Critical Knowledge:

• Freshened front and rear fascias with new LED illumination
• New direct-injection engines
• New dual-clutch PDK transmission
• Revised suspension
• Upgraded infotainment system with iPod integration
• Available ceramic brake upgrade
• New ventilated seat option

Introduction
After the success of the Porsche Boxster roadster, first launched in 1997, the German automaker went back to the drafting books to re-engineer the chassis with a fixed steel roof. The result, introduced in 2006, was called the Porsche Cayman. The closed-roof coupe offered half the chassis flex of the open-top Boxster while sharing the identical powerplant, drivetrain, suspension and brakes. As a complete package, the 2-seat Cayman offered race-worthy performance to rival the car's iconic big brother, the 911 Carrera. For the 2009 model year, Porsche has updated both models of the Cayman with an exterior facelift including new LED running lights and tail lamps, two new engines, a new dual-clutch transmission, and a host of other improvements that once again raise the bar on its performance level.

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