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> It's official: The Boxster coupe, will be called....
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post Feb 23 2005, 11:48 AM
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ATLANTA, February 23, 2005 — Porsche will be expanding its range of vehicles with the introduction of a new sports car based on the Boxster series in the 2006 model year. Positioned and priced between the 911 Carrera and the Boxster S, the new two-seat sports car, named the Cayman S, is aggressively styled to reflect its enhanced handling and more powerful engine. At the same time, highly efficient space utilization makes it one of the most practical sports cars in its class.

The Cayman S joins the Carrera, Boxster, and Cayenne, model designations that are already rich in tradition. It derives its name from the smallest of crocodiles, the caiman, which is known to be swift and nimble. With its more powerful 295 bhp, 3.4-liter, six-cylinder boxer engine mounted in the middle of its chassis, the new fixed-roof model reflects the strength and agility of its namesake perfectly and is capable of providing driving pleasure in its purest form.

Porsche Cars North America, Inc. (PCNA), based in Atlanta, Ga., and its subsidiary, Porsche Cars Canada, Ltd., are the exclusive importers of Porsche sports cars and Cayenne sport utility vehicles for the United States and Canada. A wholly owned, indirect subsidiary of Dr. Ing. h.c.F. Porsche AG, PCNA employs approximately 250 people who provide Porsche vehicles, parts, service, marketing and training for its 204 U.S. and Canadian dealers. They, in turn, provide Porsche owners with best-in-class service.

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post Feb 23 2005, 11:49 AM
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918-6 woulda been better... (IMG:http://www.914world.com/bbs2/html/emoticons/biggrin.gif)

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post Feb 23 2005, 11:50 AM
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(IMG:http://www.914world.com/bbs2/html/emoticons/smilie_pokal.gif) (IMG:http://www.914world.com/bbs2/html/emoticons/clap.gif) sounds nice and the icon-ery looks awesome
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post Feb 23 2005, 11:53 AM
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Cayman (IMG:http://www.914world.com/bbs2/html/emoticons/barf.gif)

Like the car - not the name.
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post Feb 23 2005, 11:54 AM
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Yep, Cayman (IMG:http://www.914world.com/bbs2/html/emoticons/barf.gif) (IMG:http://www.914world.com/bbs2/html/emoticons/barf.gif) (IMG:http://www.914world.com/bbs2/html/emoticons/barf.gif) (IMG:http://www.914world.com/bbs2/html/emoticons/barf.gif) (IMG:http://www.914world.com/bbs2/html/emoticons/barf.gif) (IMG:http://www.914world.com/bbs2/html/emoticons/barf.gif) (IMG:http://www.914world.com/bbs2/html/emoticons/barf.gif) (IMG:http://www.914world.com/bbs2/html/emoticons/barf.gif)

The car... (IMG:http://www.914world.com/bbs2/html/emoticons/chowtime.gif)

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post Feb 23 2005, 11:55 AM
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hard not to read that as "Gayman"


the should have at least spelled it Caiman...

oh well, like the car.
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post Feb 23 2005, 12:01 PM
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Stupid name.

Right up there with New Coke.
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post Feb 23 2005, 12:06 PM
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someone please hire me and pay me well so I can go out and get one of these cars!
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post Feb 23 2005, 12:07 PM
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QUOTE (nebreitling @ Feb 23 2005, 09:55 AM)
hard not to read that as "Gayman"


the should have at least spelled it Caiman...

oh well, like the car.

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Stupid name!
What, is Porsche affraid people these days don't like model Numbers for their cars...they have to have a 'name' like Pepper-wagon and Gay-man.

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post Feb 23 2005, 12:07 PM
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Best photos I could find in a hurry:

http://www.automotorundsport.de/d/74481

And an interesting teaser for potential customers (I guess the 914 demographic wasn't on their radar (IMG:http://www.914world.com/bbs2/html/emoticons/idea.gif) )

http://www2.porsche.com/cayman/pme.asp

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post Feb 23 2005, 12:11 PM
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With a name like that,it sure wouldn't inspire me to run right out and buy one. (IMG:http://www.914world.com/bbs2/html/emoticons/blink.gif) (IMG:http://www.914world.com/bbs2/html/emoticons/confused24.gif)

I wonder how Schwartzenegger would respond to that name? (IMG:http://www.914world.com/bbs2/html/emoticons/screwy.gif)

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post Feb 23 2005, 12:12 PM
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Porsche should stick to number designations.

What is wrong with calling it Boxster Coupe? It is what it is...

The car is kind of interesting.

Looks like some huge blind spots though...


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post Feb 23 2005, 12:17 PM
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What's the difference? Same old tired styling they've had since the 70's. It's cool that the car is high HP mid-motored but get a stylist to come up with something new.
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post Feb 23 2005, 12:17 PM
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Am I the only one that find it ugly? Maybe it is the color. It sure look just like another 911 to me.
Cayenne, Cayman, the next one will be called Cayak
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post Feb 23 2005, 12:20 PM
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Back looks a little like a Chrysler Crossfire.

Wonder how the engine is accessed?


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post Feb 23 2005, 12:21 PM
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First off, it looks a lot like an Audi TT.
A little manipulation, and you could have a Canam logo.
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post Feb 23 2005, 12:36 PM
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QUOTE (GTeener @ Feb 23 2005, 10:20 AM)
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Back looks a little like a Chrysler Crossfire.

Wonder how the engine is accessed?

Through the dealers service door.
Yea I see 959 in the rockers, new beetle in the rear fenders, Cross fire in the rear hatch, 911 in front. Whats with the sail panels? Maybe they need vinyl ala. 914
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post Feb 23 2005, 12:45 PM
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QUOTE (GTeener @ Feb 23 2005, 10:20 AM)
Wonder how the engine is accessed?

Same as a 914... if something goes wrong, drop the engine (IMG:http://www.914world.com/bbs2/html/emoticons/biggrin.gif)
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post Feb 23 2005, 12:51 PM
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QUOTE (horizontally-opposed @ Feb 23 2005, 06:49 PM)
918-6 woulda been better...   (IMG:http://www.914world.com/bbs2/html/emoticons/biggrin.gif)

pete

I'd prefere a 916-8 (IMG:http://www.914world.com/bbs2/html/emoticons/drooley.gif) (IMG:http://www.914world.com/bbs2/html/emoticons/happy11.gif)
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post Feb 23 2005, 12:53 PM
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I wonder if the beer tray on the back is retractable?
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