Thursday, February 24, 2011

Media presentation: Porsche Cayman P: No compromise on vehicle dynamics more

Porsche fans know it: The letter R in a Porsche has a very special meaning. Porsche even the R interpreted as charming, refined and pure bred. This is also true for the new Cayman R, which is this month for a base price of 69 830 Euro at the dealers. The mid-engine coupe weighs 55 kilograms less than the Cayman S and has ten more horsepower under the hood.

His specially tuned sports suspension leaves no doubt: When it comes Cayman R compromise to vehicle dynamics. Driven, the new mid-engine coupe from a 3.4-liter six-cylinder boxer engine with 243 kW / 330 PS. Power is routed through a six-speed manual gearbox to the rear wheels. With the can complete the sprint from a standstill to 100 km / h in 5.0 seconds can be.

As an option is the Porsche seven-speed dual-clutch transmission (PDK) for election to shorten the acceleration time to 4.9 seconds. Even punchier, the Cayman R with one of the optional Sport Chrono package, which he sprints thanks to Launch Control in 4.7 seconds from zero to one hundredth A top speed achieved with manual transmission, the R 282 km / h, with PDK 280 km / h.

The consumption of the Euro 5 engine is (on average, according to EU standard) of 9.7 l/100 km with six-speed gearbox and 9.3 l/100 km with PDK. The main reason for the increase in performance is the modified exhaust system with a new front pipe and a modified engine management. As intended for racing engines, six cylinder and the R built the Cayman after the high-speed concept and deliver its maximum power of 330 hp at 7400 rpm, 100 rpm before the rev limit.

This allows the driver to take advantage of the gear ratios of PDK gearbox or even better and reduce lap times. Fits this is the characteristic of the accelerator control emphasizes sporty design, the Cayman R reacts in cooperation with the spe - cial concerted PDK very spontaneously to the driver's commands.

It is thus clear: The main objective in the design of the Cayman R was to improve the two-seater through consistent reduction in weight again in his performance, driving dynamics and agility. With a DIN unladen weight of only 1295 kg, the Porsche engineers the power to weight of the coupe expressed with standard manual transmission to 3.9 kilograms per hp, with PDK, it is four kilograms per hp.

The biggest savings applied is the use of lightweight components and the lack of convenience features. As an option - as at 911 and Boxster RS Spyder GT3/GT3 - a much lighter lithium ion batteries available. The new top model of the new mid-engine coupe rolls on the lightest 19-inch wheels, which provides the entire Porsche range: the complete wheel set weighs less than 40 kilograms.

Determination and purist nature of the Cayman R are visible at first glance. The streamlined silhouette of the Cayman S in comparison to 20 millimeters higher than the street car body, in conjunction with the fixed rear spoiler, the silver-painted wheels and sporting many accents in the interior and exterior for an independent look.

The black-framed lights, black side mirrors and the Porsche lettering decor quote the appearance of classic Porsche racing car. The bold lettering of the trademark was first Porsche with "R" marking the 911 R of 1967. The race was created for sports use in a limited edition of 19 copies.

The "R" was constructed on the series coupe prototype with the Carrera 6 engine of 154 kW / 210 PS. He weighed thanks to many plastic parts and features an extreme lean only 830 kilograms. (Ampnet / Sm) Data Porsche Cayman R (PDK) Length x width x height (in meters): 4.29 x 1.99 x 1.62 Engine: six-cylinder boxer engine, gasoline direct injection Power: 243 kW / 330 hp at 7400 rpm Maximum torque: 370 Nm at 4750 rpm Maximum speed: 280 km / h Acceleration 0 to 100 km / h: 4.9 seconds, 0 to 200 km / h: 17 s consumption (average according to EU regulations) 9.3 Liter CO2 emissions.

218 g / km (Euro 5) Kerb weight / payload: 1320 kg / 325 kg Boot: front 150 liters, 260 liters rear wheels: front 8.5 J x 19, 10J x 19 rear tires: front 235/35 ZR 19, rear 265 / 35 ZR 19 base price: 72 977.55

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