24.5.2006
Cayman to be launched this summer
Stuttgart. Following the successful market launch of the Cayman
S in autumn 2005, Dr. Ing. h.c. F. Porsche AG, Stuttgart, is
introducing the Cayman, a new version of the mid-engine sports
coupé. Based on the Boxster series, the two-seater is powered by a
six-cylinder boxer engine with an engine-capacity of 2.7 liters and
developing an output of 245 bhp (180 kW).
With its high and sustained propulsive power in the lower and
medium speed ranges, the engine puts in an impressive performance.
It has a top speed of 258 kilometers per hour. This sports car with
manual transmission accelerates from 0 to 100 km/h in 6.1 seconds.
The Cayman is convincing proof of the fact that outstanding
performance statistics do not necessarily mean high fuel
consumption. According to European standards, it consumes on
average only 9.3 liters per 100 kilometers.
Thanks to the Porsche VarioCam Plus system the Cayman affords a
torque of 273 Newton meters available between 4,600 and 6,000 revs.
Power is transmitted via a five-speed manual transmission with
short, precise shifting travel. A six-speed manual transmission in
conjunction with the Porsche Active Suspension Management (PASM)
system is also available on request. As a third variant, Porsche
offers its customers the well-known Tiptronic S five-speed
automatic transmission, which has rocker switches in the
steering-wheel spokes for sporty gear shifting.
The Cayman coasts along on 17-inch light-alloy wheels boasting a
unique design with five double spokes. 205/55 tires are fitted as
standard onto 6.5-inch wide wheel rims at the front; the
combination at the rear is 235/50 tires on 8-inch rims. With the
Porsche Stability Management (PSM) system fitted as standard, the
chassis makes an impressive impact in terms of driving dynamics and
active safety.
The Porsche Active Suspension Management (PASM) system is
available as an optional extra. The system is capable of lowering
the body by ten millimeters, and automatically adapts the
shock-absorber system to each particular driving situation. The
driver can choose between the normal and sport programs by pressing
a button on the center console.
Other special features of the Cayman are black brake calipers,
black front-spoiler lips, a titanium-colored logo at the rear and
also a trapezoidal tailpipe. The impressive interior boasts a
comprehensive range of standard features including an
air-conditioning system, a radio/CD player, seat covers in
luxurious Alcantara leather, black-faced instrument dials and door
entry trims with the Cayman logo. Because of the mid-engine
concept, it boasts two trunk compartments with a combined volume of
410 liters, just like its big brother, the Cayman S. Along with
many other storage features, this design highlights the sports
coupés supreme practicality.
In additional to two full-size airbags to guarantee the necessary
level of safety protection in the event of head-on collisions, the
ingenious Porsche Side Impact Protection System (POSIP), which
features a chest and head airbag on each side of the vehicle, also
provides excellent protection in side-on collisions.
The basic price in euros for the Cayman is 40,900 euros. In
Germany, the vehicle costs 47,647 euros including sales tax and
country-specific requirements. The Cayman will be on sale in the
USA for 49,400 dollars (not including tax). The market launch in
Europe and the USA will take place on July 29, 2006.
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