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Scott Watkins 11-17-2010 06:35 AM

The new Cayman R
 
Radically Porsche. The new Cayman R.

s_wilwerding 11-17-2010 06:47 AM

Discussed on the Boxster/Cayman Board

Macroni 11-17-2010 07:50 AM

I would love it. Might stick a radio in.........

blucille 11-17-2010 08:32 AM

you can actually get a radio and even AC....what are they thinkin'?....all the weight savings can be gobbled up with options...I guess they can't really hotrod the cayman too much or else they'd be encroaching on 911 territory

Plavan 11-17-2010 09:14 AM

Not even close to being worthy of the "R" Porsche emblem.

peon77 11-17-2010 09:22 AM

Quote:

Not even close to being worthy of the "R" Porsche emblem
+1
I will own a cayman s, I will remove every thing not needed, damn AL doors and 10 more HP.

porschenut 11-17-2010 10:31 AM

It's the cayman version of the Boxster Spyder, which everyone knew was coming. Problem is, there are no radical styling differences to generate excitement like with the Spyder. Big yawn here.

irl 11-17-2010 10:34 AM

I really hate to see them bring back that side graphic on this. It belongs to the retro 911 and it should stay that way. They're f'in up a great thing by putting it on the boxster spyder and now this. Leave it in the past where it belongs.

crashmy911 11-17-2010 10:55 AM

Buy an old one strip everything out and have at it!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

jackb911 11-17-2010 12:17 PM

Not impressed at all. Too expensive for what you get (and don't get).

Bill Verburg 11-17-2010 01:51 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Scott Watkins (Post 5678164)

Very disappointing:(

ghost1001 11-17-2010 03:34 PM

Radical indeed……is this a joke?:

"The result? No radio. No air conditioning system. No cupholders. Instead, 19-inch lightweight alloy wheels, sport bucket seats, and 330 hp. In short, 121 lbs. (55 kg) less and 10 hp more than the Cayman S."

19" alloy wheels....next level stuff here....

Sorry Porsche but that "result" is an uncomfortable daily driver with only 10 more HP can't wait to see the radical Porsche enthusiasts that actually buy one.

DanielDudley 11-17-2010 04:11 PM

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Originally Posted by sonett43 (Post 5678374)
you can actually get a radio and even AC....what are they thinkin'?....all the weight savings can be gobbled up with options...I guess they can't really hotrod the cayman too much or else they'd be encroaching on 911 territory

I have heard that the Boxster Spyder suspension is the best suspension they ever put on a Boxster/Cayman. It would be worth it if it had that and the AC...

MOMO3.2 11-17-2010 04:14 PM

I love Porsche and I am not trying to pile on, but the Cayman design looked marginal to me when it came out. Over time, it looks less and less appealing.

In most trim levels, the Boxster still looks good IMO. I even love the look of 914's. But, the Cayman--yuk.

Mike

Pehlen 11-17-2010 04:27 PM

And...

They continue to require flash so I can't EVEN browse the link on my iPad. Commies.

Nick Triesch 11-17-2010 05:38 PM

Fella's, The Cayman and Cayman R are more real "Porsche" than any recent Porsche to date! These cars will out handle most all 911 cars from the past 50 years. Give them the credit that is due. Please. The first Porsche had a mid engine design. I love my 911 but my friends Cayman S is the best car I have ever driven. Period. Nick

Flieger 11-17-2010 05:39 PM

Is the Spyder lighter? If so, I like it better.

drauz 11-17-2010 05:58 PM

to paraphrase Faulkner;
"for Porsche history isn't dead, it isn't even history."

or; the Death of Porsche by 1000 Cuts...

Act 1: 1965 / passing of the 356
Act 2: 1973 / passing of family management
Act 3: 1977 / water-cooled 924
Act 4: 1989 / passing of the True 911
Act 5: 1997 / passing of the air-cooled flat 6 911
Act 6: 1998 / water-cooled 911
Act 7: now, this abomination of a mid-engine coupe

this company is so screwed up I can't believe they're still in business.
someone should buy 'em & fix everything.

Jerome74911S 11-17-2010 06:05 PM

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Originally Posted by drauz (Post 5679515)

this company is so screwed up I can't believe they're still in business.
someone should buy 'em & fix everything.


Everything is for sale at the right price.
Go for it and make your offer.

PCA7GGR 11-17-2010 06:37 PM

Cayman = modern day 914-6 coupe


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