All-New 2017 Porsche 718 Cayman Makes Malaysian Debut – From RM530,000
Auto NewsFormerly known as just the Cayman, the all-new 718 Cayman follows Porsche’s new naming convention for its entry-level four-cylinder sports cars, allowing Porsche to make a direct reference to its classic mid-engine four-cylinder 718 race car built between the late ‘50s and early ‘60s.
Like its recently launched convertible twin the 718 Boxster (from RM480,000), potential customers of the 718 Cayman can choose from two engine options – both four-cylinders, mounted midship driving the rear-wheels of course.
Specifications for Porsche Cayman:
- Engine: 2.0-litre turbo (fixed turbine vanes), mid-mounted
- Power: 300 hp at 6,500 rpm
- Torque: 380 Nm between 1,950 to 4,500 rpm
- Transmission: 7-speed PDK dual-clutch automatic, rear-wheel drive
- Brakes (front): Grey cast iron, 330mm diameter, 28 mm thick, vented and perforated
- Brakes (rear): Grey cast iron, 299mm diameter, 20 mm thick, vented and perforated
- Price: From RM530,000 (excluding insurance and optional features)
- Optional features: GT sports steering wheel, Porsche Active Suspension Management with 10 mm lower ride height, adaptive cruise control, blind spot monitor, ‘4-point’ LED headlamps, Sports Chrono Package
Specifications for Porsche Cayman S:
- Engine: 2.5-litre turbo (variable turbine geometry), mid-mounted
- Power: 350 hp at 6,500 rpm
- Torque: 420 Nm between 1,950 to 4,500 rpm
- Transmission: 7-speed PDK dual-clutch automatic, rear-wheel drive
- Brakes (front): Grey cast iron, 330mm diameter, 34 mm thick vented and perforated
- Brakes (rear): Grey cast iron, 299mm diameter, 20 mm thick, vented and perforated
- Price: From RM700,000 (excluding insurance and optional features)
- Optional features: GT sports steering wheel, Porsche Active Suspension Management with 10 mm lower ride height, adaptive cruise control, blind spot monitor, LED headlamps, Sports Chrono Package, additional infotainment modules – Connect, Navigation, Connect Plus, 8-speaker and 150 watts audio power Sound Package Plus
Apart from the roof and the boot, the all-new Porsche 718 Cayman is visually identical to its convertible twin the 718 Boxster.
The standard car comes with Bi-Xenon headlamps but the ‘4-point’ LED unit with integrated LED daytime running light seen here is an optional extra.
Behind, the rear wing extends automatically at speeds above 120 km/h. The boot opens to reveal a rather small-ish 275-litres (150-litre more than the Boxster) capacity boot but as the engine is mounted in the middle, there is additional storage space in front, where the bonnet pops open to reveal 150-litre capacity front boot.
At speeds of above 120 km/h, the rear wing rises automatically to reduce lift.
Inside, the standard car’s dashboard is trimmed in high-gloss back but customers can opt for a body-colour-coded interior. The steering wheel is derived from the plug-in hybrid 918 Spyder hypercar but there’s also the option of a smaller diameter GT sports steering wheel.
The standard infotainment is a 7-inch touchscreen Porsche Communication Management (PCM) system but customers can choose to upgrade this to include either the Connect, Navigation, Connect Plus modules or an 8-speaker 150 watts audio power Sound Package Plus system.
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