Porsche Caymen S

If you are knew to the world of Porsche andcovers the area from trunk up to the cargo shelf.
haven't been keeping up with the PorscheThere are also two narrow storage bins and
changes the Porsche Caymen S is basically athere is plenty of useable floor space.If you are
Boxter with a hatchback and a steel coupefamiliar with the Boxter when you park yourself in
roof.But wait there's a little more to it. Thethe driver's seat you'll instantly feel like your back
Cayman has a stiffer set of springs for the strutin the Boxter except that the instrument faces
suspension, thicker anti-roll bars, and it comesare gray and the cargo shelf is behind your head.
standard with 18 inch wheels.The Caymen usesSo are you ready to take it for a cruise?First
the familiar 3.4 liter engine seen in the Porschething you'll notice is that the Caymen fits both
M96, Boxter, and 911. Of course it's beendriver and passenger snuggly. You'll notice the
tweaked and now it delivers a whopping 295 HPnight tight suspension and how the car hugs the
and 255 pound foot of torque. The old Boxterroad never missing a beat. It's impressively
version had only 280 HP and 236 lb-ft tointuitive as long as you don't mess up.The steering
offer.From 0 to 60 is capable in 5.1 seconds you'llputs you in complete control with the blacktop
find your top speed at 171 MPH. That's all theand its responsible and sensitive to your every
speed you'll ever need. The PSM or Porschemood. Drive it neatly and it will never let you
Stability Management System is standarddown. Know your car and how to drive and it will
equipment on the Caymen. And the Sport Chronobe hard to be outperformed.First impressions are
package with built in lap time counter will bethat the Cayman is as snug-fitting for the driver
optional.Another option is ceramic brakes. If youas it was for the passenger and that the
aren't familiar with ceramic brakes you should be.mid-mounted engine makes life hard for the
These brakes are half the weight of stand castair-conditioning; the cabin serves up rump roast
iron brakes. You get exceptional braking power,over frozen heart as a summer dish.The chassis
less heat fade, and low brake dust. They Caymanhas been seriously beefed up and is more of a
brakes are identical to the Boxter's with just apartner than ever before. Combine that with the
little more air cooling and ABS tweaking.A look atMichelin tires that have amazing gripping you are
the exterior and you will instantly know that thegoing to have a ride like nothing you've
body is built off the Boxter platform. In factexperienced before.The new Caymen is
many of the body panels are interchangeable. Theeverything the 911 has always been and more.
rear windows are the same shape as the 911 ifIt's not only a great ride on the street it's also a
you were to turn them on end.The Cayman hasgreat track ride. It sounds great, looks great, and
a rapidly sloping hatch that drops quickly andperforms great. But then after all it's a Porsche
deeply and it is accented with a scripted Caymanand would you accept anything less? If there
S on the rear wing which deploys at speeds overwere awards for best car this one would certainly
75 MPH.The hatch is a nice light weight which risesbe in the running.If you haven't checked out the
with no effort presenting you with a nice sizePorsche Caymen be sure you do!Wayne has been
trunk that is a decent depth. It's very similar toowned and ridden Porsches for 15 years. Visit his
the Boxter trunk.And there was some smartPorsche site at to learn more about Porsche 944.
design thinking here. An aluminum scuff plate