2006 Porsche Cayman S Road & Track Test

December 31, 2005
2006 Porsche Cayman S Road & Track Test
by Trevor Hofmann , Canadian Auto Press

And the Cayman S will prove its worth to you, if only in a matter of minutes after slipping into its superbly

The Cayman S will prove its worth to you, if only in a matter of minutes after slipping into its superbly supportive driver's seat. (Photo: Trevor Hofmann, Canadian Auto Press)

supportive driver's seat, this I can assure you. It will, without doubt, help you reach your other New Year's goals all the quicker too, zipping you back and forth to the gym in record time as well as over to the Whole Foods Market, for some of those aforementioned fresh fruits and vegetables. But for the first two weeks, at least, you'll have to keep your resolutions from behind the wheel of your current ride, because the Cayman S doesn't go on sale until January 14, 2006. Can you hold on that long? Mmmm... that box of chocolates looks mighty good.

Specifications:

Price Range (base MSRP): $83,900
Body Type: 2-door coupe
Layout: mid-engine, RWD
Engine: 295-hp, 251 lb-ft of torque, 3.4L, 24-valve, DOHC H-6
Transmission: 6-spd manual (optional 5-spd auto with manual mode)
Acceleration (6-spd/auto 0 - 100 km/h): 5.2 / 5.8 seconds
Acceleration (6-spd/auto 0 - 160 km/h): 11.7 / 13.5 seconds
Acceleration (6-spd/auto 0 - 200 km/h): 18.6 / 21.6 seconds
Acceleration (6-spd/auto standing km): 24.3 / 25.4 seconds
Top Speed: 275 km/h (171 mph)
Brakes (front/rear): disc/disc, ABS
Exterior Dimensions (L/W/H/WB): 4,372 / 1,801 / 1,305 / 2,415 mm (172.1 / 70.9 / 51.4 / 95.1 in)
Track (frt/rr): 1,486 / 1,528 mm (58.5 / 60.2 in)
Curb Weight (estimated): 1,298 - 1,670 kg (2,855 - 3,682 lb)
Seating Capacity: 2
Cargo Volume: 410 L (14.5 cu-ft)
Fuel Economy (estimated city/hwy): 12.8 / 8.2 L/100 km
Warranty (mo/km): 48/80,000 comprehensive
Direct Competitors: Audi TT Coupe, BMW Z4 Coupe, Chrysler Crossfire, Mercedes-Benz SLK, Nissan 350Z
Web Site: www.porsche.com

< page 1 - 2 - 3 - 4 - 5 - 6 - 7 - 8 - 9 - 10 - 11 - 12 - 13 - 14 >