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New version of the mid-engine sports coupé extends the Porsche product rangeStuttgart. 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.
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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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
coupé's 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.
