Porsche Boxster and Cayman (981)

Porsche 981
Porsche 981
	Porsche Cayman GT4 (981)
Overview
Also called	Porsche Boxster; Porsche Cayman;
Production	2012–2016
Assembly	Germany: Stuttgart, Zuffenhausen; Germany: Osnabrück;
Designer	Hugh Robinson (981 Cayman; 2011)
Body and chassis
Class	Sports car (S)
Body style	2-door roadster; 2-door fastback coupé;
Layout	Mid-engine, rear-wheel drive
Powertrain
Engine	2.7 L MA1.22 flat-6; 3.4 L MA1.23 flat-6; 3.8 L MA1.24 flat-6;
Transmission	7-speed PDK; 6-speed manual;
Dimensions
Wheelbase	Boxster: 2,475 mm (97.4 in); Cayman: 2,475 mm (97.4 in);
Length	Boxster: 4,374 mm (172.2 in); 4,404 mm (173.4 in) (GTS); Cayman: 4,380 mm (172.4 in);
Width	Boxster: 1,801 mm (70.9 in); Cayman: 1,801 mm (70.9 in);
Height	Boxster: 1,282 mm (50.5 in); 1,273 mm (50.1 in) (GTS); Cayman: 1,295 mm (51 in);
Curb weight	Boxster (manual): 1,330 kg (2,930 lb); Boxster (PDK): 1,360 kg (3,000 lb); Boxster S (manual): 1,340 kg (2,950 lb); Boxster S (PDK): 1,370 kg (3,020 lb); Boxster GTS (manual): 1,345 kg (2,965 lb); Boxster GTS (PDK): 1,375 kg (3,031 lb); Boxster Spyder: 1,315 kg (2,899 lb); Cayman (manual): 1,310 kg (2,890 lb); Cayman (PDK): 1,340 kg (2,950 lb); Cayman S (manual): 1,320 kg (2,910 lb); Cayman S (PDK): 1,350 kg (2,980 lb); Cayman GTS (manual): 1,345 kg (2,965 lb); Cayman GTS (PDK): 1,375 kg (3,031 lb); Cayman GT4: 1,340 kg (2,955 lb);
Chronology
Predecessor	Porsche 987
Successor	Porsche 982

The Porsche 981 is the internal designation given to the third-generation Boxster/Cayman (second generation Cayman) models built by German automobile manufacturer Porsche. It was announced on 13 March 2012 at the Geneva Auto Show with sales starting early summer 2012.

The 981 reflects the new design language from the 911 (991) and 918, and features revised engine and transmission specifications. The chassis had been revised: it is 40 percent more torsionally rigid, the front track is 40 mm (1.6 in) wider, the rear track is 18 mm (0.7 in) wider, and the wheelbase has been extended by 60 mm (2.4 in). There is a small weight reduction of up to 35 kg (77 lb) compared to the outgoing 987.^[7] The 981 was the first Boxster/Cayman to use electronically assisted steering, and the parking brake in the car uses an electronic linkage. The instrument cluster features a 4.6" TFT color screen in conjunction with various sensors that can display accurate engine temperature, oil temperature and oil pressure. The Sport Chrono Package includes dynamic gearbox mounts. Another new feature was the auto start/stop system.

It was succeeded by the Porsche 982.

^ Porsche (9 July 2013). "The new Porsche Cayman: Influence and Design". Retrieved 14 October 2017 – via YouTube.
^ ^a ^b ^c ^d ^e ^f "The Boxster: Spirit, declared" (PDF).
^ "The new Boxster Spyder: Unfiltered" (PDF).
^ ^a ^b ^c ^d "The new Cayman" (PDF).
^ ^a ^b "The new Cayman GTS: Purist" (PDF).
^ "The new Cayman GT4: Rebels, race on" (PDF).
^ "Porsche Boxster S review". Evo. March 2012. Archived from the original on 14 June 2012. Retrieved 6 August 2012.

[1] Porsche (9 July 2013). "The new Porsche Cayman: Influence and Design". Retrieved 14 October 2017 – via YouTube.

[Spirit-2] ^ ^a ^b ^c ^d ^e ^f "The Boxster: Spirit, declared" (PDF).

[3] "The new Boxster Spyder: Unfiltered" (PDF).

[Unfiltered-4] "The new Cayman" (PDF).

[Purist-5] "The new Cayman GTS: Purist" (PDF).

[6] "The new Cayman GT4: Rebels, race on" (PDF).

[7] "Porsche Boxster S review". Evo. March 2012. Archived from the original on 14 June 2012. Retrieved 6 August 2012.

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