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A hiker out for a nature walk around the Agua Hedionda lagoon in Carlsbad, CA, on Tuesday morning was startled to find tracks leading to this very unusual water-bound creature — a Porsche Cayman S. More »
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The next time you find yourself in a Sam's Club in Mexico, perhaps needing a few kilos of queso or just a good deal on Gallo beer, why not also pick up a 2010 Porsche 911 Carrera? (H/T to Whack-A-Mole!) More »
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Here's video of the unveiling of the Porsche Cayman R just moments ago here at the LA Auto Show. More horsepower, less weight, more awesome. Also, sadly it doesn't taste like Ecto Cooler. We should know. We licked it. More »
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The crew from 'Merican Top Gear rolled into SEMA this morning with a quintet of supercabs. We hear a certain Ray Wert might drive one, but we're not sure if we can tell anyone. So, um, keep it to yourself... More »
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The Porsche Cayman Interseries is one of our favorite small racing programs because it requires its obnoxiously wealthy owner/drivers to use preselected classic liveries. Rothmans! Gulf Oil! Marlboro! How many can you spot? More »
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What you definitely need is a white Porsche Cayman. And a dead hare. Painter Ron English demonstrates in a scant 27 seconds. How to, indeed. More »
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German tuner TechArt's announced a "retrofit" for the nonsensical pseudo-paddles on Porsche's PDK seven-speed dual-clutch transmission. This consists mostly of spending $650 for little plastic pedal attachments the car should have been sold with, but it's worth it. More »
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A Porsche dealer in Illinois recently launched a racing series where historic Stuttgart livery is mandatory. Old-vs.-new gallery at Axis of Oversteer. Hippie car FTW! [Axis of Oversteer via 0-60] More »
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The No'reaster/Hurricane Ida combo passing over the East coast last week wreaked a fair bit of havoc. It even managed to sink a Porsche Cayman into the sand of Cape Hatteras, North Carolina. Best buried treasure ever? [Asylum] More »
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We wanted desperately for the Porsche Cayman shooting brake to be real, a reanimation of the wacky/awesome Porsche of yore, but no, twas a going away hoax perpetrated by the staff at TopGear.com. Well done fellas. [NYTimes] More »
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This photo may be the first uncovered shot of the fabled Porsche Cayman Shooting Brake seen in video games and spy photos. We want to believe. More »
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This screen cap, reportedly from the yet-unreleased Forza 3 for Xbox 360, is adding credibility to the Porsche Cayman shooting brake rumor. Has Forza got the digital data on a shocking new Porsche offering? More »
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If you share our love of shooting brakes, hold onto your hats as amateur shooters have captured what looks to be a Porsche Cayman shooting brake mule. At least that's what we hope it is. More »
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The LA Auto Show has birthed it's latest automotive revelation in the form of the 2009 Porsche Cayman. The Cayman, as we saw a bit earlier, gets upgrades to both the entry 2.9 liter engine and the Cayman S 3.4 liter mill, a new twin-clutch transmission able to work power conversion magic and maybe most importantly, an optional limited slip differential has been added, addressing one of the most common complaints of the original Cayman. The new LSD will further improve performance on the back roads and the tracks. We suspect this news will set the less skilled 911 owners shaking in their boots. Complete details, restrained potential, and further images below. More »
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Nobody at Porsche AG would ever admit it, but we suspect the newly upgraded 2009 Porsche Cayman has even more potential than the flagship Porsche 911. The new Cayman is set to make its public debut later today at the LA Auto Show and though it doesn't look much different, the car is boasting a new optional dual-clutch transmission that's sure to liven things up and provide improved efficiency. The car gets more power at 265 HP from the bigger 2.9 liter boxer and 320 HP in the 3.4 liter flat six in the Cayman S, which now trots to 60 mph in 4.9 seconds from a cold start. Here's the shocker in this whole equation - the added efficiency from that dual-clutch transmission allows the new Cayman to return 25.8 MPG in the 2.9 liter and 25 MPG in the 3.4 liter. As with the 2009 Porsche Boxster, the new Cayman should also sport a limited slip differential. What's that? A reveal video with driving footage and sweet, sweet engine sounds awaits below with the complete details? That's right. More »
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Named after a species of crocodile-like creatures, the Porsche Cayman is affectionately referred to amongst its fans as “Croc.” Croctoberfest 3, held during the first weekend of October at Porsche North America’s Atlanta headquarters and organized by the Cayman Club, was the world’s biggest gathering of Caymans to date. Check out the mega gallery of hot Croc-on-Croc action below. More »
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Despite the ubiquity of semi-disguised Porsche Panameras making a secret publicity tour of the United States, we haven’t seen much of the 2010 Porsche Cayman since we exclusively unveiled it back in July. Now, an eagle-eyed Cayman Club forum member has spotted a trifecta of the updated sports cars winging their way into LAX. We’re sure it’s not a coincidence that they arrived just two weeks before the LA Auto Show. More »
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Autoweek.nl has gotten their hot little Dutch mitts on images they claim are the freshened-up faces of the new Porsche Cayman and Porsche Boxster. If these shots are in fact the real thing, then changes seem to be limited on the exterior to the shape of the front bumpers below the headlights, the tail lamps getting a bit more curvy and the exhaust going twin exit rather than single. To be perfectly honest, if we woke up to a facelift like this, we'd probably smack the surgeon. Of course that may be because the curve on the bumper below the headlight seems wholly unnatural, but maybe that's just us. We'll be waiting to see if these are the real deal shots or just something Autoweek.nl created themselves. More »
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According to ze Germans at Auto Motor und Sport, long-time Porsche tuner RUF is planning an all-electric version of the Cayman. Perhaps seeking to do battle with the Tesla Roadster, RUF's car will be allegedly have 204 HP and 480 lb-ft or torque on tap from its electric motor. The juice will be stored in lithium-ion battery packs that can be replenished at any home outlet, providing up to a 186-mile range. Expect the electric Cayman to look much like RUF's 3400K, but with "ELECTRIC" written all over it, so that people know you're saving the whales or whatever. Of course the burning question is, how fast will it be? More »
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Photos of a Porsche Cayman S with a few minor tweaks undergoing some extreme handling has the folks over at NextAutos speculating as to whether or not this could be an RS version of the mid-level Porsche. The pictures show that this model has what appears to be a new front spoiler and larger rear spoiler when compared to the stock S. An RS version of the Cayman could see power jump from 303 horsepower in S trip to nearly 340 horsepower. More »
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Porsche's plans for two new special edition cars have leapt from internet leakage to reality as the duo, dubbed the Boxster S Porsche Design Edition 2 and the Porsche Cayman S Sport, are finally official and due in October. Should you be inclined to purchase one of the 50 US-bound Boxster S cars, or 200 Cayman S Sports, you'll get eight more ponies between your go-pedal and the road, for a total of 303 HP. Also, a set of 5 mm wheel spacers should provide the cars with slightly more neutral handling tendencies, possibly bordering on oversteer. You'll also find an array of cosmetic upgrades including stripes and badging, and in the case of the Boxster, a fancy new Porsche-designed wristwatch. No word on the wristwatches' effect on acceleration, handling or braking, but since it's included, we're assuming it's substantial. More »
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The first photo we've seen of the upcoming 2010 Porsche Cayman S Sport has already made its way to the web, we're assuming from the pages of some Euro buff book by way of a fan-forum and an enthusiast's scanner. Details are still sketchy, but word has it the uprated Cayman will have eight extra horsepower, raising the total to 303, and feature the Porsche Active Stability Management system along with a suspension that sits about four tenths of an inch lower. The orange-and-black paint scheme in the pictured car appears vaguely reminiscent of the 911 GT3 RS, but we'll have to wait and see if that's the sole color offered or whether Porsche gives us additional hues from which to choose. [CarScoop] More »
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We have it on good authority that these renderings accurately show the 2010 Porsche Cayman S and 2010 Porsche Boxster S. In addition to the face-lifted looks, powertrain changes should make both cars faster and more fun to drive, with the Cayman S being boosted to 320 HP and 273 lb-ft of torque while returning better fuel economy. Make the jump for more details and analysis. Update: It looks like LSD will be optional on both models, although it's still not clear if it'll be mechanical or torque biasing.
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It's no mystery that the Porsche Cayman is a great handling car. Many even suggest the Cayman is built on a more capable chassis than its big brother, the 911. The only problem is that Porsche won't give the Cayman more power than the 911. Or will they? We're told this Cayman caught testing on the Nürburgring could possibly be a Turbo version of the little mid-engined Porsche. Although with the biggest hint being... More »
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Have you heard of this car? Cause we sure haven't.(I am so smrt) The Artega GT is the brain child of one Henrik Fisker, former design director at Aston Martin, and is set to go into very limited production in May 2008. We've seen Fisker work as a coachbuilder before, but this will be their first chassis built in house. The Artega, aside from having a name amusingly similar to a famous American salsa, looks like the child of a Ferrari F430, a Porsche Cayman, and a Mitsubishi Eclipse (Mitsu is only happy someone remembered them). It's powered by a 300 hp 3.5L V6 of unknown sourcing and weighs in around 1500kg. That should slot into the lower realm of hand built, mid-engined, monuments to the male ego. It's in the neighborhood of a hundred grand, but for now its a Euro only offering. Don't worry, we're better off with the Cayman anyway. [AutocarUK] More »
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How better to promote the design wing of your carbuilding concern but with a special edition version of one of your cars? It's simple enough for Porsche Design, which is working up its parent's Cayman S for a limited run of 777 cars that show off its product design skills. It's the Cayman S Porsche Design Edition 1. The mechanicals are stock, but the exterior combines matte and glossy finishes (see stripes) and its interior has more leather and Alcantara than a Portuguese nightclub. But wait! There's more! Buyers will also get a case that includes a quartz chronograph, a pocket knife, a ballpoint pen, sunglasses and a More »
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This month, we've been celebrating the 20th anniversary of the Road and Track comparo piece that introduced the Ruf "Yellow Bird" 911 to our motoring databank. (Celebrating to ourselves, that is.) Now, the Porsche tweakers who stunned the world with a 211-mph Porker are rolling out a "25th Anniversary" edition. It's the 3400 K, and comes in coupe and cabrio versions. They're mild by Alois Ruf's standards — 400 hp and 324 lb-ft of torque at peak — but they're billed as entry models. That's because — surprise — it's based on the Cayman and Boxster. They're no record breakers, at a top speed of 181, but as an introduction of the joys of Rufdom, they could be a bargain at any price (79,800 Euros coupe, 75,100 Euros roadster). – Mike Spinelli More »
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In a perfect world all of us would have a garage stuffed with fantastic cars of every type, stripe and creed. But for the majority of us financial reality dictates the dreaded axiom, "one paycheck, one car." Though, there are several variations on that theme including, "one paycheck, two cars, one angry spouse" and, "one paycheck, one car, several piles of parts." Regardless, our desires are unburdened by bottom lines. Our preferences are free to soar. So what will it be? The tail-out muscularity of an engine up front? The ballerina like balance and poise of an engine mounted midship? Or the understeer/oversteer bouillabaisse you get from cars with their mills parked behind the rear wheels? As for us, we can't choose. We have too many found memories from each type of design (though if we were to be honest, we would have to admit to the Miata vs. Boxster battle taking place in our mind). But forget us – how about you? – Jonny Lieberman More »
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Sure, R f has said its 700-hp, 235-mph CTR3 is based on the 911, not the Cayman has earlier reports indicated. And that may be true. But skeptics are sounding off, mainly in reaction to the heavily modded Porsche's mid-engine arrangement and Caymanesque taillight assembly. Some commenters have suggested Porsche wouldn't allow a Cayman to beat a 911, lest its badge's mystique threaten that of the higher-priced (and higher-margin) niner. So is it the stuff of urban legend or do you think someone's pulling a (really) fast one? Sound off. [UPDATE: Check out some illuminating build info after the jump — thanks, Terry.] More »
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Get thee to the UAE. Later today, the Porsche tweakers at RUF will introduce the company's new Porsche Cayman tuner, the CT3, at RUF's new plant in the United Arab Emirates state of Bahrain. The CT3 gets its new lightness from aluminum and carbon-fiber body panels, and employs the same powerplant as RUF's 911 RT12 rocketship — that is a 3.8-liter, twin-turbo flat six producing 700 hp and 656 lb-ft of torque. Word is, the a seven-speed sequential automatic will put power to road. Top speed is projected to be in the fleeting neighborhood of 224 mph. What price madness? Figure 300,000 all told. We'll know more soon, but click through to see the invite VIPs got. – Mike Spinelli More »
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Alongside occasional trips to the temples of the automotive world like Ferrari, Lamborghini and Pagani, it is one of my dirty pleasures to tour the German tuning scene whenever I get the chance. Some hacks look down at anything that doesn't come with a bought-and-paid-for test drive in Southern Spain. But for me, the chance to tackle winding roads, the Nordschleife and the kind of automotive lunacy that stays with you forever makes the endless sausage, sauerkraut, Ibis Hotels and foreign porn — the life of a sales rep, in other words — just about worth it. More »
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Auto mod house Rinspeed may be best known for such outrageousness as the Zazen concept, with its holographic brake light, and single-section roof dome fashioned by space-age materials by Swiss elves, but it also builds more accessable tuners. Take the new Cayman Imola (above), which sports a 997-Turbo-look body kit that includes a lowdown front dam, air intakes that could suck in low-flying geese, "king me" hood graphics and a high-design rear diffusor insert. It also gets headers, metal catalytic converters and stainless steel exhaust, five spoke aluminum wheels, suspension kit that's 25mm lower than stock and various manner of interior finery. Its Indy 4S sibling is Rinspeed's take on the Porsche 911 Carrera 4 & 4S. It gets the same treatment. Click through for more pics. More »
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Yup, we know the kiddies love the lists — and Forbes/ForbesAutos readers love it when they can get all their information in table format. But seriously, WTF is JD Power, not to mention all of those Associates, thinking in placing a Scion tC and a Nissan Armada anywhere near the same list as a Porsche Cayman. Because you know, when I'm thinking cars with serious Automotive Performance, Execution and Layout (APEAL), I'm thinking a Scion's gotta be on the list. Feel free to click the link to check out the ranking, or hit the jump to see them all here. Either way, we're gonna go and brush our teeth — we think we just vomited in our mouths a little. More »
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If the logic behind the RK Spyder is sound — that is, that an Italian design firm and a famed German Porsche tuner can improve on an already attractive and capable Porsche — then the logic behind the RK Coupe is even better. StudioTorino, the joint venture between designer Alfredo Stola and RUF has yielded another full-body recast, this time of the Porsche Cayman. Aside from being nearly completely reskinned by the studios' artistes, in the style of the Porsche 904 and Dino 246 GT, the closed-top RK also gets RUF's supercharged, 3.8-liter flat six (440 hp, 370 ft.-lbs). The result is a Cayman with Italian flair and an engine befitting the stock model's already spectacular geometry. All for four times the price. More »
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We criticized the techies at Porsche tuning haus TechArt when their first engine kit for the Cayman S yielded only 15 hp over the stock model's 295 hp. Now, they've shot back with a full-on tuner turnkey Cayman S tuner, the TechArt GTsport. At a price of 115,000 Euros ($146,900), TechArt will deliver this, particularly juiced coupe, sporting the typical boxer six bored to 3.8-liters and pushing out 385 hp, via new cams a modified intake and stainless-steel high-po exhaust. It's also got an aero kit, TechArt Formula five-spoke billet wheels and coil-over suspension kit. Zero to 60 in 4.6 seconds and a top speed of 177 mph is the result. It's a hefty price to pay for a mid-engined 911, but many see the upside in such a scenario. More »
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Ahh. What a smashing photo of a Porsche Cayman S in stunning black lacquer. The owner of such a fine machine must be of the kind to treat it with the utmost respect for its drivetrain, brakes and suspension. Why, we'd be surprised if that person didn't carry around a few odds and ends with which to, polish and/or primp such a vehicle. Now where would he put such accouterments in a car with limited cargo space? Say, what's that following behind... More »
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Notwithstanding Porsche's business reasons for not making its Cayman a direct competitor to its own 911, tuning shops around the world are doing what many enthusiasts feel should have been done at the factory: Slotting larger engines into the Cayman's midship engine bay. The latest to do so is 9ff of Dortmund, Germany. Using the expertise from whence came their 911 GT3, which set a speed record back in 2005, the company has inserted a 4.1-liter version of the Porsche flat six, producing 420hp, into one of its tuner cars, dubbed CR42 (it's also preparing a less-potent, 3.8-liter version with 380 hp). According to 9ff, the CR42 can go from zero to 62 mph in 4.4 seconds, just 0.3 from that of a new 911 GT3 in stock trim. No word on price, but we'd imagine the CR42 will probably be competitive with the GT3's six-figure tag, all told. Decisions, decisions. More »
]]> http://jalopnik.com/index.php?op=postcommentfeed&postId=175474&view=rss&microfeed=true On today's Jalopnik Precast, Spinelli and Farago hash out marketing issues with Porsche's Cayman model line for like nine minutes. After that, it's all about GM's so-called "Project Arlington" marketing initiative to address markets "not tainted by negative media coverage." Farago says that, like pondwater, the project lacks "transparency." More »
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Relative cheapskates who've been waiting for the non-S version of the Cayman won't have to wait very much longer. As Eurocar Blog is reporting, the base model is going on sale in Europe this July (with a US launch forthcoming as well). Starting at $49,400 (contrasting with the Cayman S's $58,900 MSRP), or $4,500 more than a base Boxster, the plain-Jane Cayman will get a 2.7-liter boxer engine with 50 fewer horses than its S sibling's 3.4-liter six (245 hp vs 295 hp). That smaller mill translates into a lower top speed (160 mph vs 171 mph) and a zero-to-62 (100 km/h) time of 6.1 seconds instead of 5.4. The S-less model will have fewer electronic gizmos and one fewer gear in the box. Still, it's got the same mid-engine mojo and stiff chassis, which could make it one of the best bargains among track-day coupes since the Lotus Exige — and expect lots of head-to-heads from the buff books in that regard. More »
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