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| [[Image:Porsche-coupe-cayman.jpg|250px|Porsche Cayman S]]
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| 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 [[Porsche 911|911]]. The Cayman is intended to be a purer sports car than the Boxster, with a stiffer suspension and higher performance.
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| The Cayman is produced alongside the Boxster by Valmet in Finland.
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| ==Development==
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| [[Image:800px-Porsche_Cayman_S_LAAS.jpg|thumb|250px|left|The Porsche Cayman S at the 2006 Los Angeles Auto Show.]]
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| 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 [[Porsche 997|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.
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| ==Statistics==
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| ! style="width:10%; background: #BBEEFF;" | Model
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| ! style="width:10%; background: #BBEEFF;" | MSRP (Cost in USD)
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| ! style="width:10%; background: #BBEEFF;" | 0-60 Acceleration
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| ! style="width:10%; background: #BBEEFF;" | Official Minisite
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| ! style="background: #ececec;" | Cayman
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| | [[Suggested retail price|$49,400]]
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| | 245 [[horsepower|hp]]
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| | 201 [[torque|lb.-ft. @ 4,600-6,000 rpm]]
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| | 5.8 [[second|s]]
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| | 160 [[miles per hour|mph]]
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| | [http://www.porsche.com/all/centreforward/flash/default.aspx?language=en-us&market=PCNA&pool=usa&browser=other&instance=488&variant=§ion=&bandwidth=dsl]
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| ! style="background: #ececec;" | Cayman S
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| | [[Suggested retail price|$58,900]]
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| | 295 [[horsepower|hp]]
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| | 250 [[torque|lb.-ft. @ 4,400-6,000 rpm]]
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| | 5.1 [[second|s]]
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| | 171 [[miles per hour|mph]]
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| | [http://www.porsche.com/cayman/flash/default.asp?language=en&market=int&browser=ie&instance=115&variant=§ion=&bandwidth=dsl&screenwidth=1024&screenheight=768]
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| 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.
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| ==See also==
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| *[[Porsche Boxster]]
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| *[[Porsche 997]]
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| ==References==
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| *[http://www.porsche.com/ Official Porsche website]
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| *[http://www.porsche.com/usa/models/cayman/ Cayman models at official Porsche website]
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| *[http://www.porsche.com/all/centreforward/flash/default.aspx?language=en-us&market=PCNA&pool=usa&browser=other&instance=488&variant=§ion=&bandwidth=dsl Official Cayman minisite]
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| *[http://www.porsche.com/cayman/flash/default.asp?language=en&market=int&browser=ie&instance=115&variant=§ion=&bandwidth=dsl&screenwidth=1024&screenheight=768 Official Cayman S minisite]
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| *[http://www.caymanregister.org/ Official PCA Cayman Register]
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| *[http://www.caymanclub.net/ Unofficial Cayman Enthusiast site]
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| *[http://www.automobilemag.com Automobile Magazine Page 42 August 2005 issue]
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| *[http://www.mph-online.com/mag/features/0049 Feature Story and Wallpaper MPH Magazine Nov. 2005 issue]
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| *[http://www.data.minsk.by/minsk/outdoor/17042006.html Outdoor Ads]
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| [[Category:Porsche vehicles|Cayman]]
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| [[Category:2006 introductions]]
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