Porsche’s reveal at the LA show is the new Cayman R, which is lighter and more powerful than the Cayman S by 55 kg and 10 hp respectively. The R was “designed for spectacular road behaviour” with a specially adapted sports chassis, providing “an even more precise driving experience than the Cayman S”, which is the already the best driving Porsche to some.
The 3.4-litre flat six gains 10 horses to make 330 hp (torque remains at 370 Nm). With a six-speed manual, 0-100 km/h is achieved in 5.0 seconds flat, while the seven-speed PDK twin-clutch ‘box is faster by 0.1 sec. The optional Sport Chrono package takes the time further down to 4.7 seconds. Top speed is 282 km/h for the manual or 280 km/h with PDK. The car without the clutch pedal is rather frugal with 9.3 l/100 km combined consumption.
For comparison, the Cayman S does the century sprint in 5.2 (manual) and 5.1 seconds (PDK) while top speed is 277 km/h for the stick shift and 275 km/h for the PDK model.
The main aim of the Cayman R was to improve performance, driving dynamics and agility through weight reduction. At just 1,295 kg, the R’s improved power-to-weight ratio stands at 3.9 kg per horsepower (4kg/hp for PDK). Savings were achieved through the use of lightweight components and doing without convenience equipment (air con, stereo). The Cayman flagship also comes with the lightest 19″ wheels Porsche has. The complete rim set weighs less than 40 kg.
The Cayman R sits 20 mm lower than the S and comes with an LSD as standard. The fuel tank is also smaller (by 10 litres) at 54 litres. To spot a Cayman R, look for the fixed rear spoiler, black-framed headlights, black wing mirrors and the ‘Porsche’ decals on the side (in contrasting black or silver, depending on the body colour). The ‘Peridot’ colour of this car is exclusive to the R.
It will go on sale from February 2011. Gallery after the jump.
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hmm, RM600K can get this baby home? i kinda like this tahi ayam color, looks like piece of shit but fast, real fast piece of shit..
a cayman S is 630k, so this would surely be over that
what a color
boring porsche,
they only repeating the same model over and over and over..
hard to come out with something new is it not?
its because new generation of porsches are coming in 1 or 2 years time, 997 911 and cayman were released in 2004, almost 7 years already..so before a new generation comes sports car makers like to ‘pump up’ the current models,ferrar did the same with f430 scuderia 16m and months later 458 italia was out
Porche only evolved 5 times since 40 years. Thats the way it is.
Wow! A unique colour indeed! Perhaps a signature colour for this extraordinary piece of engineering? They’ve made a super Cayman S and now…they’ve managed to come out with a much better, powerful, lighter one! What a feat/achievement! This kind of engineering/technology for sure doesn’t come cheap…
Not worth the money, better get an EVORA S (Supercharged) , or a BMW M3 , or better yet a Nissan GT-R (a bit more expensive)
M3 not that cheap rite? its extra 200k i think? Evora is a Lotus and GTR although beats Porche but it still a japanese car. No doubt GTR wins,but the branding and image lose.
lemon green?? so refreshing~
no air-con ?
The purpose they build is not for us to ride to work,or go for mamak drinking. Its for track i guess. Just like M3 compare to M3 CSL.
Must be joking…no aircon and hifi.
This is just another marketing gimmick.
The lsd will make all the difference I reckon. The Cayman S was a half baked effort at a performance cayman-perhaps Porsche is scared it would trump up is big brother 911
‘Peridot’ colour kalau apply kat inspira atau saga facelift 2011 ok kan…