Sharjah. The all-new Porsche Cayman GT4 was showcased for the first time in the UAE, as part of Al Nabooda Automobiles’ one year anniversary celebrations for Porsche Centre Sharjah. The radical two-door sports car, developed at the Motorsport department in Weissach, was one of the main attractions for attending guests who filled the 15,800 sq ft state-of-the-art showroom.
As the only high-performance, mid-engine sports car in Porsche’s GT model line-up, the Porsche Cayman GT4 handles the racetrack as masterfully as it does everyday streets. This new model truly embodies the Stuttgart-based manufacturer’s approach to creating performance led cars, with everyday usability. Recording a lap time of 7 minutes and 40 seconds on the North Loop of the Nürburgring, Germany, the Porsche Cayman GT4 has immediately set a new sporty benchmark in its segment.
Powered by a 3.8-litre flat-six engine with 385 hp, which is derived from the 911 Carrera S engine, its power is transmitted by a six-speed manual gearbox with dynamic gearbox mounts. The sports car which accelerates from zero to 100 km/h in 4.4 seconds, with a top speed of 295 km/h, features a 30 mm lower body position and a generously sized brake system, which consists almost entirely of components from the 911 GT3.
K. Rajaram, CEO of Al Nabooda Automobiles LLC, said: “The Porsche Cayman GT4 represents one of Porsche’s latest achievements and in combination with celebrating a successful year since the opening of Porsche Centre Sharjah, we are showcasing how the brand continues to grow from strength-to-strength. We are also using this occasion to reflect on Sharjah’s pivotal role in contributing to the growth of the automotive sector in the UAE.”
Guests at the event were also treated to exclusive Porsche driving experiences, which included a dynamic handling and off-road course. Porsche E-Mobility technology and the latest GTS models were also showcased at the Sheikh Mohammed bin Zayed Road facility, alongside a classic car display of four generations of the 911 Turbo. This included the 1977 911 Turbo 3.0, 1988 911 Turbo (930), 1991 911 Turbo (964) and 1997 911 Turbo (993), courtesy of Mr. Karim Al Azhari, President, Porsche Club UAE.
Over the two-day celebration, Porsche owners were also encouraged to bring their cars to the Porsche Service Clinic hosted in the 33,000 sq ft Service Centre facility, which features 19 work bays and handles more than 450 vehicles per month.
The Volkswagen brand is one of the world’s largest and most important car manufacturers. For more than 70 years the VW brand has been making innovative technologies, top quality and attractive design accessible to all. Since 1976, Al Nabooda Automobiles has been the sole importer and dealer in Dubai and the Northern Emirates for the Volkswagen brand and range of products.
Audi stands for sporty vehicles, high build quality and progressive design – for “Vorsprung durch Technik.” Al Nabooda Automobiles, the importer and distributor of Audi in Dubai and Northern Emirates, invested in recent years in state of the art facilities across all showrooms and service centers that show, that the company strives like the brand to provide their customers with the best services.
As the authorised importer and dealer for Porsche in Dubai and the Northern Emirates of UAE, Al Nabooda Automobiles is committed to providing its customers a superlative buying and ownership experience. To achieve this we have developed world class Porsche Showrooms and Service Centres in Dubai, Sharjah and Fujairah.