These past few months, the big news coming out from Porsche’s headquarters in Stuttgart concerned the brand-new 911. And that’s only natural as it’s not every day that we see a new 911 – and its most radical evolution at that.
On the other hand, the Boxster / Cayman duo is almost nowhere to be seen. That’s also to be expected: their replacements are coming next year, so the current models are more or less old news.
However, Porsche would like to remind us that the Cayman is still alive and well with a new video staring Porsche UK’s Chief Driving Consultant, Gordon Robertso.
The clip features the Cayman R, which is the most hardcore version of the series. Revealed at the 2010 LA Motor Show, the R is to the Cayman series what the RS and GT3 models are to the 911, combining a more powerful engine with reduce weight and sportier handling than the Cayman S.
And thanks to its mid- instead of rear-engine layout, more compact dimensions and lighter body, the Cayman R can certainly hold its own against its more famous siblings from the 911 series, as those who’ve driven both can testify.
Don’t take our word for it, just watch Robertson display the 330HP Cayman R’s talents in the video that follows below.
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