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The second generation Porsche Cayman S 981 was unveiled at the 2012 Geneva Motor Show. The production Porsche Cayman S 981 was released as a 2014 model in the spring of 2013. The new Porsche Cayman S 981 is once again available in both standard Cayman form with a 2.7 L engine, and also in Cayman S form with a 3.4 L engine. Both Porsche Cayman S 981 versions are available with either a 6-speed manual or a dual-clutch 7-speed PDK transmission.
The Porsche Cayman S 981 features significant upgrades including an entirely new body, a longer wheelbase, a wider front track and a thoroughly redesigned interior that matches the latest 911 models.
The Cayman R was introduced in 2011, and is based on a 2009 Cayman S. It features a new body kit, new 19 inch lightweight wheels, lighter aluminium doors, lighter bucket seats, and together with the removal of the radio, storage compartments, air-conditioners and door handles, the Cayman R weighs in at 54.8 kilograms (121 lb) less than a Cayman S. With the help of the new sports suspensions, the Cayman R is 20 mm (0.8 in) lower than a Cayman S. The engine is a 3.4-litre flat six Direct Fuel Injection DFI boxer engine which produces 330 hp (246 kW). The standard Cayman R can achieve 0-60 mph in 4.7 seconds, and with the optional 7-speed PDK dual clutch transmission and the Sport Chrono package, it can achieve 0-60 mph in 4.4 seconds. The Cayman R with the manual transmission can reach the top speed of 175 mph (282 km/h), and 174 mph (280 km/h) with the PDK.
The performance of the Cayman S approaches that of Porsche's flagship sports car, the 911 Carrera. Rally legend Walter Röhrl lapped the Nürburgring Nordschleife track in a Cayman S equipped with optional 19" wheels, PCCB, and PASM[18] in a time of 8 minutes, 11 seconds.[19][20] The time for a standard Cayman S, as published by the manufacturer, was 8 minutes, 20 seconds.[21] In contrast, Röhrl recorded 8 minutes, 15 seconds in a 911 Carrera.[22][23] The similarity in performance between the two cars has led to speculation about whether the Cayman S will cannibalize sales of the Carrera, as the basic Carrera's recommended retail price in the United States is $12,400 higher than that of the Cayman S.
Porsche Cayman prepared and run by privateers Jürgen and Uwe Alzen finished fourth overall (of 220 entrants) in the 2007 Nürburgring 24 Hour race, ahead of two flagship Porsche 997 GT3 RSR's, a 997 GT3 Cup, and a 996 GT3 Cup.[24] Another two privateer Caymans, entered by CSR and MSpeed, finished 22nd and 117th overall, respectively. Porsche disclaims support for the Cayman teams, while supporting some or all of the 997 teams.
The Porsche Cayman S 981 predecessor has been the recipient of a number of awards, including:
Automobile -- All-Star 2007, Best Sports Car 2006
Car and Driver -- One of the 10 Best Cars 2007-2009[15]
World Car of the Year (WCOTY) -- World Performance Car of the Year 2006
Top Gear -- Sports Car of the Year 2005
Auto Express - Greatest Drives & Best Sporting Car 2007 & 2006
Frankfurt Motor Show - Autoweek Editors' Best in Show 2005
Playboy Magazine - Car of the Year 2006
J.D. Power's Initial Quality Study, Best Compact Premium Sporty Cars 2006
J.D. Power's Automotive Performance, Execution and Layout Study, Best Compact Premium Sporty Cars 2007 & 2006
Wheels Automotive Design Awards, Best Exterior 2006
Car Plus Magazine Car of the Year Award, Best Sports Car 2006
Motor Trend, Best Driver's Car 2009
The Porsche Cayman is a rear mid-engined, rear wheel drive 2-seat sports car produced by Porsche AG of Germany. First launched in the 2006 model year, the Cayman is a coupé derived from Porsche's second and third generation Boxster roadster. Like the Boxster, most Caymans were assembled in Finland for Porsche by Valmet Automotive (the rest are assembled in Zuffenhausen, Stuttgart, Germany). Porsche's Deputy Chairman, Holger P. Haerter stated that their contract with Valmet Automotive will end in 2012, and the Cayman's production will be outsourced to Magna Steyr Fahrzeugtechnik of Graz, Austria. (Panorama, 2008). More recently, as Volkswagen assumed ultimate control of Porsche AG, that agreement fell through, and the production of both Caymans and Boxsters after 2012 will be in the former Karmann plant in Osnabrück, Germany, now owned by Volkswagen and used for production of the new 2012 Golf Cabriolet.
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