102 November 2016 www.bahrainthismonth.com motoring This racy marque is extending its mid-engine series with a newlydeveloped mean machine. The Porsche 718 Cayman sports coupe is now priced below the 718 Boxster, similar to the iconic 911 range where the coupe models are priced below the convertibles, making it the new entry-level choice for this brilliant brand. The 718 Cayman now features a four-cylinder flat engine with turbocharging and, as a result, the coupe and roadster have an identical engine output. The entry-level version produces 300bhp from two litres of displacement, while the S-model delivers 350bhp with a displacement of 2.5 litres – this represents an increase of 25bhp over both predecessors. The torque of both engine variants in the 718 Cayman promises driving fun and agility even at low revs, its makers say. The base model achieves a torque of up to 380Nm, available between 1,950rpm and 4,500rpm. The 2.5-litre engine of the 718 Cayman S features a turbocharger with variable turbine geometry, a technology previously reserved for the 911 Turbo derivatives. It delivers up to 420Nm to the crankshaft at engine speeds between 1,900 and 4,500rpm. When equipped with Porsche Doppelkupplung (PDK) and Sport Chrono Package, the 718 Cayman sprints from zero to 100kmph in 4.7 seconds and the 718 Cayman S manages this in 4.2 seconds. The top speed of the 718 Cayman is 275kmph, while the S-version can reach up to 285kmph. In the new model, lateral rigidity and wheel tracking have been improved in the completely retuned chassis. Meanwhile, springs and stabilisers are firmer and the tuning of the shock absorbers has been revised. Steering has been configured to be 10 per cent more direct, enhancing agility and driving fun. In combination with the redeveloped tyres, the rear wheels – now half an inch wider – provide increased lateral force, resulting in greater cornering stability. Driving dynamics options – such as the Sports Chrono Package and Porsche Torque Vectoring (PTV) – allow the sporty character of the 718 Cayman to be further customised. The Sports Chrono Package can be operated via the switch on the steering wheel, allowing four driving modes to be selected. Available on demand, the Porsche Active Suspension Management (PASM) lowers the ride height by 10mm. Accounting for the vehicle’s enhanced performance capabilities, stronger brake systems are now in use with 330mm brake discs in the front and 299mm discs at the rear. The 718 Cayman now features the brake system that was previously used in the S-version. The 718 Cayman S, on the other hand, now uses the fourpiston callipers of the 911 Carrera, combined with 6mm thicker brake discs. The design of the new model has been as comprehensively redeveloped as its technology. The sharper profile of the nose gives the front end a wider and more masculine appearance. Its new front end also features larger air intakes and newly designed bi-xenon headlights with integrated LED daytime running lights and LED headlights with four-point daytime running lights available as an option. In the interior, revisions are clear at first glance. The design of the upper part of the dash panel is new, including the integrated air vents. The new sport steering wheel and Porsche Communication Management (PCM) are standard features, as are Mobile phone integration, audio interfaces and the 150-watt Sound Package Plus. Options like the navigation module with voice control are available to extend functions of the PCM. Call 17 459-911. New Entry-level Model PORSCHE CENTRE BAHRAIN
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