Porsche Boxster and Cayman: Difference between revisions

The Porsche Boxster and Cayman are both

Overview

Boxster

The Porsche Boxster is a

Production of the 986 began at the former Porsche 928 facility in Stuttgart, Germany in 1996. Valmet Automotive also manufactured Boxsters under contract to Porsche at a facility in Uusikaupunki, Finland. The Boxster was Porsche's biggest volume seller from its introduction in 1996 until the company introduced the Cayenne sport utility vehicle in 2003. As of September 2012, additional production of the 981 started at the former Karmann-factory in Osnabrück.^[2]

In 2005, Porsche unveiled the second generation of Boxster: the type 987. The 987 is more powerful than its predecessor and featured styling inspired by the

The Boxster's name is derived from the word "boxer", referring to the vehicle's flat or "

Cayman is an alternative spelling of caiman, a reptile in the same family as the alligator. The car is not named after the Cayman Islands; rather the islands also derive their name from the caiman. When the first Caymans arrived at dealerships for sale, the automaker adopted four caimans at Stuttgart's Wilhelma Zoo.^[5]

Porsche brought an infringement lawsuit in 2009 against Crocs, the maker of the popular rubber shoes. At issue was the footwear company's clog name also called Cayman. An injunction was granted against Crocs Europe, a division of the Longmont, Colorado-based shoe company preventing their use in Germany of the Cayman name.^[6]

718

Introduced in 2016 for the 2017 model year, the Porsche Boxster and Cayman were renamed the Porsche 718 Boxster and Porsche 718 Cayman, reviving the historic

Grant Larson's design, inspired by the

By October 1991 following a visit to the Tokyo Motor Show, Porsche in dire straits, began to devise solutions to succeed the poor selling 928 and incoming 968 (a heavy update of 944). In February 1992, Porsche began development of a successor to the 928 (mildly updated for 1992) and recently released 968. By June 1992, out of 4 proposals based on dual collaboration between 986 and 996 (993 successor) design teams, a proposal by Grant Larson and Pinky Lai was chosen by Harm Lagaay. In August 1992, a decision was made to develop the concept into a show vehicle, in time for the 1993 North American International Auto Show. After garnering widespread acclaim from the press and public upon presentation of the Boxster Concept in January 1993, the final production 986 production exterior design by Larson was frozen in March 1993. However, by the second half of 1993, difficulties arose with fitment of some components, resulting in lengthening of the hood and requiring another design freeze by fourth quarter of that year. Prototypes in 968 bodies were built to test mid-engine power train of the 986 by the end of 1993, with proper prototypes surfacing in 1994. Pilot production began in the second half of 1995, ahead of series production in mid-1996.

The Boxster was released ahead of its big brother, the

All 986 and 987 Boxsters use the M96, a water-cooled,

In appearance the car remains very similar to the previous generation. The most obvious styling change is to the headlights, which now have a profile similar to those of the

For 2007 the base Boxster received a revised engine featuring VarioCam Plus to provide a 5 hp (3.7 kW) boost (245 hp (183 kW) the same as the Cayman). The Boxster S engine was upgraded from 3.2L to 3.4L, resulting in the production of 15 hp (11 kW) more (295 hp (220 kW) the same as the Cayman S). These upgrades made the Boxster series and the Cayman series equivalent in terms of power.

987 facelift

Porsche first revealed the facelifted 2008 Boxster and Boxster S models at the

After two years of development, the first model of the

The first generation Cayman ceased production in November 2011.[16]

Facelift

A facelifted version of the Porsche Cayman was introduced on 21 February 2009. The standard Cayman engine's displacement was increased from 2.7 L to 2.9 L, giving a 20 hp (15 kW) increase to 265 hp (198 kW), while the Cayman S gained direct injection and a 25 hp (19 kW) increase to 320 hp (239 kW). The new engines no longer had the Intermediate Shaft, which proved to be a weak link in pre-2009 engines, the new engine nomenclature is 9A1. Both the Cayman and Cayman S maintained a 10 hp (7 kW) power advantage over their roadster sibling, the Boxster. Each has its own design for the front bumper. The front signal lamps are designed differently: while both use LED signal lamps, the Cayman’s are arranged like the face of dice{

The third-generation Boxster was announced on 13 March 2012 at the Geneva Auto Show with sales starting early summer 2012. The new Boxster reflects the new design language from the

The range was expanded in March 2014 with the addition of the GTS derivative, with slightly altered front and rear bumpers and an additional 15 bhp from the 3.4-litre engine.[21]

The second generation Cayman was unveiled at the 2012

The 981 features upgrades including a new body, a longer wheelbase, a wider front track, and a redesigned interior that matches the firm's contemporary 911 models.

The new model gained acclaim in the motoring press as one of the best handling sports cars at any price, due to its-mid engine layout and driving dynamics. The Cayman S benefits from the same engine and running gear as Porsche's latest 3.4 L version of the 911. ^{[22][23][24][25]}

Fourth generation : 718 Boxster/Cayman (982) (2016-present)

With the new 982-generation, the marketing designation of the Boxster and Cayman was changed to Porsche 718, a nod to Porsche's racing heritage that won the Targa Florio race in 1959 and 1960. Because the 718 Cayman / Boxster has lost two cylinders, going from a naturally aspirated flat-6 engine to a turbocharged flat-4 engine, the name is meant to evoke a racing series that was won by a light car that outmaneuvered the cars with more powerful engines.^[26][27]

The timeline of the 718 release started in 2016, with first model availability scheduled for June . The 718 base featured two new horizontally-opposed flat-4 turbocharged engines at 2.0L and 2.5L displacement with increased torque and horsepower with lower fuel consumption. The S model turbocharger utilizes Variable Turbine Geometry (VTG) technology.^[28][29] Later, In October 2017 the GTS models were announced with their 2.5l engines upgraded to produce 361 bhp. The Boxster could reach 60 mph in 4.1 seconds, and the Cayman in 3.9 seconds.^[30]

The exterior of the 718 Boxster and Cayman is very similar to the third generation, in fact more of an evolution than a redesign. The most notable changes are to the rear of the car, which now has a long black-trim bar across the rear connecting the two taillights. The headlights and bumper are also heavily reworked. On the sides, the mirrors have been redesigned, taking hue from the SportDesign mirrors on the GT3.

The interior remains very similar to the 981 Cayman / Boxster and the 991.2 generation of the Porsche 911. The main change is the new PCM 4.0 infotainment system, which replaces the PCM 3.1.^[31] The steering wheel comes with a mode selector switch that includes a selection of Sports and Sports Plus driving modes, resulting in snappier throttle response at the cost of fuel efficiency. Overall, the most prominent design features of the 981 Cayman / Boxster remain, including large air induction ports on the side, and the prominent horizontal aluminum piece used for adding oil and coolant in the trunk.^[32]

Despite the loss of two cylinders, the 718 Cayman / Boxster are mechanically superior to the 981 model. Acceleration is faster, and steering is improved.^[33] The 718 Cayman was declared Motor Trend's 2nd best Drivers car in 2017, which praised the car's handling and throttle response. Giving the award, Miguel Cortina noted, "The suspension is just what you want to feel in a car like this—stiff, sporty, rigid. You get a very good sense of what is happening on the road."^[34]

Motorsport

Boxster

• The Boxster has taken part in the
  Continental Tire Sports Car Challenge Street Tuner class.^[35] A Boxster Spec racing series based on the early 1997-1999 2.5-liter models is organized by National Auto Sport Association (NASA).^[36]
  The Porsche Club of America also has a Spec Boxster class, and uses the same rules as NASA.
• In the UK, Boxsters take part in the BRSCC Porsche Championship, in Spec or Production specification^[37] and in the Porsche Club Championship.

Cayman

• Jack Baldwin of GTSport Racing campaigns a Porsche Cayman S in Pirelli World Challenge. GTSport Racing is the worlds most successful Cayman program as Baldwin has scored 8 wins and over a dozen podium finishes in his Porsche Cayman S campaign, including two second place Championship finishes (2013, 2014) and one third place Championship finish (2012).
• Ernie Jakubowski won race 10 of the 2010
  SCCA World Challenge event at Virginia International Raceway in the GTS class.^[38]
• One-make Cayman Cup club racing championships are run in France^[39] and Italy.^[40]
• BGB Motorsports will be entering two Caymans in the 2010
  Continental Challenge season.^[41]
• The 2013 Rolex 24 Hours of Daytona, GX class was won by the Cayman, where it placed 1, 2 and 3. It was the Cayman platform's first endurance race in the U.S., the race was won by car number 16 of Napleton Racing, driven by David Donohue, Shane Lewis, Jim Norman, and Nelson Canache. Bullet Racing finished second and third place went to BGB. It gave Porsche its 75th class victory and the title of the marque with the most wins in the series.
• The Cayman GT4 Clubsport is raced since 2016 in the
  Blancpain GT Series Asia GT4-class and Bathurst 12 Hour
  .

• American Marketing Association: Best New Product of 1997^{[citation needed]}
• Autocar: Best Roadster in the World^{[citation needed]}, Five Star Car for the Boxster GT4 in 2016^[43]
• Auto Express: 2007 & 2006 Greatest Drives & Best Sporting Car^{[citation needed]}, 2012 Roadster of the Year^[44]
• Automobile Journalists of Canada: 1997 Car of the Year and Best Design of 1997^{[citation needed]}
• Automobile: Best Sports Car 2006^{[citation needed]}, Automobile of the Year once^{[citation needed]} and All Stars Award nine times including 2007, 2010 and 2012^[45][46]
• Autoweek: 2005 Frankfurt Motor Show Editors' Best in Show
• BusinessWeek: One of the Best New Products of 1997^{[citation needed}
  ]
• 10Best list eleven times, from 1998 through 2003 and 2006 through 2010^{[47][citation needed}
  ]
• Car Plus Magazine Car of the Year Award: 2006 Best Sports Car^[citation needed]
• evo: Magazine's recommended buy in the Sports Car category since the model's introduction.^{[citation needed]} Included in the lists (without order) Best performance cars 2014, Best sportscars 2017.^[48][49] Winner evo Car of the Year 2015 (Cayman GT4).^[50]
• Excellence: Boxster S (986s) was rated one of the top ten Porsches of all time^{[citation needed]}
• J.D. Power: Highest ranked in Compact Premium Sporty Car, Initial Quality Study 2006, 2007, 2013, 2014, 2015, and Automotive Performance, Execution and Layout Study 2013, 2014, 2015, 2016^[51]
• Motor Authority - Best Car To Buy 2014[52]
• Motor: 1997 Performance Car of the Year^{[citation needed]}
• Motor Trend: 2009 Best Driver's Car^[53]
• MotorWeek: 1997 Drivers Choice for Best Sports Car^{[citation needed]}
• Newsweek: One of the Best New Products of 1997^{[citation needed]}
• The Philadelphia Inquirer: Best Sports Car of the Decade^{[citation needed]}
• Playboy Magazine: 2006 Car of the Year^{[citation needed}
  ]
• Scottish Car of the Year: 2012 Best Drop Top[54]
• South African Car of the Year: 2013,^[55] 2014^{[citation needed]}
• Top Gear – 2005 Sports Car of the Year^{[citation needed]}, 2016 Sports Car of the Year.^[56]
• What Car?: 2015 Sports Car of the Year^[57]
• Wheels Automotive Design Awards: 2006 Best Exterior^{[citation needed]}
• World Car of the Year: World Performance Car in 2006, 2013 and 2017.^[58][59][60]

Mechanical issues and lawsuit

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The 986 Boxster as well as 987 Boxster and Cayman have been plagued by catastrophic engine failures.[61] Porsche settled a class-action lawsuit regarding the failures in 2013.^[62]

Some Boxster models manufactured between 4 May 2001 and 21 February 2005 have suffered catastrophic engine failure due to a fault with the

intermediate shaft (IMS) bearing

, which has resulted in a class action lawsuit against Porsche Cars North America (referred to as Eisen v. Porsche Cars North America). A settlement was agreed in March 2013, subject to court approval. Other types of engine failure experienced in the Boxster are not addressed by this suit. Additionally, the issues are not limited to the model years covered in the suit, or to the Boxster; the Cayman and 911 share the same type of engine and are also affected. In fact, all model years of Boxster, Cayman and 911 manufactured between 1997 and 2008 (with the exception of the 996 and 997 turbo models) are subject to the now-notorious IMS bearing failure.

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External links

Wikimedia Commons has media related to Porsche Boxster.

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• Official website
• Boxster models at official Porsche website (USA)
• original spec for every Boxster variant
• Porsche Boxster at
  Curlie
• Cayman models at Porsche's website