2013 Porsche Cayman Spy Pics & Info

[bombardier01]

Over the past year or so we’ve seen countless images of prototypes for the next-generation Porsche Boxster, which is expected to hit the market sometime early next year alongside the redesigned ‘991’ series Porsche 911.

However, Porsche is also set to launch its next-generation Cayman in 2012 and we now have the first spy shots of prototypes for the car undergoing hot weather testing in southern Europe.

As with the current model, the new Cayman will essentially be a hard-top version of the Boxster, with the two sharing everything from interior panels to powertrains and wheel designs. In terms of styling, the prototype appears to have a much more fluid design than the current model. It also appears to have a lower rear profile and a much larger rear window.

Development of the next-generation car is well underway as the images of the prototype demonstrate. However, a rumor alleging that Porsche insiders are talking about a lightweight, turbocharged four-cylinder platform for the new Cayman and Boxster have recently made the rounds.

The rumors are high likely to prove accurate given the stronger environmental stance automakers, including the likes of Porsche, have taken in the recent past. Notably, this is also expected to see the next Porsche 911 adopt a ‘downsized’ 3.4-liter engine in base Carrera trim.

The current thinking 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.

Whatever Porsche has in store for the new car, we’ll have to wait until its expected arrival in the second half of next year to find out.

Source : MotorAuthority
2013 Porsche Cayman Spy Shots

 

[rollo]

Love the Cayman and this looks promising. IMO the rear side view is the weakest point of the current design and it looks like that area will see the greatest change. I also thought it was a mistake not to include a sunroof or targa option, I wonder if that will be in the cards?

 

[bombardier01]

IMO the rear side view is the weakest point of the current design and it looks like that area will see the greatest change.

Agree with you!
I hope they will make it more proportional this time..

 

[Pekka]

Finally...

BTW: Side view? Proportional? I love every inch of my car (except the - fugly but useful - rear wiper ).

 

[rollo]

Didn't mean to offend Pekka, big fan of the car, just not a fan of the hatch line in side view (taking the blend line further back or lowering the current one would work better IMHO). 3/4 front or rear and all other views are wonderful!

Your car sure is beautiful, thanks for the pictures. And I trust, more importantly, a ton of fun!

 

[Pekka]

No worries, Rurella. Got your point. It's just my personal opinion - one's own childs are always the prettiest.

 

[donkeykong]

I don't see a difference from this,and the current model it looks absolutely the same.

 

[rollo]

The rear hatch looks like it blends further back into the rear of the car or has been changed in some other way (more 911 looking). Note the glass in the hatch area on this mule compared with the current one?

 

[bombardier01]

Finally caught: new Porsche Cayman - Porsche Cayman - SecretNewCars.com

 

[rollo]

Looking good! The rear end looks "taller", blending much better in side profile.

 

[donkeykong]

Yes... The differences are becoming more apparent. The rear will look a whole lot better on this one.

 

[Centurion]

Looks like a reptile. Let's pray it gets the engines it deserves. The wer in the 987 based Cayman is bait on the sissy side for such a perfectly engineered mid engine car.

 

[donkeykong]

Looks like a reptile.

Hence the name Cayman.

 

[Sunny]

Looks like a reptile. Let's pray it gets the engines it deserves. The wer in the 987 based Cayman is bait on the sissy side for such a perfectly engineered mid engine car.

Don't get your hopes too high. According to the C&D and inside line articles about the 911 preview they got. Both base Carrera and Boxster S share the same 3.4l DI engine with 350HP for Carrera. So Boxster S/Cayman S will probably be limited to 320HP.

 

[BlaZain]

If the last set of spyshots above are any indication, we may have a a fantastic looking car to look forward to, way way better looking than the current generation.

 

[Hein]

That looks really good. IMHO - directly side on, it looks almost Ferrari like, esp the rear half.

 

[Will]

fail to see the HUGE difference everyone is making out

 

[rollo]

Explains the GLASSES in your avatar!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

 

[Sunny]

^lol

 

[bombardier01]

Very nice!






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