[hks786]

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[hks786]

As shown by the leaked renderings, the 2010 model will have a new front fascia including new and obviously rounder air-intakes, updated fog lights, a new front bumper, LED daytime driving lamps, and reshaped taillights.

We’ll see a similar update in the rear –- complete with LEDs in the newly shaped tail lamps — similar to those seen on the Boxster.

Both the Cayman and Cayman S will see revisions to their powerplants. The Cayman will see a bump in displacement from 2.7L to 2.9L, resulting in 20 horsepower jump to 265. The Cayman S will now use direct-injection, which will raise power to 320 horsepower — a jump of 25. Of note, the Boxster will see similar changes, although it will be down 10 horsepower in both forms.

Porsche’s new seven-speed PDK dual-clutch transmission will be available on both S models.

Despite the jump in power, both Cayman models will see an improvement in fuel economy. The base model will see a 2 percent increase, while an S model equipped with the PDK will see an impressive 14 percent improvement.

The 2010 Cayman should hit the market mid-year 2009.

[hks786]

Front looks better, rear is still very weak. Performance/economy figures are much more impressive though. Sounds great!

[Res Ipsa]

I was browsing The Cayman Club, and it would seem these are simply an artist's renderings.

[karan230]

sweet...i plan on replacing my SLK with a Cayman in 2-3 years. sick car.

[ska///235i]

Looks really good

[rzm3]

you need a degree in porscheology to know what they have changed between each generation...

[epbrown]

This is just a facelift. Porsche has a similar timeline to BMW - models run for 6 or 7 years with a facelift halfway through, and the Cayman went on sale for the 2006MY, iirc. As is typical, they'll change the front and rear bumpers and tweak the headlights. The big news is the dual clutch transmissions and the move to direct fuel injection, which bumps the Cayman S up to previous base Carrera levels. Now if they added an option for LSD...

[TK-421]

tails remind me of the updated Z4 ones. i personally am one of those people who only consider a 911 and < to be a "true" porsche (flame suit on)

[BK]

True Porsche or not, I think the Cayman is stunning. I wouldn't kick it out of bed.

[TK-421]

Originally Posted by BK

True Porsche or not, I think the Cayman is stunning. I wouldn't kick it out of bed.

+1 but i think there's better options for the price, including options

[zetaxi165]

And differences are???

Porsche is one lazy company when it comes to exterior design

[Big Windy]

wow, same car.

[Year's_End]

I prefer the current rear. Front end, umm, I'm indifferent to it.

[simp0man]

To be honest, I have gotten tired of porche's design. They all look-a-like. Like the Corvette. I guest it is in its own a trademark not just a design.

[rubber_ducky]

Originally Posted by epbrown

...Now if they added an option for LSD...

Apparently the Cayman S will have an LSD standard.