The most valuable asset of the car is its lightness. Porsche has put the Cayman on a serious diet and the vehicle now tips the scales at 1,295 kg (2,855 lbs), 55 kg (121 lbs) lower than the Cayman S. To achieve this, the car was fitted with lightweight components and stripped of unnecessary items. The vehicle rides on the lightest 19-inch rims in the Porsche range and can be fitted with an optional lithium-ion lightweight battery.
As for the 3.4 liter six-cylinder engine, this has had its power output increased by 10 hp and now delivers 330 hp. In standard from ,it is matted to a six-speed manual, allowing the car to hit 62 mph in 5 seconds, Customers can also choose a PDK double clutch transmission that cuts 0.1 seconds off the aforementioned acceleration time.
For those who want even more (or should we say “less”?), Porsche offers the optional Sport Chrono package that allows the car to leave the 62 mph mark behind in 4.7 seconds. As for the top speed, this stands at 282 km/h (175 mph) with manual gearbox, or 280 km/h (174 mph) with PDK.
In case you were wondering, the vehicle offers a fuel efficiency of 9.7 l/100 km (29.12 mpg imp. or 24.24 US mpg) with six-speed gearbox and 9.3 l/100 km (30.37 mpg imp or 25.28 US mpg) with PDK.
The vehicle has been lowered by 20 mm (0.79 inches) and uses a fixed rear spoiler. The car can be distinguished multiple special exterior and interior elements, such as black framed headlights, black exterior mirrors and “PORSCHE” decals on the sides.
The Porsche Cayman R is scheduled to go on sale starting from February 2011. The vehicle’s German market pricing starts at EUR69,830/$94,310 (VAT included).
Our say: Porsche is still afraid that the Cayman could cannibalize the 911.
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