US base price will be $66,300. U.S. delivery sometime in April.

330 hp @ 7,400 rpm
0-60 mph: 4.7 s
Weight 2745 lbs
Top Track Speed: 175 mph
Consumption (Highway): 27 mpg (Manual)

Press release
The Porsche alphabet reserves the letter R for very special sports cars: R for responsive and refined – but most especially for racy. The new Cayman R combines all these attributes without compromise. 55 kilograms (121 lb) lighter and with ten horsepower more than the Cayman S, the new mid-engine coupé from Dr. Ing. h.c. F. Porsche AG, Stuttgart, is designed for spectacular road behaviour. With its specially adapted sports chassis, it provides an even more precise driving experience than the Cayman S. The Cayman R makes its world debut today at the Los Angeles Auto Show.



The new mid-engine coupé is powered by a tuned-up 3.4-litre six-cylinder engine developing 330 hp (243 kW). In the standard configuration it transmits its power to the rear wheels via a six-speed manual gearbox that propels the car from 0 to 100 km/h (62 mph) in 5.0 seconds. Or there is the option of the seven-speed Porsche Doppelkupplungsgetriebe (PDK) that reduces its acceleration time to 4.9 seconds. For even more impressive sprinting performance, the Cayman R can be supplied with one of the optional Sport Chrono packages, taking it to 100 km/h (62 mph) in 4.7 seconds. The new mid-engine coupé is capable of a top speed of 282 km/h (175 mph) with manual gearbox, or 280 km/h (174 mph) with PDK. Its NEDC fuel consumption is 9.7 l/100 km (29.12 mpg imp.) with six-speed gearbox and 9.3 l/100 km (30.37 mpg imp.) with PDK.
The main aim during the design of the Cayman R was to improve the two-seater even further in its performance, driving dynamics and agility through consistent weight reduction. With a DIN unladen weight of just 1,295 kilograms (2855 lb) the Porsche engineers were able to reduce the power-to-weight ratio of the coupé with standard manual gearbox to 3.9 kilograms (8.6 lb) per horsepower, with the PDK version weighing 4.0 kilograms (8.8 lb) per horsepower. The largest savings were achieved through the use of lightweight components and doing without convenience equipment. As for the 911 GT3/GT3 RS and Boxster Spyder, an optional lithium-ion lightweight construction battery is also available. In addition, the top model in the mid-engine coupé is equipped with the lightest 19 inch wheels the entire Porsche range can offer. The complete rim set weighs less than 40 kilograms.



The Cayman R’s purpose and purist character can be seen at first glance. The extended silhouette of the bodywork, which has been lowered by 20 millimetres (0.79 in) compared to the Cayman S, combined with the distinctive fixed rear spoiler, the high-quality silver-painted wheels and numerous sporting highlights on both the interior and exterior, ensures an individual appearance. The black-framed headlights, black exterior mirrors and the "PORSCHE" lettering on the side – in contrasting black or silver, depending on the body colour – take design cues from classic Porsche racing cars.

Precisely this lettering was the trademark of the first Porsche with the "R" designation, the 911 R of 1967. It was created for racing sport use in a small series of 19 cars. The "R" was a prototype based on the standard coupé with a 210 horsepower Carrera 6 engine and, thanks to its many plastic components and extremely sparse equipment, weighed only 830 kilograms (1830 lb).



The new Porsche Cayman R will go on sale from February 2011. The price in Germany will be EUR 69,830 inclusive of 19 percent VAT and country-specific equipment items. Go to www.porsche.com/cayman-r-live to listen to the Porsche press conference broadcast live from the Los Angeles Auto Show starting 7:55 p.m. German Time.


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Hmm........I had a feeling that the Cayman was a Boxster with a roof when someone told me that both the Cayman and the Boxster are both part of the 987 family.

Now I understand now.

Nevertheless, I voted in this poll and as such, I think Porsche did a neat job with this.

I guess they can make a Boxster R too .

 

A little surprised, $5K for losing 121lbs. and bumping HP 10 ponies over the S (similar to the Spyder over the Boxster S) and some handling tweaks... I had heard a rumored 350 HP but then.... who'd buy a 911??? I would say that if this meets the Spyder handling-wise (and it blows the 911 away in handling) then it's a wise upgrade for an enthusiast!!!

I've got this and the Spyder in the cross-hairs

 

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I like the Cayman S, R lines much more the the 911.

also, better handling + there's a lot less Caymans running around that 911s.

 

When it comes to coupes in this class, my preferences is 911 or nothing.

 

The Boxster has a similar vehicle, the Boxster Spyder. Weight reduction and a bump in power.

It still annoys me the Cayman costs more than the Boxster. Ridiculous.

 

I like it very much - 2745lbs, although sans PDK, is amazing - but I wish that more of the weight reduction came from lighter component substitution rather than removal of features. More of the weight savings comes from the removal of items - audio delete, A/C delete, etc. - than any other single weight savings from replacing items.

 

Needs to some how lose another 200 pounds. Put guess we have to wait for the Cayman RS or Cayman RSR

 

I'm so glad Porsche is putting more effort into their affordable mid engine sports car. I really like mid engine cars and I'm becoming more and more a Porsche fan since the intro of the Cayman. It's getting better and better and still with a decent entry level price tag.

 

2745 lbs. is amazing and this car will be awesome, but I wish Porsche would just shove the 3.8l engine in there, add widebody fenders like a Carrera S, and let it be faster than a 911.

 

I am so happy Porsche is making this more raw, super cayman. The amazing thing about Porsche lately is just when you think they can not come out with another amazing car, they surprise you!

 

Interesting. The early 1997/1998 Boxsters weighed 2800 pounds.

 

My 2000 "S" weighs 2850

 

I agree, the litium-ion battery saves about 25lbs. You can buy it thru parts dept. around $2,000. The exhaust is very heavy, A titanium replacement would be nice.