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<td width="233">Date Published :8December2005 </td>
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Cayman grows more scales
The Porsche Cayman will soon be in South Africa, but if you don't find its predatory profile to your taste, the latest TechArt Automobildesign body kit can make the coupé look even snappier.
For Porsche enthusiasts, the mid-engined, Boxster-based, Cayman S appears to have it all... The subject of a driving impression in the November issue of CAR, the Cayman S is a lithe and rapid precision driving tool with the classic silhouette of the 356 and 911 and a level practicality that is a hallmark of Porsche.
But the German-based TechArt treatment takes the Cayman S to a different level... in terms of racy looks, at least. A bespoke front spoiler, which is mounted to the production bumper, lends the front of the two-seater a more dynamic appearance and is claimed to reduce lift on the Cayman's front axle at high speeds.
The TechArt side sills were shaped to calm the airstream between front- and rear wheel arches and to give the Cayman a lower, sleeker appearance. To optimize the lifting effect on the rear axle and to achieve a more exciting look, TechArt Automobildesign also offers a rear spoiler for the Cayman models.
For further exclusivity, there are a range of customer-tailored tyre/wheel combinations. The lightweight one-piece TechArt Formula wheels are available for the new Cayman in 17-, 18-, 19- or 20-inch diameters. The largest version features 8.5Jx20 wheels with ContiSportContact 2 tyres in size 235/30 ZR 20 in front and 11Jx20 wheels with 305/25 ZR 20 tyres on the rear axle.
TechArt lowers the Cayman's ride-height by 25 to 30 mm and offers sport springs, which comply with the settings of the PASM suspension system available from the factory. A sport suspension with firmer ride is in the testing phase of development.
Inside, the leather interiors are available in custom colour combinations and a plethora of sporty accessories. TechArt offers ergonomically shaped airbag sport steering wheels with three or four spokes, and aluminium foot pedals, shift knob and foot rest. There are also stainless-steel sill plates with TechArt logos.
Customers who request a sportier engine sound will soon be able to order a TechArt stainless-steel sport exhaust and an engine tuning pack for the new Porsche Cayman is under development.
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'TechArt lowers the Cayman's ride-height by 25 to 30 mm and offers sport springs'
25 to 30 sounds just about right, but what would that do to the ride?
'Customers who request a sportier engine sound will soon be able to order a TechArt stainless-steel sport exhaust and an engine tuning pack for the new Porsche Cayman is under development.'
That will be interesting as well, look forward to hearing more. Thanks for doing the research Mpollard!
Russ
I've a cayman with PASM and carrera 19 wheel.......and when iset PASM to sport............the car is HARD FOR MY BACK...............I take 100Km with PASM set to SPORT ...........and it's sure that is not confortable.......
this techArt kit 'tyres in size 235/30 ZR 20 in front and 11Jx20 wheels with 305/25 ZR 20'
is for show purpose only or for race track only........NOT FOR DAY DRIVE TIME on normal road
p.s. i try totest diffference between PASM set to NORMAL and set to SPORT.....and for me SPORT are ok only when
asphalt
is very very PERFECT, plain
straighted
...otherwise..... PASM set no NORMAL is better
Edited by - norbornano on 12/09/2005 02:57:10 AM
Edited by - norbornano on 12/09/2005 03:00:08 AM
Norbornano,
Thanks for the feedback. Ican imagine that the Techart car rides like a truck or worse with that set up!
Russ
My truck resents that/fckeditor/editor/images/smiley/MWPX/teeth_smile.gifit is actually very smooth, fast and all wheel drive makes for nice handling...
SF,
My full timedrive is a truck as well, although mine is a bit rough. Just a good ole Toyota Tacoma that never lets me down.
Most of the time we have very good roads over here, when the rains come potholes are deadly.
Russ
