Porsche Boxster & Cayman — The Complete Story

by Johnny Tipler

This book follows the design and development of the mid-engined sports car and coupe family, from their origins in the company's concerted racing activities in the 1950s and 1960s, to the drawing board, launch and systematic evolution through successive model ranges from 1996 to 2016. There are detailed profiles and evaluation of all Boxster and Cayman derivatives, including 986, 987, 981 and 718. Specifications of the various models are given including entry-level, S, GTS and GT-4. The special Limited Editions, such as the 550 Spyder 40th Anniversary models are also included.

The book also covers some of the author's international driving experiences at the wheel of Boxster and Cayman including the Bilster Berg race circuit and Tour Auto. There is also an intriguing interview with successful racer Rebecca Jackson, who describes the techniques of Boxster racing and demonstrates the versatility of this best-handling of all Porsche sports cars and an interview with Porsche design chief Harm Lagaay.

Contents:

• Antecedents
• Future-Retro: Inspiration and Reality
• Launch and Evolution of the Type 986 Boxster
• The 987 Boxster: Funky Facelift
• Limited Editions
• The Type 981 Boxster
• The Porsche Cayman, Types 987 and 981
• Driving the Boxster and Cayman
• Competition and Modification
• Boxster GTS and Cayman GTS, Cayman GT4 and Boxster Spyder

Buch, Hardcover, 22,5 x 26,5 cm, 192 Seiten, 400 farbige Abbildungen, englischer Text