Porsche Cayman S Sport and Boxster S Design Edition 2 (2008): first photos

Jealous that you can’t afford one of the umpteen variations of Porsche’s new 911? Can’t get hold of the sold-out Cayman S Porsche Design Edition 1 and Boxster RS60 Spyder? Never fear, because Porsche has the answer for you, with new special edition Boxster S and Cayman S models.

The new Porsche Boxster S Porsche Design Edition 2 (breathe) and the Cayman S Sport both now develop 303bhp from their 3.4-litre engines – eight horsepower more than in ‘S’ guise. Those power gains come from the same sports exhaust tweaks that made the RS60 Spyder sound spectacular.
Hold on. Tell me about this Porsche Boxster first. Isn’t it a bit 1980s in white?

Carrera White in fact, and the phrase ‘greed is good’ does spring to mind. In true Henry Ford style it’s your one choice of colour, though grey racing stripes down the sides and over the top of the car help set it off.

The red rear lights are lifted from the RS60, while the Edition 2 also gives you white 19-inch alloys, white side air intakes and, you guessed it, a white centre console and white dials. Finally, to make sure everyone knows you’ve got a special edition Boxster the car also comes with men’s Porsche Design Edition 2 Chronograph wristwatch, from their romantically titled Dashboard Collection. Of course, it’s white.

The Boxster S Design Edition 2 won't be coming to the UK though, but European prices start at £51,896. Yes, that's £52k for a Boxster, nearly £12k more than a regular S!