The Cayman arrived for 2006 as a fixed-roof companion to the Boxster, with its flat-six mounted ahead of the rear axle for balance that many reviewers preferred to the 911's. The S launched first with a 3.4-liter engine, and the base car followed with a 2.7. A 2009 update brought more powerful engines, the PDK dual-clutch gearbox and an available limited-slip differential. A rear hatch and a front trunk make it more practical than it looks.
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