Porsche Cayman S - new Porsche model
Porsche will release a new model called the Porsche Cayman S to fill the segment between the Boxster S and the 911 Carrera. It'll fill that segment in both performance and price. The Cayman S will be based on the Boxster platform. It'll use a 3.4L 6 cylinder boxer engine which produces 295 bhp. Like the Boxster S, the Cayman S will have a mid-engine layout, with the engine just fore of the rear axles.
In terms of looks, it'll be essentially a coupe version of the Boxster S. This means it'll be even more rigid than the Boxster, thanks to a solid roof. It could even weigh less than the Boxster, since it won't need the extra support to compensate for the lack of a roof.
This should be a very fun and practical car for those who can afford it. Given the price of the Boxster S at $53,200 and the base 911 Carrera at $69,300, I'd guess the Cayman S will be in the lower $60,000s.
The articles on gizmag and AutoWereld had interesting information.
Porsche also has a site dedicated to the Cayman S, but it doesn't have much useful information yet.
Published on February 23, 2005
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