Dubbed the Club Sport (or CS), this version has been eagerly awaited, but one of the reasons that may have made Porsche hesitate is the fact that the company wants to prevent the better-balanced Cayman (a.k.a. mid-engined) from cannibalizing the 911.
According to Planet-9, the Cayman CS will make its debut at the Los Angeles Auto Show later in the year, with the vehicle set to enter the market next year as a 2012 model.
The CS badge will bring a list of modifications similar to those received by the Boxster Spyder, such as extreme weigh-reducing measures and a new set of lightweight alloy rims.
The aforementioned source also offers a set of specs, apparently coming from a Porsche insider.
It seems like the CS will be powered by a 3.4l engine developing 333hp and that will send its power to the rear axle (19 inch unique rims to be found here) via a limited slip differential.
The vehicle will go on a serious diet (including optional lexan windows, a light hatch, the A/C and sound systems marketed as optionals, aluminum doors with fabric door handles and others), which will make it 162-184 lbs (73-83 kg) lighter than the standard Cayman.
The top Cayman will also come with a redesigned front fascia, a rear diffuser and a ducktail-style generous rear spoiler.The optional extras list includes goodies like a Track Pack (partial roll cage, harness and others) and beefier brakes.
The Cayman Club Sport is expected to reach 62 mph (100 km/h) in 4.6 seconds. The price for all the fun? Around $66,000.
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