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Understudy no more
Porsche updates its Cayman range and creates a 911-beater.

   


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Performance, emissions & economy

Top speed (mph): 171
0-62 mph (seconds): 5.1

Urban mpg: 20.0
Extra urban mpg: 42.8
Combined mpg: 30.1
CO2 (g/km): 221


Dimensions & weights

Length (mm): 4347
Height (mm): 1306
Width (mm): 1801
Wheelbase (mm): 2415
Front track (mm): 1486
Rear track (mm): 1528
Cargo volume (litres): 410
Gross weight (kg): 1645
Kerb weight (kg): 1350
Fuel tank capacity (litres): 65


 
Engine & transmission

Engine: Water-cooled, six-cylinder boxer engine; engine block and cylinder head made of aluminium; two-stage switching intake manifold; integrated dry sump lubrication with on-demand oil pump.

Cubic capacity (cc): 3436
Compression ratio: 12.50:1
Bore x stroke (mm): 97.00 x 77.50
Valve gear: Four valves per cylinder (24v). Double overhead camshafts per cylinder head (DOHC). Variable valve timing and lift (VarioCam Plus) with hydraulic valve play compensation.
Max. power (bhp): 315 at 7200 rpm
Max. torque (lb.ft): 273 at 4750 rpm

Transmission: Seven-speed PDK dual-clutch transmission. Rear-wheel drive.

Gear ratios:
1st: 3.91:1
2nd: 2.29:1
3rd: 1.65:1
4th: 1.30:1
5th: 1.08:1
6th: 0.88:1
7th: 0.62:1
Reverse: 3.55:1
Final drive ratio: 3.62:1


 
Chassis & running gear

Front: Independent wheel suspension on track control arms, longitudinal arms, thrust rods and spring struts; conical stump springs with inner twin-sleeve gas pressure shock absorbers (McPherson design optimised by Porsche).

Rear: Independent wheel suspension on track control arms, longitudinal arms, thrust rods and spring struts; coil springs with inner twin-sleeve gas pressure dampers (McPherson design optimised by Porsche).

Brakes: Twin-circuit brake system with split front-to-rear; four-piston aluminium monobloc brake callipers; cross-drilled and inner-vented brake discs, 318x28mm front, 299x24mm rear; Porsche Stability Management (PSM) 8.0; vacuum brake servo; brake assistant.

Wheels: Alloy. Front: 8J x 18-inch. Rear: 9J x 18-inch.

Tyres: Front: 235/40 ZR18. Rear: 265/40 ZR18.







 

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