Porsche go green on lightweight Cayman

According to a post on the German Car Forum Porsche have given a green light to the production of a lightweight clubsport version of the mid-engined Cayman coupé. The new model is said to be due for a pubic debut at the Los Angeles Auto Show in November and will be badged as the Cayman CS. Sales should commence in 2011.

If you’re expecting this to be a Boxster Spyder wearing a tin hat you’re probably around the mark. At least, the Cayman CS follows a similar path of a modest power increase in a lighter shell, with a focus on sharper handling.

The Cayman CS could be up to 80kg lighter than a regular model, while packing an extra 13hp from its 3.4 litre flat six. Other items thrown in or tweaked include 20mm lower suspension, aluminium doors with fabric door pulls, locking rear differential, larger fixed ducktail rear spoiler and an optional Track Pack, featuring a GT3-like roll cage.

A copy of the text from the forum post can be read after the break.

[Source: German Car Forum]

Cayman Clubsport (or RS) is coming

From rennteam:

“Stuttgart – Porsche has officially given the green light to a new lightweight Cayman model variant due to debut for the 2012 model year. The Cayman CS or “Club Sport” will be shown at the Los Angeles auto show later this year and go on sale in 2011 as a 2012 model. The CS will receive some of the same treatment given to the recent Boxster Spyder such as lighter weight components, fabric door pulls, and a uniquely styled set of lightweight wheels modeled after those on the GT2 RS. Recent press reports indicated that this new variant was shown to Sales Managers in US and Europe at recent internal Porsche meetings and given the positive response from their dealership network Porsche has chosen to move forward with production.

A number of technical items have been circulated internally among the team responsible for this variant and include the following:

333hp 3.4L engine
Sport PASM suspension – 20mm lower than stock ride height
A/C, stereo are optional
162-184lbs lighter than stock Cayman S
Aluminum doors, fabric door pulls
Lightweight hatch, optional lexan window (europe only)
19″ unique lightweight wheels
Sport bucket seats
Revalved steering assist
Locking rear differential standard
Uprated brakes (optional)
Restylized front fascia
Cayman Club Sport side graphics
Rear diffuser
Ducktail-style larger rear spoiler (fixed)
Club Sport Insignia badging in interior
Optional “Track Pack”, includes partial roll cage, harness and fittings plus fire extinguisher (europe only)
Cited performance numbers – 0-62 in 4.6s
Base Price: $66,330″