New Porsche!!

This is the new Cayman S, a sort of Boxster Coupé, and I love it!!! :supz: :supz: :supz:

hirez official pics + porsche press release:

 

 

 

 

 

The 2006 Porsche Cayman S is based on the Boxster® series, the two-seat coupe incorporates dramatic new styling, a powerful 295 hp (SAE) engine, and features and options made popular by Porsche's current range of sports cars. It is positioned and priced between the Porsche 911® Carrera® and Porsche Boxster S.

 

While easily recognizable as a member of the Porsche sports car family, the Cayman S has its own distinctive look. 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 (9.2 cu. ft.) of that found in the Boxster.

 

The Cayman S's muscular 3.4-liter, flat-six cylinder engine propels the car from 0 to 60 mph in a quick 5.1 seconds and to a top track speed of an impressive 171 mph. The engine is equipped with the same VarioCam® Plus variable valve timing system as found on the 2005 911 Carrera. It allows the engine to produce its maximum torque of 255 ft. lbs. between 4,200 and 6,000 rpm.

 

This engine power is transmitted through the Boxster S's standard six-speed manual transmission that has been enhanced for the Cayman S with shortened and more precise shift travel. Offered as an option, the five-speed Tiptronic® S automatic transmission system has been tuned specifically for the new model, incorporating unique electronic and hydraulic control maps.

 

Handling and safety are enhanced with the fitting of 18-inch wheels and tires and the Porsche Stability Management (PSM) system as standard equipment. The Porsche Active Suspension Management (PASM) system, 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, is available as an option.

 

The Cayman S will go on sale in the United States and Canada in mid January of 2006 at a price of $58,900 US.

 

 

http://automobile.nouvelobs.com/mag/050523...man/galerie.asp

http://www2.porsche.com/cayman/pd.asp

 

 

name is terrible (g for c anyone?) but i think the shape will grow on me.Still prefer the 997 tho

(g for c anyone?)

I hadn't noted that!

Guess it's going to look different in metal. My first thought was RX-8

Very bizarre, and I'm not sure the market was exactly yearning for a "Boxster Coupe" in 2006. Maybe a few years back it could have worked, say 1999/2000. But that was more than half a decade ago, the window is pretty firmly closed on sports cars with less than 400hp now in terms of desirability.

 

And $60k? For a car that a lowly M3 or a half-dozen other "family" cars would likely trounce in all measured statistics? Christ even I would take a C6 or C6Z06 over this Porsche, and that's saying something if you know my preferences.

 

I'm at a loss for the target audience on this. No one buys this over a base Carrera, even if they had to finance the differance between the two lol.

name is terrible (g for c anyone?)  

 

I always knew that porsche was catering to the alternative crowd, I can just imagine the jokes now.

Oh, I forgot, :vom:

The rear of the car really looks like a cayman. Problem, cayman are ugly :vom:

It's not too bad looking; it's sort of like a Boxster mating with the Chrysler Crossfire, and this is the offspring. :oops:

And as Mako said:who is going to buy it?Why not get a Carrera? :-k

And as Mako said:who is going to buy it?Why not get a Carrera?  :-k

Maybe because it costs 10000$ more?

I think this could be a valid reason, even if I agree that the 997 is better!

Me no likey! Porsche makes the same car with minor changes.

10.000$ is not that much plus its easy to get a Carrera with low miles and pocket the 10K$.Used caymans don t exist (yet)

Why would I buy this over a boxster S with a hardtop that I can remove?

The side/rear of the car looks wierd, the lines don't flow as well.

Why would I buy this over a boxster S with a hardtop that I can remove?

 

Another good point.

It's not too bad looking; it's sort of like a Boxster mating with the Chrysler Crossfire, and this is the offspring.  :oops:

 

You are right, Front Porsche, Back Crossfire. A very strange mix, It would sell well at 35K. But for that Money I can have 2 very nice 993s, A cab and a hardtop. Look for big discounts very soon

Looks too ugly for a Porsche

Has Bangle designed this...? :|

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Waste of time

Has Bangle designed this...?  :|

 

I'm thinking Homer Simpson designed it :vom:

Ok, I've understood: you don't like it. But I like it, and I beleive it's twice better and good looking than a Boxster S! So, maybe one day I will buy it and when you'll see me proud of my car, you will :vom: .

Life is beutiful 'cause is varied!!! :mrgreen:

I vote that you are forced to give up your Italian citizenship. :mrgreen:

 

All jokes aside, we're not shooting you ricrimi, we're shooting Porsche. Bad business choice, bad design, bad stats, bad price, bad everything.

 

That car is absolutely doomed, they can cut their sales projections by 50% of what they think it's going to actually sell and it would still be too high. Can't believe anyone gave it the green light in management, wtf are they thinking...a $60k MR2. Crazy.

I like it more than boxter s.

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