Porsche has continued to improve the Cayman since its entered the market in 2006. The 2015 Porsche Cayman GTS maintains this trend.
The new Cayman has a distinct look setting itself apart from the rest of the clan as well as more power and improved handling.
The GTS is availabe in Sports Chrono package and Active Suspension Management systems, which are options on other Cayman models.
Specifications
Vehicle Type: Coupe | Base Price: $ 76,195 |
Fuel Tank Capacity: 16.9 gals (64 L) | Miles Per Gallon: NA |
Length: 173.4 in. (440.4 cm) | Wheel Base: 97.4 in. (247.4 cm) |
Height: 50.6 in. (128.5 cm) | Width: 70.9 in. (180.1 cm) |
Curb Weight: 2965 lbs (1345 kg) | Ground Clearance: NA |
Luggage Capacity: 7.0 cu ft | Maximum Seating: 2 people |
Engine: 3.4 Liter 6 Cylinder Boxer | Compression Ratio: 12.5: 1 |
Horsepower: 340 HP | Max RPM: 7400 RPM |
Torque: 280 lb-ft | Transmission: 6-Speed Manual |
0-60 mph: 4.6 seconds | Maximum Speed: 177 mph (285 km/h) |
Engine
The 2015 Cayman GTS comes with a 3.4 liter, flat 6 cylinder engine with capabilities of 340 horsepower and is mated to a 6 speed manual transmission .
It can accelerate from 0-60 mph in 4.3 seconds with a top speed of 177 mph.
Exterior
The Cayman GTS has a look that resembles the “911”, but at half the cost.
Up front, it sports a new bumper and LED running lights. Underneath the HID headlamps are dual finned air intakes. Both the intakes and front grille, that is now more of a rectangular shape, are painted dark gray.
In the rear, there is an air diffuser and twin exhausts also in dark gray. Between the taillights there is yet another dark gray accent strip. The color shows up several times in other areas of the vehicle with the intention of portraying a muscular presence.
The low profile is nicely accentuated by a set of distinctive 20 inch wheels.
Interior
Alcantara, not leather, is the preferred interior covering. The material is on the seats, arm rests, center console, dash and steering wheel.
The center console itself is impressive containing most of the controls and topped off with an infotainment screen. The new red tachometer in the center of the instrument cluster is a real eye catcher.
Competition is expected to come from the likes of “less expensive” vehicles such as the BMW M235i Coupe and Nissan 370Z Nismo.