Article From Motor Trend Magazine
 Road Test: 2006 Porsche Cayman S, 2006 Chevrolet Corvette Z06, 2006 Porsche 911 Carrera & S, 2006 Aston Martin V8 Vantage
ROUND 3: 2006 Porsche Cayman S Vs 2006 Porsche 911 Carrera S cont...
| | 2006 Porsche 911 Carrera | 2006 Porsche Cayman S | | Powertrain/Chassis | | Drivetrain layout | Rear engine, RWD | Mid-engine, RWD | | Engine type | Flat-6, alum block/heads | Flat-6, alum block/heads | | Valvetrain | DOHC, 4 valves/cyl | DOHC, 4 valves/cyl | | Displacement | 219.4 cu in/3596cc | 206.8 cu in/3387cc | | Compression ratio | 11.3:1 | 11.1:1 | | Power (SAE net) | 325 hp @ 6800 rpm | 295 hp @ 6250 rpm | | Torque (SAE net) | 273 lb-ft @ 4250 rpm | 251 lb-ft @ 4400 rpm | | Redline | 7200 rpm | 7200 rpm | | Weight to power | 10.0 lb/hp | 10.5 lb/hp | | Transmission | 6-speed manual | 6-speed manual | | Axle/final-drive ratios | 3.44:1 / 3.03:1 | 3.88:1 / 3.18:1 | | Suspension, front; rear | Struts, coil springs, anti-roll bar; multi-link, coil springs, anti-roll bar | Struts, coil springs, anti-roll bar; struts, coil springs, anti-roll bar | | Steering ratio | 13.8-17.1:1 | 13.8-17.1:1 | | Turns lock-to-lock | 2.6 | 2.6 | | Brakes, f;r | 12.5-in vented, drilled disc; 11.8-in vented, drilled disc, ABS | 12.5-in vented, drilled disc; 11.8-in vented, drilled disc, ABS | | Wheels, f;r | 19 x 8.0 in; 19 x 11.0 in, cast aluminum | 19 x 8.0 in; 19 x 9.5 in, cast aluminum | | Tires, f;r | 235/35R19 91Y; 295/30R19 100Y, Michelin Pilot Sport PS2 | 235/35R19 87Y; 265/35R19 94Y, Michelin Pilot Sport PS2 | | Dimensions | | Wheelbase | 92.5 in | 95.1 in | | Track, f/r | 58.5 / 59.7 in | 58.5 / 60.2 in | | Length x width x height | 175.6 x 71.2 x 51.6 in | 172.1 x 70.9 x 51.4 in | | Turning circle | 35.8 ft | 36.4 ft | | Curb weight | 3264 lb | 3088 lb | | Weight dist., f/r | 38 / 62 % | 46 / 54 % | | Seating capacity | 2+2 | 2 | | Headroom, f/r | 38.0/ 26.0 in | 37.8 / - in | | Legroom, f/r | 44.0 / 26.0 in (est) | 44.0 / - in (est) | | Shoulder room, f/r | 51.5 / 47.3 in | 51.5 / - in | | Cargo volume | 4.4 cu ft | 14.1 cu ft | Test Data
Acceleration to mph | | 0-30 | 1.5 sec | 1.8 sec | | 0-40 | 2.2 | 2.5 | | 0-50 | 3.4 | 3.7 | | 0-60 | 4.5 | 4.8 | | 0-70 | 6.0 | 6.1 | | 0-80 | 7.6 | 8.0 | | 0-90 | 9.3 | 9.8 | | 0-100 | 11.6 | 11.9 | | Passing, 45-65 mph | 2.2 | 2.4 | | Quarter-Mile | 13.0 sec @ 106.5 mph | 13.3 sec @ 104.6 mph | | Braking, 60-0 mph | 107 ft | 109 ft | | Braking, 100-0 mph | 306 ft | 312 ft | | 600-ft slalom | 69.9 mph avg | 72.2 mph avg | | Lateral acceleration | 0.91 g avg | 0.94 g avg | | MT figure eight | 25.8 sec @ 0.72 g avg | 25.3 sec @ 0.74 g avg | | 2.2-mi road course lap | 111.8 sec @ 72.1 mph avg | NA | | Top-gear revs @ 60 mph | 2400 rpm | 2525 rpm | | Consumer Info | | Base price | $72,095 | $59,695 | | Price as tested | $79,295 | $70,785 | | Stability/traction control | Yes/yes | Yes/yes | | Airbags | Dual front, front side, f/r head | Dual front, front side, f/r head | | Basic warranty | 4 yrs/50,000 miles | 4 yrs/50,000 miles | | Powertrain warranty | 4 yrs/50,000 miles | 4 yrs/50,000 miles | | Roadside assistance | 4 yrs/50,000 miles | 4 yrs/50,000 miles | | Fuel capacity | 16.9 gal | 16.9 gal | | EPA city/hwy econ | 18 / 26 mpg | 20 / 28 mpg | | MT fuel economy | 21.2 mpg | 22.4 mpg | | Recommended fuel | Premium unleaded | Premium unleaded |
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