Porsche's New Boxster-Based Coupe Could Be More Driver-Focused than 911

[NFS4]

http://www.auto123.com/en/info/news/news,view.spy?artid=36021&pg=1

:shocked::thumbsup:

**Updated 2/23**

Cayman coming between the Carrera and the Boxster

Stuttgart. In the course of this year Dr. Ing. h.c. F. Porsche AG, Stuttgart, will be enlarging its range of sports cars through the introduction of another outstanding model. Based on the Boxster series, the new car, given its superior product qualities, will rank between the 911 Carrera and the Boxster S. This position of the new model is also borne out by its six-cylinder boxer engine transmitting maximum output of 295 bhp (217 kW) to the rear wheels. Like the power of the engine, the price of this new sports car will also come between that of the 911 Carrera and the Boxster S.

Apart from inner strengths and qualities typical of Porsche, this sporting two-seater will also show outstanding style and superiority in its looks and appearance. The exceptional design of the car is accentuated by muscular design features conveying a strong feeling of both power and agile driving behaviour. In addition, the new sports car not only fulfils the great demands made by the Porsche customer in terms of sporting performance, but also, through its well-conceived space concept, allows all kinds of leisure time activities.

Reflecting its superior and, indeed, unique product substance, this new Porsche sports car will bear its own name: It will be called the Cayman S, thus ranking equal with the Carrera, Boxster, and Cayenne model designations already so rich in tradition.

Introducing this name, Porsche is taking up a concept from the animal world: The cayman belongs to the crocodile family. Within this group of the world's largest reptiles, the cayman is however a relatively small but very nimble athlete. And precisely this creates a clear resemblance not only to Porsche's new sports car, but also to the Company as a whole: The cayman is acknowledged as a highly specialised hunter with strength and agility, quick reflexes and clear target orientation.

The heart of the Cayman S is its 3.4-litre power unit mounted midship in front of the rear axle. Benefiting from this mid-engine concept and an excellent power-to-weight ratio, the Cayman S is perfectly suited for the kind of performance so typical of Porsche: The Cayman S responds directly to the steering and ensures very dynamic behaviour in bends. It goes without saying that Porsche, maintaining the usual standard, offers supreme brake technology for very high deceleration forces also in this new, fixed roof model. In a nutshell, therefore, the combination of supreme power and performance in the Cayman S provides an unprecedented experience on the road: driving pleasure in its purest form.

Note: Photos on Porsche's new "Cayman" model designation are available to accredited journalists in Porsche's press data base at http://presse.porsche.de

 

[Czar]

and I must say, it looks very good 🙂

 

[Baked]

Sweet. I wonder what they'll name it. Boxster S2?

 

[mchammer187]

hmm i hope they don't change much stylewise

boxster is about as sexy as cars come

 

[ironcrotch]

The biggest surprise, however, is recent information that says the C7S will feature a new, 3.4-litre horizontally-opposed 'Boxer' six cylinder engine producing 300-horsepower. The motor is positioned exactly between the Boxster S' 280-horsepower 3.2-litre H-6 and the 911 Carrera's 320-horsepower 3.6-litre H-6.

:Q

 

[TheLonelyPhoenix]

This new model, according to insider sources, will be pitched to the purist, designed to accelerate quicker, turn sharper, and lap tracks faster than the current crop of Porsches. From what is known, the C7S is designed to deliver the best of the 911 and Boxster, from a driving dynamics standpoint, in one efficient little package.

Now THAT's what I'm talking about. 😀 Not enough real driver's cars out there IMHO.

 

[BeauJangles]

Wow. I've wanted a Porsche since my dad took me for a ride in one when I was 12.

 

[brigden]

I can't wait to see Clarkson get his hands on one. Imagine what Hammond will do to get that review!

 

[NFS4]

Originally posted by: brigden
Imagine what Hammond will do to get that review!

Put a phone book in the seat so he can see over the wheel? 😀

 

[EngenZerO]

very nice

 

[Squisher]

That coupe looks sharp, but I'd probably need a large shoehorn to fit my ass into it.

 

[ThePresence]

Originally posted by: Baked
Sweet. I wonder what they'll name it. Boxster S2?

The article says that the probable name is "Cayman".

The car, codenamed 'C7S', is known to those with their ears to the asphalt as the upcoming Boxster Coupe, or by it's probable production name of Cayman, named after a fierce, albeit small breed of alligator.

 

[NFS4]

http://www.caranddriver.com/article.asp...on_id=29&article_id=9221&page_number=1

 

[NFS4]

**Updated 2/23**

Cayman coming between the Carrera and the Boxster

Stuttgart. In the course of this year Dr. Ing. h.c. F. Porsche AG, Stuttgart, will be enlarging its range of sports cars through the introduction of another outstanding model. Based on the Boxster series, the new car, given its superior product qualities, will rank between the 911 Carrera and the Boxster S. This position of the new model is also borne out by its six-cylinder boxer engine transmitting maximum output of 295 bhp (217 kW) to the rear wheels. Like the power of the engine, the price of this new sports car will also come between that of the 911 Carrera and the Boxster S.

Apart from inner strengths and qualities typical of Porsche, this sporting two-seater will also show outstanding style and superiority in its looks and appearance. The exceptional design of the car is accentuated by muscular design features conveying a strong feeling of both power and agile driving behaviour. In addition, the new sports car not only fulfils the great demands made by the Porsche customer in terms of sporting performance, but also, through its well-conceived space concept, allows all kinds of leisure time activities.

Reflecting its superior and, indeed, unique product substance, this new Porsche sports car will bear its own name: It will be called the Cayman S, thus ranking equal with the Carrera, Boxster, and Cayenne model designations already so rich in tradition.

Introducing this name, Porsche is taking up a concept from the animal world: The cayman belongs to the crocodile family. Within this group of the world's largest reptiles, the cayman is however a relatively small but very nimble athlete. And precisely this creates a clear resemblance not only to Porsche's new sports car, but also to the Company as a whole: The cayman is acknowledged as a highly specialised hunter with strength and agility, quick reflexes and clear target orientation.

The heart of the Cayman S is its 3.4-litre power unit mounted midship in front of the rear axle. Benefiting from this mid-engine concept and an excellent power-to-weight ratio, the Cayman S is perfectly suited for the kind of performance so typical of Porsche: The Cayman S responds directly to the steering and ensures very dynamic behaviour in bends. It goes without saying that Porsche, maintaining the usual standard, offers supreme brake technology for very high deceleration forces also in this new, fixed roof model. In a nutshell, therefore, the combination of supreme power and performance in the Cayman S provides an unprecedented experience on the road: driving pleasure in its purest form.

Note: Photos on Porsche's new "Cayman" model designation are available to accredited journalists in Porsche's press data base at http://presse.porsche.de

 

[Literati]

It sher has a purdy mouth.

 

[FrustratedUser]

Das ist ein schönes Auto.

 

[JulesMaximus]

Man, that must be the most annoying website EVAR!!!

BTW-The Boxster is looking more like a 911 with each styling change. Good job Porsche...you are killing the 911.

 

[Albis]

drool

 

[NFS4]

Originally posted by: JulesMaximus
Man, that must be the most annoying website EVAR!!!

BTW-The Boxster is looking more like a 911 with each styling change. Good job Porsche...you are killing the 911.

That appears to be their plan in the long run...

 

[JulesMaximus]

Originally posted by: NFS4

Originally posted by: JulesMaximus
Man, that must be the most annoying website EVAR!!!

BTW-The Boxster is looking more like a 911 with each styling change. Good job Porsche...you are killing the 911.

That appears to be their plan in the long run...

Difference between the Boxster and the 911 Cabrio? About $50k...

jk...sort of. 😉

 

[NFS4]

New hotness

 

[Apex]

I'd definitely take one over a 997 Carrera S. Good move, Porsche. 🙂

 

[MasterAndCommander]

Nice. Any performance specs...leaked or guesstimated?

 

[b0mbrman]

Originally posted by: NFS4

Originally posted by: JulesMaximus
Man, that must be the most annoying website EVAR!!!

BTW-The Boxster is looking more like a 911 with each styling change. Good job Porsche...you are killing the 911.

That appears to be their plan in the long run...

Yeah, it definitely looks like they're going that way.

The Boxster was to be the Porsche for the masses....so that Joe and Suzy Nobody in Idaho and other parts of Whocaresville would start reading about Porsches alongside other sports cars.

That accomplished, they can get back to making undilluted performance cars.

 

[Turkish]

Originally posted by: NFS4
New hotness

Holy moma, look at those sexy curves! :Q