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  • Spy shots: Next-generation Porsche Cayman test-mule

    Spy shots: Next-generation Porsche Cayman test-mule June 18th, 2009 ByJames Martinez James Martinez, Author, June 18th, 2009 James Martinez 6 Comments

    Spy shots: Next-generation Porsche Cayman test-mule Porsche’s facelifted Cayman and Boxster range has been on sale for several months now but engineers are already working on the next-generation of the platform, which is due to spawn a brand new Cayman and Boxster by late 2011. This timeline coincides with last year’s announcement by Porsche that its contract with Finland’s Valmet Automotive will end around the same time. Instead, the new models will be manufactured under a deal with Austria’s Magna Steyr.

    Telltale signs that a new platform is residing under the familiar 987 sheet metal are the extended wheel arches, which suggest a wider track. This means the new car... Porsche’s facelifted Cayman and Boxster range has been on sale for several months now but engineers are already working on the next-generation of the platform, which is due to spawn a brand new Cayman and Boxster by late 2011. This timeline coincides with last year’s announcement by Porsche that its contract with Finland’s Valmet Automotive will end around the same time. Instead, the new models will be manufactured under a deal with Austria’s Magna Steyr. Telltale signs that a new platform is residing under the familiar 987 sheet metal are the extended wheel arches, which suggest a wider track. This means the new car should be slightly bigger than the current model, while handling and dynamics should also see an improvement. The roll-cage fitted on this test car is another indication that the new platform is still in the early stages. It’s still too early to determine what changes Porsche has in store for the engine lineup, but expect to see the familiar flat-six engine range carry over with only minimal updates – possibly for emissions and economy standards. However, a rumor alleging that Porsche insiders are talking about a lightweight, turbocharged four-cylinder platform for the next-gen Boxster recently began making the rounds. Such a design premise might offer more room to launch a detuned entry-level Carrera also aimed at improving emissions ratings. Even the current six-cylinder Boxster and Cayman, the most efficient in Porsche's line, emit about 222g/km of CO2 - about 100g/km more than the projected 2015 limits. Whatever Porsche has in store for the new car, we’ll have to wait until its arrival in 2011 to find out.2011 Next-generation Porsche Cayman test mule spy shotsNext-generation Porsche Boxster spy shots Read More

  • Infiniti dealer allegedly asked employee to steal customer's Porsche

    Infiniti dealer allegedly asked employee to steal customer's Porsche May 25th, 2009 ByJames Martinez James Martinez, Author, May 25th, 2009 James Martinez 0 Comments

    Infiniti dealer allegedly asked employee to steal customer's Porsche Car dealers don't exactly have reputations for being the most trustworthy people, but with stories of fraud on the hands of the world’s most successful Lamborghini dealer it’s not too difficult to imagine why. Fueling the flames for the 'dodgy dealer' stereotype this week is an Infiniti dealer in Denver who allegedly asked an employee to steal a customer's Porsche Cayman.

    If you're a little confused by that plan, the scheme in full was to steal the Porsche in order to pave the way for a sale of an Infiniti vehicle. According to Robert Yarbrough, the employee being pressured to steal the Porsche, the owner of the Cayman was sick... Car dealers don't exactly have reputations for being the most trustworthy people, but with stories of fraud on the hands of the world’s most successful Lamborghini dealer it’s not too difficult to imagine why. Fueling the flames for the 'dodgy dealer' stereotype this week is an Infiniti dealer in Denver who allegedly asked an employee to steal a customer's Porsche Cayman. If you're a little confused by that plan, the scheme in full was to steal the Porsche in order to pave the way for a sale of an Infiniti vehicle. According to Robert Yarbrough, the employee being pressured to steal the Porsche, the owner of the Cayman was sick of making monthly payments for the car and wanted to switch to an Infiniti. According documents filed in court by Yarbrough, his boss, Tony Drees, told him to "get rid of" the Porsche, and that it wouldn't even count as theft because the keys would be left in the vehicle. Yarbrough is claiming that because he refused to steal the Porsche he was fired by Drees, reports Automotive News. Meanwhile, Drees is countering that Yarbrough was actually fired because five cars were stolen from the dealership's lot while Yarbrough was the inventory manager. While both sides accuse one another of being the wronged party, knowing exactly who is lying and who isn't will be left up to a court in Denver. Read More

  • Porsche readying stripped-out Cayman 'Clubsport'

    Porsche readying stripped-out Cayman 'Clubsport' January 25th, 2009 ByRalph Hanson Ralph Hanson, Author, January 25th, 2009 Ralph Hanson 2 Comments

    Porsche readying stripped-out Cayman 'Clubsport' Porsche engineers were recently spotted testing a high-performance version of the Cayman at Germany’s Nurburging circuit, which is expected to be a new ‘Clubsport’ or ‘RS’ model. The car will be a stripped-out racer designed for track use and is expected to make its debut alongside a similar Boxster version this October. There’s a chance that Porsche will also launch a new international one-make race series for the car.

    The new Clubsport is expected to be introduced as a special run-out edition before the launch of the next-generation model due in 2011. It will be based on the facelifted Cayman lineup,... Porsche engineers were recently spotted testing a high-performance version of the Cayman at Germany’s Nurburging circuit, which is expected to be a new ‘Clubsport’ or ‘RS’ model. The car will be a stripped-out racer designed for track use and is expected to make its debut alongside a similar Boxster version this October. There’s a chance that Porsche will also launch a new international one-make race series for the car. The new Clubsport is expected to be introduced as a special run-out edition before the launch of the next-generation model due in 2011. It will be based on the facelifted Cayman lineup, although the prototype seen in these spy shots is based on the recently introduced Cayman S ‘Sport’ model. Created in a similar vein to the 911 GT3 RS, the Clubsport will feature a number of weight saving measures such as a stripped-out interior, lightweight body panels, a plastic rear window, forged alloy wheels, and carbon-ceramic brakes. The engine in the Clubsport will likely be an uprated version of the standard Cayman S’ 320hp (235kW) 3.4L flat-six, complete with VarioCam Plus valve technology and direct-injection. A six-speed manual gearbox and limited-slip differential are expected to be standard, according to Autocar. Optional extras will be a six-point harness and roll car, plus a fire extinguisher.2010 Porsche Cayman RS spy shots at the NurburgringFacelifted Porsche Boxster with fixed roof Read More

  • Porsche announces U.S. pricing for facelifted Boxster and Cayman

    Porsche announces U.S. pricing for facelifted Boxster and Cayman January 14th, 2009 By Nelson Ireson Nelson Ireson, Author, January 14th, 2009 Nelson Ireson 1 Comment

    Porsche announces U.S. pricing for facelifted Boxster and Cayman Revealed at the Los Angeles Auto Show in November of last year, Porsche today announced pricing for its updated 2010 Boxster and Cayman models. Starting at $47,550 for the Boxster and $51,250 for the Cayman, the entry-level variants are both accompanied by more potent - and more expensive - S versions as well.

    Standard Boxster and Cayman models get upgraded to 255hp (190kW) 265hp (197kW), respectively, thanks to new direct-injection engine technology.

    The S-models start at $57,650 for the Boxster and $61,150 for the Cayman. For that money, the S-variants get a 3.4L engine rated at 310hp (228kW) in Boxster form and 320hp (235kW) in Cayman... Revealed at the Los Angeles Auto Show in November of last year, Porsche today announced pricing for its updated 2010 Boxster and Cayman models. Starting at $47,550 for the Boxster and $51,250 for the Cayman, the entry-level variants are both accompanied by more potent - and more expensive - S versions as well. Standard Boxster and Cayman models get upgraded to 255hp (190kW) 265hp (197kW), respectively, thanks to new direct-injection engine technology. The S-models start at $57,650 for the Boxster and $61,150 for the Cayman. For that money, the S-variants get a 3.4L engine rated at 310hp (228kW) in Boxster form and 320hp (235kW) in Cayman guise pushes the cars to even punchier levels of performance while boosting fuel efficiency to 25.5mpg (9.2L/100km) in the combined cycle. A range of updates including a slight increase in power plus minor aesthetic and aerodynamic changes mark the 2009 Boxster and Cayman models from their forebears. The pricing bumps for the new models are likewise modest, but enough to cover the upgraded mechanical features. For a full run-down of the upgrades and new features in the 2009 Porsche Boxster and Cayman, check out our original coverage here.2010 Porsche Cayman and Boxster Read More

  • Facelifted Porsche Cayman and Boxster debut in L.A.

    Facelifted Porsche Cayman and Boxster debut in L.A. November 19th, 2008 ByAlex Kaufmann Alex Kaufmann, Author, November 19th, 2008 Alex Kaufmann 15 Comments

    Facelifted Porsche Cayman and Boxster debut in L.A. So far 2008 has been about the renewal and reinvigoration of Porsche's 911 lineup, with the highest-performance variants still to receive their dual-clutch PDK gearboxes and direct-injection upgrades. Next year will be an even bigger year for Porsche, however, as there are more updated 911 models due as well as the facelifted Cayman and Boxster

    The first official images and details for the 2010 Porsche Cayman and Boxster have now been revealed, just hours before the cars make their world debut at this week’s Los Angeles Auto Show.

    Set to go on sale next year as 2010 models, the new Cayman and Boxster can be distinguished from the... So far 2008 has been about the renewal and reinvigoration of Porsche's 911 lineup, with the highest-performance variants still to receive their dual-clutch PDK gearboxes and direct-injection upgrades. Next year will be an even bigger year for Porsche, however, as there are more updated 911 models due as well as the facelifted Cayman and Boxster The first official images and details for the 2010 Porsche Cayman and Boxster have now been revealed, just hours before the cars make their world debut at this week’s Los Angeles Auto Show. Set to go on sale next year as 2010 models, the new Cayman and Boxster can be distinguished from the current models by their slightly revised headlights, tweaks to the air intakes, and the addition of LED tail lights. For the first time both models are available with a Lights Package featuring bi-xenon headlights, dynamic curve lights and LED daytime driving lights. Replacing the foglamps, these light units are made up on the Boxster of four LEDs positioned next to one another, while on the Cayman four LEDs are arranged in round light units like the eyes of a dice. The highlight of the new range is the latest flat-six boxer engines developed with new technical features from the ground up, providing not only more power, but also significantly greater fuel efficiency than their predecessors. A further improvement of both fuel economy and performance is also gained with the addition of the new Porsche-Doppelkupplungsgetriebe (PDK) dual-clutch gearbox. Displacing 2.9L, the base engine now develops 255hp (188kW) in the Boxster and 265hp (195kW) in the Cayman, an increase by 10 and, respectively, 20hp over the preceding models. The 3.4L power unit in the S-versions, benefiting from direct fuel injection, now delivers 310hp (228kW) in the Boxster S and 320hp (235kW) in the Cayman S, up by 15 and, respectively, 25hp. This means that there is now a power-to-weight ratio ranging from 4.2kg (9.3lb)/hp on the Cayman S to 5.2kg (11.5lb)/hp on the Boxster. As a result, the Cayman S with PDK and launch control featured in the optional Sports Chrono Package accelerates to 100km/h in 4.9 seconds, making it the quickest of the range. At the end of the spectrum is the Boxster, equipped with a six-speed manual, which takes 5.9 seconds for the same dash. Featuring PDK, both the Boxster and the Cayman for the first time deliver fuel-economy below the 9L/100km mark. The 2.9L models with the PDK are the most frugal of the group, delivering fuel-economy of 8.9L/100km (26.4mpg). Cars equipped with the 3.4L engine rate in at 9.2L/100km (25.5mpg). The mechanical changes don’t end with the powertrain as the cars also receive a new suspension set-up. Modification of the valve control map on the steering transmission serves furthermore to reduce steering forces, giving the Boxster and Cayman even more agile and spontaneous steering behaviour. The wheels come in new design and are half an inch wider on the base models than on the previous car, allowing for the installation of a larger brake system on the front axle. The new models are entering the market in February 2009. The base price of the Boxster will be €38,600, while the Cayman will start at €41,700. The Boxster S, meanwhile, will start at €46,700 and the Cayman S will be listed at €51,500. U.S. availability and prices are yet to be announced.2010 Porsche Cayman and Boxster Read More

  • Porsche confirms updated Boxster and Cayman for L.A.

    Porsche confirms updated Boxster and Cayman for L.A. November 17th, 2008 ByAlex Kaufmann Alex Kaufmann, Author, November 17th, 2008 Alex Kaufmann 0 Comments

    Porsche confirms updated Boxster and Cayman for L.A. Porsche has confirmed that it will take the wraps off its next generation mid-engine sports cars at this week’s Los Angeles Auto Show, along with the display of a number of very important models from the carmaker’s history.

    The new models are the 2010 facelifted Cayman and Boxster sports cars, which images for leaked unexpectedly late last month. While Porsche is yet to release any significant details, the carmaker has confirmed that both cars will feature new engine and transmission technology as well as many other significant technical and exterior refinements.

    These are expected to include the addition of Porsche’s... Porsche has confirmed that it will take the wraps off its next generation mid-engine sports cars at this week’s Los Angeles Auto Show, along with the display of a number of very important models from the carmaker’s history. The new models are the 2010 facelifted Cayman and Boxster sports cars, which images for leaked unexpectedly late last month. While Porsche is yet to release any significant details, the carmaker has confirmed that both cars will feature new engine and transmission technology as well as many other significant technical and exterior refinements. These are expected to include the addition of Porsche’s dual-clutch PDK gearbox and direct-injection engine upgrades. The cars will also feature slightly revised headlights, tweaks to the air intakes, and the addition of LED tail lights. Also, for the first time ever at an auto show in the United States, Porsche will display the first car to carry the Porsche name as well as its first model to feature a mid-engine layout. The car is known simply and affectionately as Porsche No.1. The company will also feature the 1955 550 Spyder – the first Porsche designed as a race car. It will be on loan from Porsche aficionado Jerry Seinfeld. Read More

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