Porsche has unveiled its newest special edition versions of the Boxster S and Cayman S mid-engined sports cars, the Boxster S Porsche Design Edition 2 and the Cayman S Sport.
Both special editions get a small bump in horsepower, eight to be exact. What sets these version apart from the regular S versions lies in the details. The Porsche Boxster S Porsche Design Edition 2 comes in Carrara White and features 19-inch SportDesign wheels, side air intakes, the center console and dials on the three round instruments are also finished in white. There are also grey stripes that extend lengthwise across the body.
The Cayman S Sport comes standard in the GT3 colors Orange and Green. If orange is not your flavor Black, Indian Red, Speed Yellow and Carrara White and Arctic Silver Metallic are available. Outside the special edition Cayman also features black rims, exterior mirrors and air intake grids.
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Porsche Extends Range of Mid-Engined Sports Cars
More Power for Exclusive Boxster and Cayman Models
Stuttgart. Introducing two new models, Dr. Ing. h.c. F. Porsche AG, Stuttgart, are rounding off their range of dynamic mid-engined sports cars at the top. The two new models, the Porsche Boxster S Porsche Design Edition 2 and the Cayman S Sport, develop 303 bhp (223 kW) from 3.4 litres, eight horsepower more than the respective S models.
Both new models come with a wide range of exclusive equipment highlighted by the particularly striking design of the car and will be available at the dealership as of early September.
With the Cayman S Porsche Design Edition 1 and the Boxster RS 60 Spyder special series now completely sold out, Porsche are entering the market with new special models based on the prize-winning Boxster S and Cayman S. Only a few weeks ago, Porsche's roadster model won first prize in the readers' choice of the German motor magazine "sport auto" in its class of the most sporting convertibles up to Euro 80,000. And in a representative customer enquiry by US market research institute J.D. Power, the Porsche Boxster also came first in its category as the best model.
The Boxster S Porsche Design Edition 2 now sets new standards, the production colour Carrara White, for a long time one of the highlights in Porsche's colour range, now receiving additional emphasis in the new Boxster: The star-spoke rims on the 19-inch SportDesign wheels featured as standard, the side air intakes, the centre console and the dials on the three round instruments are also finished in white. Sporting grey stripes extending lengthwise along the body accentuate the brilliant white finish of the car in the same sophisticated style as the red rear lights.
A unique accessory coming with the car is likewise an homage to the white rev counter and speedometer: The Porsche Design Edition 2 Chronograph men's wristwatch from the Dashboard Collection features a white face and was developed especially for this very special Boxster.
By contrast, the colours of the roof and leather upholstery featured as standard are really classical throughout: Stone Grey and Black.
The Cayman S Sport is more colourful, coming as standard in the GT3 colours Orange and Green and proudly bearing its model designation on the side. Further colours available on this special model are Black, Indian Red, Speed Yellow and Carrara White, as well as Arctic Silver Metallic available at extra cost.
As on the GT3, black rims, exterior mirrors and air intake grids form a sporting contrast also characterising the interior through the black interior design package and the circular instruments without the usual binnacle on top.
Over and above the 303-bhp flat-six power unit, particularly PASM Porsche Active Suspension Management featured as standard, lowering the entire car by ten millimetres, as well as five-millimetre spacers beneath the 19-inch SportDesign wheels provide an impressive touch of power and performance.
Bi-xenon headlights, the Sports Chrono Package and sports seats all coming as standard enhance the particularly sporting appearance of the car in genuine GT3 look, further enhanced by the sports exhaust system together with a twin-chamber exhaust tailpipe and alcantara finish on the gearshift lever, the handbrake, and the rim of the GT3 steering wheel.
These upgraded versions of the Boxster S and Cayman S are limited to an exclusive series proudly bearing out their edition number on a placard on the glove box. Judging by the experience gained with the Cayman S Porsche Design Edition 1 and Boxster RS 60 Spyder, demand for these exclusive new models is expected to be substantial.
Production of the Boxster S Porsche Design Edition 2 will amount to 500 units at a price in the German market of Euro 65,539 (including 19 per cent VAT and national specifications), production of the Cayman S Sport will be limited to 700 units at a price of Euro 69,942 (again including 19 per cent VAT and national specifications).
Comments (18)
1st for the 1st time
8 more horsepower is not something to get excited about. Neither are the white dials and gray stripes.
Posted by Saheed | August 4, 2008 9:55 PM
Posted on August 4, 2008 21:55
1st for the 1st time
8 more horsepower is not something to get excited about. Neither are the white dials and gray stripes.
Posted by Saheed | August 4, 2008 10:00 PM
Posted on August 4, 2008 22:00
1st for the 1st time
8 more horsepower is not something to get excited about. Neither are the white dials and gray stripes.
Posted by Saheed | August 4, 2008 10:02 PM
Posted on August 4, 2008 22:02
@shaheed
agree, though the addition of 'sport' of the sill, will make me run to the dealer.
Posted by lowest iq | August 5, 2008 4:45 AM
Posted on August 5, 2008 04:45
I love Porsche, but these are pretty ugly.
An all black Cayman with those black wheels would be the only one I'd like. The others are too ostentatious.
Give me a regular Cayman, special editions are a waste of money.
Posted by Porsche Lover | August 5, 2008 5:23 AM
Posted on August 5, 2008 05:23
Cosmetic package... which is fine if you're about the bling (imo no shame in that - I can appreciate the looks of a well customized ride or special edition, just not my game).
I think the Cayman is a fine looking Porsche... clean lines that actually make the car look faster than it is. Never care for the Boxter though.
Posted by Dave K | August 5, 2008 5:47 AM
Posted on August 5, 2008 05:47
Kill the boxster. Bring back the 944!
Posted by Cashmoney | August 5, 2008 7:07 AM
Posted on August 5, 2008 07:07
Kill the boxster. Bring back the 944!
Posted by Cashmoney | August 5, 2008 7:08 AM
Posted on August 5, 2008 07:08
Is that a stopwatch built into the dash? (above the radio)
Posted by Rod | August 5, 2008 7:15 AM
Posted on August 5, 2008 07:15
SImple is what Simple does. Simple dash, functional, go-cart interior. Except for a clutter of buttons around the radio. Looks like fun, for a while..
Posted by sparky | August 5, 2008 8:05 AM
Posted on August 5, 2008 08:05
The Cayman is the best looking Porsche these days. Unfortunately, it shares the same, "not-ugly-but-not-nice either ," interior dash as the current 911. The center console is just gross. Too bad because the rest of the car is awesome.
I LOVE WHINING !
Posted by CKV | August 5, 2008 9:18 AM
Posted on August 5, 2008 09:18
I just hate Porche.
Posted by Luka | August 5, 2008 11:39 AM
Posted on August 5, 2008 11:39
Porsche is one of the most boring designs around when it comes to new models. You can almost guess what the 2020 model is going to look like. Good for consistency and brand identification, but boring nonetheless.
Posted by Tom | August 5, 2008 12:15 PM
Posted on August 5, 2008 12:15
I'm sure the car is fun as ever, but that just doesn't look like an interior I'd be expecting out of a car in this price range.
At least make it LOOK nice.
Posted by Joan of Arc | August 5, 2008 12:50 PM
Posted on August 5, 2008 12:50
Hey, Porsche has spent 40+ years working on their design, and frankly it works well. How many other rear engine, rear wheel drive performance cars are there?
And when did the Boxster and Cayman become mid engine?
I was under the impression that only the Carrera GT was the only mid engine Porsche?
Posted by Brian | August 5, 2008 12:52 PM
Posted on August 5, 2008 12:52
The Boxster and Cayman have always been mid engined.
The Boxster at release in MY '97 and the Cayman at release in MY '07.
Posted by Porsche Lover | August 5, 2008 1:07 PM
Posted on August 5, 2008 13:07
This is for Tom
Yea they may be consistent and not exciting if you are looking for radical changes, but year after year they still leave skidmarks in your pants when slam down the accelerator. maybe I'm a tad biased cuz I love German engineering but you got to admit they are sweet cars
Posted by Trey | August 5, 2008 8:20 PM
Posted on August 5, 2008 20:20
Porsche is all about evolution not revolution of its models. Bigger changes come from different models, not so much a new year. Thats a nice change from companies that make big changes every few years. They have excellent, fun, sexy designs with their current models and they sell. If its not broken don't fix it. They just slowly make small improvements and over time that makes a difference.
Posted by rflynn88 | August 7, 2008 12:35 PM
Posted on August 7, 2008 12:35