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Old 05-24-2005, 09:38 PM
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Porsche Cayman S

Stuttgart. Dr. Ing. h.c. F. Porsche AG, Stuttgart will be launching the new Cayman S on November 26, 2005. This sporty two-seater, based on the Boxster series, boasts a newly developed six-cylinder boxer engine with a capacity of 3.4 liters and an output of 295 bhp (217 KW). The assembly delivers an impressive performance: high and constant propulsive power at lower and medium speeds. The sports car’s maximum speed is 275 kilometers per hour. With manual transmission and a centrally placed engine, the Cayman S accelerates from zero to 100 km/h in 5.4 seconds.

Equipped with Porsche’s VarioCam Plus system for variable intake camshaft control and valve timing, the Cayman S has a torque of 340 Newtonmeters with between 4,400 and 6,000 rpm. The VarioCam Plus system was previously reserved for the 911 series. Power transmission is executed via a six-speed gearbox with short, precise shifting travel, which was taken from the Boxster S and further developed. The familiar five-speed Tiptronic S automatic transmission is also available on request, and has rocker switches in the steering wheel spokes for a sports gear shifting operation. The Tiptronic S transmission was refined specifically for the sports coupé, receiving a new electronic and hydraulic control unit.

At first sight, the Cayman S looks likes a typical Porsche sports car. At the same time, however, its autonomous design ensures that it stands out against the Boxster and 911 Carrera. The new front is accentuated by oval main headlamps and distinctive air inlets.

The fog lights integrated in the outside air inlets underline Porsche’s current design philosophy. The low-lying upper windshield sill and the pronounced roof profile accentuate the unique and dynamic front view.

The characteristic silhouette of the Cayman S owes itself to the newly designed coupé line with a long wheelbase, a rear end that falls away gently and side windows that perpetuate the dynamic contours of the sill area. The model’s rear view is defined by a large tailgate, powerfully sweeping fenders and an automatically extending wing. The distinctively styled dual exhaust outlet is located centrally below the fenders. The tailgate has a large upward opening width for loading the 260-liter trunk. The trunk, in conjunction with the front luggage compartment (150 liters) and numerous additional storage compartments, ensures that the two-seater also has high practical value.

The aluminum chassis with a large track emphasizes the sporty, dynamic appearance of the vehicle, which is fitted as standard with 18-inch tires. In combination with Porsche Stability Management (PSM), also a standard feature, the chassis sets a benchmark in the area of driving dynamics and active driving safety. Porsche Active Suspension Management (PASM) can be ordered as a option. This system lowers the body ten millimeters closer to the ground and automatically adjusts the suspension ratings to the given road conditions. The driver can select the Normal or Sport programs via a button in the center console.

The basic price for the Cayman S is 50,300 euros. The vehicle costs 58,529 euros in Germany including value added tax and country-specific requirements.





Just outta curiosity, will that engine fit our cars?
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Old 05-24-2005, 10:42 PM
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roofline is kinda funky, but i'd hit it.
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Old 05-25-2005, 12:23 AM
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That car is fugly...I still stand by my belief that if its not a 944 it is trash.
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Old 05-25-2005, 12:26 AM
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That car is fugly...I still stand by my belief that if its not a 944 it is trash.
but a 944 only has half an engine.
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Old 05-25-2005, 08:29 AM
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but a 944 only has half an engine.
And it's cobbled together out of VW parts.
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Old 05-25-2005, 08:40 AM
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That can be changed easily I Used to own one and you can get those engines to put out a large amount of power for the little guys they are...kinda like the sti minus the wonderful AWD =(
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Old 05-25-2005, 09:03 AM
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back on topic....i wonder what that thing will cost in US$ ?
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And it's cobbled together out of VW parts.
You're thinking of the 924.

I saw an article about this a long time ago. At the time, they were calling it a hard-top boxster. Hopefully it will be priced similarly.
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i haven't been keeping up with what the Boxster is cranking out these days - it was never really about big power, but more about handling. unlike the previous entry level 912 and 924, this Cayman has some serious power! also pretty nice looking, and i'm sure the handling and braking will be unbelievable. if the price is kept reasonable, i'm sure it will be a good seller.
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Current Boxster S has 280 horse. That is with a 3.2 liter. I am surprised the Cayman's numbers are so low, especially with variocam. The brakes do look huge.
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Pricing will probably be right in between the boxter and 911 leaning more on the side of the boxter....i would guess 55k-70k
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Current Boxster S has 280 horse. That is with a 3.2 liter. I am surprised the Cayman's numbers are so low, especially with variocam. The brakes do look huge.
Porsche will steadily increase the power each model year or two, as they seem to always do. they have to leave room for the next few model years.

Porsche braking > * , probably what i miss the most. scares the crap out of your passengers when it appears you're going to rear-end people , or go through an intersection, but as the driver, *you* know what's going on.
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And it's cobbled together out of VW parts.
Yet the 944 runs just as quick around a track as a 911 of the same vintage.
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As you can tell, I favor the 928. The 959 was still the most important supercar when it launched for far to numerous reasons. Take a German technological wonder over an Italian emotional experience every time!
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Yet the 944 runs just as quick around a track as a 911 of the same vintage.
And the 951 will do it even more quickly.
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