Following the successful market launch of the
Cayman S in autumn 2005, Porsche is introducing the Cayman, a
new version of the mid-engined sports coupé that will go on sale
in the UK in the summer. Based on the Boxster series, the
two-seater is powered by a six-cylinder horizontally-opposed
‘boxer’ engine with an engine-capacity of 2.7 litres and
developing an output of 245 bhp (180 kW). With its high and
sustained propulsive power in the lower and medium speed ranges,
the engine puts in an impressive performance. It has a top speed
of 160mph, and with manual transmission accelerates from 0-62mph
in 6.1 seconds. The Cayman is convincing proof of the fact that
outstanding performance statistics do not necessarily mean high
fuel consumption. According to European standards, it consumes
on average only 30.4mpg (9.3 litres per 100 kms).
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