Porsche Cayman
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The 2014 model year marks the third generation of the Porsche Cayman. With a new aluminum-intensive body structure at its core, the 2014 Cayman is lighter, more agile and 40-percent stiffer than the outgoing version. And despite the price difference, well-appointed Cayman models exhibit the same premium look and feel as the flagship 911.
For the 2012 model year, the Cayman lineup adds an Ipanema Blue paint finish to the color palette along with the new high-performance Cayman R, which offers a 330-horsepower version of Porsche's renowned 3.4-liter boxer engine, revised suspension componentry and additional weight-saving measures.
No major changes for the Porsche Cayman for 2010.
The Cayman receives a new 2.9-liter boxer engine, while the Cayman S receives a new 3.4-liter engine, both providing more horsepower and improved fuel economy over last year's units. A new PDK (Porsche-Doppelkupplungsgetriebe) double clutch auto-manual transmission is made available, while a six-speed manual gearbox is now standard on the base Cayman.
Introduced as a 2006 model, the Cayman S wasted no time in serving notice of its intentions to rivals such as the Audi TT Quattro Coupe, BMW Z4 M Coupe and Mercedes-Benz SLK 350. For 2007, it's joined by a slightly less potent but still remarkably engaging and considerably more affordable base Cayman. Both offer a close encounter with 911-style driving experiences for thousands of dollars less. While sharing a good deal of basic engineering with Porsche's entry-level Boxster line, the Cayman's more rigid, closed-body structure gives this mid-engine rear-wheel-drive two-seater even better handling and a more graceful appearance. Although a tad pricy, the 245-horsepower Cayman and 295-horsepower Cayman S still deliver a great return on your fun-to-drive investment.
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Best driving car I've ever owned!
By iCloud on Tuesday, January 24, 2012
I own this car - My approximate mileage is 15,000
overall rating 8 of 10rating detailsReviewer Ratings
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Pros: "I drive it on a track and it handles great"
Cons: "stiff ride, options pricey"
Likely to recommend this car? (1-10): 10
"If you want a drivers car, buy a Cayman over the 911. Better handling car at a much cheaper price. Only complaint is it could use more horsepower."
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The best one for twisty roads.
By Mmolgthar (International) on Wednesday, July 06, 2011
I own this car - My approximate mileage is 17,000
overall rating 10 of 10rating detailsReviewer Ratings
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Pros: "It's always a pleasure to drive."
Likely to recommend this car? (1-10): 10
"I've got the old 245HP but I've never had any need for more horsepower. It gives always a very fair response. In my case the limit is the driver not the car."
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2010 cayman pdk trans
By qa (Ventura , CA) on Tuesday, April 05, 2011
overall rating 9 of 10rating details
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"Great car, super handle, love bluetooth and heated seat, a lot of torque for a performance car. specially PDK trans is the best. No clutch and super fast with paddle shifters."
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