Description
The Cayman R was a limited numbers model launched in 2011 as performance-based rework of the Cayman 3. 4 S with increased power, upgraded suspension and around 55kg of weight savings including aluminium doors and lightweight ‘spyder’ alloy wheels. Other factory ‘R’ upgrades included a 997 Sport-Design steering wheel, black faced instruments, body coloured centre console and red seatbelts.
The Cayman R has been described as "... a Cayman spread with GT3 dust" which sum’s the car up pretty accurately and the Cayman R would ultimately lead the way to the first Caman GT model, the GT4 which would eventually be released with the 981 Cayman in 2015.
Externally the Cayman R is recognisable by its distinctive and unique features, including Boxster Spyder alloy wheels, Gloss black mirrors & air intakes, a large fixed rear wing, lower front splitters and Porsche lower side decals.
This particular Cayman R is in exceptional and virtually unmarked condition throughout and presents with nothing more than a few light stone chips on close inspection. The gloss black Spyder alloy wheels are unmarked and compliment the mirrors, air intakes, exhaust tips and rear wing perfectly. Tyres are a matching set of Michelin Pilot Sport 4s with good tread remaining.
On the inside, the black leather hard back sports seats have contrasting white stitching and show no major signs of wear or use. The sports seats are also 2-way electrically adjustable and offer the perfect balance of support and comfort for longer journeys. They are also electrically heated for those crisp but cold winter drives.
The Interior trim remains in superb condition with no damage or wear and all switch-gear works as it should. The interior features some nice ‘GT’ themed elements such as the dark grey alcantara trimmed 997 steering wheel with ’12 O’clock’ marker and PDK transmission paddles, red seat belts, body coloured centre console, alluminium style drivers pedals, light-weight door trims with red door pulls and the sports chrono stopwatch.
This Cayman R was ordered with several factory options to make the car more useable and comfortable including Automatic Air Conditioning, PCM with European Navigation, Park Assist and very desirable Sport Chrono Plus.
On the road, the Cayman R is a joy to drive as you would expect. The car feels light whilst remaining tight and responsive with impeccable mid-engine handling with performance which does not disappoint whilst the Brembo brakes are powerful and confidence inspiring.
The double-clutch 7-speed PDK transmission is superb and really maximises the cars performance whilst offering manual selections via the steering wheel paddles as the mood takes. Sport and Sport Plus modes are selectable should the driver wish to liven things up even further and the howl of the 3. 4 flat six at higher revs is simply intoxicating and addictive. These are a real drivers car.
SPECIFICATION:
Chassis Number: WP0ZZZ98ZCS791263
Colour: LB9A – Carrara White
Interior: Black Leather
Build / Option Codes:
C16 – UK Specification
025 – Black faced stopwatch
250 – PDK 7-Speed Transmission
342 – Heated Seats
375 – 2 way electrically adjustable Sports Seat left
376 - 2 way electrically adjustable Sports Seat right
424 - CD Compartment
440 – Windscreen Antenna
490 – Sound System
573 – Automatic Air Conditioning
610 – DVD Navigation Europe
621 – Passenger 12v Power Socket
635 – Park Assist
640 – Sport Chrono Plus
PERFORMANCE:
Engine - 6 Cylinder flat six – Naturally Aspirated
Power - 330bhp
0-62mph - 4. 9 seconds
Top Speed - 174mph (where legal)!The Cayman was first ‘pre-registered’ on 20th September 2011 by Porsche Centre Nottingham, being registered to the first private owner 2 months later on 26th November 2011. The current owner purchased the car 5 years later in November 2016 from the same Porsche OPC as an approved used car at a mileage of 45, 431.
The Servicing documents show the Cayman R was mainly serviced and maintained by the supplying dealership, Porsche Centre Nottingham with the last service just a few hundred miles ago by a Nottingham based Porsche Independent Specialist.
The service details show the following history:-
Date Mileage Garage
20/ 09/ 11 1st Reg Porsche Centre Nottingham
16/ 09/ 13 15, 781 Porsche Centre Nottingham
30/ 07/ 15 33, 695 Porsche Centre Nottingham
09/ 08/ 17 46, 465 Porsche Centre Nottingham
01/ 04/ 19 48, 978 Porsche Centre Nottingham
16/ 11/ 23 52, 124 Zentrum Porsche Nottingham
This Cayman R is HPi Clear and has an MOT valid until 29th January 2025 which shows no advisory points were raised at the last test.
PRICE:
This immaculate Cayman R PDK is priced at £37, 995 including 3 months warranty.
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