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Todays Autocar claims Porsche have registered the name Cayman as it edges closer to a decision on the name for the its new Coupe, known internally as C7S, the £50k junior 911 is rumoured to be the best handling Porsche in the company's history, combining the strengths of the 911 and Boxster.
A lightweight Club Sport version is also planned [
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24/02/05 UPDATED INFO:-
Teaser campaign reveals power output and engine size
Porsche has launched a teaser campaign for its upcoming Boxster coupé, which has now been officially named the Cayman S. The new two-seater coupé will be based on the Boxster series but will be positioned in terms of performance and price between the Boxster S and the 911 Carrera, said Porsche. Its six-cylinder boxer engine will generate 295bhp at the rear wheels.
Porsche's blurb said that, as well as the characteristics and qualities typical of Porsche, the car "fulfils the demands of Porsche customers in terms of sporting performance, but also in everyday practicality."
Why the name? Porsche said it was taking up a concept from the animal kingdom: the cayman belongs to the crocodile family. Within this group of the world's largest reptiles, the cayman is, however, a relatively small but very nimble athlete. The cayman is acknowledged as a highly specialised hunter with strength and agility, quick reflexes and clear target orientation, a concept that not only embodies this new Porsche sports car, but also the company as a whole.
The heart of the Cayman S is a new 3.4-litre power unit mounted midships in front of the rear axle. Porsche said the mid-engined car features direct and highly responsive steering with very dynamic handling. This new coupe will also be fitted with a class-leading braking system allowing it to generate very high deceleration forces.
In summary, therefore, the combination of supreme power and performance in the Cayman S provides an unprecedented experience on the road: driving pleasure in its purest form.
A full technical specification, price and dates of introduction, will be announced after the official presentation of the Cayman S later in the year.
It's a lot of words for just a name and concept. The company wouldn't even release pictures -- although Autocar released pictures and prices a month ago
Todays Autocar claims Porsche have registered the name Cayman as it edges closer to a decision on the name for the its new Coupe, known internally as C7S, the £50k junior 911 is rumoured to be the best handling Porsche in the company's history, combining the strengths of the 911 and Boxster.
A lightweight Club Sport version is also planned [
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24/02/05 UPDATED INFO:-
Teaser campaign reveals power output and engine size
Porsche has launched a teaser campaign for its upcoming Boxster coupé, which has now been officially named the Cayman S. The new two-seater coupé will be based on the Boxster series but will be positioned in terms of performance and price between the Boxster S and the 911 Carrera, said Porsche. Its six-cylinder boxer engine will generate 295bhp at the rear wheels.
Porsche's blurb said that, as well as the characteristics and qualities typical of Porsche, the car "fulfils the demands of Porsche customers in terms of sporting performance, but also in everyday practicality."
Why the name? Porsche said it was taking up a concept from the animal kingdom: the cayman belongs to the crocodile family. Within this group of the world's largest reptiles, the cayman is, however, a relatively small but very nimble athlete. The cayman is acknowledged as a highly specialised hunter with strength and agility, quick reflexes and clear target orientation, a concept that not only embodies this new Porsche sports car, but also the company as a whole.
The heart of the Cayman S is a new 3.4-litre power unit mounted midships in front of the rear axle. Porsche said the mid-engined car features direct and highly responsive steering with very dynamic handling. This new coupe will also be fitted with a class-leading braking system allowing it to generate very high deceleration forces.
In summary, therefore, the combination of supreme power and performance in the Cayman S provides an unprecedented experience on the road: driving pleasure in its purest form.
A full technical specification, price and dates of introduction, will be announced after the official presentation of the Cayman S later in the year.
It's a lot of words for just a name and concept. The company wouldn't even release pictures -- although Autocar released pictures and prices a month ago
