Porsche Cayman

Introduction

Drink every drop of your dream and feel the power of imagination that resides in the soul of this German car manufacturer, Porsche AG. The company never fails to astonish the auto enthusiasts with its unbeatable series of sportscar and this time the company is out with its another majestic asset christened as Porsche Cayman. The car is a rear mid-engined, rear wheel drive 2-seater sports car, which was unveiled in 2006. The car is inspired from the second and third generation of the legendary Boxster roadster and shares the same spirit of excellence and purely gracious and aerodynamic design as its siblings.

Engine, mileage and variants

The sporty beast is available in two variants namely- the Cayman Manual and PDK variant. The heart that sprints under the hood of this compelling sports car is the 2.7 litre 6-cylinder engine, which is integrated with advanced technologies like Direct Fuel Injection and VarioCam Plus System that gains in the advantage of an efficient combustion process even at high speeds and preciseness of engine response. This well talked about engineering perfection generates a power output of 275 hp at 7400 rpm and a torque output of 290 Nm at 4500 to 6500 rpm. The PDK variant is encased with a 7-speed automatic variant that offers butter-smooth transition of gears and make the car hasten from 0 to 100 km/hr of speed in just 5.6 seconds. The mileage value for the PDK variant is kept well in boundaries with a fuel economy of 7.9 litres/100km.

Exterior

The car surely captivates the attention of each of its spectators with its enchanting exterior design. The concept of aerodynamics hinted in the car is evident by its ideal aero-foil shape which considerably reduces the coefficient of drag (Cd). The air-slicing front look of the car is accentuated by the impeccably styled headlights of the car inspired by the Porsche's racing heritage cars along with the chisel shaped, elegantly flowing bonnet design. The car with this displays an impressive sleek silhouette styling which flaunts its racing car character with the large side air intakes and spectacular wheel designs. The stretched roofline of the car flows to the confident and sporty rear of the car which is a feature of the rear tail spoilers and stylish headlamps. The super low and wide designing of the car is crafted upon its precise exterior dimensioning, which reads 4380mm x 1801mm and 1294mm ( L x W x H) and a wheelbase of 2475mm, which further increases the stability.

Interior

Comfortable by nature and sporty by face. The interiors of the car are precisely crafted to make the occupants enjoy a whole new world of luxury and convenience. The soul ergonomics poured in the cockpit is a product of the leather-appointed 3-spoke steering wheel, purely ergonomically designed control panel and instrument panel and the LCD screen compatible with Porsche Communication System. The large seats of the car are purely designed to flaunt a supportive nature so as to compliment its sporty nature and the car features the Burmester High-End Surround Sound System and optional Bose Surround Sound-System to add to your luxury. The car being dedicated towards sports features a tense cargo volume, which is just enough to carry your basic amenities.

Safety, braking and miscellaneous

Porsche Cayman is equipped with an extensive list of dependable and advanced safety features ranging from braking safety served by the internally vented and cross drilled disc brakes crafted for improved braking wet conditions and coupled with Anti Lock Braking System (ABS), Electronic Brake Force Distribution System (EBD) and Brake Assist (BA). The car has been embedded with the advanced Porsche Active Suspension System (PASM) that continuously regulates the damping force for each wheel depending on the type of terrain. Cayman is equipped with full size airbags that work in 2 different stages depending on the intensity of collision. Besides that the car has been incorporated with plenty of other safety features like Porsche Side Impact Protection System, Anti Theft Protection and Porsche Stability Management that are more than enough to ensure a safe ride.

Verdict

Porsche Cayman incorporates all the sportiness and style to please the speed loving beast hidden in you unless you don't mind the low cargo space of the car.