Porsche confirms updated Boxster and Cayman for L.A.

Posted Mon Nov 17 2008 4:00 PM by Alex Kaufmann

Images of Porsche’s 2010 facelifted Cayman unexpectedly leaked last month

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.

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