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Porsche Cayman by TPC Racing
 
The Porsche Cayman is starting to put out the numbers of its bigger brother 911. Although we have already presented Caymans from tuning houses like Techart and Speedart, a manufacturer named TPC Racing produced the most powerful Cayman yet. The new kit includes a closed boost control, temperature compensation table and a barometric pressure compensation table.  All of these make the Cayman develop an astonishing 420 hp. With this new amount of power, the vehicle can put sprint from 0-60 mph in less than 5 seconds while the top speed is electronically limited, due to the safety rules, at 155 mph. 2012 Porsche Cayman spy shot
Porsche is currently testing the first prototypes of the next generation Cayman, model that will compete with Audi’s proposed R3, the next-gen BMW Z4 and possibly the Artega GT in Europe. The revised Boxster should be unveiled at the LA motor show in November. This will provide the basis for the new Cayman, which should appear sometime in early 2009. Both models will receive direct-injection engine technology, seven-speed PDK gearboxes and minor interior and exterior tweaks in line with the new second-generation 997 911. The Cayman is due in showrooms by late 2011 and known internally as 991. Porsche promises It will be "more competent, even sexier, even more unique", featuring an evolutionary design.
2008 Porsche Boxster S Porsche Design Edition 2 and Cayman S Sport
Porsche has added two new special editions to its line up: the Boxster S Porsche Design Edition 2 and the Cayman S Sport, models both powered by a 3.4 litres engine that delivers 303 bhp.  Both new models come with a wide range of exclusive equipment highlighted by the particularly striking design of the car and will be available at the dealership as of early September.  The Boxster S Porsche Design Edition 2 features 19-inch SportDesign wheels as standard, side air intakes, centre console and the dials on the three round instruments finished in white. Sporting grey stripes extending lengthwise along the body accentuate the brilliant white finish of the car in the same sophisticated style as the red rear lights. Full story Porsche Cayman S by Inden Design
For those folks who consider that their Porsche Cayman S isn’t sporty enough, Inden Design, a German tuning company, unveiled its customization programme for the well-known sports car. The programme includes a new exhaust system but also some ECU tweaking which adds 19 hp.  Also a new H7R sport springs system was added together with a new set of 19 inch alloy wheels. Until the launch of the Cayman S Sport this programme might be a good alternative for the Cayman owners. Porsche Cayman S Sport first official image
Two days ago we reported that Porsche will add a new special edition to its Cayman line-up: the Cayman S Sport. And today we bring you the first official image. The sports car will be priced at £49,890 and will feature Porsche Active Stability Management, 303bhp and that tasty two-tone body/wheel combo. It’s been lowered by 10mm too. Stay tuned for the official details. Porsche to reveal Cayman S Sport
Porsche is working on a new special edition in order to celebrate its 60th birthday: a Sport version for its successful Cayman S. The Cayman S Sport will cost around £47000 and feature a two-tone colour scheme inspired by the 911 GT3, complete with stickers down the side with coordinating wheels. There will be no power upgrade, it will only feature sports chrono packs, limited colours and tweaks to brakes and suspension and maybe a few extra bhps.
Facelifted Cayman and Boxster - details
German Car Scene revealed new details about the upcoming facelifted versions of the Cayman and Boxster. Both models will go on sale in February 2009. Like the Carreera and the Carera 4, the Boxster and Cayman will feature LED taillights, LED brake lights, LED rear fog light, dynamic cornering lights, CDR 30 with 5 inch screen and PCM 3.0 touchscreen. Under the hood there will be two new engines: new DFI-engine generation for 3,4 l and new VC+ 2,9 l engine. PDK will also be offered in order to improve fuel economy. Full details after the jump. Full story
2010 Porsche Cayman - renderings
Latest spy shots revealed that Porsche is working on the next generation Cayman that is set to to be released in 2010. Based on those spy shots, Cayman Club published a few renderings of the car. The car looks sportier and more aggressive compared to the current model, so lets hope the final Porsche product will look just a bit like this one. Next Boxster and Cayman will be built by Magna Steyr
Porsche will be continuing the successful cooperation on the production of the mid-engine models Boxster and Cayman with the Finnish manufacturing partner Valmet Automotive until the year 2012, thus fulfilling it contractual obligations. In a call for tenders, Porsche has chosen Magna Steyr Fahrzeugtechnik AG & Co KG, Graz, as future contract manufacturer. The Austrian enterprise secured the contract because it submitted the most financially attractive offer, and because it is in a position to take on development tasks for Porsche sports cars.
Porsche Cayman Turbo in the work?
Of course the Porsche Cayman has enough potential for a more powerful version, but is this really a future Cayman Turbo, or just a special edition that Porsche is about to unveil?  The Porsche Cayman is indeed a cheap Porsche (the MR2 from Stuttgart) and that’s the reason why the only hot ones we see are those made outside of the Porsche factory. Maybe this is the reason why last year some of the fantastic privateer Caymans on the grid were suddenly replaced with the RSR 911s. A "cheap" Porsche Turbo might not be something the company wants, but still the car is out there testing! So, what’s the explanation?
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