I wonder what would be quicker round a track: that or a 996 C4S with 320 hp and ~3200 lbs?

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Not sure but i would love to find out. Im taking the M coupe. I bet it would be close

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Wasn't there a recent comparison test between a Boxster S and a new Z4 M roadster? If I remember right, the Boxster S had the better track times but it was noted that the M roadster was much improved. I'm rifling through my magazines, but I can't find it.

It's logical that the Cayman S would outperform the M Coupe, but not by much, probably a gap that could be closed with some mods.

yes, i've noticed those (numerous) comparos ... i thought the M faired far better than the Boxster S?! Or perhaps that was just in the objective tests like 0-60, 1/4-mile, etc. On a track, I'm not sure ..... I'd suspect it would be better on a track too, but that's why I'm thinking the M would be better pitted against the Carrera.

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2005 BMW 645 Cabrio | Black Sapphire Metallic, Ti trim | 6AT | fully loaded sans HUD

2000 Ford Mustang V6 | laser red on tan | 5-spd | track-prepped

I saw it recently at my dealer. Looks pretty good.

In a recent Z4M vs Boxter S comparison, the Z4M had better acceleration figures. The Boxster won the comparison as a better balanced vehicle. Not sure if it was Automobile or C&D. The test was held in Spain.

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Knauz, Patrick or Motorwerks?

Motorwerks

I was one of the road testers who wrote the comparison that was published in this months EVO magazine (Issue 091). We took a Boxster S, Z4M, Alpina Roadster and TVR Tuscan over to Germany and drove them at the Nurburgring. We preferred the Z4M because it offered more reward for a driver's inputs - it was the more exciting car.

Here's a few pics..

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