I sat in with Jan Roth, project manager for the new 2013 Cayman at Tech Tactics West as he discussed specific design goals for the car. It does have a 2" longer wheelbase and stance is a bit (1/2")? wider than the 2012 Cayman but up to 90lbs lighter depending on options. We did a thorough walk around with him and I sat in the car. I might look good in this one.
In the afternoon we listened to Jeff Zwart as he walked us through the many Porsche motorsport photos, films and commercials he has done. Really amazing stuff. For those who don't know Jeff Zwart:
Cayman looks nice, but struck me as more Audi or Beamer than Porsche though. Someone mentioned the creases replacing the curves and I think that might be it.
I was at the dealer last week (to get a key fob programmed) and I asked about the hard top. The saleswoman explained that the top is fabric stretched over a hard material and is more like a hybrid. They don't offer the hard top anymore.
In real life, the 2013 Boxster doesn't look different enough (IMHO) from my 2009 to warrant a change. The 2013 is better in pictures, but the difference in side vents doesn't seem that prominent when you see it.
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2009 Porsche Boxster - Guards Red/Tan
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