Porschenews 01/2009 Go your own way. The new Cayman.

The new Boxster and Cayman models
When a real roadster meets
a distinctive personality.
The new Boxster and Cayman models.
Discover your Inner Fire.
Though 60 years of automotive evolution has seen
many changes, the cornerstones of the Boxster
remain unchanged. Sports performance, lightweight
construction, agility and pure driving pleasure. All
neatly packaged in a two-seat, mid-engine sports
car destined to be a modern classic.
Above all, the new Boxster models are governed
by extreme performance. Brand new engine
developments translate to higher capacity and
extremely smooth running. The Boxster’s six-cylinder
boxer engine, fitted with VarioCam Plus, now has a
2.9-litre capacity, which develops 188 kW (255 hp)
and takes the 0 – 100 km/h sprint in only 5.9
seconds before the acceleration ends at a top
speed of 263 km/h. The new Boxster S 3.4-litre
engine features direct fuel injection (DFI) and even
more power, developing an impressive 228 kW
(310 hp) and reaching 274 km/h top speed while the
acceleration to 100 km/h takes just 5.3 seconds.
Faster acceleration and lower fuel consumption
are also a reality with the optional Porsche
Doppelkupplung (PDK), available for both models.
Attention to detail means that nothing is overlooked.
The suspension of the new Boxster models have
been tuned in tandem with the engine’s increased
power. The enhanced Porsche Stability Management
(PSM) now includes two additional features.
Precharging of the braking system, and Brake
Assist both contribute towards shortening stopping
distances and increasing active safety. The mid-
engine design, in combination with the complex
chassis technology, result in an impressively smooth
ride even during cornering, braking and acceleration.
Pushing the boundaries of technical limitations, with
a seamless blend of function and design. The new
Boxster models remain true roadsters.
Go your own way.
An uncompromising declaration of individuality. Two
sports coupes that go beyond all conventions. Two
cars that draw their drivers under their spell, forever.
Two brand new engine developments continue to
herald the arrival of the new Cayman and Cayman S.
Outstanding for their lightweight construction,
power output and efficiency, their drive for power is
extraordinary. And the design? With a striking new
headlight concept, the new Cayman models are a
declaration of individuality.
The unmistakable sound of the Cayman belies its
powerful core: the familiar 6-cylinder, mid-engine
concept. The new 2.9-litre flat-six engine of the
Cayman delivers 195 kW (265 hp), an acceleration
from 0 – 100 km/h within 5.8 seconds and a top
speed of 265 km/h. The Cayman S goes one step
further, now for the first time with direct fuel injection
(DFI), a 3.4-litre engine and a power output of
235 kW (320 hp), leading to a top speed of 277 km/h
and an acceleration to 100 km/h within 5.2 seconds.
The optional Porsche Doppelkupplung (PDK) delivers
even faster rates of acceleration by significantly
reducing the time taken between gear selection and
gear engagements and is available as an option on
either model.
The Cayman models also incorporate the Porsche
Stability Management (PSM) as a standard feature,
to give you peace of mind while driving as the
automated control system stabilises the vehicle
at the limits of dynamic driving performance.
Completely revised suspension tuning ensures your
comfort on both short and longer journeys. Smooth
acceleration is readily matched by impressive braking
power, as both new Cayman models feature internally
vented brake discs to comfortably tame the power of
the engine.
Uncompromisingly sporty – the new Cayman and
Cayman S. Two different characters. One personality.
Their drive for power is impressive, their spirited
nature fascinating. The only question left to consider:
which one suits you best? n