Is the Porsche Cayman the same as a Boxster?

Is the Porsche Cayman the same as a Boxster?

At their core, the Porsche Boxster and Porsche Cayman are fairly similar vehicles. The Boxster is only available as a convertible while the Cayman is only available as a coupe, which makes them easily distinguishable despite similar styling.

How much is Porsche Boxster 2009?

The 2009 Porsche Boxster’s Manufacturer’s Suggested Retail Price (MSRP) starts around $47,500, while the Boxster S is closer to $57,500.

Does the Cayman have a boxer engine?

The Subaru-style flat-four boxer engine already features in the Boxster convertible, but now Porsche has applied the same updates to the Cayman and rechristened it the 718 Cayman. Entry-level cars come with a 296bhp 2.0-litre unit, while the faster 718 Cayman S comes with a 345bhp 2.5-litre.

Why are Caymans so expensive?

The reasons for this anomaly are pretty straightforward. The first and most obvious explanation is that the Cayman has always been more expensive, even when it was new. Convertibles usually cost more when they come straight from the dealer, so the Cayman bucked the trend from the beginning.

What’s better Boxster or Cayman?

Where the Boxster feels a bit more agile on the road, the Cayman offers the same speed and power in a more comfortable package. The base price for both vehicles is around $90,000, so the biggest difference you’ll be shopping for is a slight comfort and rigidity edge.

How much horsepower does a 2009 Porsche Boxster have?

255 to 310 hp
2009 Porsche Boxster/Horsepower

What is top speed of Porsche Boxter?

Performance on the road has improved accordingly, the Boxster now requiring a mere 6.2 seconds for the standard sprint from 0 – 60 mph and achieving a top speed of 159 mph. The second-generation Porsche Boxster comes with even more self-assertion, more power and more performance.

How many cylinders does the new Porsche Boxster have?

The more powerful Porsche 718 Boxster S has a 2.5-liter 4-cylinder turbocharged boxer engine with 257kW (350hp) and 420Nm (310 lb-ft) between 1,900 and 4,500rpm. Despite losing two cylinders and quite a bit of displacement, the new cars are faster to 100km/h and more fuel efficient, as well as featuring a lot more torque.

How much does a Porsche Cayman weigh?

Weighing around 3000 pounds, the Cayman range is light by modern standards. This is reflected in part through the steering (the mid-engined nature puts less weight on the front tires), and in part through the general feeling of nimbleness the Cayman exhibits in any turn.

What years were the Porsche Boxster made?

The Porsche Boxster and Cayman are mid-engine two-seater sports cars manufactured and marketed by German automobile manufacturer Porsche across four generations – as a 2-door, 2-seater roadster and a 3-door, 2-seater fastback coupé. The first generation Boxster was introduced in 1996; the second generation Boxster and the Cayman arrived in late 2005; and the third generation launched in 2012. Since the introduction of the fourth generation in 2016, the two models have been marketed as the