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Facelifted Boxster ready to move up food chain

981.2 Porsche Boxster

Above you see a pretty good shot of the 981.2 Porsche Boxster. When it goes on sale in Australia mid-2016 it will move up the family food chain, demoting the hardtop Cayman to entry-level status.

Currently priced from $105,100 the 195kW/280Nm Boxster hits the market $1500 cheaper than the 202kW/290Nm Cayman ($106,600). The price gap increases to around $8000 for the more powerful S models.

The facelifted models will include the switch to downsized four-cylinder turbocharged engines, with the Cayman and Boxster to be fitted with a 2.0 litre and the S models to get a larger capacity 2.5 litre unit.

Once positioned above the Cayman, the convertible Boxster will also be the more powerful of the two, receiving modest power and torque increases compared with its fixed-roof sibling.

[Source: Motoring.com.au | Pic: Autocar | Thanks to John for the tip]

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Is the Cayman GT4 the best sounding Porsche ever?

Porsche Cayman GT4

The first video you’ll see after the break poses the question: Is the Cayman GT4 the best sounding Porsche ever? Watch the clip, it does sound very good.

But the best sounding Porsche ever? Not even close.

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Porsche Australia updates MY16 price list

Porsche 911 Black Edition

Porsche Cars Australia has announced an updated increased price list for its MY16 models. That change also brings the 911 Black Edition (pictured) and Boxster Black Edition to the local market. Deliveries for the Black Editions commence in September.

The Black Edition models bring extra standard equipment and are available in any colour as long as you like black.

The 911 includes an extra $25,000 of standard options such as a full leather interior, 20″ Turbo alloys, LED headlights with PDLS+, front and rear park assist, a Porsche crest embossed on the seats and Black Edition decals on the door sills.

Meanwhile the Boxster gains $15,000 of freebies, including 20″ Carrera Classic alloys, Bi-Xenon headlights with PDLS, a black rollover bar, auto dimming mirrors, upgraded steering wheel, a Porsche crest embossed on the seats and Black Edition decals on the door sills.

Manufacturer’s List Pricing for the Black Edition models starts at $110,800 for the Boxster. The 911 Black Edition is available in both coupé and cabriolet body styles in either Carrera 2 or Carrera 4 specification. Pricing starts at $209,500 for the 911 Carrera 2 Coupe, and goes up to $240,000 for the Carrera 4 Cabriolet.

All models across the line up also gain extra equipment as standard in MY16 spec, which can be viewed below along with full pricing details for the entire Porsche Australia model range.

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Because Cayman GT4

Porsche Cayman GT4

I always say that if I ever win Lotto the first car I would go and order would be a 911 GT3. But I think that’s about to change. Supply issues aside, a Cayman GT4 is working its way to my #1 Lotto status!

Thanks to Evo, Autocar and PistonHeads for the opinion altering assistance.

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Porsche Cayman GT4 in detail

Porsche Cayman GT4

Porsche is showing off its new Cayman GT4 at the Geneva Motor Show. With that comes a raft of information, new pics and technical specifications.

We’re very happy to bring that all to you now. Because cutaways!

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Andreas Preuninger talks Porsche Cayman GT4

Porsche Cayman GT4

We already love the Porsche Cayman GT4, so hearing Porsche’s boss of GT cars Andreas Preuninger talk about his new toy was something we have been looking forward to. We thank Jethro Bovingdon and Evo magazine for bringing this video to the world.

Preuninger goes through technical details of the 1340kg 283kW/420Nm GT4 sharing with us the close connection this model has with Porsche’s other GT cars such as the iconic 911 GT3 and 911 GT2.

Put 20 minutes aside to watch this clip (you can just listen to it), you won’t regret it.

[Thanks to Wayne for the tip]

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Porsche Cayman GT4 revealed

Porsche Cayman GT4

Forget everything. This is all the sportscar you will ever need. It’s the new Porsche Cayman GT4.

It’s got a 283kW 3.8 litre flat six engine from a 911. It’s got a 6-speed manual gearbox and only a 6-speed manual gearbox; this is a PDK-free zone! It’s got perfect mid-engined balance and poise. It’s got that note perfect Porsche flat-six noise.

Okay, you need to look past the challenging look of the fixed rear wing. That does ruin the stylish curves of the Cayman body somewhat, but you know what, a few minutes in the driver’s seat and you won’t care about that meccano add on one bit!

If you care at all, the GT4 can lap the Ring in 7 minutes 40 seconds. But this car will be so much more than outright pace. Other cars will be faster. Few will match the pure driving enjoyment. It will do everything so well. You just know it will. I want one and I want one badly!

The Cayman GT4 goes on sale in Australia post-September and will be priced from $190,300.

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Porsche finally makes a proper 911

Porsche Cayman GT4 prototype

The Porsche 911 is a great car. A 911 GT3 sits pretty close to the top of our we just won lotto list. But let’s face it, it’s only due to the sheer bloody mindedness and excellence of Porsche’s engineers that a car with its engine over its arse is any good.

In some respects the Cayman is inherently a better car than a 911. The mid-engined layout of the Cayman provides a pure driving experience. The handling is predictable and neutral. And a flat six engine right behind your ears is plain awesome.

Of course, a Cayman is not actually better than a 911. For marketing a number of reasons Porsche can’t let that happen.

But that could be about to change. The car above is the Cayman GT4 and it’s going to be a rip snorter. It will head the Cayman model range and will bring the Cayman closer to the 911 than it’s ever been before.

As well as the more obvious changes to the bodywork, including a more aggressive front splitter and bigger side air intakes, the GT4 will boast more power, less weight and even more finely tuned suspension.

Cast your bets as to the type of engine the GT4 will have—a normally aspirated flat six with 3.4–3.8 litre capacity or maybe even a brand new turbocharged four cylinder unit—just pencil in around 300kW (400hp).

You know you want it!

[Source: Carscoops | Thanks to Tiaan for the tip]

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2015 Porsche Cayman GT4 says hello

Porsche Cayman GT4 prototype

The Porsche Cayman GT4 has been spotted testing again. We can’t give you a lot of detail, other than to say this model will be to the Cayman range what the GT3 is to the 911 range. Interesting that it’ll wear a GT4 badge, though.

And actually, with the expected improvements to handling (revised suspension), peak power (360–400hp) and a few kilos (15–50kg) shaved off its overall weight this will probably be all the Porsche you’ll ever need.

Yes, of course, the 911 will always be the icon, but these Caymans are already very bloody good. Making it better still, in pure driving terms, well, colour us interested!

[Source: CarScoops | Pic: CarPix]

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Listen to the new Cayman four-pot turbo

Porsche Cayman 981.2 prototype

The 981.2 Porsche Boxster/Cayman will be released next year and it will be the first time the models have been sold with a turbocharged four-cylinder engine. At least it’ll be a boxer configuration, meaning it should sound better than the ubiquitous 2.0 litre inline four-pots found under the bonnet of most hot hatches these days.

If you don’t believe us then check out the latest video from Bridge to Gantry after the break, where you’ll see a Cayman protype in action at the Nürburgring.

[Source: Bridge to Gantry]

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Go out and play!

Porsche Cayman GTS

Clearly no longer members of the Flat Earth Society (yes, they do still exist), Porsche informs us the world is a curve and that we should go out and play.

They chose to do this by taking a Cayman GTS somewhere in Northern Italy, to a very cool go kart track, and having some fun.

That would have been a good working day for those involved in making this clip!

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Porsche Cayman GTS v 996 911 GT3

Cayman GTS v 996 GT3

Evo has come up trumps with a great Porsche comparison. Jethro Bovingdon takes a brand new Cayman GTS and compares it to a 10-year-old GT3. Which is better? Which one would you buy?

[Thanks to Tim for the tip]