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    • AUTORECAP.COM Cayman : Car of the Year !

      2006 Porsche Cayman

      What separates a thoroughbred from a plow horse? Grace, speed, agility and a beautiful coat. Behold, the Porsche Cayman, our 2006 car of the year. Equipped with all the attributes in spades, not too mention a forever classic shell that seems to have been carved by the gods. Did we mention this is the entry level Porsche? It might not be entry level in the way you would pick up a Ford Festiva at the local dealership, but hey, we’ll take any discounts we can get. It would be easy to argue that the fine folks at the Zuffenshausen plant made a major mistake making the best looking Porsche in the last 25 years the cheapest car in their highly acclaimed lineup. However, we wouldn’t want to make that argument. All hail our car of the year, the Porsche Cayman.

      Indeed, The Cayman is a sight to see in pictures, but you owe it to yourself to take the time to slowly circle the car in person, and dissect every angle. Graceful sweeping rear fenders that morph into the rear deck lid are accented by gill-like air intakes that supply fresh oxygen to the mid-engine 2.7 liter flat six. While the last few versions of the flagship 911 have become somewhat mundane, the nose of the Cayman does share a healthy resemblance to its big brother, but the similarities stop there. This is a smaller, more athletic looking sports car that is subtly exotic and forever timeless. Great design is easy to see, difficult to define and almost always unaffordable. However, this is an absolute steal at less than 50 grand. This is the 1958 Corvette your dad had to sell when you were born, the one he had to get rid of due to life’s harsh responsibilities, the one he still thinks about and regrets losing, the automotive love of his life! Do yourself a favor: If you are ever lucky enough to own a Cayman, hold onto it.

      Why not choose the more powerful and luxurious Cayman S you ask? Sometimes, less is more. Remember when sodas came in one size — a 12 ounce can; when supersized was not part of the public vernacular. Is society really better off with our more is better attitude? Most companies make up for a lack of quality by giving you more of a bad thing. When a car is this perfectly poised and balanced, you don’t need to overwhelm the driver’s senses with neck-snapping power.

      There is something equally satisfying about stepping on the gas peddle and hearing a perfectly tuned exhaust spool to a fiery howl. The Cayman feels like it weighs about the same as the go-carts you used to drive as a kid. Once planted in the driver seat, you become part of the car — as if the shell, seat and passenger were all sculpted from the same piece of steal. The Cayman’s deceptively spacious cabin has headroom to spare even for those over six feet tall. Every shift of the transmission is its own reward.

      This is a true two-seater. In this model, the 245 hp flat six sits where a few grocery bags would sit in a 911. Mid-engine helps create a near perfect 50/50 weight distribution, which helps solve the happy tail issues that are synonymous with the far more expensive 911. This is an effortless car to drive. It doesn’t take long to trust your skills and push the limits of the Cayman with a sense of confidence and authority. If James Dean had not tragically died behind the wheel of the famous 1955 Porsche Spyder, we suspect he would be cruising down Sunset Strip at the wheel of the Cayman, still looking like the poster boy of cool, still looking like a classic.

      –Chad Doering

        Hoi,

        heb gisteren voor het eerst met een Cayman 2,7 L 245pk versie gereden.
        Super Porsche, was voor mij als 911 rijder (al 15 jaar) een aangename openbaring. Fenomenale wagen, fun car niet normaal !!!!
        Kort schakelen, mooie sound, wegligging, remmen: gewoon weg super !!!
        Het feit dat hij wel beenhard is moet je erbij nemen, is een op en top sportwagen en voor degenen die daar niet tegen kunnen die moeten maar een Franse wagen kopen.

        groeten

          Reuze Tof

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