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Porsche has unveiled a new limited-edition version of the Cayman S, which is being labeled as the Porsche Design Edition 1. The special car is being launched to commemorate the 35th anniversary of Ferdinand Alexander Porsche's original Porsche Design chronograph.
The Cayman S limited-edition only comes in black and the interior has black leather and Alcantara upholstery, unique instrument dials and Porsche logos embossed on the headrests.
The coupe has been lowered by 10mm and comes with 19" wheels.
In addition the Cayman S Porsche Design Edition 1 also comes with a briefcase containing the Flat Six Chronograph, a pocket knife, a pair of sunglasses, a pen, and a key ring all of which are black.
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Exclusive all-black special edition
Limited-edition Cayman S as Porsche Design Edition 1
Stuttgart. Dr. Ing. h. c. F. Porsche AG of Stuttgart, Germany, is to expand its mid-engine coupé model range with the launch, in November 2007, of the Cayman S "Porsche Design Edition 1", a limited-edition special series. Porsche has incorporated various design disciplines into this very special mid-engine coupé: the black exterior emphasizes the purist nature of the 295-bhp sports car and, at the same time, is a nod to Porsche Design and the famous Chronograph 1s designed by Ferdinand Alexander Porsche precisely 35 years previously.
This look, cultivated by Porsche Design, imparts additional luxury and class on the Cayman S: the black leather and Alcantara upholstery harmonizes with refined details such as the instrument dials, the layout of which reflects that of all Porsche Design chronographs. Even the center console, dashboard, and door trims glisten in black, while the three-spoke sports steering wheel, the gear lever, the handbrake grip, and the roof lining are clothed in non-slip black Alcantara. The Porsche logo (crest) is embossed on the headrests.
The vehicle's technical features are equally sophisticated: beneath the ten-millimeter-lower body, standard Porsche Active Suspension Management (PASM) actively controls the hardness of the shock absorbers and it features a special Sport mode that can be activated at the touch of a button for a really dynamic driving feel. Five-millimeter spacers together with 19-inch turbo wheels give the Cayman S "Porsche Design Edition 1" a presence that is reinforced yet further by the 235/35 ZR 19 tires at the front axle and the 265/35 ZR 19 tires at the rear.
The Porsche Design Studio, created by Ferdinand Alexander Porsche 35 years ago, has rapidly become a top international name for industrial design, luxury items, and consumer goods. Top-class functionality and esthetics glisten in the new "Porsche Design Edition 1" collection – in black or black matt, of course.
The Cayman S "Porsche Design Edition 1" standard equipment thus includes an elegant briefcase containing the Flat Six Chronograph, a pocket knife, a pair of sunglasses, a pen, and a key ring – all in black, even the knife blade, in keeping with the vehicle's styling. The number of Cayman S "Porsche Design Edition 1" units is to be as exclusive as this series-production luxury package: only 777 are being built, and each will be identifiable from a badge on the lid of the glove box.
The market launch of this black Cayman with exclusive Porsche Design equipment, including briefcase, will begin in Germany in November 2007 and in the United States in January 2008. The base price is 58,600 Euros and, factoring in 19 percent value-added tax, the price in Germany will be 69,942 Euros.
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Comments (8)
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Posted by Crispy | August 14, 2007 1:03 PM
Posted on August 14, 2007 13:03
I guess the knife is to stab someone if they try to carjack your new Porche? Want a way to buy one of these tax free? Join the military, get stationed in Europe, go down to the Porshe dealer and buy a US spec one tax free. Bring it back to the US and you just got a new car without paying any sales tax. I bought my new VW that way.
Posted by Clayton | August 14, 2007 2:31 PM
Posted on August 14, 2007 14:31
Good call Clayton. Lets all go join the military to save a few grand on our porsche!
Posted by Alex | August 14, 2007 3:13 PM
Posted on August 14, 2007 15:13
Hmmm
how much does it costs to ship it to US???
Posted by HanZ | August 14, 2007 4:13 PM
Posted on August 14, 2007 16:13
If you are in the military stationed overseas, the government will pay to ship your vehicle back to the US. I'm not sure about Porsche but I know if you buy a new Volvo while stationed overseas, Volvo will pay to ship your car back to the US at their expense which also leaves you with the privledge of shipping another vehicle back to the US on uncle sam's dime.
Posted by Clayton | August 14, 2007 4:41 PM
Posted on August 14, 2007 16:41
Another little tidbit for you, if you are in the military and do get stationed in Europe, it doesn't matter what kind of car you have or how much it cost, registration per year only amounts to $30. You could buy your Porsche tax free and only pay $30 for registration. Another cool thing about buying a car in Europe, there are no crazy salesmen trying to use high pressure tactics or trickery to get you to buy something. I walked into a Volvo dealership to look at a new XC90 and the salesman let me take home the truck overnight to see if I liked it or not. Porsche did the same thing. When was the last time you saw that happen in the US?
Posted by Clayton | August 14, 2007 4:47 PM
Posted on August 14, 2007 16:47
I took your advice and joined the military. What kind of cars do they make in Iraq?
Posted by Larry | August 16, 2007 11:22 AM
Posted on August 16, 2007 11:22
lol larry, gl with that one. and ya the whole joining the military to get a car....
i mean really, you cant just go over there get your car and leave, you have to serve your years. and who knows you might die before you get your car.
the risk just isnt worth the few grand off
Posted by Krazy | August 18, 2007 5:22 PM
Posted on August 18, 2007 17:22