2011 PORSCHE CAYMAN

Introduction

From Pistonheads review - 28 February 2011

The Cayman R is 55kg lighter and 10hp more powerful than a Cayman S, thereby improving the power to weight ratio to go with the chassis changes that have been made.

The weight loss - taking the DIN weight down to 1,295kg - is achieved through the fitment of the aluminium doors from the GT3/Turbo saving 15kg; the lack of air conditioning saving 12kg (although basic a/c is a no-cost option); fixed back lightweight bucket seats saving 12kg; very lightweight 19" wheels shedding 5kg (shared with the Boxster Spyder); no radio saving 3kg (although again, the basic sound system is a no-cost option) and various other minor items - RS door pull straps, no cup holders, no door pockets, a 10-litre smaller fuel tank - save the final 7kg.

You don't need to drive far in the R to form a clear impression of its character. It's one of those cars that you just get on terms with so quickly, its fizzing, sabre-sharp flat six right there over your shoulder offering superb throttle response and a purposefully guttural induction note. With 330hp on tap the car can reach 60mph from rest in under 5 seconds but the beauty of the performance is the accessibility of it at relatively sane speeds.

Description

One of the cars of the moment, and for good reason, the Cayman R is such a sweet package overall and now, finally being noticed for what it is.

A manual gearbox and bucket seats is the one on everyone's search list, it is believed there were around 50 delivered to the UK with this combination, out of a total of around 250, split roughly half and half between Manual & PDK.

Aqua Blue, whilst being an available colour, was rarely chosen with surely only a handful supplied in this striking and bright deep blue, it looks especially sharp with the contrast colour in Silver.

4 owners in total, the first keeper retained it for 4 months, suggesting it may have been a dealer registration or demonstrator, the second who purchased it from Porsche Centre Leeds retained it for just short of 3 years, followed by the third keeper enjoying it for over 11 years ! The most recent keeper has enjoyed the car for a year, carrying out additional maintenance upon his purchase including coolant cross over tubes and hoses, Front brake discs, pads and sensors, rear brake caliper 'S' pipes and replacement of the offside AC Condenser and seals.

A rare car in itself, but in this colour, with a manual gearbox and buckets, it isn't quite the holy grail, but I suspect it's close !

Specification

Aqua Blue Metallic

Black Full Leather

Bucket Seats

Porsche Crest Embossed on Headrests

PCM with Extended Navigation Module

Sound Package Plus with CD Storage Box

Fully Automatic Climate Control

Cup Holders

Floor Mats

Universal Audio Interface

Auto Dimming Mirrors with Rain Sensor

Contrast Colour - Silver

Capristo Switchable Exhaust System

Bury Bluetooth Phone System

Service History

Supplied new by Porsche Centre Reading on 7 March 2011

Intermediate Service by Strasse on 19 February 2013 @ 9,527 Miles

Oil Service by R G Lewis on 17 February 2014 @ 14,175 Miles

MOT, 6 March 2014 @ 14,228 Miles

MOT, 11 Feb 2015 @ 15,691 Miles

Major Service by Porsche Centre Wilmslow on 6 March 2o15 @ 15,845 Miles

MOT, 3 March 2016 @ 17,067 Miles

MOT, 14 February 2017 @ 18,368 Miles

Intermediate Service by Porsche Centre Chester on 7 March 2017 @ 18,855 Miles

MOT, 14 March 2018 @ 19,306 Miles

Major Service by Ninemeister on 7 March 2019 @ 19,810 Miles

MOT, 21 March 2019 @ 19,884 Miles

MOT, 16 March 2020 @ 20,296 Miles

Intermediate Service by Ninemeister on 15 March 2021 @ 20,621 Miles

MOT, 31 March 2021 @ 20,773 Miles

MOT, 25 February 2022 @ 21,155 Miles

MOT, 1 March 2023 @ 21,626 Miles

Major Service by Weissach on 8 March 2023 @ 21,671 Miles

MOT, 26 February 2024 @ 21,987 Miles

MOT, 14 March 2025 @ 22,910 Miles

Intermediate Service by Weissach on 27 March 2025 @ 22,953 Miles

Additional Maintenance by Quorn Sports & Classic on 29 May 2025 @ 23,051 Miles

MOT, 6 March 2026 @ 23,523 Miles

4 Owners

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