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THE stunning new Porsche Cayman and Cayman S, boasting sleeker curves and more power for thrill-seekers, have been unveiled by Behbehani Brothers’ Porsche Centre Bahrain at a glitzy affair at the Gulf Hotel.
The elegant event attracted more than 600 VIPs, Porsche enthusiasts and invited guests all eager to get a glimpse of the sizzling sports duo.
Guests were entertained with a mesmerising performance by a cello player and videos projected onto the stage, before Lee Newton, marketing director at Porsche Middle East and Africa, drove into the hall in his captivating Cayman behind a city landscape backdrop projected on the stage.
The third generation two-seater has been completely redeveloped into a lower, longer, lighter, faster, more efficient and powerful vehicle.
Its makers say that its longer wheelbase, wider track and larger wheels will enhance the car’s driving performance.
Powered by a 2.7-litre flat-six cylinder engine, the Cayman produces 275 horsepower and accelerates from zero to 100kmph in 5.4 seconds as well as reaches a top speed of 266 km/h. As for its bigger sibling, the Cayman S, it makes use of a 3.4-litre naturally aspirated flat-six cylinder engine for an output of 325 horsepower. Acceleration time from a standstill to 100 km/h time is 4.7 seconds with a top speed of 283 km/h. The fuel consumption value is 8.0 l/100 km with PDK.
The basic retail price for the new Porsche Cayman is BD20,800 and BD23,500 for the new Cayman S.
For more information, call the Porsche Centre Bahrain on 17459911.
