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People in the market for a sports car that’s poised for precision, rejoice! The Porsche 718 Cayman entered production at Zuffenhausen in Stuttgart, the spiritual stomping ground of the German sports car brand.
Compared to the pre-facelift Cayman introduced under the 981 code in 2012, the 982C code 718 Cayman makes use of a more powerful engine. The non-S model, for example, gave up its naturally aspirated 2.7-liter flat-6 in exchange for a turbocharged 2.0-liter four-cylinder boxer. Despite the difference in displacement, the force-fed unit produces 25 metric horsepower and 66 lb-ft over the six.
Although the turbo flat-4 doesn’t rev as hard or sound as good as the six-cylinder engine, its torque is delivered across a wider rev range (1,950 – 4,500 rpm compared to 4,500 – 6,500 rpm). The 718 Cayman S, on the other hand, makes do with a 2.5-liter four-banger instead of the bygone N/A 3.4-liter. Total output stands at 350 PS (345 HP) and 420 Nm (310 lb-ft).
When the 2017 Porsche Cayman S is equipped with a 7-speed PDK transmission and the optional Sport Chrono Package, the two-door sports car is able to hit 62 mph (100 km/h) in 4.2 seconds. If you’re brave enough to push it to the max, the speedo needle will grind to a halt near the 177 mph (285 km/h) mark.
“This is further proof that our employees work with perfection and passion on a daily basis to enable a very special Porsche experience for our customers," declared executive board Member for production and logistics at Porsche, Albrecht Reimold. The 718 Cayman and 718 Cayman S are due to arrive in Europe in September. U.S. customers will have to wait until November for their cars to get across the big blue pond.
2017 Porsche Cayman S (Germany) - €64,118
2017 Porsche Cayman (U.S.) - $53,900 (excluding $1,050 delivery charge)
2017 Porsche Cayman S (U.S.) - $66,300 (excluding $1,050 delivery charge)
Although the turbo flat-4 doesn’t rev as hard or sound as good as the six-cylinder engine, its torque is delivered across a wider rev range (1,950 – 4,500 rpm compared to 4,500 – 6,500 rpm). The 718 Cayman S, on the other hand, makes do with a 2.5-liter four-banger instead of the bygone N/A 3.4-liter. Total output stands at 350 PS (345 HP) and 420 Nm (310 lb-ft).
When the 2017 Porsche Cayman S is equipped with a 7-speed PDK transmission and the optional Sport Chrono Package, the two-door sports car is able to hit 62 mph (100 km/h) in 4.2 seconds. If you’re brave enough to push it to the max, the speedo needle will grind to a halt near the 177 mph (285 km/h) mark.
“This is further proof that our employees work with perfection and passion on a daily basis to enable a very special Porsche experience for our customers," declared executive board Member for production and logistics at Porsche, Albrecht Reimold. The 718 Cayman and 718 Cayman S are due to arrive in Europe in September. U.S. customers will have to wait until November for their cars to get across the big blue pond.
Pricing for the newest Porsche on the block is as follows:
2017 Porsche Cayman (Germany) - €51,6232017 Porsche Cayman S (Germany) - €64,118
2017 Porsche Cayman (U.S.) - $53,900 (excluding $1,050 delivery charge)
2017 Porsche Cayman S (U.S.) - $66,300 (excluding $1,050 delivery charge)
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