| For the 2009 model year, the relatively young Cayman | | | | sought to put their best foot forward this year by |
| line of Porsche coupes gets its first makeover. While | | | | offering a new 7-speed automatic transmission. All of |
| there were some subtle, yet sophisticated alterations | | | | this leads to a generous performance boost that is |
| to the exterior, it's important not to judge this book by | | | | only further enhanced by the optional limited-slip |
| its cover. Some might stipulate that the lack of | | | | differential, which has never been a part of the |
| changes to the body is due to the fact that there was | | | | performance package for this car model until now. |
| little that wasn't attractive about the old model. Porsche | | | | While the new engine and added hardware goes a |
| cars have always been hallmarked by their | | | | long way to bring the 2009 Cayman up to par with a |
| exceptional performance and handling, and the new | | | | lot of its competition, a lot of owners will appreciate the |
| Cayman is absolutely no exception. | | | | character statement that Porsche cars represent. |
| Under the hood, the Cayman's engine got a slight | | | | They're well equipped, with all of the modern electronic |
| displacement bump, going from the available 2.7 Liter | | | | conveniences of any luxury car, and their ownership |
| from last year's model to a 2.9 Liter Flat-Six, which | | | | makes a big statement about pragmatism and |
| granted it approximately 20 extra horses. This brings | | | | practicality. With similar performance characteristics to |
| the 2009 model's output to around 265 horsepower, | | | | the legendary 911 series, the Cayman is built to cater to |
| which is substantial in a relatively small car like this one. | | | | people who aren't afraid to take command of the |
| That's not all that's new, and Porsche designers have | | | | road. |