Porsche Cayman
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| Porsche Cayman | |
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| Porsche AG | |
| aka | 987 C7S |
| Production | 2006 - Present |
| Class | Sports Car |
| Body Style | Two door roadster |
| Length | 172-in. (Cayman) 172.1 (Cayman S) |
| Width | 70.9-in. |
| Height | 51.4-in. |
| Wheelbase | 95.1-in. |
| Weight | 2,866 lbs (Cayman manual) 2,998 lbs (Cayman automatic) 2,954 lbs (Cayman S manual) 3,042 lbs (Cayman S automatic) |
| Transmission | 5-speed manual 5-speed automatic 6-speed manual (Cayman S only) |
| Engine | 2.7 liter flat-6 (Cayman) 3.4 liter flat-6 (Cayman S) |
| Power | 245 hp @ 6500 RPM 201 lb-ft of torque @ 4600-6000 RPM 295 hp @ 6250 RPM 251 lb-ft of torque @ 4400-6000 RPM |
| Similar | BMW Z4 Audi TT Mercedes-Benz SLK-Class Nissan 350Z |
| Designer | Michael Mauer |
The Porsche Cayman (named after the caiman) is a mid-engine 2-seat sports car launched for the 2006 model year. It is based on the compact Porsche Boxster but uses modified flat-6 engines, which are in terms of performance in between the Boxster and the 911. The Cayman is intended to be a purer sports car than the Boxster, with a stiffer suspension and higher performance.
The Cayman is produced alongside the Boxster by Valmet in Finland.
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Recent Changes
- For 2010, Porsche unveils the first significant mid-cycle facelift and drivetrain update for the Boxster and the Cayman. Besides revised styling, the new cars will benefit from new 2.9 and 3.4 litre engines that pumps out more power while being more efficient as well as Porsche's PDK double-clutch gearbox that also helps cut down fuel consumption while changing gears in fraction seconds quick. The new cars will come online in Europe on February 2009 with prices set at €38,600 for the Boxster and €41,700 for the Cayman. The Boxster S starts at €46,700 while the Cayman S €51,500. [1]
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- For 2009, Porsche will produce a very limited edition 700 unit variant of the Cayman called the Cayman S Sport. Based on the Cayman S, the S Sport will boast a 303 hp version of the Cayman's 3.4 litre engine. To take advantage of the higher output, the car will feature a number of performance mods such as the inclusion of Porsche's Active Suspension Management (PASM) as well as a 10mm lower suspension, 5mm spacers beneath the new 19-inch SportDesign wheels and a sports exhaust. Stylingwise, the S Sport borrows much aesthetic cues from its older sibling, the 911 GT3 RS. The car will come standard in the GT3's Orange and Green and black side decals livery. Optional paint schemes will include Black, Indian Red, Speed Yellow and Carrara White, as well as Arctic Silver Metallic.The car will be available as early as September 2008 in Germany with prices starting from €69,942 incl. VAT.[2][3][4][5]
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Development
The Cayman series (project code 987 C7S) was developed for two years. The first official photographs and technical details were released by Porsche in May 2005. The Cayman S had its public launch in September 2005 at the Frankfurt Motor Show It was spied on numerous times, often referred to as a Boxster coupe. During prototype testing, rally legend Walter Röhrl reportedly lapped the Nürburgring track faster than the 911 Carrera's time of 8 minutes, 15 seconds. The Cayman S and the 911 Carrera come close in terms of performance, leaving it open whether sales of the Cayman S will cannibalize sales of the 911 Carrera, which is $12,400 more expensive than the Cayman S in the United States. Furthermore, a motorsport-tuned Cayman ("Cayman RS") has been rumored to be in testing at the Nürburgring. The Cayman (without an "S") is slated for release in July, 2006.
Statistics
| Model | MSRP (Cost in USD) | 0-60 Acceleration | Top Speed | Official Minisite |
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| Cayman | $49,400 | 5.8 s | 160 mph | [6] |
| Cayman S | $58,900 | 5.1 s | 171 mph | [7] |
The Cayman shares the mid-engined platform of the Boxster, along with its interior, front end, doors, and lights. The Cayman sports a 2.7 liter engine, while the Cayman S has a 3.4 liter engine. It has a glass hatchback for added practicality. Suspension is the same as in the Boxster. Six-speed manual and optional 5-speed Tiptronic transmissions are available. A Sport Chrono Package including PASM and ceramic composite brakes is also available.
Cayman S Sport
The last model to be launched of this Cayman range was the Cayman S Sport. It had a slight boost in power and an exclusive vinyl design.
Cayman GT
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Gallery
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 Cayman with the "Aerokit" Package |
 Cayman with the "Aerokit" Package |
 Porsche Design Edition 1 Cayman S |
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See also
References
- Official Porsche website
- Cayman models at official Porsche website
- Official Cayman minisite
- Official Cayman S minisite
News & References
- Porsche Cayman S Sport Official Photo (UK)
- Porsche Cayman Sport S 303HP: Official Photos and details
- LA Show: 2009 Porsche Boxster and Cayman Facelift
- Facelifted Porsche Boxster/Cayman Unleashed
- Facelifted Porsche Cayman and Boxster debut in L.A.
- 2009 Porsche Cayman Shows Off New PDK Dual-Clutch Gearbox
- Pics aplenty: 2010 Porsche Boxster and Cayman
- Automobile Magazine Page 42 August 2005 issue
- Feature Story and Wallpaper MPH Magazine Nov. 2005 issue
- 2008 Porsche Cayman presentation and videos
- '09 Boxster/Cayman pricing announced
Enthusiast Sites and Online Forums
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