Jim Richards is an eight-time Targa Tasmania winner. Each of those wins has been at the wheel of a Porsche 911 of some description. This year, though, Jimmy drove a mid-engined Cayman S with PDK. So what was it like? Watch this video to find out…
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LA 2012: Porsche Cayman revealed
Today we bring you the highly anticipated new Porsche Cayman. It’s on show now at the LA Auto Show and we very much wish we were there to get a closer look at what we expect will be the one of the purest handling and most balanced Porsche models ever made. Who needs a 911?!
The new Cayman is lighter, up to 30kg, lower and more efficient than the outgoing 987 model. A wider track and longer wheelbase (+60mm) make for a better driving experience, Porsche says.
Of course, the new Cayman is a little bit faster than both the new Boxster on which it is based and the old Cayman. We’ve listed the key stats for the Cayman and Cayman S below.
We also recommend downloading the LA Auto Show press kit and Technical Specifications PDFs for much more detail on the new Cayman.
For now, though, it’s time to start saving!
Porsche Cayman (981)
- Engine power: 202 kW (275 hp) at 7,400/min
- Max. torque: 290 Nm at 4,500/min – 6,500/min
- Power output per litre: 74.6 kW/l (101.6 hp/l)
- Maximum revs: 7,800/min
- Weights: Kerb weight, DIN 1,310 (1,340) kg
- Performance: Top speed 266 (264) km/h
- 0–100km/h: 0 – 100 km/h 5.7 (5.6) s; (with Sport Plus and PDK* 5.4 s)
- 0–200km/h: 21.0 (20.9) s; (with Sport Plus and PDK* 20.6 s)
- Consumption (NEDC): Combined 8.2 (7.7) l/100 km
- CO2 emissions: 192 (180) g/km
Porsche Cayman S (981)
- Engine power: 239 kW (325 hp) at 7,400/min
- Max. torque: 370 Nm at 4,500/min – 5,800/min
- Power output per litre: 69.6 kW/l (94.6 hp/l)
- Maximum revs: 7,800/min
- Weights: Kerb weight, DIN 1,320 (1,350) kg
- Performance: Top speed 266 (264) km/h
- 0–100km/h: 0 – 100 km/h 5.0 (4.9) s; (with Sport Plus and PDK* 4.7 s)
- 0–200km/h: 17.2 (17.1) s; (with Sport Plus and PDK* 16.9 s)
- Consumption (NEDC): Combined 8.8 (8.0) l/100 km
- CO2 emissions: 206 (188) g/km
Values in brackets refer to vehicles with PDK transmission
*In conjunction with the optional Sport Chrono package.
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Porsche Cayman S Black Edition
The Porsche Cayman S is the latest to get the “Black Edition” treatment, and follows similar versions of the 911 and Boxster S.
Like the Boxster, the Cayman S Black Edition scores a modest 7kW power increase, raising peak power to 243kW. The 19″ wheels are sourced from the Boxster Spyder and offer increased diameter and width over standard Cayman wheels.
The Cayman S Black Edition is limited to 500 cars worldwide and a small number will be making their way to Australia. Local deliveries are scheduled to commence in September and the asking price remains at the regular Cayman S figure of $147,500 (plus on roads etc).
Press releases from Porsche AG and Porsche Australia follow.