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Saturday, 20 November, 2010 11:55 PM

Porsche debuts the Cayman R at the 2010 L.A. Auto Show

LOS ANGELES -- The Porsche Cayman R made its world premiere at the 2010 Los Angeles Auto Show on Wednesday. It comes with a 6-cylinder, mid-engine that is horizontally opposed. The Cayman R produces 330 hp and 273 lb-ft. of torque. The fuel tank has a capacity of 14.3 gallons and it can go from zero to 60 mph in 4.7 seconds. The top speed of this new vehicle is 175 mph.

The new vehicle comes with a sports suspension system that lowers the Cayman R by 20 mm. It has the same 19-inch wheels that are on the Boxster Spyder. The Cayman R is 121 pounds lighter than the previous model.

Additional features are lightweight aluminum door skins, sport bucket seats and interior door panels also found in the 911 GT3 RS. It also has halogen headlights, contrasting side mirrors and side stripes.

The 2012 Porsche Cayman R will be available in dealers in February 2011 with a base price of $66,300 in the U.S.

I think this is a cool looking vehicle, however it is most likely out of reach for most Americans with that high of a sticker price.

The automaker also unveiled the 911 Carrera GTS and the 911 Speedster on the first media day at the 2010 L.A. Auto Show.

Look for Porsche to make its return to the North American International Auto Show in Detroit this January.