Porsche reveals Cayman Coupé
Boxster-derived hard-top hits 60mph in 5.4 seconds
   Porsche Cayman S |
Porsche has just released official details of the Cayman Coupé, including performance, price and on-sale date.
The two-seater boasts a newly developed six-cylinder ‘boxer’ engine with a capacity of 3.4 litres and an output of 295bhp. The mid-mounted power unit's performance puts particular emphasis on a generous power delivery at lower and medium engine speeds. The sports car’s maximum speed is 171 mph, and with manual transmission, the Cayman S accelerates from zero to 62 mph in 5.4 seconds, which compares well with the slowest 911, the 997 Cabriolet's figure of 5.2 seconds.
Equipped with the Porsche VarioCam Plus system delivering variable intake camshaft control and valve timing, the Cayman S engine generates a torque output of 251lb-ft between 4,400 and 6,000 rpm. The VarioCam Plus system was previously only available on the 911 series. Power is transmitted to the rear wheels via a six-speed manual gearbox with a short, precise shift. The transmission is a further development of that fitted to the Boxster S. The familiar five-speed Tiptronic S automatic transmission is also available on request, and features manual gear-shifting toggle buttons on the steering wheel spokes. The Tiptronic S transmission has been refined specifically for the Cayman S sports coupé, receiving a new electronic and hydraulic control unit.
While instantly recognisable as a Porsche sports car, the Cayman S is individual in its design. The front is accentuated by the oval headlamps and distinctive air intake grilles. The front fog lights, integrated in the outer air intakes, are inspired by current Porsche design philosophy. The shape of the windscreen and the pronounced roof profile accentuate the unique and dynamic front view.
The characteristic silhouette of the Cayman S is created via the newly designed coupé lines combined with a long wheelbase, a rear aspect that slopes gently downwards and side windows that share the design language of the dynamic contours of the lower body. From the rear, the Cayman S is defined by a large rear lid, powerfully sweeping wheel arches and an automatically extending spoiler. The distinctively styled dual exhaust tailpipes are located centrally below the rear bumper.
The rear lid opens upwards to provide access to the 260 litre luggage compartment. This, in conjunction with the 150 litre capacity luggage compartment in the nose, plus numerous additional storage compartments, ensures that this two-seater sports car combines real functionality with elegant aesthetic form.
The aluminium suspension that underpins the Cayman S provides a wide track which, combined with the 18 inch wheels fitted as standard, emphasises the sporty, dynamic appearance of the car. In combination with Porsche Stability Management (PSM), also a standard feature, the Cayman S chassis sets a benchmark in the area of driving dynamics and active driving safety. Porsche Active Suspension Management (PASM) is available as an option. When fitted, this system lowers the car by ten millimetres and automatically adjusts the suspension response ratings to the given road conditions. The driver can select ‘Normal’ or ‘Sport’ programmes via a button on the centre console.
The basic price for the Cayman S will be £43,930 including VAT, and standard equipment will include leather interior and top tinted windscreen. The new Cayman S will go on sale in the UK on 26 November 2005.
nuff said!
Now give it a GT3 engine with 380bhp or so and race the thing.
Don't think of it as a Boxster with a roof.
Think of it as a mid-engined 911. A car with 911 grunt, Porsche character - but with the engine in the "right" place to give it handling that will put the competition totally to shame.
So - one day soon Porsche buyers will have a choice - Did Sir want the two seater one with proper handling or did Sir require the "occasional" rear seats.
Nice choice to have don't you think?
guitarman said:
All Porsches are souped-up beetles, with engines that are so ugly they have to hide them behind washing machine pipes
I know what you mean, but isn't that the case with all engines nowadays? (Yes, I know, it's all about sound-deadening and so on...
) I like the Cayman. The side-view needs a bit of getting-used-to though.
3/4 rear view is very nice!
Should be a very nice car to drive, I think...
www.kn.p-net.pl/hobby/porsche/galeria/928/928_gts_03.jpg
. . . so much. Cayenne lump is there . . .
Dunno what to think of this.
Boxter, Caymann, 996 . . . they're a bit close together right?
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