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Its steering is lighter and even more responsive, while there鈥檚 a distinct lack of weight over the engine-less front axle. Grip is its forte, and the heft it saves over the rivalling two-seater adds a dash of nimbleness and agility. Interestingly, despite the lack of grunt over the twin-scroll turbocharged B58, the flat-four Porsche is every bit as fast as the Z4 through a mountain pass. It allows you to brake a little later and get on the loud pedal earlier, with all the electronic systems seeming to work with you, not against you. Understeer, and to a lesser degree, oversteer, are potential issues. But no matter what the conditions, the Cayman hangs on vehemently as the amazing turn-in and docile torque delivery aids progress. The Cayman鈥檚 steering feels slightly more involving, its brakes are grabbier and a tad stronger, while the uncompromising roadholding prefers smooth surfaces to really shine.
On the inside, the dashboard of the Cayman is starting to look a little dated when pitted against the new Z4. The latter has colourful displays, a practical iDrive controller and sound ergonomic functionality. The difference between the two infotainment systems seems insurmountable at first - one is more digital (BMW), while the other remains staunchly analogue (Porsche). The Z4鈥檚 tech-focused cabin isn鈥檛 at the expense of intuition, and in fact, it鈥檚 easier to get along with than the old-school buttons in the Cayman. Still, in the Porsche鈥檚 favour are more legible displays, logically arranged buttons and a more advanced voice-control system. Both sorely lack a large display showcasing which gear you鈥檙e in, but remain pleasing places to be. 17K less expensive than the PDK-equipped, 257kW Boxster S we tried to get for this comparison. 117,132 in base form. If you鈥檙e looking for other options, the Jaguar F-Type V6, Mercedes-AMG SLC43 and the Audi TT RS Cabriolet offer the badge and pace, if not the outright handling prowess, for around the same coin.
If a folding roof isn鈥檛 a must-have item, then waiting for the new Supra (or indeed the Alpine A110 - which you can buy now), due next year, could be a worthwhile option. If you fancy the over-styled exterior (to some) and the new interior design, then the Z4 will reward you with a legendary engine, a remarkable chassis and performance that outguns many in this class. It should have been branded a Z5 to underline the model鈥檚 transition from poser to professional. A Z4M that鈥檚 easily able to outgun an M4 Cabriolet is also a tasty proposition, too. Shortening the wheelbase and extending the overall length compared to the second-gen car doesn鈥檛 seem to make sense until you actually drive the new model. It鈥檚 less twitchy at speed, yet more switched on through the twisties. On slippery terrain it鈥檇 be nice to override the DSC and power into oversteer, but on dry roads, the grip, traction and roadholding are beyond reproach.
The Cayman has the nicer steering - it鈥檚 lighter, quicker and more involving. It also scores with handling characteristics that are more entertaining with an uncanny ability to connect steering, throttle and suspension movements into one compelling experience. What the Porsche lacks in this company is the extra helping of torque to shove the Cayman forward with vengeance rather than needing to wring its neck for every extra engine revolution. Having less fat and an overall sportier setup, with a rowdier Sport Plus calibration, helps. However, four cylinders and 1988cc simply don鈥檛 create as many fireworks as a 2998cc inline-six. At the end of the day, the Z4 M40i is the faster car. And more often than not, it matches the Cayman for tactile excellence and palpable interaction. For Porsche, the BMW Z4 is now frustratingly close to toppling a car many have regarded as unbeatable. Now that鈥檚 certainly going against the plan.
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