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propulsive power is transferred to perfection. The
standard-fitted Porsche Active Suspension Manage-
ment (PASM) also ensures outstanding dynamic hand-
ling performance. On request, the Boxster RS 60
Spyder can be fitted with further personalized touches.
The 2007 Frankfurt International Motor Show also
saw the exclusive unveiling of the Cayman S Porsche
Design Edition 1, an all-black variant in the style of
Porsche Design. The model, which will be a limited
edition series of 777 cars, will be sold worldwide, start-
ing in Europe in November 2007 and in the USA and
other markets around the world from January 2008.
Externally, what sets the new Cayman model apart are
the striking matt black contrasting stripes on black
paintwork which extend lengthways over the vehicle
and along its sides. Red taillights and a windscreen
with gray top tint complete the picture. The rear look
of the Cayman is given further emphasis by the sports
tailpipe, which is chrome-plated with a black interior.
The interior of the vehicle itself is also black with leat-
her trim, combined with Alcantara on the rim of the
sports steering wheel, on the handbrake lever, on the
gear lever and on the roof lining. The Porsche Crest
is embossed on the head restraints, whilst the gate
pattern on the gear lever is in white, similar to the
911 GT3. The instrument cluster dials are black, their
layout reflecting that of the Porsche Design chrono-
graphs. The door-sill guards are made from stainless
steel and feature the Porsche logo.
Onboard, there is a laptop case (P’2160) from the
Porsche Design range containing exquisitely finished
luxury goods, namely the Flat Six Quartz Chronograph
(P’6320), a pocket knife (P’3710), an aluminum ball-
point pen (P’3120), a pair of sunglasses (P’8400) and
a keyring (P’3420), all in black.
From an engineering point of view, the Cayman S
Porsche Design Edition 1 is based on the 3.4-liter,
295-hp production vehicle. Special standard features
include the 19-inch Turbo wheels and the Porsche
Active Suspension Management (PASM). Other options
are available on request.
Other attractive Cayman and Boxster models aimed
at specific markets are offered alongside the special-
edition models. The North American public, for ex-
ample, got their first glimpse of a real eye-catcher at
the New York Motor Show in April 2007, namely the
“Limited Edition Orange”. Clad in orange, a color pre-
viously reserved for the GT3 RS, and featuring black
trim, this limited edition model is based on the Boxster
and Boxster S. Only 250 units of each variant have
been built, with a special plaque on the glove com-
partment lid providing proof of the car’s exclusivity.
The special-edition model is equipped with the Sport-
Design package and rollover bar in GT3 RS orange.
The front-end air inlets, rear side air inlets, exterior
mirrors and model designation at the rear are in
black. Black also carries over to the interior. The seat
center panels, steering wheel, handbrake lever and
gear lever are finished in Alcantara. Also fitted as
standard are the sports exhaust system and black
painted 18-inch Cayman S wheels (Boxster) and 19-
inch Carrera S wheels (Boxster S).
Sport is also the central theme of the Sport Edition
Boxster and Boxster S, which have been specially
created for customers in the UK. They feature the
SportDesign package, body-colored rollover bars,
red taillights, a chrome-plated sports tailpipe, stain-
less steel door-sill guards, the 3-spoke sports steer-
ing wheel, the Sports package (6-speed manual gear-
box and PASM) and the 18-inch Boxster S wheels.
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