The Porsche Cayman S emerged victorious and beat two other finalists chosen from an impressive list of 29 contenders when it was named as the 2006 World Performance Car of the Year at a press conference held in conjunction with the ongoing NY Auto Show. The new Porsche Cayman S bested two others contenders, the Audi RS4 and the BMW M5 to win the coveted award. This accolade comes in the heels of another win for the Cayman S, which also snagged this year’s Playboy Car of the Year award. The Cayman S was also a finalist for the World Car of the Year award but lost, however, to the BMW 3 Series.
The Porsche Cayman S coupe is set between the wildly popular Boxster and 911. Peter Schwarzenbauer, president and CEO of Porsche Cars North America said that “[The Porsche Cayman S] selection as the 2006 World Performance Car is an early indicator it will take its place alongside these two famed models as yet another benchmark sports car from Porsche.” In fact, the Cayman S combines the balance of the Boxster’s mid-engine placement and the chassis stiffness that characterize the legendary Porsche 911.
The Cayman S also boasts of a visceral 3.4 liter Boxer six-cylinder engine that delivers an impressive 295 horsepower and a super-responsive steering. Add to that the voluptuous curves of this stunningly-designed coupe and we really have a winner here. The Porsche Cayman S debuted in dealerships throughout the US only early this year at a retail price of $58,900.
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