We got the chance to really feel the difference between the three available modes, a completely assisted mode, a sport mode, and a mode for those who like to be kept on their toes, where all control systems are deactivated. Those of you who own this model know how much weight and mass distribution can play tricks on you, despite the high efficiency of the car in these conditions. The session ended with a few rather stimulating laps around the track that allowed us to get a better grasp on the ideas of under- and oversteer, for those who still needed it.
After a short break (have to feed the body, after all), it was off to the skid pads. There, we noticed how efficiently the driving aids manage throttle response - and that automatic judgment control is still very much optional for a lot of drivers.
A track like this requires deep concentration to correctly evaluate the angle you have to place the car in when exiting corners, and you have to learn to adapt your driving to the conditions and mechanical qualities of an entire car.
A brief moment of exacting pleasure, we also took the Cayman out for a spin, a rear-wheel-drive machine that is so well-balanced by its mid-mounted flat engine that you can drive it with the tip of your fingers.
Expense or investment
Of course, we journalists all loved the event, but Camp4 isn't designed for us. It was created with Porsche owners in mind, and those who want to live an unforgettable experience. For some $5,000 (all-inclusive, naturally), you'll learn to better master your car and use it in all conditions.
That being said, were I a Porsche owner, I'd still hesitate. After all, I'd come home a much better driver, and I'd safely enjoy my car a whole lot more, but said car would require a good scrub down. And who wants to wash their car in the dead of winter?
After a short break (have to feed the body, after all), it was off to the skid pads. There, we noticed how efficiently the driving aids manage throttle response - and that automatic judgment control is still very much optional for a lot of drivers.
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| For some $5,000, Porsche's owner will learn to better master your car and use it in all conditions. (Photo: Matthieu Lambert/Auto123.com) |
A track like this requires deep concentration to correctly evaluate the angle you have to place the car in when exiting corners, and you have to learn to adapt your driving to the conditions and mechanical qualities of an entire car.
A brief moment of exacting pleasure, we also took the Cayman out for a spin, a rear-wheel-drive machine that is so well-balanced by its mid-mounted flat engine that you can drive it with the tip of your fingers.
Expense or investment
Of course, we journalists all loved the event, but Camp4 isn't designed for us. It was created with Porsche owners in mind, and those who want to live an unforgettable experience. For some $5,000 (all-inclusive, naturally), you'll learn to better master your car and use it in all conditions.
That being said, were I a Porsche owner, I'd still hesitate. After all, I'd come home a much better driver, and I'd safely enjoy my car a whole lot more, but said car would require a good scrub down. And who wants to wash their car in the dead of winter?
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