From Porsche:
ATLANTA–(BUSINESS WIRE)– Porsche Cars North America, Inc. (PCNA)
today announced manufacturer’s suggested retail prices (MSRP) for its new-
generation mid-engine 2009 Boxster and Cayman models, as well as updated
pricing on its 2009 911 and Cayenne models.
The new Boxster and Cayman models go on sale in the U.S. in March of this
year. 2009 Boxster pricing in the U.S. starts at $46,600 for the base version,
$56,700 for the Boxster S, $50,300 for the base Cayman and $60,200 for the
Cayman S. This represents about a 1.8 percent increase from the previous-
generation Boxster and Cayman lineup for 2008.
The 2009 Boxster and its fixed-roof sibling, the Cayman, offer new, more
powerful flat-six engines, which are even more fuel efficient than the powerplants
they replace. Exterior changes include distinct refinements that subtly update the
classic sports car design. Both add significant new standard and optional
features for the 2009 model, including Porsche Communication Management
with Touchscreen operation, XM Radio, Bluetooth and iPod interface to name a
few.
For the first time, the Boxster S and the Cayman S use Porsche’s new Direct
Fuel Injection (DFI), and all four models can be ordered with the company’s
innovative 7-speed double-clutch gearbox Porsche-Doppelkupplungsgetriebe
(PDK). PDK is a state-of-the-art, race-inspired technology that is essentially two
transmissions in one: it can be driven as a full automatic or it can be shifted
manually via shifters on the steering wheel or through the shift lever. The result
is superior performance with improved fuel efficiency.
The newly developed boxer engines in these models are also more fuel efficient
and more powerful. The 2.9 liter flat six cylinder develops 255 hp in the Boxster
and 265 hp in the Cayman. The 3.4 liter power unit in the S versions, which
benefits from Porsche’s Direct Fuel Injection (DFI), now delivers 310 hp in the
Boxster S and 320 hp in the Cayman S.
In addition to 2009 Boxster and Cayman pricing, PCNA announced a mid-model-
year price increase of less than 1.0 percent for its entire 2009 model lineup. The
average price increase per model is $900 and includes all 911 sports cars and
Cayenne SUVs. The new prices take effect on February 3, 2009.