Porsche has been blessed with many award-winning designs, including the Porsche Cayman of 2006. There are one trim levels to the Cayman, including S. The S version is one of the more popular options. Like in 2005 the popular 3.4 liter has made this a popular choice for hatchback buyers around the world.

Performance

The Cayman S is equipped with a Porsche 3.4 liter six-cylinder engine that utilizes 24 valves. The engine is mated to a N/A 5-speed Transaxle. This configuration has proven to be a successful design for Porsche.

The fuel system for the 2006 Cayman is a Bosch ME-7.8 design, running on gasoline fuel. The fuel flow is regulated by a electronic system and is a fuel-injected MFI design. The storage capacity of the fuel tank is 16.90 gallons.

The Cayman uses power-assisted brakes, with 4-Wheel ABS support. The front brakes are disc while the rear brakes are disc. Steering is handled through a power-steering rack-style configuration. The car uses coil and coil springs front and rear respectively.

Cayman S Statistics

The dimensions of the Cayman S are 70.90 inches wide by 171.60 inches long. It sits a comfortable 51.00 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 original manufacturer suggested retail price (MSRP) was $45,000 when new, with a dealer invoice cost of $39,222. This price was in line with the industry average price for a 2-door Hatchback.

There is a 50,000 mile, 48 month warranty with this vehicle, including a powertrain warranty of 50,000/48 miles/months. This is normal for this price range.

Fuel Efficiency

The 2006 Cayman gets 26 - 29 miles/gallon on the highway and only 18 - 20 in the city. This is average for a hatchback car.

In Summary

The 2006 model year was unsuccessful for the Porsche Cayman. The introduction of several trim levels (along with the S version) meant that buyers had several options to choose from..

Tags: 2-Door, Hatchback, Porsche Cayman, S, United States market

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