STUTTGART, Germany — This is the clearest spy shot to date of Porsche's "fourth model," the Cayman S. And it's clear the car is a lot more than just a hardtop Boxster. With distinctive "Coke bottle" lines and a practical Audi TT-style hatchback, the Cayman S is designed to bridge the gap in Porsche's lineup between the Boxster and the 911. Porsche expects the car to push its annual sales above 100,000 vehicles by 2008.
It's going to be very quick, too. Power comes from a 295-horsepower, 3.4-liter six-cylinder boxer engine mounted in the middle of its chassis, a more powerful unit than the 3.2-liter in the Boxster S. With the lighter weight of the Cayman compared to that of the 911, it's likely to be lightning fast, with a 0-to-60 time expected to come in around 4.5 seconds.
The Cayman S derives its name from the smallest of crocodiles, the caiman, which is known to be swift and nimble. Porsche Cars North America has set up a Web site (http://www2.us.porsche.com/cayman/pcna.asp) designed to get prospective Cayman buyers' juices flowing. Official launch will be at the Frankfurt auto show in September.
What this means to you: With the balance of a Boxster and nearly the power of a 911, the Cayman could become the most sought after vehicle in Porsche's lineup.
It's going to be very quick, too. Power comes from a 295-horsepower, 3.4-liter six-cylinder boxer engine mounted in the middle of its chassis, a more powerful unit than the 3.2-liter in the Boxster S. With the lighter weight of the Cayman compared to that of the 911, it's likely to be lightning fast, with a 0-to-60 time expected to come in around 4.5 seconds.
The Cayman S derives its name from the smallest of crocodiles, the caiman, which is known to be swift and nimble. Porsche Cars North America has set up a Web site (http://www2.us.porsche.com/cayman/pcna.asp) designed to get prospective Cayman buyers' juices flowing. Official launch will be at the Frankfurt auto show in September.
What this means to you: With the balance of a Boxster and nearly the power of a 911, the Cayman could become the most sought after vehicle in Porsche's lineup.
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