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http://www.qtautonews.com [Qt Auto News] Just like the more powerful Cayman S, it is derived from Porsche’s Boxster but the new model will this time share the soft-top roadster’s same mid-mounted 2.7-liter, six-cylinder engine instead of having its own.

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[Partstrain.com] The Auto Blog » Porsche debuts new entry-level Cayman: After the successful launch of the new Cayman S last January, Porsche introduces a new entry-level Cayman S that is much more affordable than its predecessor yet lost none of the Cayman’s superb handling dynamics and sleek, stunning styling. The new version of this award-winning mid-engined sports coupe, named the 2006 World Performance Car, will come with a base price below $50,000.

[Porsche Part Dealer] History Of Porsche: Porsche has a new offering for the sports car enthusiast in 2006. Positioned between the Boxster S and 911 Carrera, and marketed as an alternative to the BMW Z4 and the Mercedes SLK, the Cayman S is to start appearing in showrooms in January 2006 and will carry a price tag of $58,900.00.

http://www.driversdrive.com [Drivers Drive: An Automotive Blog With Car News and Resources] Porsche Provides Details on New Cayman S: This engine power is transmitted through the Boxster S's standard six- speed manual transmission that has been enhanced for the Cayman S with shortened and more precise shift travel. Offered as an option, the five-speed Tiptronic S automatic transmission system has been tuned specifically for the new model, incorporating unique electronic and hydraulic control maps.

[Partstrain.com] The Auto Blog » Porsche: Peter Schwarzenbauer, president and CEO of Porsche Cars North America said that “[The Porsche Cayman S] selection as the 2006 World Performance Car is an early indicator it will take its place alongside these two famed models as yet another benchmark sports car from Porsche.” In fact, the Cayman S combines the balance of the Boxster’s mid-engine placement and the chassis stiffness that characterize the legendary Porsche 911.

Edmunds.comhttp://www.edmunds.com [Edmunds.com] 2006 Porsche Cayman S: The hardheaded versions of Audi TT and the BMW Z4 are simply labeled "TT Coupe" and "Z4 Coupe." But Porsche is working hard to convince the world that the Cayman S is more than just a Boxster Coupe with 15 more horsepower and a $59,695 base price. The company's prepared literature for the media even includes this line, "To classify the Cayman S as merely the coupe version of the Boxster does disservice to both vehicles, each of which is unique with its own special characteristics."

Menandmotors.co.ukhttp://www.menandmotors.co.uk [Menandmotors.co.uk] Men And Motors | New Porsche Cayman: Following the Cayman S, which was released in the autumn of 2005, Porsche will be letting another model loose on the world, and the UK in particular, this summer.

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