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2010 Cayman, Boxster Revealed
August 4, 2008
A bunch of renderings of the 2010 Cayman and Boxster have been posted on CaymanClub.net and, if they are accurate, they look awesome.
In addition to the renderings, the specs have also been released. All models receive a power boost, but it is interesting to note that the Cayman and Cayman S will now have more horsepower than their Boxster siblings. The base Boxster’s engine increases from 2.7 liters to 2.9 liters and power is up from 245 hp to 255 hp; the Cayman also gets the 2.9 liter engine but it will produce 265 hp. The Boxster S and Cayman S engines stay at 3.4 liters, with the Boxster S getting a bump from 295 hp to 310 hp, while the Cayman S gets 320 hp.
It looks like only the S models will get DFI, but all models should see a fuel mileage increase. The 6-speed manual will be standard on all models (replacing the 5-speed on the base Boxster/Cayman) and the PDK will be optional. Also, finally, a limited slip differential will be available on all models.
Check out all the photos and the list of changes after the jump.
[source: Cayman Club]
Some of the changes:
• More power and torque in comparison to Cayman/S:
+20 HP / +25 HP and +27 Nm / +30 Nm (2010 Cayman: 265 HP, 221 lb-ft; Cayman S: 320 HP, 273 lb-ft)
• Performance differentiation in comparison to Boxster II/S II:
+10 HP/ +15 HP (2010 Boxster: 255 HP; Boxster S: 310 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 gearbox
• 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
• Light Innovation
- 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
• 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
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