Porsche has announced...
Porsche has announced a limited edition version of its acclaimed Cayman S mid-engined coupe. Going on sale in November, the “Porsche Design Edition 1”÷ will be a special series of just 777 cars worldwide, dominated by an all-black design motif running through the car, and each identified by a badge on the lid of the glove box. Cosmetically the influence of the Porsche Design Studio has resulted in a lot of dark materials: there"s black leather and Alcantara upholstery, a black centre console, fascia console, and door trims, while the three-spoke sports steering wheel, the gear lever, the handbrake grip, and the roof lining are clothed in non-slip black Alcantara. The Porsche logo crest is embossed on the seat headrests, and the instrument dial layout echoes that of Porsche Design timepieces.
Ford"s Racing department...
Ford"s Racing department soon realised the Puma would make a great rally car, and a 4x4 competition model was the result. A roadgoing version of the stage star - the Tickford-built Racing Puma - arrived in 1999, too, and proved one of the best driver"s machines ever, even though it was far more expensive than the basic variant. Each one of 500 limited-edition 152bhp models commanded a price of ÷£22,800.