Porsche Club of America
2012 Cayman R Makes World Debut at Los Angeles Auto Show New mid-engine coupe takes its purist cue from Boxster Spyder From PCNA
Los Angeles Region
LA Auto Show The Porsche hall at the LA Auto Show was outstanding as usual. Here are some photos taken by Jacqueline Shubitowski and Jeff Peck. A wide variety of historic Porsches were displayed as well as new introduction models, like the Cayman R to the left of this.
January 2011
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ATLANTA – November 17, 2010 – Featuring 121 pounds less weight and the most horsepower available in a mid-engined Porsche, the 330-hp Cayman R has been created for one reason: pure driving dynamics. With its highly-tuned sports suspension and vigilant attention to weight savings, the third Cayman model offers an even more precise driving experience than the "standard" Cayman S. A direct descendant of the famous 1950’s 550 and 1960’s 904 mid-engined, high-performance Coupes, the 2012 Porsche Cayman R is celebrated its world premiere at the Los Angeles Auto Show in November.
The entry hall to the Porsche exhibit at the LA Auto Show. Great posters on the left and a window displaying the new Cayenne Hybrid and the 911 GT3 RS Hybrid racing car on the right. Jacqueline Shubitowski photo.
Light and Powerful The newest member of the mid-engine family features the highly efficient 3.4-liter six-cylinder Direct Fuel Injection (DFI) boxer engine found in the Cayman S, but produces 10 more horsepower. With a six-speed manual transmission, the Cayman R sprints from a standstill to 60 mph in 4.7 seconds, two-tenths of a second faster than the Cayman S. With the optional seven-speed dual-clutch PDK (Doppelkupplungsgetriebe)
Carrera GTS. Jacqueline Shubitowski photo.
More LA Auto Show photos on Page 4.
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The new GT 2 RS. Jeff Peck photo.
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