Photos copyright Brenda Priddy & Company
Porsche is set to launch its next-generation Cayman in 2012.
Based on the latest spy shots, it’s clear that Porsche has been tinkering with an all-new Cayman. Although these photos show a car that at first glance looks very similar to the restyled Cayman introduced in 2009, they are actually shots of new Cayman being tested on Germany’s Autobahn.
The roof of this new model appears flatter than the current car’s, and we can see just how much the stretched wheelbase affects things like the size of the rear window.
It seems that he back half of the new Cayman takes on more of a gradual slope, giving the chassis less rear overhang. The rear hatch on the new Cayman does away with the vertical steps found in the current model in favor of a flush design, and the rear pop-up spoiler seems to have much more articulation. The Cayman’s side view mirror has been mounted lower on the door. The rear windows appear to be longer, and both the headlights and taillights have been revised.
It is expected to see the next Porsche 911 adopt a “downsized” 3.4-liter engine in base Carrera trim.
The rumor of the moment is that Porsche will adopt a 2.5-liter ‘boxer’ flat-four engine design, which thanks to the combined effects of direct-injection and turbocharging should output in excess of 320 horsepower–comparable figures to the current model’s 3.4-liter unit.
Until then we must be pleased with these photos.
Source: Roadandtrack
