First Impressions of the Porsche Cayman for 2007
A lot has been said about the Porsche Cayman for 2007. As Porsche's entry in the hatchback market the Cayman (and in this case specically the Base version) has maintained a solid reputation. The 2-door Cayman is especially appealing to wide market segment, making it a perfect car to help Porsche as a brand in general.
Performance
The Cayman Base is equipped with a Porsche 2.7 liter six-cylinder engine that utilizes 24 valves. The engine is mated to a N/A 6-speed Transaxle. This configuration has proven to be a successful design for Porsche.
Steering control is handled through a power-steering rack-style configuration. The Cayman has power-assisted brakes, with 4-Wheel ABS support. The front brakes are disc while the rear brakes are disc. The car uses coil front springs and coil in the rear.
Fuel is handled for the Cayman is a Bosch ME-7.8 design, running on gasoline fuel. The gasoline is managed by an electronic system and is a fuel-injected MFI design. The capacity of the fuel tank is 16.90 gallons.
Cayman Base Statistics
The dimensions of the Cayman Base are 70.90 inches wide by 172.10 inches long. It sits a comfortable 51.40 inches off the ground. It seats a standard two passengers, with 2 doors. The wheelbase of 95.10 allows for limited leg room for the backseat passengers.
The standard warranty period for the Cayman is 48 months, or 50,000 miles, whichever comes first. This is standard in the hatchback market.
The listed retail price in 2007 (MSRP) was $58,900, with an invoice cost of $51,392. This price is above average of the industry average price for a two-door Hatchback.
Fuel Efficiency
The 2007 Cayman gets 27 - 28 miles/gallon on the highway and only 20 in the city. This is exceptional for a hatchback car.
The vehicle is available in Arctic Silver Metallic, Atlas Grey Metallic, Basalt Black Metallic, Black, Carmon Red Metallic, Carrera White, Cobalt Blue Metallic, Dark Olive Metallic, Dark Teal Metallic, Forest Green Metallic, GT Silver Metallic, Guards Red, Lapis Blue Metallic, Metallic Paint To Sample, Meteor Grey Metallic, Midnight Blue Metallic, Non-Metallic Paint To Sample, Slate Grey Metallic, and Speed Yellow.
Conclusion
The 2006 model began the promise of the Porsche Cayman. The 2007 expanded on this success and has proven to be a strong seller in most markets. Even with strong competition from other manufacturers Porsche hopes that the Cayman Base will continue to be a profitable vehicle.
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