayman S on a f1 race track. it was very fast, but it did not rip my face of. I will rent a Ferrari next week to check v12 out. On the other hand, KTM x-bow did reap my face off, and in my opinon is a death trap. But I never drove a hot hach. How do they feel? Are they any good? I only drove KIA CEED GT, but other then the sound, it felt really slow (it had 200hp. How much horse power should I look in the hot hach so it would actulay feel fast? Anyone?
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Jmartpr
James would sweat a bit less (and probably be faster and more confident) if he had left the ESC/TC On (you can see the light ON on the center tach. doubt he is more talented that Walter Rohrl and he did the same time with ESC/TC On and Off on the 718 GT4. Porsche ESC/TC, specially on GT car is highly refined and a good track tool for us mere mortals.
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James would sweat a bit less (and probably be faster and more confident) if he had left the ESC/TC On (you can see the light ON on the center tach. doubt he is more talented that Walter Rohrl and he did the same time with ESC/TC On and Off on the 718 GT4. Porsche ESC/TC, specially on GT car is highly refined and a good track tool for us mere mortals.
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SergeantMoe
Insane amount of money for a hot hatch, be it 50. 000 or 70. 000 with all the options. Key things for a hot hatch are performance, practicality and being somewhat affordable imo and the Trophy R misses out on the affordable part completely. Not worth almost double the money of a standard Megane RS or other hot hatches in it's class.
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Insane amount of money for a hot hatch, be it 50. 000 or 70. 000 with all the options. Key things for a hot hatch are performance, practicality and being somewhat affordable imo and the Trophy R misses out on the affordable part completely. Not worth almost double the money of a standard Megane RS or other hot hatches in it's class.
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John
Let me think. Porsche Cayman GT4 or a Renault saloon for the same money? Give me a nanosecond. Put 2 decent drivers in those cars and the Porsche would have trounced it. No competition whatsoever for any petrolhead.
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Let me think. Porsche Cayman GT4 or a Renault saloon for the same money? Give me a nanosecond. Put 2 decent drivers in those cars and the Porsche would have trounced it. No competition whatsoever for any petrolhead.
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meestafreeski
James Disdale is a great journo, but his voice. When Matt Prior hands over to him, his Estuarine, nasal, adenoidal twang, just grates, sorry. It's like saying someone has a great face for radio.
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James Disdale is a great journo, but his voice. When Matt Prior hands over to him, his Estuarine, nasal, adenoidal twang, just grates, sorry. It's like saying someone has a great face for radio.
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Jason
Well, I can see the appeal of the Renault, & Renaultsport have a very respectable racing pedigree, but still, I'd have the Porsche in a heartbeat. Heart over head, probably, but there it is.
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Well, I can see the appeal of the Renault, & Renaultsport have a very respectable racing pedigree, but still, I'd have the Porsche in a heartbeat. Heart over head, probably, but there it is.
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Bryant
How do u compare a 4. 0L VS 1. 8L when obviously the smaller displacement car cannot keep up on long straights despite maybe cornering faster than the bigger displacement ride?
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How do u compare a 4. 0L VS 1. 8L when obviously the smaller displacement car cannot keep up on long straights despite maybe cornering faster than the bigger displacement ride?
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