Engine: 4 cylinder in-line 1.8 litre, transverse mid mounted, water cooled with front mounted oil cooler. Double overhead camshafts with mechanical tappets and electronic multi-point fuel injection system. Lotus developed engine management controller.
Maximum Power 177 bhp / 179PS / 132.5kW @ 7800rpm Torque 171 Nm @ 5000rpm
Transmission: 5 speed transaxle driving rear wheels. Close ratio gears fitted as standard equipment.
Performance: Maximum speed 136 mph (219 km/h) 0 — 60 mph 4.7 Sec 0 — 100 km/h 4.9 Sec0 — 100 mph 12.3 Sec
Grange PrestonView Larger MapThe Rival2010 Porsche Cayman
PerformanceThe base engine for the Cayman is a 2.7-liter six-cylinder that produces 260 horsepower and 201 pound-feet of torque. The speedier Cayman S is a 3.4-liter six-cylinder that gets 310 horsepower and 251 pound-feet of torque. When it comes to fuel economy, the Cayman gets 20 miles per gallon in the city and 29 on the highway (for the standard manual transmission with the base engine).
Car pricing: Priced from $51,400.
Engine: Base is a 2.7-liter six-cylinder that produces 260 horsepower and 201 pound-feet of torque.
Transmission: Five-speed manual standard.
Acceleration: 0-60 in 5.8 seconds.