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The new Cayman models |
Design
e xterior.
Character, profile and a clear point of view.
These values have been encoded in the
Cayman genes since the very beginning.
Aesthetically, they have evolved to find
a precisely st yled expression defined by
sculpted lines and edges, sleek wheel arches, short overhangs, taut proportions
and a classic silhouet te.
The front is dominated by the prominent
wings for which
Porsche is renowned,
and features rest yled headlights inspired
by the Porsche racing heritage of the 1960s and 1970s. With its large and
dynamic air intakes, the front end rein -
forces the car’s powerful demeanor.
For the Cayman slats in the exterior
colour of the vehicle lend structure
for the Cayman S however, the black
air intakes and front spoiler, in the same colour as the exterior, accentuate
the car’s sport y nature.
The circular
front light units integrated in
the air
intakes are a classic feature of
Cayman
styling and incorporate LED daytime
running lights and position lights for
active safety. Precise edges stretch backwards along
the roof to the rear. In conjunction with
the wide track, the effect is a sculpted
and honed physique. Imposing wings
lend prominence to the wheels. The wide
brake light is an integral feature of the
large rear screen.
The rear wing is more than a stunning
eye-catcher. It deploys automatically
at
120 km/ h (74 mph) and its effective
aerodynamic surface area has been
enlarged, reducing lift
to improve contact
with the road and heighten driving pleas -
ure
at the limits of sport y performance.
Forward thinking.
Design.
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Design
(dual-tube on the Cayman S) adds the
powerful finishing touch.
Compared with the previous model, the
wheelbase of the new Cayman has been
extended by 60 mm, the wheels are larger
Retracted, the spoiler separation edge
of the rear wing makes a seamless transi -
tion to the LED taillights. The integrated
direction indicators are narrow and in
line with the wing. The rear apron with
centrally framed stainless-steel tailpipe and the silhouet te is sleeker. The result is
a more dynamic effect on the eye –
and on the road. The side windows are
narrow. If you wish, you can highlight their
contours with the optional trim strips
in a high-gloss finish. The forward-shifted windscreen coupled with the roofline that
extends far into the rear accentuate the
taut appearance of the exterior design.
The exterior mirrors are mounted directly
on the doors for impressive aerodynamics
and low wind noise. Air intake channels,
wheel arches and the roof are clearly
accentuated. The design of the doors gives
emphasis to the Cayman profile and the dynamic contouring improves airflow
to the side air intakes for the purpose
of cooling and supplying oxygen to this
athlete’s beating heart: the boxer engine.
Where the new Cayman models want
to go is clear at first glance. Every line
and every technical detail is focused
in one direction: forwards. Every aspect
tells a story – of character and perfor -
mance.
