STUD OR DUD? Second Gen Porsche Cayman Caught In The Nude

The second-generation Porsche Cayman is deep into its development programme ahead of a planned unveiling at the Los Angeles motor show in November. This test prototype captured by our photographers showed almost 90,000 miles on its odometer.

The mid-engined two-seater gets the same lightweight aluminium body, roomier cabin and upgraded six-cylinder engines as its sister car, the new third-generation Boxster.

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fredkhaz - 6/8/2012 2:32:12 PM

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Stud, they should make the back exactly like a 991.

investor27 - 6/8/2012 5:25:22 PM

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3rd generation. 2nd was 2009 to current.

reaganeatbrains - 6/8/2012 6:38:55 PM

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one of my favorite cars out there; i've never LOVED the styling like i have on other porsches like the panamera, 928, 911, and 968 (my favorite). but it has the balance, power, and weight that are perfect for a sports car that gets regular use.

if they clean up the rear, where the taillights meet the rear hatch, it will be a real stunner. i almost think they deliberately keep the styling wonky in order to have ANOTHER attribute inferior to the 911.

its great, regardless.

quizz - 6/8/2012 11:55:22 PM

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May end up being better looking than the 911

irishmike - 6/9/2012 1:16:07 AM

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Not completely nude, but gettin' close. I like how they have a better taper to the rear section of the roof. Previous gen roof dropped off too abruptly.

cidflekken - 6/9/2012 2:45:19 AM

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definitely a stud.

SSP350 - 6/9/2012 7:07:44 PM

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Is it me? or does the front end look very "ferrari-esque"? If they can clean up the rear end, it could be a stunner.

lexusrox123 - 6/10/2012 12:25:40 AM

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See one Porsche, youve seen them all.

skytop - 6/14/2012 9:14:42 PM

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The Cayman doesn't look like fish or fowl. Does not possess the key Porsche look, elegance or shape. Actually, it is quite stodgy and clumsy looking.
I am surprised Porsche would make such a misstep with this less than optimal design.

Even the name Cayman is a terrible choice. It just sounds like a cheap dish on a restaurant menu. Not automotive in the least. Sounds like it would smell awful after a day.