Video: 2012 Porsche Cayman R

And now that it's in its end of its life cycle, the automakers come out with a new R Version that adds more sport to this sports car with more power, a unique suspension tuning, and also less weight. The Cayman's long been one of my favorite cars in Porsche's varied lineup, and the R amplifies its already engaging personality. There are few ways to tell a Cayman R from its other siblings. There's a small spoiler in front. The headlights are rimmed in black trim, (birds chirping) and there's a fixed rear wing around back. There's also Porsche's script on the doors. The Cayman S weighs about 3,000 pounds, which isn't that heavy by modern standards, but the Cayman R drops about 121 pounds from that total. And it does it in a few different ways. From aluminum door skins, to sport bucket seats, which saved 60 pounds, to 19 inch wheels, that are shared with the Boxster Spyder, the Cayman's Roadster equivalent, which dropped 11 pounds total. In addition to that, the standard specification for the Cayman R doesn't include air conditioning or a radio, though they can be added for no extra charge. The Cayman R is powered by a 330 horsepower, 3.4 liter, flat six cylinder engine. It's located behind the seats. You can't see much of it though because it's covered by this parcel shelf. And it's a quick car. Goes from zero to 60 in 4.7 seconds with a manual transmission, but what's more alluring about the Cayman than its impressive power is the way it handles. It's great in corners. It's a really fun car when the road starts to bend. (car roaring) The Cayman's mid-engine design contributes to its great balance, but it also has another benefit and it gives it two cargo areas. There's a deep 5.3 cubic foot space in front and this 9.2 cubic feet in the back. So if you have soft luggage, you can put a lot of things in this car. With a starting price of $66,300, the Cayman R is $4,200 more than a Cayman S, which is already $10,200 more than the base Cayman. In everyday driving, the difference between the S and the R (car zooms) are pretty subtle. But regardless of whether you choose the more extreme R, the Cayman is a very rewarding car for the enthusiast driver. (car zooms) (upbeat happy music) (pounding dramatic music) <v Narrator>For more car related news, go to cars.com or our blog, kickingtires.net.