Sports coupé with a new boxer engine extends the Porsche range
Sportcoupé mit neuem Boxermotor erweitert Porsche-Palette
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The new Cayman S is comingStuttgart. Dr. Ing. h.c. F. Porsche AG, Stuttgart will be launching the new Cayman S on November 26, 2005.
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.
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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.
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.
