The Germans have officially given the green light to a new member of the Porsche Cayman model line-up; a lightweight version named Cayman RS, CS or Club Sport. The vehicle makes its official debut at the Los Angeles Auto Show later this year, according to Planet-9.com.
The news follows after the initial information released at the end of 2009. The 2012 model will go on sale somewhere next year for an expected base price of $ 66,330 (€ 51,227 or £ 42,854).
Similar to the Boxster Spyder the CS will have lighter components like the door pulls and a uniquely styled set of lightweight wheels resembling the ones outfitted on the GT2 RS. The following items have been circulated within the development team. It is uncertain which we will be available.
- 333hp 3.4 liter engine
- Sport PASM suspension – 20mm lower than stock ride height
- Air Conditioning, stereo system (Optional)
- 162-184lbs lighter than stock Cayman S
- Aluminum doors, fabric door pulls
- Lightweight hatch, optional lexan window (Europe only)
- 19 inch unique lightweight wheels
- Sport bucket seats
- Revalved steering assist
- Locking rear differential standard
- Uprated brakes (Optional)
- Restylized front fascia
- Cayman Club Sport side graphics
- Rear diffuser
- Ducktail-style larger fixed rear spoiler
- Club Sport Insignia badging in interior
- Optional “Track Pack”, includes partial roll cage, harness and fittings plus fire extinguisher (Europe only)
- Cited performance numbers – 0-100km/h (62mph) in 4.6 seconds
Im sure this will be an exiting car and one most desirous porsche ever.
I’m calling BS on this story as sourced from Teamspeed as if you go there is says sourced from Rennteam and if you go there they say unnamed Porsche site.
HELLO it came from Planet-9.com more than a MONTH ago.
Someone is asleep at the wheel…
Thanks for your comment. I changed the source as such!