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Porsche Cayman S Reviews
In-depth Professional Review
Intro - Walkaround - Interior Features
Driving Impressions - Final Word
Porsche Cayman S Review Summary
"...go immediately to the Porsche 550 Coupe developed for racing in the mid-1950s. Note the similarity of the rising front fenders. See how the rear fenders bulge so high that the sloping rear deck hatch disappears behind them (uncommon for Porsche)."
"The 6-speed manual (a 5-speed Tiptronic is available) is also from the Boxster, yet its two lower gears are eaten up more quickly, getting you up to speed (0-60 in 5.1 seconds) about a half-second more rapidly than would a Boxster S."
"Porsche designed the Cayman S to take a more hard-core approach to performance. The Cayman's engine is more powerful, its suspension tuning is stiffer and it offers more sport-oriented options than the Boxster."
"...precise steering feel, firm and reassuring brake pedal, swoopy bodywork, useful cargo capacity, sound-of-music flat-six."
"All in all, the Cayman S is a wonderful sports car. Fast, nicely balanced and a pleasure to drive."
What reviewers liked least about the Porsche Cayman S:
"Unlike the 911, the Cayman S doesn't even hint at a rear seat - it's strictly a two-passenger car."
"Costs almost as much as a 911, the sting of paying a premium for a hardtop Boxster, no auto climate control or full-power seats for $69,000."
"Be aware, though, that the Cayman S's price can ratchet upward quickly - tick off enough option boxes on the order form, and it can approach $100,000."
"In profile, the Cayman S is less flattering because of the unusually high roofline that almost turns the greenhouse into a bubble in the middle of the car."
Porsche Cayman S Comparisons:
"...it feels worth the extra cash over the M coupe, because you get a sports car that has two personalities - mild-mannered daily driver and ready-to-fly, track-day-friendly racer."
"While the Cayman S is slower than the 911 Carrera in acceleration, it shines in the handling department. Imagine combining the fluidity of the Boxster S and the sharpness of the 911's turn-in, and what you have is an agile and responsive sports car. Helping to make this possible is a chassis reinforced by the closed top and an additional crossmember behind the cockpit."
Best one-liners about the Porsche Cayman S:
"More than just a Boxster S with a lid, the Cayman S embodies the soul and heart of history's best Porsches."
"...the 2006 Porsche Cayman S is the Swiss Army Knife of high-performance sports cars."
"A pricey track star that proves willing to please everyday and is worth the extra cash."
"Will it become the new star of the family?"
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