Porsche Cayman S gets the Black Edition treatment for 2012

Porsche has really gotten into the "Black Edition" business (with 911 and Boxster versions previously) and the Cayman S is the latest to get the treatment. Porsches have always looked sleek and mean in black and the Cayman S just looks meaner with the special 19-inch black Boxster Spyder wheels and blacked-out trim. Yes Monica, everything's black, 'cept the brake calipers, lights, etc. What makes the Black Edition Porsches special is the extra equipment you get for less bucks (if you were to buy the equipment separately). The Cayman S BE has 10 extra horses (330 hp total) that can be mated to a six-speed manual (19 city, 26/highway mpgs) or the optional seven-speed dual-clutch (PDK) automanual (20/city, 29/highway mpgs). Top speed is around 172 mph and you'll hit sixty from a standstill in well under five seconds. The interior can be had in any color so long as it's black and the trim is Piano Black, stainless, or brushed aluminum. Most of the goodies are standard like the previously mentioned 19-inch wheel and tire package (18-inchers are standard on Cayman S), the Convenience Package (Bi-Xenon headlights with cornering function, auto-dimming interior and exterior mirrors, rain sensor, and automatic climate control), the Infotainment Package (touch-screen Porsche Communication Management system with navigation, BOSE® surround-sound system and XM® Satellite Radio with XM NavTraffic®), and more and the Sport Chrono Package is optionally available. Only 500 Cayman S Black Edition models (see dash plaque above) will be built in 2012 for the entire world, so get in line today if this is your "dream car." Oh, and bring a check for $67,500 (plus taxes, license, fees, options) with you. Read on for more info...

Source: Porsche - Press release after the jump.

Press Release:
Porsche Cayman S Black Edition Adds Horsepower, Features and Value
The 330-horsepower Cayman S Black Edition limited to 500 units worldwide

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.

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 ZR 19 tires up front and 265/35 ZR 19 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 (19/26 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.

About Porsche Cars North America
Porsche Cars North America, Inc. (PCNA), based in Atlanta, Ga. is the exclusive U.S. importer of Porsche sports cars, the Cayenne SUV and Panamera Gran Turismo. Established in 1984, it is a wholly-owned subsidiary of Porsche AG, which is headquartered in Stuttgart, Germany, and employs approximately 220 people who provide parts, service, marketing and training for 196 dealers. They, in turn, work to provide Porsche customers with a best-in-class experience that is in keeping with the brand's 63-year history and leadership in the advancement of vehicle performance, safety and efficiency. At the core of this success is Porsche's proud racing heritage that boasts some 30,000 motorsport wins to date.