Porsche Cayman S (2006) CAR review

Ahh, the Porsche Boxster coupe.

Yes, it's been a long time coming but I think Porsche would rather you didn't mention the B word if you don't mind - just in case people start questioning why the Cayman S costs £4k more than a Boxster S.

What? I thought coupes were supposed to be cheaper than convertibles, what with having no expensive electric hood to include.

They usually are, but in Porsche's defence there's slightly more to the Cayman than simply the addition of a tin top. The rear track is wider, the kerb weight down by 5kg and the engine offers 3.4-litres and 291bhp, up 200cc and 23bhp compared with the Boxster S's. Or at least that was the case when we first drove the car. Since then, Porsche has made the 291bhp 3.4 standard in the Boxster S too and given no satisfactory justification for the Cayman S's £4230 premium.