2013 Porsche Cayman

year:	2013
Displacement:	2.5 Cc
Engine:	four-cylinder
Horse Power @ RPM:	320

Porsche has been rather busy preparing their next round of new generation beauties, including the new Boxster and the future 911/991, but up until now, we haven’t seen any real information on the next generation Cayman. Revealed back in 2005, the Porsche Cayman will be entering its third generation in 2012, and recent spy shots reveal that the sports car is already undergoing extreme testing to prep it for its grand unveiling.

Although everyone is now focusing on the aforementioned new generation 911 rumored to debut this year at the Frankfurt Motor Show, a lucky spy photographer had the chance to catch a Cayman prototype testing in southern Europe. This prototype is rumored to be built on a new lightweight, turbocharged four-cylinder platform that is being shared with the new Boxster. The exterior design will be much more fluid, will add a new level of sportiness, and will keep its hard-top configuration.

Exterior and Interior

The decision to move the new Cayman to a new platform - made in order to make room for the upcoming baby Boxster - will make the new model a little bit larger than the model it replaces. However, the new Cayman will keep the same hard-top configuration and will gain a much more fluid exterior design. The prototype caught testing also featured a lower rear profile and a much larger rear window.

Engine

The current Cayman is powered by a 2.9 liter six-cylinder engine that delivers a total of 265hp at 7,200 rpm and 221 lb-ft of torque at 4,400 rpm. The new model, however, may not see this same setup, but details on the powertrain are still a bit foggy. The first rumors suggested POrsche would be placing a 3.4-liter six-cylinder engine with a bigger output under the hood, but new rumors state that a 2.5-liter ‘boxer’ flat-four engine combined with direct-injection and turbocharging will be used. This engine will deliver a total output of 320 HP. Not bad at all!

Customers will be able to choose from a standard six-speed manual or the optional seven-speed dual-clutch PDK transmission.

Prices

2011 Porsche Cayman

While we still have to wait until 2013 to actually buy the new Cayman, we expect the new model to be a few thousand dollars more expensive than the model it replaces - which is priced at $51,900.

Competition

Competition for the new Cayman may be a little stiff considering one of its greatest competitors - the Audi TT - will be seeing plenty of changes in time for its next generation model. Audi will be adopting an R8 inspired design and new, improved engine options, making the Audi TT a force to be reckoned with.