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FACELIFTED PORSCHE CAYMAN AND BOXSTER DETAILS

Posted 15th July, 2008 in Porsche | 1 Comment

Many thanks to Simon for emailing us these extensive details regarding Porsche’s facelifted versions of the Cayman and Boxster. The freshened-up models are due to hit your showrooms in February 2009.

• More power and torque in comparison to Cayman/S: +20 HP / +25 HP and +27 Nm / +30 Nm
• Performance differentiation in comparison to Boxster II/S II: +10 HP
• Improved performance (driving dynamics, laptimes, fun to drive):
- increased power and torque: new DFI technology for S-model
- faster acceleration and take-off:
PDK 7-speed with new steering wheel, shifts faster than manual gear box
Launch Control, with Sport Chrono package in conjunction with PDK
- improved driving dynamics/lap times: axle-differential-lock,
PDK, PASM and 19“-Wheels
• Reduced fuel consumption: -2% - 14% (with DFI Engine + PDK) vs. Cayman I
• Improved standard equipment: 6 speed MT, CDR 30, PSM+,
drive-off assistant

Summary:

Light Innovation I
• New double tube headlights
• LED front position lights,
• Bi-Xenon headlights incl.
dynamic cornering lights and
LED daytime running lights
(option)
Interior Change
• New CDR 30 with 5 inch screen
• New PCM 3.0 touchscreen (option)
• Air ventilated seats (option)
• New PDK steering wheel
Style Change
• Front and rear end
• Mirrors
• Exhaust pipes
• Wheels 17″ / 18“/ 19”
Light Innovation II
• LED taillights
• LED brake lights
• LED rear fog light
Chassis Innovation
• Revised chassis setup
• Rear axle-differential-lock (option)
• Brake assistant
• Larger brake disc/caliper front
ð Improved dynamics
Powertrain Innovation
• New DFI-engine generation for 3,4 l
• New VC+ 2,9 l engine
• New 7-speed PDK (option)
• Improved fuel efficiency
Start of Production10/08
Point of Sale 02/09