. The new Cayman S has been nominated "World
Performance Car" of 2006
Porsche's mid-engined
coupe triumphs over strong competition
Photo: Porsche
Stuttgart - The mid-engined
coupe from Dr. Ing. h.c. F. Porsche AG of Stuttgart, Germany, which
was introduced to the market last November, has been nominated "World
Performance Car" of 2006. With this accolade, awarded on the occasion
of the New York International Auto Show, the Cayman S left an impressive
line-up of 29 competitors standing.
In the eyes
of the jury, which comprised 46 international trade journalists,
the Cayman S impressed with its "perfect combination of
outstanding handling, looks and performance." With the Cayman
S, Porsche has very successfully filled the gap between
the Boxster and the 911 Carrera. "The 295-bhp coupe combines
the balance of the mid-engined Boxster with the rigidity
of the 911 coupe, while the sonorous flat-six engine delivers
the uninterrupted power of a middle-weight," said the jury
in its verdict.
This enthusiasm for the Cayman
S, the manual version of which accelerates from 0 to 100 km/h in 5.4 seconds
and can reach a top speed of 275 km/h, can also be seen among customers.
In the first four months since its market launch, almost 6,000 vehicles
were delivered worldwide. In Germany, the Cayman S costs 58,529 Euros, including
sales tax and country-specific requirements.
