Porsche Centre Singapore, the local Porsche dealer, has brought in the Cayman R, the top-of-the-range variant in the Cayman line-up.
The mid-engined coupe has gone green in the face from slimming classes (or from speed).
The largest savings were achieved through lightweight components and throwing out the convenience equipment. For example, it has only straps for door handles.For added measure, Porsche also equipped it with the lightest 19-inch rims in its garage - the entire set weighs 40kg.
Compared to the Cayman S, the R's weight has dropped by 55kg to 1,295kg.
Power has also been upped. At 330bhp, the Cayman R has 10bhp more than the Cayman S.
A tuned-up 3.4-litre six-cylinder gets the business done by transmitting power to the rear wheels via a six-speed manual. Standstill to 100kmh takes place in 5sec. An optional six-speed PDK transmission shaves 0.1sec off the century sprint.
As a result of the weight loss and power gain, the Cayman R's power-to-weight ratio comes in at 3.9kg per bhp (4.0kg per bhp for the PDK variant).
A specially adapted sport chassis that has been lowered by 20mm compared to the Cayman S, completes the racetrack package. It is capable of a top speed of 282kmh (manual) or 280kmh (PDK).
The Cayman R was first unveiled worldwide in November 2010 at the Los Angeles Auto Show.
Prices start from $306,888 without COE.-motoring.asiaone.com
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