A SPECIAL limited edition Black version of the Porsche Cayman S came with a price tag of £50,420.

The model, which was limited to 500 cars worldwide, was powered by a 3.4-litre flat six engine tuned to deliver 330bhp - 10bhp more than standard Cayman S - and had 19-inch alloy wheels finished in black plus a luxurious interior.

The extra power was produced at 7,400 rpm - an additional 200 rpm as opposed to the standard car - while maximum torque remained unchanged at 370Nm at 4,750 rpm.

Acceleration from 0-62 mph is improved by a tenth of a second to 5.1 seconds with the six-speed manual transmission, and to 5.0 seconds with the optional Porsche PDK box. And with the Launch Control activated on the PDK Sport Chrono package option, acceleration improves further to 4.8 seconds.

The top speed of the Cayman S Black Edition is just over one mph faster than that of the Cayman S - 173 mph with the manual transmission and 172 mph with PDK. Both fuel consumption and CO2 emissions remain unchanged at 30.1mpg Combined and 223g/km.

The Cayman S Black Edition features as standard Bi-Xenon headlights with dynamic cornering lights and LED daytime running lights, together with automatic anti-dazzle interior and exterior mirrors with integrated rain sensor.

The front seats are trimmed in black partial leather with a Porsche crest on the headrests, as well as a sport design steering wheel while there's also climate control and cruise control.

In fact the colour scheme of the special edition is consistent throughout - the dashboard trim is black as are the gear lever/selector trim and the dials in the instrument cluster.

And the door entry guards feature "Black Edition" lettering and are made of stainless steel while the glove compartment lid bears a badge highlighting the limited edition status.

Customers will also be able to explore the potential of their new car by participating in a complimentary course at the Porsche Experience Centre, Silverstone.