The new Porsche 718 Cayman coupe and Boxster roadster are here. The first units already ply at the US roads with its important technical and technological developments. Here's a review of the new Cayman, a car that goes back to its roots with a touch of the latest technology inside.
Porsche 718 Cayman Styling Changes
The Porsche 718 Cayman is base on the Porsche 550 and 718 of the 50s. These two cars are the car models that catapulted Porsche into one of the best car brands around. Outwardly it is very similar to its predecessor, although there are noticeable changes regarding this. New bumpers, lights, doors, rear spoiler, larger air intakes but above all the major aesthetic change is the black band that connects the taillamps and includes the Porsche lettering.
The color palette has been extended with some shades that are certainly incredible such as the Miami blue, orange or red Carmin Lava, which was precisely the color of the test unit used by First Drive and as reported by TheFirstRecord.
Technological Advancement
Inside, there aren't many changes but the main one is the 7 - inch screen PCM, which is now better integrated and whose performance has greatly improved to resemble a conventional tablet. Beyond that are new air intakes and new steering wheel. A beautiful flyer that takes its inspiration in the Porsche 918 Spyder and integrates the selector wheel driving modes.
Speaking of technology, we must mention that Porsche still gives little steps in the integration of new systems. We are not facing the new Porsche Panamera , all incidentally, but the Cayman integrates a number of new features that allow better connectivity with mobile phones as well as downloading applications as well as to help the car navigate maps easily.
More Powerful Performance For Less
The Porsche 718 Cayman surprisingly eliminate its previous generation atmospheric six - cylinder block to make way for a four - cylinder turbocharged engine. A downgrade of propeller takes wonderful engineering it takes many hours of development and tuning. But TopGear assured us that the two cylinders will not be amiss, except for the sound because the new Cayman is surprisingly better than its predecessor.
It is more powerful than its predecessor as it can reach up to 285 km / h top speed, accelerates better, from 0 to 100 km / h in 4.2 seconds, and even more efficient with consumptions approved below seven liters every 100 kilometers. Who would have thought that those benefits and that performance could be combined with that consumption?
But there is more, it is not only the engine, the new Cayman has also built a new chassis, redesigned suspension improved brakes and included an address taken directly from the Porsche 911 Turbo . But the real secret lies in the turbo. One, which is what achieves the miracle of performance and consumption. It is also the main difference between the Cayman S and normal because, in the beginning, one system integrates VTG variable geometry along with a capacity of whoosh stronger to achieve greater power.
The Verdict
Porsche has done it again. While it seems like it is very difficult to improve the previous Cayman which is already so good, the new Cayman successfully did it. It is worth every penny of its $60000 and above price.
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