Porsche Cayman S

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.

Development

The Porsche Cayman S at the 2006 Los Angeles Auto Show.

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)	Horsepower	Torque	0-60 Acceleration	Top Speed	Official Minisite
Cayman	$49,400	245 hp	201 lb.-ft. @ 4,600-6,000 rpm	5.8 s	160 mph	[1]
Cayman S	$58,900	295 hp	250 lb.-ft. @ 4,400-6,000 rpm	5.1 s	171 mph	[2]

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.

See also

• Porsche Boxster
• Porsche 997

References

• Official Porsche website
• Cayman models at official Porsche website
• Official Cayman minisite
• Official Cayman S minisite
• Official PCA Cayman Register
• Unofficial Cayman Enthusiast site
• Automobile Magazine Page 42 August 2005 issue
• Feature Story and Wallpaper MPH Magazine Nov. 2005 issue
• Outdoor Ads

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