Is “the best way is the American way” after all?
In the world of tuning, there will hardly be any more exciting changes than engine transplants that would be incompatible at the outset. Therefore, the Power By The Hour Performance team decided to go to work and completely transform the mechanics of a Porsche Cayman.Not satisfied with the first generation Porsche Cayman's six-cylinder boxer engine, this group of enthusiasts replaces it with a 5.0-litre Coyote V8 engine – which powers the Ford Mustang (Boss 302). As if by magic, the V8 engine fit where the “flat-six” used to be – ok, more or less…
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And how does the Cayman behave with the V8 engine? Apparently, what you lost in driving dynamics will gain in pure power. According to Power By The Hour Performance, in the dynamometer the sports car delivered a healthy 424 hp of power and 500 Nm of torque. Going for a ride?