Porsche Cayman R Live at LA Auto Show 2010

Porsche will be introducing the new Cayman R model at the Los Angeles auto show today. The Cayman R is a special edition which features performance improvements over the Cayman S model. It is 55 kg (121 lb) lighter, sits 20 mm lower and comes with 10 PS (7 kW / 10 bhp) more than the Cayman S. The Cayman R’s 3.4 liter six-cylinder power plant has an output of 330 hp (243 kW) and a curb weight of just 1295 kgs (2855 lbs). Those new features are good for a 0 to 100 km/h sprint time of 5.0 seconds with the standard 6-speed manual gearbox. The optional 7-speed PDK (dual-clutch) shaves 0.1 seconds off that time. Fitted with the Sport Chrono packages, the Cayman R gets that number further down to 4.7 seconds. The mid-engined coupé has a top speed of 282 km/h (175 mph) with the 6-speed manual gearbox and slightly less (280 km/h / 174 mph) with the PDK. The Porsche Cayman R will be available as of February 2011. Prices in Germany begin at €69830, including VAT. www.worldcarfans.com