2013 Porsche Cayman Spy Pics & Info

[donkeykong]

The front looks fantastic in those pics. No word on a debut date?

 

[Foxfire]

I'd say the profile looks even better
I'm also curious about the debut date... probably sometime around summer next year?

 

[bombardier01]

The front looks fantastic in those pics. No word on a debut date?

I'd say the profile looks even better
I'm also curious about the debut date... probably sometime around summer next year?

No official word on it but according to SecretNewCars.com, it will probably debut at late 2012 as 2013 model.

Earlier shots had captured a series of mules testing but this time the prototype is the real thing. The next-generation Cayman seen here shares some features with the current Boxster prototype and the new Cayman appears to have a lower back-end and a much larger rear window than the current model. The next-generation Porsche Cayman will probably debut late next year as a 2013 model.

 

[donau]

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?

Agreed, looks like the new Cayman is moving towards the slot held by 911 thus far. With the design of the new 991 indicating a move towards the GT end (for example the center console being a sign of that) this car could very well become the favorite of those tracking their cars. Also, since VW is in charge now, for all we know there might be a new entry level Porsche on the horizon one of these days with the new designs of the 911 and Cayman making way for it. My speculation of course - FWIW.

 

[martinbo]

Nice to see you posting again donau. Your logic regarding the positioning of 911 and Cayman seems perfectly logical to me.

 

[Foxfire]

That may be the case, however I imagine the design and specifications of both the next 911 and Cayman were signed off at Porsche back when they thought they would be running the show at VW, not vice versa

 

[bombardier01]

New pictures guys!

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 testing at the Nurburgring-Nordschleife in Germany.

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 previously made the rounds.

The rumors are highly 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.

2013 Porsche Cayman Spy Shots

 

[donau]

Nice to see you posting again donau. Your logic regarding the positioning of 911 and Cayman seems perfectly logical to me.

Thanks Martin, this is still the home forum - and I like the new looks too (sorry for the OT)

 

[-=Hot|Ice=-]

The big sellers for Porsche may be the Cayenne and Panamera these days, but the automaker's sports cars are still a huge priority. We'll be seeing an all-new 911, dubbed 991, later this year, and judging by these latest spy shots, the smaller Cayman coupe is due for an overhaul in the not-too-distant future.

Details are slim about what we can expect with the next Cayman (and its roofless Boxster sibling), though reports have stated that the S models will be powered by a 3.4-liter flat-six, with power somewhere in the 320- to 350-horsepower range. Expect both PDK dual-clutch and manual transmissions to be offered, though it's unsure if the Cayman will get the fabled seven-speed manual 'box that will work its way into the new 911. We've even heard rumors of a Cayman Targa.

In any case, with the 911 taking much of the spotlight this year, it'll likely be well into 2012 before the next-generation Cayman hits the streets.

Next-gen Porsche Cayman attacks the 'Ring — Autoblog

 

[donkeykong]

Is the Cayman going to sport LED headlights?

 

[Mr Robert]

Really, really good looking car! The mentioned move towards the 911 slot makes perfect sense to me too. Entry level VW-Porsche will be great stuff while the upcoming 911 sedan will lend a width to the 911 range that, while not missed, will be there anyway and in a grand way

 

[bombardier01]

Much better proportions!

 

[bum-man]

Geez look at that! The old one looks like dog doo in comparison.

 

[Levi68]

Wow, so sexy looking Cayman. Pity it will not get any Porsche worthy engines, think 911 GT3.

 

[bombardier01]

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2013 Porsche Cayman Spy Video


Btw, does anyone know how to embed those videos into this forum?

 

[rollo]

Looks better every time we see it. Love the proportions along with a much better resolved side profile! Could be the best looking car in the Porsche portfolio. Give this thing removable roof panels and I am sold!

 

[Centurion]

I think Porsche have something special planned for the second generation cayman. Last month they launched an expensive advertising campaign in an attempt to reignite Cayman sales. The sales are rather dissatisfactory. IMO the problem is value. Besides being a favoured rich man's hatchback to junior bankers looking for an interim car to drive before they can afford Turbo or a Vantage, most buyers are tempted by the great wealth of substitutes like the M3, S5, TTS, 153i and even 997 Carrera.

The problem can be easily solve by either upping the power output or cutting the price.

 

[rollo]

Agree 100%. The strategy of pricing the coupe over the Boxster was questioned from day one. Without a sunroof or removable panels, the car is really type-cast for serious driving without the frills. But they never gave it the engine it deserved to really deliver the goods, presumably to protect the iconic 911. Now that the 991 is growing, and will probably be more expensive, maybe there is room for Porsche to adopt a different strategy for the Cayman in terms of position in the portfolio, pricing, power and features. A while back there was some talk about a Targa version with this next generation which I think would make it more desirable to the broader market place, but who knows what they are up to.

 

[Poverty]

will it get a turbo engine?

 

[Michael]

will it get a turbo engine?

We can only hope, but porsche may always limit the power of this little and very agile car they have due to the 911.

This is the ideal car for Porsche to concentrate. Heck, when the boxster came out I said the same thing. I just doubt it.