Strosek Does The Cayman

This looks interesting 380HP Cayman Here is a report from autospies http://www.autospies.com/article/index.asp?articleId=7459 And the strosek website has a movie and pictures: http://www.strosek.de<a href="file:///Users/shiderly/Desktop/www.autospies.com:article:index.asp%3FarticleId=7459.webloc" />

DRIVING DESIGN is the trademark of Vittorio Strosek. Now an exclusive STROSEK Individual Program is also available for the new <span class="kLink1" style="FONT-WEIGHT: 400; FONT-SIZE: 10pt; COLOR: #990000; FONT-FAMILY: Verdana, Arial, San-Serif; POSITION: static">Porsche [/quote]<span class="kLink1" style="FONT-WEIGHT: 400; FONT-SIZE: 10pt; COLOR: #990000; FONT-FAMILY: Verdana, Arial, San-Serif; POSITION: static">Cayman[/quote] . It includes striking and aerodynamically efficient body components: <span class="kLink1" style="FONT-WEIGHT: 400; FONT-SIZE: 10pt; COLOR: #990000; FONT-FAMILY: Verdana, Arial, San-Serif; POSITION: static">Engine[/quote] tuning with up to 380 hp / 280 kW, custom-tailored light- <span class="kLink1" style="FONT-WEIGHT: 400; FONT-SIZE: 10pt; COLOR: #990000; FONT-FAMILY: Verdana, Arial, San-Serif; POSITION: static">alloy [/quote]<span class="kLink1" style="FONT-WEIGHT: 400; FONT-SIZE: 10pt; COLOR: #990000; FONT-FAMILY: Verdana, Arial, San-Serif; POSITION: static">wheels[/quote] with 19- and 20-inch diameters and precision-calibrated <span class="kLink1" style="FONT-WEIGHT: 400; FONT-SIZE: 10pt; COLOR: #990000; FONT-FAMILY: Verdana, Arial, San-Serif; POSITION: static">suspensions[/quote] lend the mid-engine <span class="kLink1" style="FONT-WEIGHT: 400; FONT-SIZE: 10pt; COLOR: #990000; BORDER-BOTTOM: #990000 1px dotted; FONT-FAMILY: Verdana, Arial, San-Serif; POSITION: static; BACKGROUND-COLOR: transparent">sports [/quote]<span class="kLink1" style="FONT-WEIGHT: 400; FONT-SIZE: 10pt; COLOR: #990000; BORDER-BOTTOM: #990000 1px dotted; FONT-FAMILY: Verdana, Arial, San-Serif; POSITION: static; BACKGROUND-COLOR: transparent">car[/quote] even better handling characteristics. To give the Cayman an even more striking front and to reduce lift on the front axle STROSEK DESIGN has developed an innovative, modular solution: The production front apron is refined with a two-piece front spoiler with integrated air dams for the <span class="kLink1" style="FONT-WEIGHT: 400; FONT-SIZE: 10pt; COLOR: #990000; BORDER-BOTTOM: #990000 1px dotted; FONT-FAMILY: Verdana, Arial, San-Serif; POSITION: static; BACKGROUND-COLOR: transparent">front [/quote]<span class="kLink1" style="FONT-WEIGHT: 400; FONT-SIZE: 10pt; COLOR: #990000; BORDER-BOTTOM: #990000 1px dotted; FONT-FAMILY: Verdana, Arial, San-Serif; POSITION: static; BACKGROUND-COLOR: transparent">brakes[/quote] . For further improved front aerodynamics there is an additional center airfoil that like all other STROSEK body components is manufactured in OEM quality from PU-Rim material. The sides of the coupe appear longer and sleeker after the installation of the STROSEK rocker panels and the power STROSEK sport convex mirrors. The design team has also developed ram boxes for the engine that optimize power yield thanks to the RAM air effect they produce. The rear of the various Cayman models can also be injected with additional sporty character: The roof spoiler extends past the roofline onto the rear window, thereby giving the <span class="kLink1" style="FONT-WEIGHT: 400; FONT-SIZE: 10pt; COLOR: #990000; FONT-FAMILY: Verdana, Arial, San-Serif; POSITION: static">Porsche[/quote] an even lower and more aggressive look. The STROSEK rear airfoil was designed to replace the smaller production wing while still being deployed electrically like its production counterpart. The STROSEK aerodynamic-enhancement concept for the Cayman is rounded out with a diffuser for the production rear apron. The STROSEK design for the coupe from Zuffenhausen is further characterized by forged STROSEK light-alloy wheels, which are available as one-piece or multi-piece rims with 19- or 20-inch diameters. The largest version features three-piece five-spoke wheels in sizes 8.5Jx20 and 11Jx20 with Dunlop SP Sport Maxx <span class="kLink1" style="FONT-WEIGHT: 400; FONT-SIZE: 10pt; COLOR: #990000; FONT-FAMILY: Verdana, Arial, San-Serif; POSITION: static">tires[/quote] in size 235/30 ZR 20 in front and size 305/25 ZR 20 on the <span class="kLink1" style="FONT-WEIGHT: 400; FONT-SIZE: 10pt; COLOR: #990000; FONT-FAMILY: Verdana, Arial, San-Serif; POSITION: static">rear [/quote]<span class="kLink1" style="FONT-WEIGHT: 400; FONT-SIZE: 10pt; COLOR: #990000; FONT-FAMILY: Verdana, Arial, San-Serif; POSITION: static">axle[/quote] . STROSEK DESIGN has developed custom-tailored suspensions that are the perfect match for these tire/wheel combinations. Cayman owners can choose from progressive-rate sport springs that lower the ride height of the coupe by some 35 millimeters and a sport suspension calibrated on the north circuit of the Nürburgring race track. The STROSEK suspension features variable bound and rebound plus ride-height adjustment. Thus equipped the mid-engine sports car is well suited for additional power. STROSEK DESIGN offers two performance levels for the Cayman S: A tuning kit consisting of sport air filter, metal catalyst, sport exhaust and reprogrammed engine electronics provides an increase in power output from standard 295 hp / 217 kW to 320 hp / 236 kW. Even more punch is available with the STROSEK DESIGN conversion to a 3.8-liter six-cylinder flat engine with 380 hp / 279 kW and a peak torque of 415 Nm. With this engine the coupe sprints from rest to 100 km/h in 4.7 seconds and reaches a top speed of 288 km/h. Regardless of whether it is used in conjunction with or without engine tuning; the STROSEK stainless-steel sport exhaust system with two high- polished tailpipes provides a more aggressive exhaust note and optimizes power yield. For a stylish interior upgrade there are such exclusive accessories as velour floor mats with STROSEK logo and sporty aluminum shifter, foot pedals and foot rest. In addition STROSEK DESIGN offers exclusive fully leather interiors in any desired color.

just dont understand why the 3.8ltr conversion is quoted at 0-100or0-60 in4.7 sec ,i thought some people were acheiving 0-60 in 4.8 sec with the standard car ,i doesnt say how much but its going to more than the extra money it costs to go from a cayman to a gt3 i bet ,so whats the point ? i think i will be happy to do the de snork and maybe airfilter and exhaust for about 3k and up to 30hp, seems like a bargain in comparison

Raysman, This has been bugging me also! Road&Track indicated a 0-60 time of 4.8 seconds for the standard Cayman S (CS), which is very fast even in todays standards IMO. In another thread the results of various mod shops like Ruf and 9ff showed 0-60 times not much quicker than the stock CS with 380 to even 420 HP. Certainly doesn't appear prudent to spend all that mod money for just a few less tenths of secondsto 60 MPH. What gives? Is it because you have to bump the horsepower a whole lot higher in order to get a significantly quicker time than the stock CS? Seems like you would need 500 plus HP to get anywhere near 4 seconds flat. Can anyone shed any light on this? Any input would be greatly appreeciated. Sincerely, Tony

Great point guys, what is the deal with those 0-60 times? I sure do like those tires and rims! I would love to have 305 on the rear, or even 295 for that matter. Russ

RussK, I'm with you, those tires and rims are definitly sweet! Tony

I really wish they would have given us a wider tire, even my Dad's Mercedes sedan has 275's in the rear. Everytime I see a Carrera it seems they have either 295's or 305's. Russ

Nice car. I like the size of the wheels!!! Of course it needs a lot of Hp to make those wheels spin /fckeditor/editor/images/smiley/MWPX/regular_smile.gif

I really like the fact that the front end still looks like a Cayman !! The wheels are fine, though I want the new GT3 wheels & tires on my Cayman ...

If we had a wider rear tyre the transition to oversteer would be more abrupt, and the car would have a different balance, not to mention that it would most likely be more difficult to catch a slide. Not sure if I would want that. But then I chose std. wheels too. Best, wurlie

I just saw a 2006 carrera with 265 x 40 x 18. I thought they all had 295's? Russ

Russ......as I understand it the standard carerra wheel is 18' with 265 rears. Only the S comes with 295 or 305's (4s). I think the difference between ours and the 911 rims is the rim widths which are wider enabling bigger tyres to fit.

Honestly for 0-60 times, you dont look at HP alone... weight reduction is the better route in my opinion. (where's the Cayman RS!?) As for the Strosek, it is nice in trems of styling, nice and clean - not overdone. The only thing I can do without is the roof spoiler.

Re the 0-60 question- Are you sure you are comparing apples to apples ? The Strosek article is quoting 0-100 kph and other U.S. articles usually quote mph. Conversion of 0-100 kph is equivalent to 0-62 mph . That may be where the disappointment lies. Don

I agree. Nothing I have seen at the moment makes me want to invest into performance modifications. The best I have seen was for a 420HP upgrade offering 0-60mph in 4.4secs??? That's the best we can do from a 3000LB car??? I don't think so. My STi betters that at 3400LB+ and only 350HP. I understand that AWD helps the launch but still.... Nobody seems able to get much out of the Cayman at the moment./fckeditor/editor/images/smiley/MWPX/confused_smile.gif

I like those rims, esp the rear ones being a bit wider. Whats the general concensus on changing to the wider rims from the stock 18' ones. A few concerns are: Loss of traction in the wet. Change in unspring weight affecting the drivability. Extra width closer to bodywork.

Philip, I was not aware of that. He paid 85K and it did not have any options, but still for 85K I would want at least 295's on the rear. Thanks Russ

I keep reading on here about 0-60 times, this performance figure doesn't really mean much in the real world and the sort of performance upgradeswhich arementioned in this thread will affect the mid range more and make the car quicker in gear which is the main thing on the road and track. 0-60 times are for bragging in the pub. Just because a 0-60 isn't affected doesn't mean the upgrade isn't worth doing.

I agree with your comments. However, I live in a metropolitan area so most of my driving is below 80mph, therefore 0-60mph times are somewhat important to me for getting in and out of traffic. Even though I would like to be able to spend more time at 100 - 150mph plus, I don't really have much chance to.....except at the track!/fckeditor/editor/images/smiley/MWPX/teeth_smile.gif