- Porsche confirms the Cayman S Black Edition, a powered-up version of its midengine coupe that's due in North America this July.
- Cayman S Black Edition is powered by a 330-horsepower 3.4-liter flat six-cylinder.
- Production of the special edition will be limited to 500 units.
STUTTGART, Germany — Having already launched similar versions of the 911 and Boxster in recent months, Porsche has now officially confirmed the Cayman S Black Edition — a powered-up version of its midengine coupe due to go on sale in North America in July.
Running the same 3.4-liter flat six-cylinder engine that was introduced in the recently unveiled Cayman R, the Cayman S Black Edition receives 10 horsepower more than the standard Cayman S, with 330 hp at 7,400 rpm.
The Black Edition's torque rating, though, remains the same: 273 pound-feet at 4,750 rpm. It's a subtle increase in output, but enough to provide the latest Cayman model with marginally improved straight-line performance, according to Porsche.
With a standard six-speed manual gearbox using the same ratios and final drive as the Cayman S, the Cayman Black Edition is claimed to run from zero to 62 mph in 5.1 seconds. When hooked up with an optional seven-speed dual-clutch PDK gearbox — again with the same ratios as those found in the Cayman S — its time dips to just 4.8 seconds.
Top speed is put at 173 mph for the manual and 172 mph for PDK-equipped versions.
The boost in performance is accompanied by a revised suspension that comes standard with 19-inch wheels together with 235/35ZR19 tires in the front and 265/35ZR19 rubber in the rear.
As its name suggests, the Cayman S Black Edition is only available in black. It also incorporates a number of unique black interior features and a higher level of standard equipment, including Porsche's Sound Package Plus, than the Cayman S.
Production of the final model in the first-generation Cayman lineup will be limited to 500 units. The second-generation Cayman is due to be launched in 2012.
Inside Line says: One powerful way to pay homage to the current Cayman before the next-gen coupe is launched. — Andreas Stahl, Contributor
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gtrguy2012 says:
12:37 PM, 05/15/2011
The cayman is the perfect car for Porsche to take the next step in their 911s. The 911 has reached its pinnacle. The cayman can be OH SO MUCH MORE than the 911 could ever be. LET IT LIVE porsche give this car what you have given the 911 and nobody will ever miss the 911.
greedyamerican says:
04:13 PM, 05/06/2011
Funny! "special edition" vs "sucker edition"
gupdoggydog says:
03:01 PM, 05/06/2011
i agree with red...what a joke. i would like to know what constitutes a revised suspension? 10 hp, bigger wheels, and a "revised suspension". I bet they price this 10-20% more than similarly equipped Cayman S.
Nice try.
jeremy_c says:
01:25 PM, 05/06/2011
When is Porsche going to launch the "ultimate Cayman edition"? Answer: they already have, it's call the 911! LOL
so stupid to see they struggling to make one car better but they cannot for fear of eroding sales of another.
sam1255 says:
12:36 PM, 05/06/2011
So what were the suspension changes? That seems a bit more important than reporting on a 10hp increase.
red_g8r says:
12:01 PM, 05/06/2011
I'm sure they will charge a few thousands just for a black car with tinted windows.
Do they think we are fools.
marcos9 says:
11:23 AM, 05/06/2011
Nice AMG...wha?
Just make a Cayman Turbo already. Then again, I'm sure Porsche would never do this since it would cannibalize 911 sales. Maybe a Cayman GT(S/3)...
bengal3200 says:
10:25 AM, 05/06/2011
It comes in any color you want - so long as that color is black.
way2goslick says:
09:17 AM, 05/06/2011
To quote one of my favorite poets: "It's like, how much more black could this be? and the answer is none. None more black." - Nigel Tufnel
anonimo says:
08:43 AM, 05/06/2011
compressor says:
"Listed curb weights for the Boxster and Cayman (both "S") are essentially the same - 2lb difference. The Cayman would be lighter if it was originally designed as a coupe. Instead it just takes the reinforced body of the Boxster and adds a roof. Make for a very stiff chassis, but not a light one."
The Cayman S actually IS a relatively light car. It's within a few pounds of the Lotus Evora, which has an aluminum chassis (making the Porsche's curb weight--despite the absence of an aluminum structure--that much more impressive).