What you will hear know is quite stupid… or at least this is what we think! Autozentrum Sport AS is offering a detuned version of the 2010 Porsche Boxster and Cayman, specially adapted for the Norwegian market.

The new edition of the Boxster has now 211 hp instead of 255 hp which provides savings of 87,000 krones ($15,200) while the Cayman features the same 211 hp from 265 and this means it cheaper with almost 106,000 krones ($18,600). Although the amount of power that is lost is quite big, the performances don’t look too bad: the Boxster can still sprint to 100 km/h in just 5.9 seconds (if you choose the PDK gearbox the acceleration is with 0.1 seconds quicker). Also the torque is unchanged: 290 Nm for the Boxster and 300 Nm for the Cayman while the top speed is 263 km/h and 265 km/h, respectively.

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According to the latest reports, Porsche offers an optional dual-clutch transmission for its updated Cayman, manufactured by ZF Friedrichshafen AG which apparently improves the fuel economy with up to 10 percent to 31mpg (7.6 liters per 100km) compared with the earlier versions of the car equipped with the Tiptronic S automatic transmission.

The seven-speed gearbox is also a better choice for the Cayman S, showing a 15% increase or 30.1mpg (7.8 liters per 100km). The new ZF dual-clutch transmission also prevents power loss and speeds up the gear-change process by 60 percent. Continued after the jump!

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The Porsche Cayman S lands back-to-back victories as the “Best Driver’s Car” in 2009 by the US car journal Motor Trend and as “Best Sports Car” in British car journal Auto Express’ New Car Awards 2009. Test experts unanimously cited Porsche’s mid-engined coupé’s driving dynamics, precision, feedback and response as its winning points.

The Cayman S bested nine other thoroughbred sports cars in Motor Trend’s top list. The car’s PDK Porsche-Doppelkupplungsgetriebe, the Porsche Double-Clutch Gearbox, was tested both on regular roads and the race track. The test team consisted of two professional racing drivers Massimiliano “Max” Angelelli and Randy Pobst who announced their decision on the title at the Laguna Seca Race Track in California, praising in particular the surgical precision of the car’s steering.

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New individualization options are available for the latest Boxster and Cayman models released by Porsche. Specialists at Porsche premium tuner TECHART outdid themselves with the new TECHART program that features two Aerokits, daytime running lights, a set of sport springs, as well as carbon interior packages.

For maximum optimization on their drag coefficients, both of the TECHART Aerokits I+II are PU-RIM made and wind tunnel tested. Essential Aerokit components include front spoiler with a spoiler lip that matches the body’s color, side sills, and a rear area that has been optimized in terms of both design and aerodynamics. The rigid rear spoiler and the rear apron with a diffuser look allows for greater stability at extreme speeds. Both models exhaust systems add a sporty touch to the striking rear design. The two round TECHART exhaust tailpipes in glossy or black chrome handle the rear exhaust flow in the best way. Both TECHART’s, the Boxster-based Roadster design and the Cayman-based TECHART GT design, feature new multifunctional daytime running lights system that is elegantly integrated into the upper part of the front spoiler. Photo gallery after the jump!

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Remember that viral video that showed the Porsche Cayman Shooting Brake? It had many fooled but it had recently been confirmed that it was a fake and was a practical joke perpetrated by the former editor of TopGear America, Jared Holstein.

He admitted that along with several interns at the site, he orchestrated the whole thing. To create the image used in the fake video, intern Matt DuVall used a 3D animation program called Maya. The clip hinted at a European setting but it had actually been shot in Brooklyn. They planted the video on a Czech video-game website in order to obscure its origins. It was so convincing that it got picked up by many prominent automotive sites. In an interview, Holstein explained that he only did it because “[i]t’s never been done before. We love wagons. And we wanted to see what we could accomplish with a high degree of sophistication, but with only a conservative effort.”

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Rumors of a Posche Cayman Shooting Brake model have been neither confirmed nor denied. In the meantime, we have to settle for speculations, of which there are many. Take for instance this image of a car posted at Flickr by a mysterious user, who could be faking or could be a Porsche insider.

Take your guess. In any case, a screen shot of the car has appeared on the upcoming XBox 360 racing game Forza Motorsport 3. Only last month, there was a Porsche mule spied and thought to be this elusive Shooting Brake. The latest image appears to have been taken during a studio photo shoot. What seems to be a man adjusting a light is seen on the other side of the car, presumably working on the instructions of the photographer who has our view of the car. There seems to be no B-pillar, thus suggesting a concept rather than a finished product. It’s possible that this could be an expert Photoshop job. One way or the other, the answer will come at the 2009 Frankfurt Motor Show.

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After one reader of TopGear magazine caught it parked on the street, the Porsche Cayman shooting brake (or whatever its name would be) showed up in Forza Motorsport 3 racing game. So now its “official” that Porsche is preparing a new version of the Cayman. Now the big question is: ok, so what can we do with this car? Because, looking at the strange shape we can say it is very good… for baking pizza? Photo after the jump!

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The second generation of the 911 GT3 – the Cayenne Diesel – together with the most current Boxster and Cayman versions will be introduced for the first time by Porsche AG at the 19th AMI Auto Show from March 28 to April 5 this year.

The Leipzig plant of Porsche opened in August 2002 and since then the carmaker and the region have closely associated. It is certain, therefore, that Porsche will be represented at the AMI once more. The presence of Porsche in Leipzig points to the how much the carmaker values it German market.It is going to be a home court game for the Cayenne Diesel when it is introduced at the AMI since it will be built just a few miles away at the Porsche facility. A special treat for enthusiasts is that Porsche will be revealing the new 911 GT3 in Germany for the very first time during a press conference this coming 27th of March. The 911 GT3 is more potent and faster than the preceding version as it can generate 435hp (320kW) and reach a maximum speed of 312km/h. Porsche cars will be displayed every day from 9 a.m. to 6 p.m. in Hall 5. It will be offered for sale beginning May 2009. Photo gallery after the jump!

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Our sources reported that Porsche is prepping up a lightweight Cayman Clubsport which will be on sale in the UK this coming October. This is the first time that Porsche is offering a hardcore variant of the Cayman, which will be able to come up to the demands of track competitions. It is foreseen that Porsche is going to use the prepped up Cayman to establish a new one-make race range.

The Porsche Cayman Clubsport comes with a weight-reduction package that includes a stripped down interior, body panels of lightweight material, simplified lighting configurations and forged alloys that removed about 100 kilograms of weight. Power under the hood is expected to be the latest 320 hp 3.4-liter flat six, currently with direct injection, derived from the Porsche Cayman S. Featured as standard are a 6-speed manual gearbox and a limited-slip differential. Performance will be a notch better than the Cayman S’s 171 mph (275 km/h) and acceleration from 0-62 mph (100 km/h) at 4.9 seconds due to its lower curb weight. Further modifications consist of a special body package that comes with deeper front and rear bumpers and a fixed rear spoiler to substitute the retractable unit utilized in the standard Cayman. Available to customers are either standard trim or race specific Clubsport. The race spec Clubsport comes with an additional 6-point harness, roll cage and fire extinguisher. Although prices have not yet to been established a $5,400 (€4,250) premium over the $60,000 (€46,700) Cayman S is a possibility.

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Beginning this March the brand new 2009 Porsche Boxster and Cayman will arrive in the US with the latest technology, increased potency, and an increased pricing compared to the retiring model. The Boxster will begin with $46,000 and the Boxster S with $56,700, while the Cayman begins at $50,300 and the Cayman S at $60,200.

These new models receive a price increase representing 1.8 percent in contrast to the retiring 2008 versions but you get more with these new Porsches like the new Direct Fuel Injection technology that improves power yield in both models. The standard 2.9-liter flat-six will boost power yield for the Boxter by 255 hp and the Cayman with 265 hp, while the S-level 3.4-liter powerplant will now generate 310 hp in the convertible and 320 hp for its fixed roof brother. A 7-speed PDK dual-clutch transmission is also currently available which comes with manual paddle shifters minus the clutch. Although these powertrains boost power yields for Porsche models they likewise enhance fuel economy with recorded combined estimates in excess of 25 mpg. For more images check out the 2009 Porsche Boxster and Cayman Gallery!

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