Brand Spanking All New Boxster Gen 2

[daro911]

http://www.topspeed.com/cars/car-news/porsche-cayman-and-boxster-facelift--first-official-image-ar66105/pictures.html


After the official unveiling of the 911 Carrera and Targa, AutoWeek published today the first official images of the facelift versions for the Cayman and Boxster. The next generation will be revealed in 2012.


Like the Carrera and Targa, both Cayman and Boxster will be offered with PDK system that will help to reduce the fuel consumption.
On the exterior both models will be offered with dual exhaust pipes, LED lights on the front bumper and the new different tail lamps.

http://www.autoexpress.co.uk/news/autoexpressnews/230322/porsche-cayman-leaked.html


It's a Porsche double-whammy! Thanks to images that were leaked onto the internet when they appeared on Porsche's online car configurator, Auto Express can bring you the facelifted versions of the Cayman and Boxster.

Set to go on sale next year, the new models get subtly tweaked exteriors with restyled headlights, new air intakes and sleek LED tail lights. However, under the skin, there are bigger changes. Out goes the old 2.7-litre flat-six cylinder engine and in comes a new 2.9-litre unit with 265hp and 300Nm of torque, up 20hp and 27Nm over its predecessor. As a result, expect a 0-62mph in around six seconds for the entry-level Cayman. A six-speed manual gearbox will be standard, but like the 911, Porsche's PDK twin-clutch gearbox will be available as an option and thanks to its snappier shift, expect a couple of tenths to be shaved off the 0-62mph time. Other options will include a limited-slip differential (LSD) for the first time too on the entry-level model.

The range-topping S models gets a 320bhp direct injection version of the new 2.9-litre engine, capable of accelerating the Cayman S from 0-62mph in 5.3 seconds, with the PDK-version hitting the benchmark in five seconds dead. Not only do these improvement result in more performance, but they also help to reduce fuel consumption and emissions too.

In addtion, expect a slightly restyled interior with new trim and upgrades to the navigation and entertainment systems.

 

[gdavison]

Is that not just the sports kit on a current car ?

 

[mascanes]

mmmmmmmm ......... interesting except for the colour, it look's like my 3 year old "S" ......... must be and equipment and engine (CO2) improvement ........ oh well, good for the residuals on the old models ........ Cheers Mike [8|]

 

[spyderman]

AutoWeek published today the first official images

That's got to be the crappiest "official images" I've ever seen - they look like they were taken with a camera/phone!

New wheels, I think. Otherwise very little difference - par for the course - or Porsche for the course.

 

[richardheeley]

The killer will be the reduced CO2 and improved economy of direct injection. Base 911 is already more economic than Cayman S. The changes will drop Cayman S at least one tax band. That's what will impact on residuals, not minute styling changes and new wheels.

Richard.

 

[daro911]

ORIGINAL: richardheeley

The killer will be the reduced CO2 and improved economy of direct injection. Base 911 is already more economic than Cayman S. The changes will drop Cayman S at least one tax band. That's what will impact on residuals, not minute styling changes and new wheels.

Richard.

But will the engineering leap forward, in what is basically an unchanged design inside & out, be enough to tempt current owners to swallow a big depreciation pill and trade up! I am not convinced this face lift will work in the tough times Porsche's main world markets are now facing [&o]

 

[sawood12]

Maybe not - but it might be enough to tempt those hit by the downturn who have been forced out of their Lambo's, Fezza's, DB9's etc. who still want the prestige sportscar for less than prestige money.

 

[spyderman]

ORIGINAL: richardheeley

The killer will be the reduced CO2 and improved economy of direct injection.

Except that the 2.9 hasn't been given a DI engine - absolutely daft! This could have been a major selling point!

 

[daro911]

ORIGINAL: sawood12

Maybe not - but it might be enough to tempt those hit by the downturn who have been forced out of their Lambo's, Fezza's, DB9's etc. who still want the prestige sportscar for less than prestige money.

I would have hoped Porsche design would have been planning on keeping the faithful .... faithful with the facelifted 987. Having owned 5 Boxsters since being launched, even a die hard like myself would have expected more and wanted what is probably scheduled for 2012 NOW!

I happily passed on the 3.4 upgrade and will be passing on this facelift .... Am I alone with my feelings of certain amount of disappointment with the efforts revealed here? [&:]

 

[JCB..]

You're never alone Robert. []

At least it will save JC's gag writers having to come up with any new Porsche material for a while!

 

[sawood12]

Well I seem to be alone in not really bothering about Porsche's lazy styling approach. Yes they could do something bold and end up with a car that resembles something else, but at least by concentrating on what's really important they continue to make cars that punch above their weight, which is the appeal for me - that the little old Cayman can mix it up with the more expensive and more powerful big boys and not disgrace itself - better still it, can shine amongst them. Other manufacturers may need the way-out and ultra trendy styling to sell cars, but Porsche sell them despite their conventional looks not because of them. They are not exactly ugly cars, they are just not way-out. Give me a stylish Cayman over a vulgar bling R8 anyday. Anyway, Porsche clearly had the good sense to realise they'd reached the pinnacle of automotive styling with the 944 so have since decided to not bother even trying ;-)

 

[daro911]

http://www.autoexpress.co.uk/news/autoexpressnews/230322/porsche-cayman-leaked.html


It's a Porsche double-whammy! Thanks to images that were leaked onto the internet when they appeared on Porsche's online car configurator, Auto Express can bring you the facelifted versions of the Cayman and Boxster.

Set to go on sale next year, the new models get subtly tweaked exteriors with restyled headlights, new air intakes and sleek LED tail lights. However, under the skin, there are bigger changes. Out goes the old 2.7-litre flat-six cylinder engine and in comes a new 2.9-litre unit with 265hp and 300Nm of torque, up 20hp and 27Nm over its predecessor. As a result, expect a 0-62mph in around six seconds for the entry-level Cayman. A six-speed manual gearbox will be standard, but like the 911, Porsche's PDK twin-clutch gearbox will be available as an option and thanks to its snappier shift, expect a couple of tenths to be shaved off the 0-62mph time. Other options will include a limited-slip differential (LSD) for the first time too on the entry-level model.

The range-topping S models gets a 320bhp direct injection version of the new 2.9-litre engine, capable of accelerating the Cayman S from 0-62mph in 5.3 seconds, with the PDK-version hitting the benchmark in five seconds dead. Not only do these improvement result in more performance, but they also help to reduce fuel consumption and emissions too.

In addtion, expect a slightly restyled interior with new trim and upgrades to the navigation and entertainment systems.

 

[JCB..]

ORIGINAL: sawood12

Well I seem to be alone in not really bothering about Porsche's lazy styling approach. Yes they could do something bold and end up with a car that resembles something else, but at least by concentrating on what's really important they continue to make cars that punch above their weight, which is the appeal for me - that the little old Cayman can mix it up with the more expensive and more powerful big boys and not disgrace itself - better still it, can shine amongst them. Other manufacturers may need the way-out and ultra trendy styling to sell cars, but Porsche sell them despite their conventional looks not because of them. They are not exactly ugly cars, they are just not way-out. Give me a stylish Cayman over a vulgar bling R8 anyday. Anyway, Porsche clearly had the good sense to realise they'd reached the pinnacle of automotive styling with the 944 so have since decided to not bother even trying ;-)

It's a bit subjective to claim that the looks of an Audi R8 are vulgar when set against a Cayman. There a lot of people that aren't too impressed with the appearance of the Boxster hatchback no matter how well it drives - me included.

 

[chrisH]

I contacted my dealer about this and he says the details of the facelifted Boxster and Cayman will be announced in a few weeks time and intimated availablity from March 09. The real downside seems to be that the new 2.9 base engine is not DFi whereas the 3.4 S is.
Anyone else got any dealer comment yet?

 

[daro911]

ORIGINAL: chrisH

The real downside seems to be that the new 2.9 base engine is not DFi whereas the 3.4 S is.
Anyone else got any dealer comment yet?

If the future is DFi and the 2.9 & 3.4 are one of the same block then I can't see why a company which was once so famous for it's engineering excellence would not be offering this technology on both models [&o]

If you are waiting for any dealer comments contact them after the car has been launched and tested by the journo's and they have had a chance to read what we all would have done by then

 

[chrisH]

Do you have any idea when this will be, at LA show perhaps?

 

[chrisH]

This facelift will be made public in a few weeks time, seems likely on 21 Nov when LA show starts.

 

[mascanes]

yep, according to Evo, which has just this morning dropped thru my letter box and hit the cat!!! They mention in their news section there is only going to be one engine, a 2.9 290bhp for the entry level and a "Direct Injection version @320bhp for the "S"........... []

 

[spyderman]

ORIGINAL: mascanes

They mention in their news section there is only going to be one engine, a 2.9 290bhp for the entry level and a "Direct Injection version @320bhp for the "S"........... []

I'm sure that's something they've picked up off the Internet - and is just plain wrong.

 

[chrisH]

ORIGINAL: mascanes

yep, according to Evo, which has just this morning dropped thru my letter box and hit the cat!!! They mention in their news section there is only going to be one engine, a 2.9 290bhp for the entry level and a "Direct Injection version @320bhp for the "S"........... []

Well, I heard that the 2.9 will be 255, non-DFi with 6 spd box standard, and the "S" will be the 3.4 at 310 with DFi.