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Old 01-23-2009, 06:35 PM
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And in fine Porsche style, less costs more.

http://www.autocar.co.uk/News/NewsAr...llCars/237264/

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A lightweight Porsche Cayman Clubsport is being prepared by the German sports car company, Autocar has learned.

The stripped-out Porsche Cayman Clubsport goes on sale in the UK in October. It marks the first time that Porsche has offered a hardcore version of the Cayman, which is intended to meet demand for a version suitable for track days and competition.

Porsche is expected to use the car to establish a new one-make race series. Prices have yet to be confirmed, but a £4k premium over the £44k Cayman S looks likely.

At the heart of the Porsche Cayman Clubsport is a package of weight-saving measures, including a stripped-out interior, lightweight body panels, simplified lighting system and forged alloy wheels that together shave up to 100kg off the kerb weight.

The tradition of previous Clubsport models like the 968CS is to keep the engine and gearbox standard, so expect the Cayman Clubsport to use the new 320bhp 3.4-litre flat six, now with direct injection, from the Porsche Cayman S.

A six-speed manual gearbox and limited-slip differential will be standard.

Thanks to the lower kerb weight, performance will be slightly better than the Cayman S’s 171mph and 4.9sec 0-62mph.

Other changes will include a unique body kit with deeper front and rear bumpers and a fixed rear spoiler to replace the retractable unit used on the standard Cayman.

Buyers will be able to order the Clubsport in either standard trim or in race spec – the latter adding a six-point harness, roll cage and fire extinguisher.
Old 01-24-2009, 01:31 AM
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I like it. I had to sell my 997 GT3 because of back problems( that might have been fixed) and this looks like a great alternative.PAASM is standard the limited slip is standard, so its got some things that you would have to pay for. 19" wheels too.
I would like it with the GT2 carbon seats.
Old 01-24-2009, 12:32 PM
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Will PNA let us have it here stateside?
Old 01-24-2009, 01:51 PM
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MORE DETAILS PLEASE !!

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Old 01-24-2009, 08:33 PM
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Its already here. Look at your dealer he probably has one in stock.
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Originally Posted by OldGuy
Its already here. Look at your dealer he probably has one in stock.
No it's not the same. The one you are talking about is the Cayman S Sport base on the 2008 with the old engine and lot of options.
The one in Autocar is more inline with the Cayman Cup. Just a rumor right now and supposed to be a stripped down Cayman (ala 964 RS America).
I wish it's true. I'd really like that. 100kg lighter with no options.
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~2800lbs, 320hp, factory rollbar, LSD.....quite a recipe.
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Not sure if those gt2 carbon seats (that are finally showing up in US-spec cars) will be that great for those with back problems...
Old 01-26-2009, 11:25 AM
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The 964 RS America was about $10k cheaper than a standard 964 C2.
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Originally Posted by equ
Not sure if those gt2 carbon seats (that are finally showing up in US-spec cars) will be that great for those with back problems...
Something tells me a few here on the list be be willing to alleviate that problem for you quite easily!
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anyone know if PDK will be an option for the clubsport?
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Why not just get a 320 hp S?
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968CS was also cheaper than a regular 968.
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Love the CS Sport colors .That makes it worth buying alone
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The current Car & Driver says a lightweight Cayman S (RS?) is coming statside soon. 320 HP w/weight savings measures, a larger fixed rear wing, and of course more $$$ than a standard Cayman S.

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