When developing quicker incarnations of the Boxster and Cayman, one of Porsche’s objectives must have been to ensure that its new GTS models wouldn’t encroach too much on the 911’s territory.
An initial look at the stats seems to show that the engineers have met that particular part of their brief. For instance, the mid-mounted, six-cylinder, 3.4 litre engines found in the Gran Turismo Sport versions have had their outputs increased by only 15 bhp (11 kW / 15 PS).
Consequently the Boxster GTS has 326 bhp (243 kW / 330 PS) while the Cayman version boasts 335 bhp (250 kW / 340 PS). Impressive numbers, but conveniently still short of the entry-level 911 Carrera’s 344 bhp (257 kW / 350 PS).
+Front+Side.jpg "Porsche Cayman GTS (2014) Front Side")
However those power deficits aren’t necessarily reflected in the performance figures. The Boxster GTS with a standard six-speed manual gearbox gets from 0-62 mph (100 km/h) in 5.0 seconds before going on to 174 mph (281 km/h). By comparison, the 911 Carrera Cabriolet has the same acceleration time, while its top speed is a negligible 8 mph (5 km/h) faster.
There’s a similar situation at the opposite end of the spectrum. A Cayman GTS equipped with the optional seven-speed dual-clutch PDK transmission records 4.6 seconds and 175 mph (283 km/h) for the same benchmarks when its Sport Plus button is activated. A 911 Carrera coupé running the same configuration manages to achieve 4.4 seconds and 178 mph (287 km/h).
Furthermore, it’s worth considering that the Boxster GTS and Cayman GTS feature the Porsche Active Suspension Management variable damping system and the Sport Chrono package as standard. Both of those items are cost options on a basic 911.
And then there are the price advantages of the Boxster and Cayman, which tell their own story:
Deliveries of the Porsche Boxster GTS and Cayman GTS are scheduled to begin this May.
+Rear+Side.jpg "Porsche Boxster GTS (2014) Rear Side")
+Front+Side.jpg "Porsche Boxster GTS (2014) Front Side")
+Interior.jpg "Porsche Boxster GTS (2014) Interior")
+Rear+Side.jpg "Porsche Cayman GTS (2014) Rear Side")
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An initial look at the stats seems to show that the engineers have met that particular part of their brief. For instance, the mid-mounted, six-cylinder, 3.4 litre engines found in the Gran Turismo Sport versions have had their outputs increased by only 15 bhp (11 kW / 15 PS).
Consequently the Boxster GTS has 326 bhp (243 kW / 330 PS) while the Cayman version boasts 335 bhp (250 kW / 340 PS). Impressive numbers, but conveniently still short of the entry-level 911 Carrera’s 344 bhp (257 kW / 350 PS).
However those power deficits aren’t necessarily reflected in the performance figures. The Boxster GTS with a standard six-speed manual gearbox gets from 0-62 mph (100 km/h) in 5.0 seconds before going on to 174 mph (281 km/h). By comparison, the 911 Carrera Cabriolet has the same acceleration time, while its top speed is a negligible 8 mph (5 km/h) faster.
There’s a similar situation at the opposite end of the spectrum. A Cayman GTS equipped with the optional seven-speed dual-clutch PDK transmission records 4.6 seconds and 175 mph (283 km/h) for the same benchmarks when its Sport Plus button is activated. A 911 Carrera coupé running the same configuration manages to achieve 4.4 seconds and 178 mph (287 km/h).
Furthermore, it’s worth considering that the Boxster GTS and Cayman GTS feature the Porsche Active Suspension Management variable damping system and the Sport Chrono package as standard. Both of those items are cost options on a basic 911.
And then there are the price advantages of the Boxster and Cayman, which tell their own story:
| Transmission | Manual | PDK |
| Boxster GTS | £52,879 | £55,230 |
| 911 Carrera Cabriolet | £82,072 | £84,459 |
| Cayman GTS | £55,397 | £57,748 |
| 911 Carrera | £73,413 | £75,800 |
Deliveries of the Porsche Boxster GTS and Cayman GTS are scheduled to begin this May.
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