The new Cayman R is 55 kilograms (121 lb) lighter and with ten horsepower more than the Cayman S. With its specially adapted sports chassis, it provides an even more precise driving experience than the Cayman S.
The new mid-engine coupé is powered by a tuned-up 3.4-litre six-cylinder engine developing 330 hp. In the standard configuration it transmits its power to the rear wheels via a six-speed manual gearbox that propels the car from 0 to 100 km/h in 5.0 seconds. With the seven-speed Porsche Doppelkupplungsgetriebe (PDK) it takes 4.9 seconds, and when supplied with one of the optional Sport Chrono packages, it takes just 4.7 seconds.
The Cayman R weighs 1,295 kilograms, and largest savings were achieved through the use of lightweight components and doing without convenience equipment. There is also an optional lithium-ion lightweight construction battery available to cut more weight.
New 19 inch wheel set weighs less than 40 kilograms. The car sits 200 mm lower than the Cayman S, featuring distinctive fixed rear spoiler, silver-painted wheels and numerous sporting highlights on both the interior and exterior like black-framed headlights, black exterior mirrors and the “PORSCHE” lettering on the side.
The new Porsche Cayman R will go on sale from February 2011. The price in Germany will be EUR 69,830 inclusive of 19 percent VAT and country-specific equipment items.
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