Ultra-limited Porsche 718 Cayman SportDesign Introduced
The series is available exclusively to 15 limited units, with five available in each of the following attractive exterior colours: Racing Yellow, Guards Red, and Carrara White Metallic. Furthermore, the extensive list of options provided as standard includes a number of features designed to immerse the driver and passenger in the full Porsche experience and offers a competitive price advantage for interested buyers. The highly exclusive car will be available for viewing across all Porsche Centres simultaneously. 鈥淭he 718 Cayman SportDesign Series is aimed particularly at drivers who appreciate a vehicle that is suitable for everyday use but do not want to sacrifice sportiness,鈥?said SDAP CEO Christopher Hunter. The 718 Cayman SportDesign Series stands out from the 718 model line not only in terms of performance, but also in its visual design. The result is a subtle carbon fibre design for an extra element of individualisation. The new SportDesign Series also enhances the overall appearance, complemented by the SportDesign Package which has a unique front end with a newly designed front spoiler and rear apron.
The contrasting black accents on the door handles and the centrally positioned black tailpipes from the standard sports exhaust system gives the SportDesign Series its contrasting sporty appearance. At the rear, the three-dimensional design of the taillights incorporating four-spot brake lights leaves a lasting impression. The vehicle rolls on the 20-inch wheels are available in either the Carrera S or Carrera Sport Wheel design. A forged one-piece alloy wheel in high gloss black completes the side view. The accented colour of the exterior colour scheme, combined with the carbon decorative and black leather interior package makes the 718 Cayman SportDesign Series even more visually succinct. For an even greater driving experience, the car is equipped with 14-way power seats that include comfort memory foam for the driver and front passenger. To further complement the luxurious interior, a Bose Surround Sound System comes standard with 10 speakers, offers a total output of 505 watts, and provides a sophisticated audio experience of the highest calibre. For the ambitious drivers, the Porsche Active Suspension Management (PASM) is fitted as standard. This lowers the body of the 718 Cayman SportDesign by 10mm and offers for a sportier chassis tuning for greater agility. To further enhance vehicle performance, the Sport Chrono Package and PDK, the 718 Cayman SportDesign Series is able to accelerate from zero to 100km/h in just under four seconds. The 718 Cayman SportDesign Series is priced at RM625,000 and exclusively limited to only 15 units. As with all vehicles sold by SDAP, it comes with a four-year warranty and free maintenance package for peace-of-mind ownership. The stated price includes all applicable duties, except registration fee, road tax and insurance. Specifications and prices are subject to change without prior notice.
More importantly, the better driving dynamics don鈥檛 come at the expense of comfort. The suspension hits a delicate balance of inspiring confidence in corners without being too jarring over broken pavement no matter what mode you鈥檙e driving in. Inside, the 718s don鈥檛 look that different from the previous-gen models. There are still the dummy buttons that remind you of all the features you don鈥檛 have, but there鈥檚 still comfortable and supportive sport seats, a lovely steering wheel, and impeccable build quality. The touchscreen is fast and responsive, very user-friendly, and it allows you to use your finger to draw in letters and numbers to input addresses so you don鈥檛 have to take your eyes off the road. Apple CarPlay and Android Auto available are also available. Is there a big enough difference between the S and the base Cayman to warrant the price premium? Definitely. If you can afford the S, that鈥檚 the Cayman you want. It gives you a better Porsche experience and the increased performance is worth the money. The base Cayman is still fantastic, but the S just makes it more so. The 2017 Porsche 718 Cayman and Cayman S remain two of the most capable, engaging, and well-rounded sports cars in their price brackets and beyond. 100,000, I鈥檇 get a fully loaded manual 718 Cayman S in Miami Blue, built to exactly how I wanted it so no one else would have one just like it. For that money, you can buy much more car, but the 718s are so good that you don鈥檛 need to get a 911 to have 911-level thrills.
Want to buy a self-driving car? Bad news: Despite prototype test fleets in many cities and widespread reports of their imminence, driverless vessels that putter from home to destination while you sleep, read or tweet remain something you still can鈥檛 nab at the local auto mall. The closest production car to that reality was to be the new Audi A8, equipped with the new Traffic Jam Pilot feature capable of navigating highway gridlock while you watched the morning news on the dashboard touchscreen. But regulatory hurdles forced Audi to sideline the system for U.S. That said, many cars still offer elements of self-driving, often called advanced driver assistance systems, on a limited basis. All current U.S. production cars still require drivers to pay attention and take over steering, braking and acceleration in a pinch. But even in these early stages, today鈥檚 ADAS technology can still ease the burden of a daily commute.