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2006 Porsche Cayman S Auto Show Photo

Architecturally, the Cayman S could be thought of as a coupe version of the Boxster. But it ends up being so much more. Every body panel aft of the A-pillars is changed, and the styling is dramatic. There were no special measures taken to stiffen the chassis over the Boxster’s already sound underpinnings, but the addition of the roof structure further increased the car’s structural rigidity. Power comes from a 3.4-liter flat six, rated at 295 horsepower and 250 pounds feet of torque. Transmission choices are a six-speed manual or the five-speed Tiptronic S automatic. As the engine is mounted amidships, the rear hatch opens to reveal a sizable area for luggage; this, combined with the deep front trunk, gives the Cayman S unparalleled cargo space for a sports car. Porsche was careful to place the Cayman above the Boxster in terms of power and price, but below the 911 Carrera. There will be no base, non-S Cayman in the lineup, at least for now. Although the Cayman S starts at around $60,000, there are many enticing options (nav system, carbon-ceramic brake rotors, upgraded wheels and tires), which will likely take the average price to more like 70K. Still, the Cayman S’s performance is impressively close to the Carrera’s, and offers the outstanding handling balance that only comes with a mid-engined car. A surefire hit for Porsche.

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