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Porsche Cayman R

When Porsche slapped the R badged on this slightly lighter, slightly faster but in no way extreme and race honed version of the Cayman it made many evo staff very angry. But not, it must be said, angry enough to disqualify the R from eCoTY because behind the badge is an intelligently honed version of what is already Porsche’s most sweetly balanced car.

Specifications

EngineFlat six, 3436cc
Transmission7-speed, double clutch paddle shift, RWD
Peak power325bhp @ 7400rpm
Peak torque273lb ft @ 4750rpm
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