2012 Porsche Cayman R Excotice Concept Review

Minimize to maximize was the idea. The guiding principle was the power to weight ratio. For
us, improving performance is not simply about boosting engine output, but radically dispensing
features that would otherwise mean only one thing: increased weight. This is the principle of Porsche Cayman R Intelligent Performance. What does this mean for the driver? Even better dynamics, even greater agility, and even more Porsche. A rebellious character knows exactly what it wants. Our engineers adopted the same attitude when developing the 2012 Porsche Cayman R . One thing was clear: it should be uncompromising, sharper and more radical than ever before.

To achieve this, anything was acceptable as long as it would ultimately benefit 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 conditioning system. No cupholders. Instead, 19-inch lightweight alloy wheels, sport bucket seats, and 330 hp. In short, 121 lbs. (55 kg) less and 10 hp more than the 2012 Cayman R . The body has been lowered by 0.79 inches (20 mm), and a retuned sport suspension provides uncompromising proximity to the road. The 2012 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 attractive. 


Wilful and strong personalities are known for their extreme emotions, like those of the 2012 Porsche Cayman R. Its heart has a particularly powerful and loud beat, and it is exactly in 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. The reason? An intelligent midengine concept which, owing to the concentration of weight close to the center of the vehicle, gave it enormous agility, excellent cornering dynamics, and a low center of gravity. Reason enough, to go back to these old values. The reason? An intelligent midengine concept which, owing to the concentration of weight close to the center of the vehicle, gave it enormous agility, excellent cornering dynamics, and a low center of gravity. Reason enough, to go back to these old values. distribution between the front and rear axles and particularly well-balanced handling characteristics for high cornering speeds with excellent control. As a whole, the Cayman R is a convincing and coherent concept. After all, a strong character also has a strong heart.

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. At Porsche, 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 agility and high engine power for outstanding performance. In other words, by an optimal power-to-weight ratio. The 2012 Porsche Cayman R is 121 lbs. (55 kg) lighter and 10 hp more powerful than the Cayman S. This has made it possible to achieve a power-to-weight ratio of less than 8.81 lb/hp. The light-alloy 3.4-liter horizontally opposed cylinder engine produces 330 hp at 7,400 rpm. Maximum torque is 273 lb.-ft. (370 Nm) at 4,750 rpm. At the rear end, the exhaust system with its twin tailpipe in black has the last sporty word. The optional sport exhaust system offers an even more impressive sound.

The engine features Direct Fuel Injection (DFI) as standard. Fuel is injected at up to 1,740 psi
(120 bar) directly into the combustion chamber with millisecond precision by means of electromagnetically actuated injection valves. The injection spray and cone angles are tuned
for the optimum fuel/air mixture and effective combustion. The results are impressive performance figures, extremely smooth running, optimized gas cycles, and tremendous cornering agility with low fuel consumption and emissions. The Cayman R responds to every touch of the accelerator pedal with radical forward thrust. Acceleration from 0 to 60 mph is completed in just 4.7 seconds, 0.2 seconds faster than the Cayman S. The top track speed is 175 mph (282 km/h). In conjunction with the differential lock fitted as standard, the precise six-speed manual gearbox delivers outstanding traction directly to the road. Available as an option is Porsche Doppelkupplung (PDK), for gear changes that take place in milliseconds with no interruption in the flow of power. With PDK, the Cayman R completes the sprint from 0 to 60 mph in only 4.6 seconds. Also available is the optional Sport Chrono Package which, when combined with Porsche Doppelkupplung, offers the ‘Launch Control’ function to improve acceleration by a further 0.2 seconds to 4.4 seconds.

What does exploring your own direction actually mean? At Porsche, it means concentrating
without compromise on what matters: the road. It’s no wonder, that the body of the Cayman R
has been lowered by 0.79 inches (20 mm) compared with that of the Cayman S and the chassis set-up has been modified accordingly. The resulting lightweight springstrut suspension has anti-roll bars front and rear and four 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 differential, fitted as standard, further enhances the traction of the driven rear wheels on road surfaces with varying grip and when accelerating out of tight corners. 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, ensure excellent responsiveness and offer a high level of agility.

2012 Porsche Cayman R Price MSRP $ 66.300.00

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