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Porsche Cayman line up to expand

PB — Fri, 26 Nov 2010 08:00:26 +0000

Porsche has introduced the Cayman R to their line up and it is said to be lighter and more powerful than the other models.

The introduction of the Cayman range was first seen back in 2005, and the mid-engined sports coupe was very well received.

For a while the range consisted of just the Cayman and the Cayman S, but now it has grown to include the R-badged Cayman too.

Weighing 55kg less than the Cayman S, the R will contain the same 3.4-litre direct fuel inject (DFI) boxer engine but has been tuned up to have an additional 10bhp.

As a result of this extra power, the Cayman R will reach 62mph from a standing start in 5.0seconds with the manual gearbox. Upgrading to the seven-speed dual-clutch Doppelkupplungsgetriebe – PDK – will see the sprint time drop to 4.7seconds. Top speeds for both versions are around 175mph.

Porsche have said that the Cayman R has been produced for ‘one reason: pure, distilled, driving dynamics’ with main objective being a reduction in weight.

However, this reduction in weight will see the demise of favourite such as the stereo and air conditioning as well as other features that people have becomes accustomed to having in a car.

A smaller 54-litre fuel tank has also been added, as well as 19-inch alloy wheels, aluminium door skins, carbon fibre sports bucket seats and interior door panels from the 911 GT3 RS, all to reduce weight.

In the past, Porsche have kept hold of the R-badge and only used it on special racing models – the most memorable being the 1967 911 R, though the Cayman R will go on sale in the UK in February 2011 with prices starting at £51,731, a price which inclusive of a Drive Experience Day at the Porsche Experience Centre at Silverstone.

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Deconstructing the Porsche Emblem

PB — Wed, 19 May 2010 19:56:09 +0000

The Porsche name is recognized for superb styling on top of innovative engineering, but until 1952 the Stuttgart-based automotive manufacturer portrayed itself to the world as only that: a name. For 31 years, the Porsche brand consisted of seven sleek letters but had no face attached to its name. No mark, emblem, nor ideogram to distinguish its cars from the masses and therefore no burning scar in the minds of consumers embodying the Porsche experience and history. By the start of the 1950s, however, importers and agents who sold these high-performance sports cars made it clear to Porsche that their customers wanted something more. They wanted an emblem to identify their vehicles. Ferdinand Porsche, his son Ferry, and their trusted circle went about designing a logo that would represent Porsche to the world.

The mark they came up with takes more than a few pen strokes to reproduce, but nonetheless creates a bond of trust and space for thought among drivers and admirers alike. More than anything else, the Porsche logo takes its design cues from the coat of arms of the Free People’s State of Württemberg, a former Weimar Republic province. Ferdinand Porsche moved to Württemberg from Austria-Hungary after the turmoil of World War I and the Porsche headquarters is still located in the province (now called Baden-Württemberg) today. The red and black stripes come from the former province’s flag and the 6 antlers represent the heavy deer population in the thickly-wooded forests of the region. The province is the most prosperous and innovative of modern Germany and many other German multinationals are located there such as Daimler, Bosch, Carl Zeiss, and SAP. Through his company’s emblem, Porsche shows a firm commitment to his adopted land.

The horse in the middle is from the coat of arms of Stuttgart, the capital of Württemberg. Stute in German means female horse and gart in the city name is short for garten, or garden. The now bustling German metropolis was originally a horse pasture in the 10^th century. The city’s coat of arms pays homage to these roots with a black prancing stallion on a yellow shield. Interestingly enough, the Italian sports car manufacturer Ferrari uses the same heraldry in its logo. The image of the black stallion made its way to Italy during World War I via Francesco Baracca, Italy’s top fighter ace during the war. Legend has it that Baracca copied the horse design from a shot down German pilot who happened to have painted the Stuttgart coat of arms on his plane. The Italian used the symbol on his own plane, but he too was killed in combat. In 1923, the symbol made its way to Enzo Ferrari after Ferrari’s victory in the Circuito del Savio. Ferrari had made acquaintance with Baracca’s father and after he won the race, his wife, the Countess Paolina Baracca, presented a piece of her son’s Stuttgart coat of arms-emblazoned plane shrapnel to him. The Countess asked that he use the horse on his cars and suggested it would bring him good luck. The Porsche family asked the Stuttgart city government for permission to use their coat of arms in their logo, which they were granted, but it’s unknown whether Ferrari ever had to go through the same process. Austrian petrol station company Avanti also uses the same prancing black stallion with yellow background in their logo.

Count Francesco Baracca used the same Stuttgart coat of arms on his plane as Porsche and inspired Ferrari’s logo

With the Porsche name added at the top of the shield, the emblem was complete. From 1953-1957 the new logo first appeared only on the interior of Porsche’s vehicles. The 1957 Porsche 356 coupe was the first to have the emblem gleam resplendent on its bonnet. A 2008 Luxury Institute survey among wealthy Americans found the Porsche brand best luxury car brand today. Respondents of the survey associated Porsche with "power, style and excitement", "value," "elegance," and "trust and respect". Without its intricate yet meaningful logo, it is doubtful Porsche would have ever been able to sear itself into the minds of consumers, built such value, and commanded such respect.

Thanks to the team at vintage racing video website RaceFansTV for guest writing this post. RaceFansTV is an international initiative led by motorsports enthusiasts that aims to bring back much of the great historical racing footage that has been captured since the video camera was invented.

Well worth checking them out!

Do you know the difference between a Croc and a Cayman?

PB — Tue, 10 Nov 2009 05:31:18 +0000

Can you tell the difference between one of these: and one of these? Apparently, it would seem that Porsche is concerned you can’t. According to a recently filed quarterly report, Porsche is suing the maker of the ubiquitous and ugly shoe over the use of the name “Cayman”. According to the filing: On May 11, 2009, Crocs Europe B.V. received a letter from Dr. Ing.

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The 2009 Porsche Cayman S – A love Affair Waiting to Happen

PB — Sat, 06 Jun 2009 07:18:40 +0000

If you have been looking for a reason to buy a new car, Porsche has given you several of them all wrapped up in one car. The 2009 Porsche Cayman S is a must have for car lovers.

I was lucky enough to have a play in a good friends Cayman S and was very impressed with this bit of kit. The Cayman S has always confused me in a way. I have to say when the first pics arrived a few years back I was a bit undecided. It was the same when the 944 came out. I couldn't work out who it was aimed at. Well, once again my mind has been changed. I absolutely loved it.

From the outside, this car screams sexy. It’s got curves in all the right places and seems to want to be driven as much as you are going to want to drive it. But this love affair only gets started with the external appeal of this car.

The interior, as is expected from Porsche, is pure luxury. The soft curves of the seats hug your body as though it was made just for you. The cockpit styling of the interior places all onboard controls within easy reach of the driver and allows for expert handling as well as comfort. Porsche owners are often envied for the interior luxury of their cars and the Porsche Cayman S lives up to that standard beautifully.

This car has a soul. That soul is a 7 speed 320-horsepower 7500rpm redline engine that leaves the competition in the dust. It handles like a dream. Wet or dry, this amazing car can handle road conditions that are less than perfect without a hitch. Even at top speeds there is no sense that you could lose control. There is a sense that you are flying and that everyone else envies you. Of course this is true so sit back and enjoy it!

In the event the little environmental monster is lurking in the back of your brain, with the creation of this car Porsche also outdid itself on gas mileage. At 30mpg highway, the Porsche Cayman S can’t be touched for fuel efficiency by any other car in its class.

If you are looking to restart your love affair with a cars, this is the one to buy. Porsche has outdone itself in every aspect with the creation of the Porsche Cayman S. This is a bit of kit that you will fall in love with instantly but also one that you will know loves you back.

I'll have a Techart one....in white please. Black interior. Or maybe the S Sport in yellow. Arg...can't decide. I always thought it was either Boxster Vs. Cayman. Is it wrong that I'm thinking Cayman rather than 911? Eek!!

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2009 Porsche Cayman Specifications

Wheels 19 inch
Layout Mid-Engine, RWD
Transmission 6 Speed Manual or 7 Speed Porsche PDK DSG
Differential New Standard Limited Slip
Engine Type: 6 Cylinder Horizontally Opposed "Boxer"
Displacement cu in (cc): 3.4 liters
Power bhp (kW) at RPM: 320 bhp
Navigation Porsche Communication Management (PCM) 3.0 complete with hard disc navigation
Connectivity iPod®, USB stick, or Blueto
Acceleration (0-100 km/h) 4.9 seconds

Exclusive Spy Shots: The 2011 Porsche Cayman & Carrera caught testing in SA

PB — Fri, 01 May 2009 08:35:05 +0000

The next generation Porsche Cayman and Carrera S for 2011 has been caught by EasyCarBlog undergoing heat testing in South Africa.

The little city which hosts all of these exotic prototypes is called Upington and it is based in the Kalahari desert. Dean from EasyCarBlog got in touch with these exclusive spy shots and kindly let us feature them on the site.

The new 2011 Cayman is expected to be manufactured under a deal with Austria’s Magna Steyr.

Changes on the 2011 Porsche Cayman should include a wider track, new handling and dynamics, and new powertrains which should feature a flat-six engine with a good fuel economy and good CO2 emissions.

Parked alongside the Cayman, Dean found the Carrera S which has some scarce details. The Carrera S model should have more than 400-hp. Expect better performance and new engines for this model as well.

Along with these images easycarblogs included the Porsche Carrera 4S Cabriolet. The 4S was caught near this exact shopping center.

On the back of the car you will see a sticker which says “Government approved high speed testing vehicle”. This means that the car can travel up to 350km/h on public roads without prosecution. Pretty unfair hey, ’cause what if I want to take a Nano down the road at that speed? …Just kidding. But really.

We’re expecting the 2011 models at the end of 2010.

The Porsche PDK ‘box will be available on all of these models.

Special thanks to Dean over at EasyCarBlog.

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Say ‘S’ to Porsche’s Cayman (BruDirect.com)

PB — Sat, 18 Apr 2009 09:49:42 +0000

Frontal view of the Porsche. Porsche, one of the leading premier car brands, has come up with their latest Cayman and Cayman S.

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Porsche Cayman – More for less?

PB — Fri, 13 Mar 2009 21:26:24 +0000

It’s not very often you get more for less – but that’s exactly what the revised Porsche Cayman has in store. The German firm has given its smallest coupe a makeover and the entry-level model has more power than before with lower emissions.

Out goes the old 2.7-litre flat six, which has been replaced by a new 2.9-litre unit. Power is up 20bhp to 265bhp and fuel economy has improved to 30.1mpg. Emissions of 221g/km are similarly impressive, so this is a Cayman with a conscience. It’s also got a bold new look.

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2009 Cayman Video

PB — Fri, 13 Mar 2009 19:16:05 +0000

Spotted this clip on YouTube when searching for something. I'm coming round to the idea behind the Cayman. This 2009 model is stunning. Boxster Vs Caymen? Possibly time for a sit poll. My money is on Cayman. I like!