Porsche Cayman ~ 2006 -

Hot on the heels of the more powerful Cayman S, the entry-level Cayman went on sale in 2006. Like its more powerful brother, the Cayman was based on the Boxster platform, but with a fixed roof and lifting hatchback. The curvaceous design harked back to Porsche racecars from the 1950s, such as the 550 and 904. While the S had a 3.4-litre engine, the standard Cayman was powered by a 2.7-litre unit, again based on the Boxster powerplant. This produced an acceptable 245bhp and gave the car good performance, coupled with superb handling, thanks to the mid-engined configuration. Unlike the S’s six-speed gearbox, the Cayman had a five-speed transmission, while Tiptronic was an option.

 

• ‘Cayman’ rear badging
• Small round spotlamps in front intakes
• ‘Shark gill’ side air intakes
• Centrally mounted single, rectangular exhaust

 

Capacity: 2687cc

 

Compression ratio: 11.3:1

 

Maximum Power: 245bhp @ 6500rpm

 

Maximum Torque: 273Nm @ 4600-6000rpm

 

Brakes: Front: 298mm discs; rear: 299mm discs; servo assisted with ABS; optional PCCB

 

Suspension: Front: strut located by a control arm, coil springs, antiroll bar; Rear: Strut located by one trailing link and two lateral links, coil springs, antiroll bar

 

Wheels & Tyres: Front: 6.5Jx17 with 205/55ZR17 tyres. Rear: 8Jx17 with 235/50ZR17 tyres

 

Length: 4341mm

 

Width: 1801mm

 

Weight: >1300kg

 

0-62mph: 6.1sec (manual) Top speed: 160mph (manual)