Porsche Cayman GTS Conquers Go-Kart Track
You probably hear about cars with “go-kart-like” handling pretty frequently and Porsche is out to prove its Cayman GTS fits the bill.
A new video from the German automaker shows off the Cayman GTS and its handling capabilities as the new sports car rips it up on a go-kart track in northern Italy. The 2015 Porsche Cayman GTS will feature a 3.4-liter six-cylinder boxer engine with 340 hp and 280 lb-ft of torque and will be offered with either a six-speed manual transmission or the company’s seven-speed PDK dual-clutch automatic transmission.
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Standard on the new Porsche Cayman GTS will be the automaker’s Sport Chrono package. According to Porsche, the Cayman GTS with the PDK will accelerate to 60 mph in 4.3 seconds, but there’s more to the car than straight line acceleration.
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Jason Siu began his career in automotive journalism in 2003 with Modified Magazine, a property previously held by VerticalScope. As the West Coast Editor, he played a pivotal role while also extending his expertise to Modified Luxury & Exotics and Modified Mustangs. Beyond his editorial work, Jason authored two notable Cartech books. His tenure at AutoGuide.com saw him immersed in the daily news cycle, yet his passion for hands-on evaluation led him to focus on testing and product reviews, offering well-rounded recommendations to AutoGuide readers. Currently, as the Content Director for VerticalScope, Jason spearheads the content strategy for an array of online publications, a role that has him at the helm of ensuring quality and consistency across the board.
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If any one German company could use a go-cart track for marketing purposes, it's the smart brand. Get a Brabus fortwo going and don't forget to showcase its tight turning radius in the hairpins.