Cayman S

The first time I heard about the Cayman S, I reacted the same way as when I heard about the Cayenne S - in doubt. How could Wendelin Wiedeking, who had done such a great job so far, come up with first a SUV and then a coupe based on the Boxster? I was flabbergasted.

I'm still not a big fan of SUV's in general but if I was forced to get one, it would be a Cayenne S. The Cayman S on the other hand rocks but it took time for me to realize that. I guess it's an aquired taste.

Wendelin Wiedeking, the CEO of Porsche, has done everything right since he took the helm at Porsche in 1993-94. He started with discontinuing the 944 and the 928 (which has become a somewhat cult car these days). Then he created the 993 (aircooled) which is considered the best Porsche ever made. The Boxster S quickly followed and the rest is history. He is now heading the most profitable car company in the world.

Anywho, the other day I had the opportunity to test drive the new Cayman S and what a drive it was. The car has the best of the Boxster and the 911 (997): a 3.4ltr mid-size engine w/ about 300bhp. It's tight, well-balanced with a torque you can only dream off.

The shape reminds me off the 550 Spyder, the Ferrari Dino and the 993. It's a beauty and will soon be iconic.