The 2009 Porsche Cayman is just another example of the attention to detail that makes a Porsche a Porsche. Not content to make some of the most complete and balanced sports cars on the market, Stuttgart continually leads sports car innovation, and the exciting though familiar 2009 Porsche Cayman is no different.
Unveiled at the 2008 Los Angeles Auto Show, the Cayman displays minor exterior clues that this is indeed a new Porsche, but it seems that like the 911, Porsche intends to keep the Cayman's styling instantly recognizable and relatively constant.
New head and tail lights incorporating tasteful rows of small LED lamps as well as bi-xenon headlight technology are the most easily distinguishable features of the new Cayman's exterior, though if you look closely you will find a whole host of very minor changes. The real story, of course, is what's inside. The 2009 Porsche Cayman engine, transmission and drivetrain all receive new and very significant upgrades.
2009 Cayman Performance: A New Boxer Engine, Much More
The 2009 Porsche Cayman S receives an all-new direct injection 3.4 liter flat 6 powerplant benefitting from upgrades that first made their way into Porsche 911 engines. Because the sophisticated direct injection system can much more closely monitor how much fuel is making its way inside the combustion chamber, the Cayman 2.9 liter engine and the 3.4 liter Cayman S motor not only enjoy significant horsepower gains but bumps in fuel economy as well.
It was not so long ago that a Porsche sports car model with an automatic transmission would be laughable to any serious Porsche fan or enthusiast. Cayman models for 2009 receive a version of the Porsche Doppelkupplungsgetriebe (PDK) transmission first introduced in 911 models.As is the case with dual clutch automanuals from Audi and Ferrari, the PDK uses two alternatively engaging clutches to minimize shift times and transmission wear, actually allowing the Cayman to accelerate faster than even the most skilled driver. Most who buy a Cayman for spirited driving over cruising might still opt for the true 6 speed manual, even though the PDK gains an extra gear.
The 2009 Cayman and Cayman S models will be showing up in dealerships early next year. Cayman and Cayman S base price information to be announced soon.
2009 Porsche Cayman Specifications
| Chassis | |
| Brakes | Pre-Loading |
| Wheels | 19 inch |
| Drivetrain | |
| Layout | Mid-Engine, RWD |
| Transmission | 6 Speed Manual or 7 Speed Porsche PDK DSG |
| Differential | New Standard Limited Slip |
Engine | |
| Type: | 6 Cylinder Horizontally Opposed "Boxer" |
Engine & Transmission | |
| Displacement cu in (cc): | 3.4 liters |
| Power bhp (kW) at RPM: | 320 bhp |
Exterior | |
| Body Type | 2 Door, 2 Seat Coupe |
Interior | |
| Audio | CDR-30 CD radio |
| Navigation | Porsche Communication Management (PCM) 3.0 complete with hard disc navigation |
| Connectivity | iPod®, USB stick, or Bluetooth |
Performance | |
| Acceleration (0-100 km/h) | 4.9 seconds |
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