Porsche has just pulled the covers off its all-new 2011 Cayman R, the latest variant of the German automaker’s two-seat sports coupe. Unveiled at the LA Auto Show this morning the Cayman uses the letter “R” which in the Porsche alphabet is reserved exclusively for very special models.
The new, lightweight, mid-engined coupe is designed for spectacular road dynamics and exhilarating driving. This is achieved 
by reducing weight, increasing engine output and retuning the chassis for an even sportier set-up.
The new Cayman R is 55 kilograms lighter than the Cayman S and gains 8 kW to bring maximum power up to 243 kW from its 3.4-liter six-cylinder boxer engine. With the standard six-speed manual gearbox it will accelerate from 0—100 km/h in just 5.0 seconds. With optional double clutch PDK gearbox the sprint time is reduced to 4.9 secs, or down to 4.7 secs when combined with optional Sport Chrono.
The new mid-engine coupe is capable of a top speed of 282 km/h with manual gearbox, or 280 km/h with PDK. Its fuel consumption is 9.7 L/100 km with six-speed gearbox and 9.3 L/100 km with PDK.
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The Isuzu pickup range will be at Fieldays (site G116) where Kiwis can enter a draw to win a Honda TRX680 ATV and prize packs of Swazi Clothing. Isuzu pickups will shortly be at dealerships from Whangarei to Invercargill. Current dealers are listed below.
