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would other wise mean only
one thing: increased weight.
This is the principle of Porsche
Intelligent Per formance.
the power-to -weight ratio. For
us, improving performance

is not simply about boosting
engine output, but radically
dispensing with features that What does this mean for the
driver? More dynamics, more
agilit y, and even more Porsche.Minimising is another way to push the boundaries.
The Cayman R.How exactly do you refine an
existing sportscar concept? Do
you add one thing af ter another,
piling more on top, and packing
more in?
Many would think so, but we
don’t.
The result is the new
Cayman R.
Minimise to maximise was the
idea. The guiding principle was

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the driver, such as a purposeful
mid - engine layout combined
with a rigorous reduction in
weight and increased engine
output. In other words, Porsche
Intelligent Performance.
The result? No radio. No air con-
ditioning system. No cupholders.
Instead, 19 - inch light weight alloy
Cayman R concept.
A rebellious character knows
exactly what it wants. Our
engineers adopted the same
attitude when developing the
Cayman R. One thing was clear:
it should be uncompromising,
sharper and more radical than
ever before. To achieve this,
any thing was acceptable as long
as it would ultimately benefit wheels, sports bucket seats,
and 330 hp. In short, 55 kg

less and 10 hp more than the
Cayman S.
The body has been lowered
by 20 mm, and a retuned
sports suspension provides
uncompromising proximit y to
the road.
The Cayman R reflects the
radical rejection of the pursuit of
comfort. It ’s a character that is
not influenced by the opinion of
others; and that is exactly what
makes it so at tractive.
Do you prefer to follow the crowd,
or decide your own journey?

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The reason? An intelligent mid-
engine concept which, owing
to the concentration of weight
close to the centre of the vehicle,
gave it enormous agilit y,
excellent cornering dynamics
and a low centre of gravit y.
Reason enough, then, to go
back to these old values.
The result today is a pure-bred
sportscar with a mid - mounted
engine, delivering uniform weight
Mid-engine concept.
Wilful and strong personalities
are known for their extreme
emotions, like those of the
Cayman R. Its heart has a

particularly power ful and loud
beat, and it is in exactly the
right place: the middle.
Built in 1953 with a design
based on the 550 Spyder,
the ‘Le Mans Coupé’ proved
successful in the legendary
Le Mans motor race. distribution bet ween the front
and rear axles and particularly
well-balanced handling charac-
teristics for high cornering
speeds with excellent control.
As a whole, the Cayman R

is a convincing and coherent
concept. Af ter all, a strong
character also has a strong
heart.
It never seeks the middle ground.
Yet its strength lies at its heart.

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Drive system.
How can one satisfy an insatiable
urge for increased performance?
There are many ways. We take
the intelligent route, which
has been the common theme
at Porsche for over 60 years.
For Porsche, at least, simply
increasing engine output is not
enough. Improved dynamics
are not achieved by increased
output alone, but by a harmonious
balance of low weight – for
excellent agilit y – and high engine
power – for outstanding perfor -
mance. In other words, by an
optimum power-to-weight ratio.
The Cayman R is 55 kg lighter
and 10 hp more power ful than
the Cayman S. This has made it possible to achieve a power-to -
weight ratio of less than 4 kg/hp.
The light-alloy 3.4-litre horizon -
tally opposed cylinder engine
produces 243 kW (330 hp) at
7,400 rpm. Maximum torque is
370 Nm at 4,750 rpm. At the rear end, the exhaust
system with its t win tailpipe in
black has the last sport y word.
The optional sports exhaust
system of fers an even more
impressive sound.
Efficiency only takes one route:
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shock absorbers tuned for
firm rebound and compression
to provide improved dynamic
performance with virtually no
difference in ride comfort.
The impact on driving stability is
extremely profound: pitch and
roll are practically eliminated.
The mechanically locking rear
dif ferential, fit ted as standard,
further enhances the traction of
the driven rear wheels on road
sur faces with var ying grip and
when accelerating out of tight
Chassis.
What does exploring your own
direction actually mean? At
Porsche, it means concentrating
without compromise on what
mat ters: the road. It ’s no won-
der, then, that the body of the
Cayman R has been lowered by
20 mm compared with that of
the Cayman S and the chassis
set-up has been modified
accordingly.
The resulting lightweight spring-
strut suspension has anti - roll
bars front and rear and four bends. It also acts to damp

load change reactions during
fast cornering.
The Cayman R is equipped
as standard with 19 -inch
Boxster Spyder wheels with a
high-quality silver painted finish.
They are lightweight and reduce
unsprung masses, e nsu re
excellent responsiveness and
of fer a high level of agilit y.
If you have belief in your own direction,
you will stay true to your course.

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What does following a train of thought mean?
Also being able to stop dead in one’s tracks.the throt tle response more
immediate. The rev- limiter is
then adjusted to a harder set ting
and the engine dynamics are
tuned for performance driving.
In combination with the optional
Porsche Doppelkupplung (PDK),
With the optional Sport Chrono
Package, the engine and PSM
are even more directly and finely
tuned.
Selecting the SPORT but ton

on the centre console activates
‘Sport ’ mode, which makes
The more spirited a character
is, the more power it takes to
stop it.
The 19 - inch Boxster Spyder
wheels
in a superior light weight
design af ford an unobstructed
view of the brake system and its the Sport Chrono Package also
features a SPORT PLUS but ton
with t wo functions for a sport y
drive that borders on a motor
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sport experience.
The first function is ‘Launch
Control’, which unleashes a
four-piston aluminium monobloc
brake calipers.
Available as an
option is the Porsche Ceramic
Composite Brake (PCCB). Tested
on the racetrack, it provides
consistently high levels of friction
and reduces unsprung and rotat -
i ng masses.
racing start. The second is the
‘motorsport derived gearshif t
strategy’ for faster shif t speeds,
extremely short shif t times

and shif t points optimised for
maximum acceleration. The Cayman R. Uncompromisingly
reduced to the sporting basics,
but with no sacrifice in terms of
safet y. Can we even at tempt to
describe the driving experience?
Can you count to infinit y? We can
only suggest one thing: give it a
try for yourself.
1 Porsche Ceramic Composite Brake (PCCB)

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The requirement for our

designers was to turn the
principles of this statement
into something visible, to
give out ward expression to
the car’s strong character.
Exterior.
The Cayman R concept is an
uncompromising statement. It ’s
a statement about not wanting
to please anyone but the driver.
In short, it ’s about a sportscar
that is radical through and
through.
As long as you’re at ease with yourself,
it doesn’t matter what others say.
How? With the purposeful light -
weight design t ypical of any
Porsche. In other words, by

following the tradition that has
existed ever since Porsche
made its first vehicle – Porsche
Intelligent Per formance.

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Other elements in a contrasting
colour include the air intakes on
the rear side section, the rear
spoiler wing and the Porsche
logo adorning the side of the
vehicle.
The black circular borders around
the halogen headlights are
reminiscent of the successful
On what does a successful
overall impression depend?
The details.
The exterior mirrors of the
Cayman R are finished in a

contrasting colour to give full
emphasis to the car’s muscular
contouring. Porsche race cars from the

past. Bi-Xenon headlights with
dynamic cornering lights and
daytime running lights are
available as an option.
An indication of the car’s pur -
poseful lightweight construction
is given by the aluminium doors,
which reduce weight by 15 kg. The black painted logo on the
rear lid is the final signature

of the car’s uncompromising
nature.
In summary, the Cayman R sets
clear accents and leaves no
questions unanswered. Exterior
st yling is no exception, and we
find that this suits the Cayman R
very well indeed.
1 Halogen main headlights with black accents2 Spoiler lips in the front apron3 Exterior mirror in contrasting black4 Cayman R logo painted black