PORSCHE CAYMAN S WILL BE MUCH CHEAPER IN US: The fourth model from Porsche will retail for $83.900 in Canada next January, the German luxury brand has announced, which is considerably more than the two-seat sportscar will cost in the U.S.
South of the border, the Cayman S hatchback will carry a sticker price of US$58,900, which makes the Canadian price nearly CDN$10,000 more expensive than current exchange rates allow.
Porsche Cars North America gave no explanation for charging so much extra in Canada, but they did say that the model designed to sit between the 911 and Boxster models would borrow from both car brands. The fourth and biggest-selling model in the Porsche lineup is of course the Cayenne SUV.
The Cayman S coupe is based largely on the Boxster series, Porsche says, but the company has also used some technology from the pricier 911.
Whatever technology is borrowed, the Cayman S has a surprisingly unique exterior shape, though Porsche says it's ''easily recognizable as a member of the Porsche family.''
Among its unique styling features are its ''dynamic new coupe silhouette, aerodynamic upper windshield sill, curvaceous rear fenders, fog lamps integrated into the front air intakes, exclusively designed side air intakes, automatically extending rear spoiler, and newly styled dual sport tailpipes.''
Beneath the new model's distinguishing hatchback is a rear storage area twice the size (260.5 litres) of that found in the Boxster.
Using a horizontally-opposed, 3.4-litre, six-cylinder engine that develops 255 lb-ft of torque between 4,200 and 6,000 rpm, the Cayman S is supposed to be capable of going from 0 to 100 kmh in a little over five seconds. Should you find yourself on an accommodating racetrack some time, the car is also good for a top speed of 275 kmh.
Much of that torque comes from the VarioCam Plus variable valve-timing system borrowed from the 911, Porsche explains.
Whatever degree of power the driver calls up, it's sent to the rear wheels through a revised version of the Boxster S's standard six-speed manual transmission. For the Cayman S, the transmission throws have been shortened and there's more precise shift travel.
Also tuned to suit this model with unique electronic and hydraulic control maps is the optional five-speed Tiptronic automatic transmission. This is of course a speed-oriented version of a manumatic transmission, which lets the driver select the gear to suit the situation.
Along with the standard ride and handling equipment that goes into a sportscar, the Cayman S has been equipped with 18-inch wheels and the Porsche Stability Management system as standard equipment. Optional equipment includes Porsche Active Suspension Management, which allows the driver to ''select between the comfort of a grand touring car and the track- ready precision of a genuine high-performance sports car at the touch of a button.''
photo:VW of America, Land Rover, Porsche
South of the border, the Cayman S hatchback will carry a sticker price of US$58,900, which makes the Canadian price nearly CDN$10,000 more expensive than current exchange rates allow.
Porsche Cars North America gave no explanation for charging so much extra in Canada, but they did say that the model designed to sit between the 911 and Boxster models would borrow from both car brands. The fourth and biggest-selling model in the Porsche lineup is of course the Cayenne SUV.
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| 2006 Porsche Cayman S (photo: Porsche) |
Whatever technology is borrowed, the Cayman S has a surprisingly unique exterior shape, though Porsche says it's ''easily recognizable as a member of the Porsche family.''
Among its unique styling features are its ''dynamic new coupe silhouette, aerodynamic upper windshield sill, curvaceous rear fenders, fog lamps integrated into the front air intakes, exclusively designed side air intakes, automatically extending rear spoiler, and newly styled dual sport tailpipes.''
Beneath the new model's distinguishing hatchback is a rear storage area twice the size (260.5 litres) of that found in the Boxster.
Using a horizontally-opposed, 3.4-litre, six-cylinder engine that develops 255 lb-ft of torque between 4,200 and 6,000 rpm, the Cayman S is supposed to be capable of going from 0 to 100 kmh in a little over five seconds. Should you find yourself on an accommodating racetrack some time, the car is also good for a top speed of 275 kmh.
Much of that torque comes from the VarioCam Plus variable valve-timing system borrowed from the 911, Porsche explains.
Whatever degree of power the driver calls up, it's sent to the rear wheels through a revised version of the Boxster S's standard six-speed manual transmission. For the Cayman S, the transmission throws have been shortened and there's more precise shift travel.
Also tuned to suit this model with unique electronic and hydraulic control maps is the optional five-speed Tiptronic automatic transmission. This is of course a speed-oriented version of a manumatic transmission, which lets the driver select the gear to suit the situation.
Along with the standard ride and handling equipment that goes into a sportscar, the Cayman S has been equipped with 18-inch wheels and the Porsche Stability Management system as standard equipment. Optional equipment includes Porsche Active Suspension Management, which allows the driver to ''select between the comfort of a grand touring car and the track- ready precision of a genuine high-performance sports car at the touch of a button.''
photo:VW of America, Land Rover, Porsche
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