It's Official..Cayman R
11-17-2010, 01:56 PM
#17
Reminder that you can tune to the live broadcast of the Cayman R press conference by Porsche at the LA Auto Show today a 10:55 AM, Pacific Time, about one hour from now. z356
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11-17-2010, 02:06 PM
#18
Totally agree. The Spyder is a much more compelling and unique car, given the CGT humps and funky top, and a better value. I now have 7,500 miles on my Spyder and I am loving it more and more.
11-17-2010, 03:27 PM
#21
Nordschleife Master
This is what I have from the Boxster Spyder:
GT2 seats: -26.5 lbs
wheels: -11 lbs
AC Delete: -28.7 lbs
Radio Delete (7 lbs), smaller standard battery (41.2 to 35 lbs): -13.2 lbs
smaller fuel tank (-15.4 lbs of fuel): 0 savings for comparison purposes
Aluminium doors: -33.1 lbs
RS door panels: -2.2 lbs
Total savings: 114.7 lbs
The remaining 6 lbs probably come from removing the motors for the rear spoiler as the Cayman R uses a fixed spoiler.
With the manual roof and aluminum rear deck, the Boxster Spyder saved an additional 46.3 lbs.
GT2 seats: -26.5 lbs
wheels: -11 lbs
AC Delete: -28.7 lbs
Radio Delete (7 lbs), smaller standard battery (41.2 to 35 lbs): -13.2 lbs
smaller fuel tank (-15.4 lbs of fuel): 0 savings for comparison purposes
Aluminium doors: -33.1 lbs
RS door panels: -2.2 lbs
Total savings: 114.7 lbs
The remaining 6 lbs probably come from removing the motors for the rear spoiler as the Cayman R uses a fixed spoiler.
With the manual roof and aluminum rear deck, the Boxster Spyder saved an additional 46.3 lbs.
I'd rather have the larger tank and a/c and stereo.
11-17-2010, 04:41 PM
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11-17-2010, 07:23 PM
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Three Wheelin'
I'm somewhat disappointed. Porsche could have done so much more, so easily.
But for my intended use as a daily driver, it may still be fine. It is still more focused than a standard Cayman S. It really depends on pricing and what that price buys me, now.
But for my intended use as a daily driver, it may still be fine. It is still more focused than a standard Cayman S. It really depends on pricing and what that price buys me, now.
11-17-2010, 07:29 PM
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11-17-2010, 07:38 PM
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Price has been released:
2011 Cayman R: $66,300
2011 Cayman S: $61,500
Actually, the Cayman R is a good value, and it doesn't make sense to buy a Cayman S anymore.
Essentially, a Cayman S + Carbon Seats + 19" Boxster Spyder wheels exceeds the $66,300 price of the Cayman R.
2011 Cayman R: $66,300
2011 Cayman S: $61,500
Actually, the Cayman R is a good value, and it doesn't make sense to buy a Cayman S anymore.
Essentially, a Cayman S + Carbon Seats + 19" Boxster Spyder wheels exceeds the $66,300 price of the Cayman R.
11-17-2010, 07:49 PM
#30
Three Wheelin'
Price has been released:
2011 Cayman R: $66,300
2011 Cayman S: $61,500
Actually, the Cayman R is a good value, and it doesn't make sense to buy a Cayman S anymore.
Essentially, a Cayman S + Carbon Seats + 19" Boxster Spyder wheels exceeds the $66,300 price of the Cayman R.
2011 Cayman R: $66,300
2011 Cayman S: $61,500
Actually, the Cayman R is a good value, and it doesn't make sense to buy a Cayman S anymore.
Essentially, a Cayman S + Carbon Seats + 19" Boxster Spyder wheels exceeds the $66,300 price of the Cayman R.