2009 Porsche Cayman S Sport review and pictures

Porsche Cayman S Sport review:

A comprehensive list of enhancements, led by a more powerful engine and unique visual features, distinguishes the new, limited-edition Porsche Cayman S Sport mid-engine sports car.

Porsche will build 700 Cayman S Sport models, less than 100 of which – each one with a glove box plaque bearing its number from the exclusive series – will reach U.S. shores. The car will be available through authorized U.S. Porsche dealers this October, and the Cayman S Sport U.S. MSRPs is $69,900.

A range of standard equipment, beyond the eight-horsepower bump to 303 from the 3.4-Liter engine, further sets this variant apart from the standard Porsche Cayman S.

The Cayman S Sport’s appearance emulates that of the Porsche 911 GT3 RS, beginning with standard GT3 RS exterior colors of green or orange, which are enhanced by GT3 RS touches like black rims, exterior mirrors and air-intake grilles and a black interior design package. Like the GT3 RS, the sides of the new car feature its model designation, “Cayman S” in black letters. In addition to orange and green, the Cayman S Sport will be available in black, Guards Red, Speed Yellow, Carrara White or Arctic Silver.

Performance upgrades standard on the Cayman S Sport beyond the engine include Porsche Active Suspension Management (PASM) with a 10mm-lowered suspension, as well as 5mm spacers on the 19-inch SportDesign wheels.

Additional standard features include Bi-Xenon headlamps, the Sports Chrono Package, sports seats, alcantara finish for the gearshift lever, hand brake and the rim of the GT3 steering wheel, as well as a sports exhaust system featuring a twin-chamber tailpipe.