Porsche Cayman S
The Porsche Cayman S is a 2-seat sport coupe considered, by many, as the ultimate driving machine. This is a big call but this beautiful Porsche coupe definitely deserves some attention! The Porsche Cayman S, also known as the Porsche 987c, was first unveiled at the 2005 Frankfurt Motor Show. There are two generations of Porsche Cayman S: the 2006 version and the 2009 version. The Porsche Cayman S is currently assembled in Finland but production will be moved to Austria in 2012.
Porsche Cayman S
The Porsche Cayman S was set to revitalize the spirit and nostalgia of the Porsche 904 and is actually considered by many experts as a masterclass in automotive engineering. This car is just superb in every aspect. It has received numerous awards including Top Gear’s Sports Car of 2005, Automobile’s Best Sports Car of 2006, Playboy’s Car of 2006, Motor Trend’s Best Driver’s Car of 2009… and the list goes on! It is a pure driver’s car and is one of the most popular Porsche cars that come with a range of extraordinary features and comfortable seating arrangements. Only few cars have received so many awards in just a few years, one of them being the famous Bentley Continental GT.
The 2009 Porsche Cayman S has a 3.4L engine, with 320 horsepower (239 kW) at 7,2000 rpm. This latest version also has a 7-speed PDF dual clutch transmissions, which replaced the Porsche Tiptronic S automatic gearbox. The car accelerates from 0 to 60mph in 4.9 seconds, with a top speed of 171 mph (275km/h). The performance of the Porsche Cayman S approaches that of the Porsche 911 Carrera, which led many to believe that the Porsche Cayman S was going to cannibalize the sales of the Porsche 911 Carrera.
Porsche Cayman S
In 2008 Porsche released the Porsche Cayman S Sport. This limited edition sport version has a freer-flowing, louder exhaust (raising power from 295 PS to 303 PS) and comes in various colors, striping on the sides and black 19-inch wheels. The body is lowered by 1cm. This beautiful version gives a more sporty feeling than the Porsche Cayman S. Only 700 were made for the world’s market! To acquire this great driving machine, you will need no less than $61,500 (including taxes).
Porsche Cayman S
There are now a lot of 2006 Porsche Caymans S on the second-hand market leaving you a chance to own this amazing car for less than approximately $40,000. Alternatively you could go for the normal Porsche Cayman, which is about $10,000 less. Anyhow, the Porsche Cayman S is truly an amazing car that has surprised and still surprises many. It surely deserves any sport car fan’s attention! For more information, read the latest news on Porsche Cayman S. If you like technologically advanced cars check out the Bentley Continental GT.
