Porsche uses the Los Angeles Auto Show to introduce its mid-engine variants to specific series. In 2009 it was the Boxster Spyder, which stood in the spot light. At this year's fair (19 to 28 November 2010) to the Cayman R draw the attention.
The mid-engine coupe is designed for driving dynamics and has an appropriately tuned sports suspension. The top model is lower by 20 mm than the Cayman S. This is associated with shorter, stiffer springs and stabilizer adapted to front and rear axle. This is a tighter coordination of the damper. The front track has been widened to four, back to two millimeters. A standard limited-slip differential at the rear axle to improve traction and stability.
Consistent Abspecken aims to spur the "R" to a more vibrant. Weighs as much as 55 of the top Cayman kilograms less than the "S" version, thus bringing an empty weight of 1,295 kilograms. Book in several ways: So drop off the air conditioner and the radio, which brings at least a loss of 15 kilograms. The use of aluminum doors, like those used on the 911 Turbo produced, also a minimum weight of 15 kilograms. Light sports bucket seats can decrease the pointer of the scale for another twelve kilograms. In the door panels has been waived on the shelves. Also missing are the cover of the instrument cluster and the cup holders. The new top-rolled according to the manufacturer to the lightest 19-inch wheels, which provides the entire Porsche range: The ten spokes are made so delicately that the complete wheel set weighs less than 40 kilograms.
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