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2012 Porsche Cayman S Black Edition
Following on the heels of the recently announced 911 and Boxster S Black Editions, Porsche introduces a new, sporty and limited edition Cayman S arriving late this summer. The 2012 Cayman S Black Edition features a 10-horsepower boost and a long list of standard equipment at an attractive price. (continued below)
2012 Cayman S Black Edition Photo Gallery |
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Cayman S Black Edition Adds More Power and Equipment
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Source: Porsche | Published: Fri May 06, 2011 |
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This new mid-engine sports car is only available in solid black and features
a monochrome treatment with a black body and black-painted 19-inch Boxster
Spyder design wheels. Normally contrasting trim pieces from the Cayman S are
also painted for a uniform look: the side air intake grilles are painted black,
as are the twin exhaust tailpipes and the model designation on the rear deck
lid.
The monochromatic theme continues to the interior where black is the only
available color, with aluminum and stainless steel used as accents. The brushed
stainless steel door-entry guards feature Black Edition lettering, and the
standard SportDesign steering wheel features twin aluminum-look spokes with a
rim of smooth-finish black leather. Also painted black are the trim strips on
the dashboard and around the six-speed manual shift lever or the gear selector
for the optional Porsche-Doppelkupplungsgetriebe (PDK) seven-speed double clutch
transmission, while the instrument dials are black instead of the usual white.
Two final touches are the Porsche crest embossed on the headrests and a
limited-edition badge on the glove compartment.
Like the other Black Editions, the Cayman S Black Edition combines Porsche's
popular option packages to deliver additional value to customers. The
black-painted exterior and interior touches are part of the Design package
available on other Cayman models. The Convenience package, also standard,
includes Bi-Xenon headlights with dynamic cornering function, auto-dimming
interior and exterior mirrors, rain sensor and automatic climate control.
The Infotainment package adds a touch-screen Porsche Communication Management
system with navigation, BOSE® surround-sound system and XM® Satellite Radio with
XM NavTraffic®.
The Black Edition's chassis builds on the foundation of the Cayman S, which
already features exceptional balance and handling. The lightest 19-inch wheels
in the Porsche lineup are fitted 235/35 ZR19 tires up front and 265/35 ZR19 in
the rear, providing a visually dynamic upgrade from the standard 18-inch wheels
on the regular Cayman S.
A 3.4-liter six-cylinder engine with direct fuel injection, mounted in front of
the rear axle, produces 330 horsepower - 10 more than in the Cayman S - while
also delivering excellent fuel economy, particularly when coupled with the
optional PDK transmission. With PDK, the Cayman S Black Edition will accelerate
from 0 to 60 mph in as little as 4.6 seconds with the optional Sport Chrono
Package and reaches a top track speed of 172 mph while achieving EPA estimated
fuel economy of 20 city and 29 highway (19/27 when equipped with six-speed
manual and top track speed of 173 mph), the same as the Cayman S. In addition to
reducing the 0--60 acceleration times by two-tenths, the optional Sport Chrono
Package with PDK provides a launch control function and more aggressive Sport
and Sport Plus shift strategies.
The 2012 Cayman S Black Edition MSRP is $67,500 which gives buyers added value
on several levels considering the extra functional and visual upgrades and the
enhanced power output.
Specifications |
Key: AT - automatic transmission, MT - manual transmission, F/R/AWD - front/rear/all wheel drive |
Powertrain |
Type |
H6 |
Displacement |
210 cu in (3436 cc) |
Power |
330 hp @ 7400 rpm |
Torque |
273 lb-ft @ 4750 rpm |
Redline |
n/a |
Driveline |
Rear Wheel Drive |
Transmission |
6 Speed Manual (Std.) |
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7 Speed Double-Clutch Automatic (Opt.) |
Brakes & Tires |
Brakes Front - Rear |
Ventilated Discs - Solid Discs |
Tire Size Front - Rear |
235/35 R19 - 265/35 R19 |
Exterior Dimensions & Weight |
Length |
171.1 in |
Width |
70.9 in |
Height |
n/a |
Curb Weight |
n/a |
Performance |
0-60 mph |
MT: 4.9 s |
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AT: 4.8 s |
1/4 Mile |
n/a |
60-0 Braking |
n/a |
Top Speed |
173 mph |
Fuel Economy |
EPA Fuel Mileage - City/Highway |
MT: 19/27 mpg |
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AT: 20/29 mpg |
Origin & Price |
Origin |
Germany |
Base Retail Price (MSRP) |
$67,500 |