Porsche Cayman S Declared 2006 World Performance Car; Mid-Engined Porsche Coupe Crowned among Celebrated Field of Nominees

NEW YORK--April 13, 2006--The Porsche(R) Cayman(TM) S has been named the "2006 World Performance Car." At a press conference held today in conjunction with the New York Auto Show, the Cayman S surpassed the two remaining finalists in an impressive list of 29 candidates.

The Porsche Cayman S--which has already been lauded with Playboy magazine's "Car of the Year" award--impressed the World Car jury with its distinct presence set squarely between the Boxster(R) and 911(R). The 295-horsepower coupe melds the balance of the Boxster roadster's mid-engine placement, with chassis stiffness that nearly matches the legendary 911 Carrera(R). The 3.4-liter "Boxer" six-cylinder engine delivers a stirring rush of acoustic and accelerative bliss, and in the Cayman S this powerplant is combined with near-telepathic steering and a voluptuous body with curves bordering on sinful. Truly a world-class performer, the Cayman S polishes Porsche's halo with this winning combination of stellar handling, sleek styling and impressive thrust.

"Positioned between the 911 and the Boxster, the Porsche Cayman S has established its own unique styling and performance identity," related Peter Schwarzenbauer, president and CEO of Porsche Cars North America. "Its 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."

The World Car of the Year Awards program is initiated, organized, and conducted by automotive journalists from around the globe. A non-profit association guided by a steering committee of journalists from Asia, Europe, and North America administers the awards program.

To be eligible for the World Performance award a vehicle had to have a specific and overt performance/sports orientation; be all-new or substantially revised; be in production in quantities of at least 1000 per year; and introduced for sale to consumers in at least one major market during calendar year 2005. The jury of 46 international automotive journalists considered a variety of parameters; then individually reviewed, evaluated, and voted on the World Performance Car entrants by secret ballot. The international accounting firm KPMG tabulated the ballots to first determine the top three finalists, and finally the winner.

The Porsche Cayman S went on sale in the United States and Canada on January 14, 2006. U.S and Canadian retail pricing is $58,900 and $83,900, respectively.

Porsche Cars North America, Inc. (PCNA), based in Atlanta, GA, and its subsidiary, Porsche Cars Canada, Ltd., are the exclusive importers of Porsche sports cars and Cayenne(R) sport utility vehicles for the United States and Canada. A wholly owned, indirect subsidiary of Dr. Ing. h.c. F. Porsche AG, PCNA employs approximately 300 people who provide Porsche vehicles, parts, service, marketing and training for its 212 U.S. and Canadian dealers. They, in turn, provide Porsche owners with best-in-class service.