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There is a place where driving pleasure reaches its pinnacle. Where the laws of physics are set in asphalt, and where gravity insists on finding its center. It’s a point so precisely located, a single degree can be the difference between a perfect moment and profound disappointment. Welcome to the apex of the curve, where the new Porsche Cayman lives. Cayman is a sports car concept that pursues performance unconventionally. With its mid-engine design, the Cayman centers weight low in the chassis, so the car’s center of gravity is directly beneath the driver seat. The connection between car and driver is pure and undiluted.

And now, the Cayman concept enters its second generation. New chassis developments, new engine developments, and a front-to-tail redesign of its coupe shape create an entirely new Cayman, with enhanced levels of power, efficiency, and handling agility. Enter a corner and roll on the throttle: Whether you choose the Cayman model with its new 2.7-liter, 275-hp sixcylinder engine or the Cayman S with its 3.4-liter, 325-hp six, pressing the accelerator creates forward propulsion combined with formidable lateral grip. The new Cayman and Cayman S. There’s an apex just waiting for you to arrive.

The new Cayman adheres to Porsche’s long-held principle of intelligent lightweight construction. The doors, luggage compartment lid, and rear hatch are made entirely of aluminum, with the lightweight material accounting for approximately 44 percent of the entire structure. The chassis has been completely revised and its wheelbase lengthened, helping the new Cayman achieve two of automotive engineering’s most coveted aims: an ideal front/rear weight balance, and an optimal power-to-weight ratio. For enhanced dynamic performance and increased driving stability when the car is pushed to the limit, both Cayman models are equipped with Porsche Stability Management (PSM). Enhanced Porsche Active Suspension Management (PASM) is available as an option and includes a ride-height reduction of 10 mm. Porsche Torque Vectoring (PTV) with rear differential lock for increased agility and traction in corners is also available on request. The optional Sport Chrono Package makes the highly responsive handling characteristics of the new Cayman even sportier.

For the first time, the package now also includes dynamic gearbox mounts, which make a perceptible contribution to handling stability in fast corners while ensuring a high degree of ride comfort. The Cayman model’s new 2.7-liter engine and the Cayman S model’s 3.4-liter engine are “boxer” designs. Unlike a conventional “V” configuration, in our boxer engines the pistons are horizontally opposed, forming a “flat six.” It’s a compact yet potent engine that keeps the core weight mass positioned low within the engine—and engine low within the car. It’s the ideal design for a mid-engine sports car. Both engines feature Direct Fuel Injection (DFI) and VarioCam Plus.

Power is transmitted to the wheels by a smooth sixspeed manual transmission or the optional 7-speed Porsche Doppelkupplung (PDK). Fuel efficiency is achieved by a suite of engineering innovations. The Auto Start Stop function, electromechanical power steering, electrical system recuperation, and intelligent thermal management all help reduce the demand for fuel and the level of emissions. The new Cayman design is unmistakably that of a pure-bred Porsche sports car, with every line and every edge energized in one direction: forward.