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Old Nov 16, 2012 | 04:39 AM
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It's a looker. Love the Sport Techno wheels. I'm wondering what the stock wheels look like. From the picture it looks like it's sporting 6 piston calipers for the S model.
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Old Nov 16, 2012 | 04:58 AM
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Wow what a spot! Might be something of an optical illusion but it looks MUCH larger than the current Cayman. Beautiful car. Can't wait to see all the press photos from the show.
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Old Nov 16, 2012 | 05:33 AM
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Something looks terribly off with the rear windshield... too small and square corners? Why?
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Old Nov 16, 2012 | 05:39 AM
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The whole car looks bulkier because it has raised sheetmetal for pedestrian crash laws in Europe, and to compensate, much larger wheels.
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Old Nov 16, 2012 | 06:38 AM
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Originally Posted by i_heart_my_DB8
Something looks terribly off with the rear windshield... too small and square corners? Why?
the old back was better.



Also it looks like a small panamera now.
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Old Nov 16, 2012 | 06:48 AM
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I think the rear windshield is partially taped. The main rear window frame is raised and then it drops to the window but the silver is still present at the drop point. Doesn't look normal to me as most automotive features are rounded if at all possible.

Tough to tell with a picture taken by a toaster oven, though...
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Old Nov 16, 2012 | 06:49 AM
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I love the overall look, though - more substantial now compared to the old car and some nice design features. The rear end looks more muscular, especially - the last one looked a bit wimpy with the fairly steep drop on the back end. This one remains more upright from the wheel wells.
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Old Nov 16, 2012 | 07:30 AM
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It looks like it has a little panamera influence, but overall, very nice.
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Old Nov 16, 2012 | 08:47 AM
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I prefer the delicate look of the rear on the first Cayman, looks more like a classic sports car with some real flowing lines to it. That being said I am sure the new one will look a lot better in person and in proper photo's.
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Old Nov 16, 2012 | 08:59 AM
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Love the wide hips!
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