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Originally Posted by AmuroRay
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They are not the same chassis at all. Yes, the 986 and 987 cars did share about 40-50% of their parts with the 911s of those same generations and less so with the 981 generation.
What really set a lot of 911 buyers off in the past was because certain exterior styling and interior elements of the 986/987 cars were the same as the 911 and they were ticked off to be paying nearly twice a much for the 911. Not until 981 GT4 came out did the Cayman/Boxster get the same engine as the 911. Only the special and super expensive Cayman/Boxsters get the certain 911 motors.
Parts bin sharing isn't just a Porsche thing. It's a global thing across all makes. Subaru is probably the biggest parts bin sharing company out there.