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This is absolutely beautiful. I want one, whatever the hell it turns out to be.

Video on Top Gear’s blog here



What do you reckon? My money’s on it being the test mule for an aftermarket conversion.

I like that, and you can work on the engine in the dry!

You can buy one now...... it's called a Volvo C30 - well that's what it looks like to me.

Does that mean it comes with a flat cap for Sunday afternoons

This car has turned up in preview footage from Forza 3, the next big racing game coming out for the Xbox 360. Here’s a screenshot:



Definitely the same car design, which gives a little credence to it. The Forza series of videogames always features real cars, licensed from the manufacturers.

Looks a bit Z3M coupe to me. I like the Z3M but don't like imitiations that much.

Maybe it's got the engine at the front and is a worked over 944 series 4.

Porsche probably missed a trick not keeping up with the Z cars and lately SLK mercs

It might not be a factory build

Anyone remember the 997 the was converted into a foul looking 'estate'

Looks like it’s a conversion by Techart. Check out the wheels on this nice, clear render—dead giveaway.

Ummmm I like that, whether I can afford TechArt stuff is totally different

Still only gnet two seats though.
maybe room for a hot poodle over the engine?
If they had managed to add another pair I would be impressed.

Please nobody comment that a 2+2 Cayman is a 911......

Stephen

It definitely looks like an aftermarket conversion. Here’s another supposed photo (not convinced this one is real either):



The noise on that image is too extreme - dead giveaway of somebody trying to cover their Photoshop tracks in a hurry.

The New York Times have reported that this was a hoax. It was cooked up by the website staff at Top Gear America as a wee bit of fun before their office was closed down.

Full story here

The genuine Cayman Xsara, due out May 2010.