(December 3, 2012) Porsche held the world premiere of the new Cayman at the 2012 Los Angeles Auto Show last week. The third generation of the Cayman has been completely new developed. It is lower and longer, lighter and faster, more efficient and more powerful than ever.

A longer wheelbase, wider track and larger wheels enhance the driving performance of the mid-engine sports car to a level without equal in its competitive class. The new Cayman is up to 66 pounds lighter, depending on the specific model and equipment, and it consumes up to 15 per cent less fuel per 100 km than the previous model despite higher engine and driving performance.

The new generation of the two-seat mid-engine sports car is debuting in two classic Porsche versions: the Cayman and the Cayman S.



The base model is powered by a 2.7-liter flat six-cylinder engine with 275 hp (202 kW). It accelerates from zero to 62 mph in 5.4 seconds, depending on the equipment. The 3.4-liter engine of the Cayman S produces 325 horsepower, and the best possible acceleration from a standstill to 62 mph in 4.7.

Porsche is also upgrading the Cayman with new optional features. For example, the sport coupé is now available with Adaptive Cruise Control (ACC) for the first time, as well as a specially developed Burmester sound system. Another new feature for the Cayman is the keyless Entry & Drive system, which is available as an option.