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THE new Porsche 718 Cayman will be powered by four-cylinder engine for the first time, making it the most affordable sports car available from the brand.
Revealed at the 2016 Beijing motor show this week, the updated Porsche Cayman will start from $110,300 making it cheaper than the Porsche Boxster, which starts from $113,100. That means the 2016 Cayman will be the most affordable Porsche sports car in Australian showrooms when it arrives later this year, despite it costing more than the current base Cayman’s $106,200 kick-off.
The announcement comes as no surprise, as the open-top version of the Cayman, the Porsche Boxster, was confirmed as a turbocharged four-cylinder model late last year. The Cayman will use the same four-cylinder boxer engines that replaced the six-cylinder units in the convertible.
The new downsized engines bring not only improved performance, but considerably better fuel economy. Porsche Australia has pointed out that the entry-level Cayman’s claim of 6.9L/100km brings it below the Luxury Car Tax threshold for fuel-efficient vehicles, reducing the $4999 premium for the seven-speed dual-clutch transmission to effectively a mere $1333 after the tax break is applied.
That allows the new, lighter Cayman a 4.9sec 0-100km/h claim – easily quicker than the old six-cylinder’s 5.6sec. The new all-alloy engine features direct fuel injection and variable valve timing, includes a dry sump to ensure oil supply even when being pushed hard.
Inside, a redesigned dash includes new air vents, the three-spoke steering wheel first seen in the Porsche 918, as well as PCM (Porsche Communication Management) as standard. The PCM includes sat-nav and a 150W audio system.
The 718 Porsche Cayman arrives in showrooms in late 2016 priced from $110,300.
