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2009 Porsche Boxster, Cayman Pricing Announced

By Colin MathewsColin Mathews, January 15th, 2009

What's the new entry fee for Porsche's mid-engine gems, just updated for '09 with lots of new engineering and some styling tweaks? $47,550 for the drop-top Boxster and some ten grand more for the more athletic S version ($57,650). If you want the marginally tighter structure afforded by the fixed-roof Cayman version that rides the same platform, prices start at $51,250 for the base, $61,150 for the S. Prices reflect shipping fees.

All Boxster/Cayman models benefit from direct injection, the technology that's raising compression ratios throughout the automotive world, bestowing greater power and efficiency to engines so equipped (as well as...

What's the new entry fee for Porsche's mid-engine gems, just updated for '09 with lots of new engineering and some styling tweaks? $47,550 for the drop-top Boxster and some ten grand more for the more athletic S version ($57,650). If you want the marginally tighter structure afforded by the fixed-roof Cayman version that rides the same platform, prices start at $51,250 for the base, $61,150 for the S. Prices reflect shipping fees. All Boxster/Cayman models benefit from direct injection, the technology that's raising compression ratios throughout the automotive world, bestowing greater power and efficiency to engines so equipped (as well as... Read More

Tags: Europe, Technology, Cars We Love

Posted in: Porsche, 2 Doors, Sports Cars, Boxster, Cayenne, Cayman

2009 Fisker Karma: This Time It's Real, Or So They Say

By Marty PadgettMarty Padgett, December 2nd, 2008

The 2009 Detroit Auto Show is shaping up to be as happy as a visit to a chemo ward, but at least one automaker is bucking the trend of abandoning Cobo Hall for later shows: Fisker. The electric/hybrid carmaker--er, startup, since it hasn't built car one--says the 2009 Detroit show will showcase the production version of its Karma hybrid sedan shown here. Like the proposed Chevrolet Volt, the Karma uses a hybrid powertrain that runs down its batteries first before running them in hybrid mode with a gasoline engine. The Karma's gasoline engine, in fact, will be a GM Ecotec four-cylinder. Unlike the Volt, the Karma's not a serial hybrid,... The 2009 Detroit Auto Show is shaping up to be as happy as a visit to a chemo ward, but at least one automaker is bucking the trend of abandoning Cobo Hall for later shows: Fisker. The electric/hybrid carmaker--er, startup, since it hasn't built car one--says the 2009 Detroit show will showcase the production version of its Karma hybrid sedan shown here. Like the proposed Chevrolet Volt, the Karma uses a hybrid powertrain that runs down its batteries first before running them in hybrid mode with a gasoline engine. The Karma's gasoline engine, in fact, will be a GM Ecotec four-cylinder. Unlike the Volt, the Karma's not a serial hybrid,... Read More

Tags: Electric Cars, Detroit Auto Show

Posted in: 2008, 2009, Porsche, Hybrid, Cayman

2009 Porsche Boxster and Cayman Make World Debut

By Rex RoyRex Roy, November 20th, 2008

Porsche is serious about its current birthday. Lots of fun people showed up at the L.A. Auto Show to celebrate, including marque aficionado Jerry Seinfeld and notable Porsche racer Hurley Haywood. This year, 2008, marks the brand's 60th year of production (that would mean the first Porsche was built in 1948 for those who count on their fingers). Sandwiched in between the introduction of the new 911 and upcoming four-door Panamera, Porsche gives its loyal followers yet another present, the 2009 Boxster and 2009 Cayman. Exterior updates on each are minor, and include new headlamps, LED daytime running lamps, and a few other particulars. Larger... Porsche is serious about its current birthday. Lots of fun people showed up at the L.A. Auto Show to celebrate, including marque aficionado Jerry Seinfeld and notable Porsche racer Hurley Haywood. This year, 2008, marks the brand's 60th year of production (that would mean the first Porsche was built in 1948 for those who count on their fingers). Sandwiched in between the introduction of the new 911 and upcoming four-door Panamera, Porsche gives its loyal followers yet another present, the 2009 Boxster and 2009 Cayman. Exterior updates on each are minor, and include new headlamps, LED daytime running lamps, and a few other particulars. Larger... Read More

Tags: Europe, Marketing, Industry, Enthusiasts, New Products, Los Angeles Auto Show, Cars We Love, Celebrities

Posted in: 2008, 2009, Porsche, Coupes, Convertible, Cayman