Great Lineup of 997/Cayman's (PICS)
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I feel really ripped off.
I own a C4S, never got the mp3 player.
Porsche throws a cruise and I don't get invited.
Oh by the way, in that first shot....those aren't boulders holding down the shoreline...those are CONTAINERS!
I own a C4S, never got the mp3 player.
Porsche throws a cruise and I don't get invited.
Oh by the way, in that first shot....those aren't boulders holding down the shoreline...those are CONTAINERS!
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11-24-2005 | 02:42 AM
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Found the pics on another forum. These photos were taken at the Cayman S Dealer Launch in Ibiza. Looks like you have to be a VERY special dealer to get on this:
On the evening of October 10th, the Cayman S launch was officially underway. After an extravagant dinner on the Radisson Seven Seas Voyager's patio, Porsche dealers from around the world were once again caught off guard by Porsche's marketing geniuses. As we were about to dock in Ibiza , Spain , fireworks burst into the dark night sky illuminating our surroundings. After the fireworks show had ended, Porsche were drawn to enormous human made projections around the dock area as they began their countdown from 10. It was here that the Cayman S would make its dealer debut.
The cars drove up the multi-leveled platform from a distance after the excitement ridden film projection. Porsche Dealers jousted to get good positioning for the first glimpse of the new Porsche Cayman S – Autoweek's Editor's Choice Award for Best in Show in the 2005 Frankfurt Auto Show. Although all automotive magazines had clear shots of the new Porsche Cayman S months in advance, it still won this prestigious award because, in their words, “it's sexy as hell.”
Now up close and personal, there were abundant comments about the car and even more opinions. The auto enthusiast Porsche dealers grouped together to analyze each section of the car and gave their unsolicited opinion. From the silver painted front spoiler accents, the round fog lights integrated into the front bumper, the side air intakes, to the rear exhaust, beautiful new curves, and the wide, muscular stance of new Porsche Cayman, the minority of non-believers in this group quickly envisioned the likely future of the Cayman S: overwhelming success. The evening ended late as many were reluctant to leave the star of the show.
Another sleepless night had passed and the anxiousness intensified. The product information sessions, quiz games, and Porsche films in the morning were a fantastic and entertaining method used to set the stage for the main driving event.
Porsche positions the Cayman S to be the rebel in the Porsche product line. With performance figures of 295 horsepower and under 3000 pounds with the mid-engine, rear wheel drive Porsche configuration, it is quite the irresistible package.
One more interesting statistic to add,… “World Rally Champ Walter Rohrl gets the Cayman S around the Burburgring's Nordschleife track in eight minutes, eleven seconds, which is four seconds faster than a published time for the base 911 Carrera, again with Rohrl driving. ”
Outside the cruise ship were approximately 100 Porsche Cayman S vehicles to choose from. Porsche dealers suddenly became children in a candy store. I quickly inspected each car for 19” Sport Design wheels, yellow brake calipers signifying Porsche Ceramic Composite Brakes (PCCB), and a 6-speed manual gearbox. One with these requirements was quickly founded.
I spent the time to experience the interior of the car and the rear view took some getting used to. It was certainly not a 911 and it was certainly not a Boxster. The Cayman S has its clear distinctions from other Porsche sports cars. The luggage space just behind the rear seats was very convenient and adequate.
There were intermittent showers at the beginning of the day and it was a great chance to test the car's handling ability in the rain. The Michelin Pilot Sport 2 tires all Porsche Cayman S come standard with felt glued to the wet pavement. Then the sun broke through the clouds and the group of dealers drove these Porsche Cayman S spiritedly to get a sense of the car's handling abilities and limits.
It was another sorrowful goodbye when the dealer group closed the door of the Porsche Cayman S for the final time at this launch event. However, we have received notice from Porsche Cars North America that the Cayman will arrive in North American Dealer Showrooms on January 14 th , 2006.
A customer asked me if I was going to the “Boxster Coupe” launch prior to my experience. My answer to him was that I will come back and let you know if the “Boxster Coupe” was a good car or if the Cayman S lived up to or surpassed all the automotive press.
There is no doubt that the Porsche Cayman S will secure its position between the 911 and the Boxster upon its release; there is no doubt that the Porsche Cayman S is a unique sports car with distinct characteristics that set it apart from the 911 and the Boxster; and finally, there is no doubt that this sports car will fuel Porsche's continued success.
Stephen Ho
MCL Porsche – General Manager
The cars drove up the multi-leveled platform from a distance after the excitement ridden film projection. Porsche Dealers jousted to get good positioning for the first glimpse of the new Porsche Cayman S – Autoweek's Editor's Choice Award for Best in Show in the 2005 Frankfurt Auto Show. Although all automotive magazines had clear shots of the new Porsche Cayman S months in advance, it still won this prestigious award because, in their words, “it's sexy as hell.”
Now up close and personal, there were abundant comments about the car and even more opinions. The auto enthusiast Porsche dealers grouped together to analyze each section of the car and gave their unsolicited opinion. From the silver painted front spoiler accents, the round fog lights integrated into the front bumper, the side air intakes, to the rear exhaust, beautiful new curves, and the wide, muscular stance of new Porsche Cayman, the minority of non-believers in this group quickly envisioned the likely future of the Cayman S: overwhelming success. The evening ended late as many were reluctant to leave the star of the show.
Another sleepless night had passed and the anxiousness intensified. The product information sessions, quiz games, and Porsche films in the morning were a fantastic and entertaining method used to set the stage for the main driving event.
Porsche positions the Cayman S to be the rebel in the Porsche product line. With performance figures of 295 horsepower and under 3000 pounds with the mid-engine, rear wheel drive Porsche configuration, it is quite the irresistible package.
One more interesting statistic to add,… “World Rally Champ Walter Rohrl gets the Cayman S around the Burburgring's Nordschleife track in eight minutes, eleven seconds, which is four seconds faster than a published time for the base 911 Carrera, again with Rohrl driving. ”
Outside the cruise ship were approximately 100 Porsche Cayman S vehicles to choose from. Porsche dealers suddenly became children in a candy store. I quickly inspected each car for 19” Sport Design wheels, yellow brake calipers signifying Porsche Ceramic Composite Brakes (PCCB), and a 6-speed manual gearbox. One with these requirements was quickly founded.
I spent the time to experience the interior of the car and the rear view took some getting used to. It was certainly not a 911 and it was certainly not a Boxster. The Cayman S has its clear distinctions from other Porsche sports cars. The luggage space just behind the rear seats was very convenient and adequate.
There were intermittent showers at the beginning of the day and it was a great chance to test the car's handling ability in the rain. The Michelin Pilot Sport 2 tires all Porsche Cayman S come standard with felt glued to the wet pavement. Then the sun broke through the clouds and the group of dealers drove these Porsche Cayman S spiritedly to get a sense of the car's handling abilities and limits.
It was another sorrowful goodbye when the dealer group closed the door of the Porsche Cayman S for the final time at this launch event. However, we have received notice from Porsche Cars North America that the Cayman will arrive in North American Dealer Showrooms on January 14 th , 2006.
A customer asked me if I was going to the “Boxster Coupe” launch prior to my experience. My answer to him was that I will come back and let you know if the “Boxster Coupe” was a good car or if the Cayman S lived up to or surpassed all the automotive press.
There is no doubt that the Porsche Cayman S will secure its position between the 911 and the Boxster upon its release; there is no doubt that the Porsche Cayman S is a unique sports car with distinct characteristics that set it apart from the 911 and the Boxster; and finally, there is no doubt that this sports car will fuel Porsche's continued success.
Stephen Ho
MCL Porsche – General Manager
