The Porsche Cayman S for 2008
A lot has been said about the Porsche Cayman for 2008. As Porsche's entry in the hatchback market the Cayman (and in this case specically the S 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 restyled Cayman S is equipped with a Porsche 3.4-liter 6-cylinder engine that utilizes a total of 24 valves. The engine is paired with a N/A 6-speed transaxle. This configuration has proven to be a successful design for Porsche.
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.
Fuel is handled for the Cayman is a Bosch ME-7.8 design, running on gasoline fuel. The gasoline is handled by an electronic system and is a fuel-injected MFI design. The capacity of the fuel tank is 16.90 gallons.
Cayman S Statistics
The dimensions of the Cayman S 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. The warranty also includes a warranty on the drivetrain for 48 months or 50,000 miles respectively. This is standard in the hatchback market. Extended warranties are also available through the dealer.
The listed retail price in 2008 (MSRP) was $49,400, with an invoice cost of an industry-average price. This price is slightly higher than the industry average price for a two-door Hatchback.
Fuel Efficiency
The 2008 Cayman gets 26 - 29 miles/gallon on the highway and only 19 - 20 in the city. This is average for a hatchback car.
The vehicle is available in Arctic Silver Metallic, Atlas Grey Metallic, Basalt Black Metallic, Black, Carrera White, Cobalt Blue Metallic, Dark Olive Metallic, Forest Green Metallic, GT Silver Metallic, Guards Red, Macadamia Metallic, Malachite Green Metallic, Metallic Paint To Sample, Meteor Grey Metallic, Midnight Blue Metallic, Non-Metallic Paint To Sample, Ruby Red Metallic, Slate Grey Metallic, and Speed Yellow.
In Summary
There are several reasons why the Porsche Cayman S sold well in 2008. Mainly the increase in availability and a marked improvement in quality meant the buying public was more apt to choose a Porsche, specifically a Cayman.
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