We still do not know exactly why this car with the name Porsche Cayman. Crocodiles that live in the interior of Central and South Amer...
We still do not know exactly why this car with the name Porsche Cayman. Crocodiles that live in the interior of Central and South America. No, the car is not named from Cayman keplauan beautiful, but it is a crocodile that became the basis of naming.
But anyway, at this time, you're seeing the beauty of the Porsche Cayman S which is actually built as a variant of 'hard top' of the Porsche Boxster. Yes, you read that right. It is a roofed version of the Boxster which we have tested some time ago.
Cayman was introduced in 2005 with engines of 2.7 liter or 3.4 liter configured 'straight-six' (boxer). Over time, the 2.7 liter engine changed to 2.9 liters, and a cover of the first generation, appeared Cayman R's most powerful. In Indonesia, the second-generation Cayman you see here slide in March 2013 and then, with the same two engine options.
We really like the Porsche Boxster S is based on our experience to test the car. Big name Porsche should guarantee the quality of this car, and the engine and interior are exactly the same, should the Cayman S also offer equally good.
Forget the body is decorated 'striping' Tribal models. It is the work of graphic designer from Surabaya, whose work won a design competition held by Porsche Indonesia. Although actually we prefer the car is in a state of innocence, but never mind, yet still beautiful Cayman paras. From the front you will instantly know that this is a Porsche, although due to design something like the other brothers (911 and Boxster), you have to look from the side to be sure this is a Cayman.
Compared sebleumnya generation, this looks fairly thorough changes, if counting Porsche is always careful to redesign products. Headlights with b-Xenon, and design different forms, a change in position on the 'driving light', complete with a line at the edges of the body. Effect of hyper car Porsche 918 design was correct in this section, though Cayman has the posture of a higher, larger fenders, as well as a more sloping roof to the rear.
Changes in dimensions, although at first glance seems similar to previous genarsi, also occur. His body is now over a length of about 33 mm. The width is unchanged despite the distance beneath the wheels widened 40 mm in front and 12 mm at the rear. Besides posture 11 mm lower than before, using 20-inch alloy wheels as digunhakan by our test car, the Cayman looks more manly and 'fierce'.
3.4-liter engine is the standard Cayman S, placed between the rear axle and cab (mid-engine), as in the Boxster. The maximum power generated is 320 hp with 370 Nm of torque. This machine, as well as the 2.7-liter engine, equipped with VarioCam, ignition and valve control technology typical of a Porsche.
Although large-capacity, Porsche Cayman in claims fuel consumption of just 12.9 kpl. We noted during the test as far as 90 km route combinations, Cayman S taking fuel as much as 9.1 kpl. Great results for a six-cylinder sports car. Various technologies to curb fuel use pinned in this car. Call it better thermal management, and features automatic start / stop. Porsche claims that with these features, the Cayman S is more efficient 15 percent from the previous generation.
As the successor power, Porsche gives two options. The first is a 6-speed manual, and that seemed most popular, seven-speed PDK (Porsche Doppelkupplung) whose development is done together with transmission maker ZF.
As usual, Porsche invites consumers to choose for themselves what devices will be embedded in it. As a result, Porsche Indonesia could not give a definite price for each Cayman sold, because terganting options you ordered owners. Cayman tested here have options ranging from full leather upholstery, leather-clad steering wheel, and so on. But certainly, the interior feels relieved.
More sloping windshield gives the impression of relief and extend visibility despite the low seat position. Additionally, you will not find so ergonomically designed interior in any sports car. Placement of buttons and particularly the gear lever close to the steering wheel, ease of operation.
But one thing is rather disturbing are the levers behind the steering wheel. On the lower left is the controlling cruise control, and on the right there MID controllers, which both need time to be understood. But it all paid off with a fun driving position and quite flexible.
By placing the engine in the middle, Porsche gives up to 425 liters of luggage space with two luggage space.
Turn the key, and listen boxer engine growl for the first time. This machine from the outside is not exactly silent with the chatter of the valve and the radiator cooling fan rumble. However close the door and you seemed to be in another world. That could be heard was the sound of 'mumble' engine while stationary.
On the streets, Jakarta, you certainly hope this car can be benign. And expectations are met. Drive in normal mode, so everything was easy. This car really tame in city traffic complexity. Gearshift smooth, accurate steering rotation at low speed and light. But the response of the transmission shift during a 'kick-down' feels accurate and not excessive. The suspension even though it feels hard, because this is a sports car, but it will not make you sick.
Which alarmed even 20-inch wheels with the thin profile. In short, just imagine the comfort when you're driving a Mercedes-Benz C-Class in urban areas. C-Class are equipped with sport suspension and 20-inch wheels of course.
One more thing, the PDK transmission is equipped with features such as the Boxster S. Coasting Transmission will cut ties with the engine when the gas pedal is lifted, and the car will slide with the rotary engine idle. This is useful for reducing fuel consumption, even when both are connected back, feels a little jerk.
Ok, motorway. We had an enjoyable experience together Boxster S on the highway. Placement boxer engine configuration in the middle of the car is a brilliant solution for stability. On the Boxster, because the canvas roof roar from outside slightly penetrated the cabin. While in Cayman, the sound will be much quieter cabin. But all that changed when the Sport button near the gear lever is pressed. Sudden exhaust sound more audible, and when the gas pedal is pressed deep, as a free-flowing power to the wheels, and your back will feel closer to the fire wall (wall divider engine room and cabin).
Slide the gear lever to the manual, and play gearshift of paddle shift behind the wheel. PDK transmission was smart in moving the teeth, and went unnoticed by the speedometer indicated 190 kph. Went unnoticed? Not really, the engine sounds stimulates adrenaline and make lazy to lift the foot from the gas pedal
We thought, this mode is outstanding before realizing there Sport Plus button at the bottom (which also means the car is equipped with the Sport Chrono Package option). Press the button, and feel the sensation before, two times more powerful. The suspension hardens, perfect become heavy steering, and the response was more aggressive PDK. , And his voice, it sounds great machine. The same thing applies in the Boxster S. But you need to remember that there are differences in the robustness of the chassis, where the Boxster without a roof, forcing Porsche to strengthen the bottom of the car, and produces chassis more 'rigid'.
Control in this mode feels 'champion' for PSM (Porsche Stability Management) is more active, and make the Porsche Active Suspension Management (PASM) is more robust. Become heavy steering feels a response that makes We are confident devour sharp bend at speeds above 60 kph (we tested it on the highway). 20-inch alloy wheels contribute providing abundant grip to devour the pavement.
Lajukan above 120 kph, and a rear spoiler will stand up to give better aerodynamic effects, so Cayman has a stranglehold over into the streets. We feel the front slightly shifted (understeer) when speeding while devouring a long bend in the highway, but once again, the Cayman S provide a clear input so that the driver knows what to do. And only with a little correction on the gas pedal and the steering wheel, Cayman able complied well too.
At high speed, this is the right mode if you really want to feel a surge of adrenaline. Go to the traffic 'typical' Jakarta, return everything to normal mode, and enjoy exploring along the Cayman S. As we enjoyed it, even though the time is too short.
Machine
Central installation, longitudinal, RWD
Type 3.4 liter, 6-cylinder, boxer
Power 320 hp @ 7,400 rpm
Torque 370 Nm @ 4,500 rpm
Fuel consumption
City 9.1 kpl (combined)
