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2006 Porsche Cayman S Road & Track Test

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Khatir Soltani
And the Cayman S will prove its worth to you, if only in a matter of minutes after slipping into its superbly
TheCayman S will prove its worth to you, if only in a matter of minutesafter slipping into its superbly supportive driver's seat. (Photo:Trevor Hofmann, Canadian Auto Press) 
supportivedriver's seat, this I can assure you. It will, without doubt, help youreach your other New Year's goals all the quicker too, zipping you backand forth to the gym in record time as well as over to the Whole FoodsMarket, for some of those aforementioned fresh fruits and vegetables.But for the first two weeks, at least, you'll have to keep yourresolutions from behind the wheel of your current ride, because theCayman S doesn't go on sale until January 14, 2006. Can you hold onthat long? Mmmm... that box of chocolates looks mighty good.

Specifications:
  • Price Range (base MSRP): $83,900
  • Body Type: 2-door coupe
  • Layout: mid-engine, RWD
  • Engine: 295-hp, 251 lb-ft of torque, 3.4L, 24-valve, DOHC H-6
  • Transmission: 6-spd manual (optional 5-spd auto with manual mode)
  • Acceleration (6-spd/auto 0 - 100 km/h): 5.2 / 5.8 seconds
  • Acceleration (6-spd/auto 0 - 160 km/h): 11.7 / 13.5 seconds
  • Acceleration (6-spd/auto 0 - 200 km/h): 18.6 / 21.6 seconds
  • Acceleration (6-spd/auto standing km): 24.3 / 25.4 seconds
  • Top Speed: 275 km/h (171 mph)
  • Brakes (front/rear): disc/disc, ABS
  • Exterior Dimensions (L/W/H/WB): 4,372 / 1,801 / 1,305 / 2,415 mm (172.1 / 70.9 / 51.4 / 95.1 in)
  • Track (frt/rr): 1,486 / 1,528 mm (58.5 / 60.2 in)
  • Curb Weight (estimated): 1,298 - 1,670 kg (2,855 - 3,682 lb)
  • Seating Capacity: 2
  • Cargo Volume: 410 L (14.5 cu-ft)
  • Fuel Economy (estimated city/hwy): 12.8 / 8.2 L/100 km
  • Warranty (mo/km): 48/80,000 comprehensive
  • Direct Competitors: Audi TT Coupe, BMW Z4 Coupe, Chrysler Crossfire, Mercedes-Benz SLK, Nissan 350Z
  • Web Site: www.porsche.com
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Khatir Soltani
Khatir Soltani
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