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I still surf Rennteam for spy pictures and product information. I picked this up from the Rennteam 997 Board and it seems pretty accurate. The sport seat will likely be available for the 987s as well as 997s. High time Porsche brought back a red interior.
NAVIGATION IMPROVEMENTS: “Extended Navigation” included
SERVICING INTERVALS
North America
• Oil change: 12,000 miles/20,000 km-1 year.
• Spark plug Change: For naturally aspirated engines: 36,000
miles/60,000 km-4 years.
• Spark plug Change: 911 Turbo, and GT3/GT3 RS: 24,000
miles/40,000 km-4 years.
NEW COLORS
• Macadamia Metallic – New! (replaces Atlas Grey Metallic, which
moves to Special Colors)
• Ruby Red Metallic – New! (replaces Carmona Red Metallic)
• Malachite Green Metallic – New! (replaces Dark Teal Metallic)
Interior Colors:
Special Colors
• Carrera Red – New! (replaces Standard color Palm Green,
which is discontinued)
SPORTS SEATS
• Lightweight racing-style sports
bucket seat in leather.
• Optimally shaped for use in highly dynamic driving situations.
• High degree of lateral support. not only in hip area, but also
in backrest.
• Offered in all available leather colors.
• Incorporates a thorax airbag integrated in the outer side of backrest.
• Apertures for six-point seat belts permit use of competition-type
seatbelts.
• Through use fiberglass and carbon-fiber, new sports seat weighs
in at 15-20 pounds (7-9 kg) less per seat than current Porsche
adaptive sports seat.
• Folding backrest allows rear seats of 911 models to be used normally.
• Expected to be available no earlier than late 2007, will not be
offered for 911 GT3/911 GT3 RS models.
Malachite Green Metallic
Malachite Green Metallic is a new metallic color offered for the Cayman in 2008. Click this Link to visit our Malachite Green Metallic photo gallery.
Ruby Red Metallic
Ruby Red Metallic is a new metallic offered for the Cayman in 2008. To view our Gallery of Ruby Red Cayman pics Click this Link.
SERVICING INTERVALS
North America
• Oil change: 12,000 miles/20,000 km-1 year.
• Spark plug Change: For naturally aspirated engines: 36,000
miles/60,000 km-4 years.
• Spark plug Change: 911 Turbo, and GT3/GT3 RS: 24,000
miles/40,000 km-4 years.
...
This is interesting. Why would the oil change interval change between model years? Wouldn't this mean that all Caymans should get their oil changed at 12,000 miles now?
This is interesting. Why would the oil change interval change between model years? Wouldn't this mean that all Caymans should get their oil changed at 12,000 miles now?
Since Porsche does not include their maintenance, I suspect this is a concession to dealers who complained about the increased interval. When a guy has to come in for an oil change you have a who host of other sales opportunities at the dealership. Everything from additional maintenance, the boutique, new cars....
I am psyched about the red interior. Too late for me, but GT silver with red or Carrara White with red would be quite nice....or black/red, Basalt/red, Arctic/red, Meteor/red, Slate/red, Lapis/red, or even Forest/red?
I was really not looking forward to paying 2K for a special color (atlas grey) guess I will have to check out this new macadamia metallic color when I place my order next year. It sounds more like an ice cream flavor than a color. At least I will (hopefully) get DFI!
DFI
Direct Fuel Injection (DFI), is a new technology that Porsche states can cut fuel consumption by up to 15 percent, while increasing power by up to 13 percent. DFI cuts emissions by warming up the catalytic converter more quickly, and ensures a sharper throttle response. Better for your right foot - and the planet, then.
DFI allows much more precise measurement of fuel supply and injection at pressures up to 120 bar; it has numerous combustion modes, with different cycles for cold-starting, low-speed driving and performance driving.
As the name suggests, DFI injects fuel directly into the individual combustion chambers, instead of the intake manifold. The injector valves have an electromagnetic mechanism that controls each injection with astonishing precision, while a high-pressure pump provides the necessary pressure—up to 1,740 psi—to accompany the rapid fire of the fuel injection.
Precise geometry of the injector’s position and its spray pattern is a key factor in helping to improve power, torque and emissions of the engines. The specific placement of the fuel as it enters each chamber creates a swirl that improves the air/fuel mixture, and therefore the overall combustion process.
At engine speeds up to 3500 rpm, a double-injection process is used. In this mode, the required fuel volume is delivered in two successive injections per working stroke. The resulting benefits include faster catalyst warm-up and increased torque in the upper load range.
By forming the air/fuel mix directly in the combustion chamber, DFI contributes to engine cooling. As a result, it is possible to increase the compression ratio and with it the power and efficiency of the engine.
The direct injection process is continuously adjusted. The engine management system reads changes to throttle inputs and performance requirements and, as you drive, the air/fuel mix is monitored and adapted as required. Oxygen sensor circuits within the exhaust system provide accurate emissions control.
I ordered a 2008 Cayman S, first week July production, in Atlas Grey. Dealer is not sure of whether Atlas Grey will be a special color, as he has received nothing in writing. A $690 charge compared to a potential $3100 (approximately) charge without knowing about it can be a real problem.
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What's the chance that the reduced service interval is due to DFI?
DFI
Direct Fuel Injection (DFI), is a new technology that Porsche states can cut fuel consumption by up to 15 percent, while increasing power by up to 13 percent. DFI cuts emissions by warming up the catalytic converter more quickly, and ensures a sharper throttle response. Better for your right foot - and the planet, then.
DFI allows much more precise measurement of fuel supply and injection at pressures up to 120 bar; it has numerous combustion modes, with different cycles for cold-starting, low-speed driving and performance driving.
As the name suggests, DFI injects fuel directly into the individual combustion chambers, instead of the intake manifold. The injector valves have an electromagnetic mechanism that controls each injection with astonishing precision, while a high-pressure pump provides the necessary pressure—up to 1,740 psi—to accompany the rapid fire of the fuel injection.
Precise geometry of the injector’s position and its spray pattern is a key factor in helping to improve power, torque and emissions of the engines. The specific placement of the fuel as it enters each chamber creates a swirl that improves the air/fuel mixture, and therefore the overall combustion process.
At engine speeds up to 3500 rpm, a double-injection process is used. In this mode, the required fuel volume is delivered in two successive injections per working stroke. The resulting benefits include faster catalyst warm-up and increased torque in the upper load range.
By forming the air/fuel mix directly in the combustion chamber, DFI contributes to engine cooling. As a result, it is possible to increase the compression ratio and with it the power and efficiency of the engine.
The direct injection process is continuously adjusted. The engine management system reads changes to throttle inputs and performance requirements and, as you drive, the air/fuel mix is monitored and adapted as required. Oxygen sensor circuits within the exhaust system provide accurate emissions control.
With only the Porsche badge missing, the 997 GT2 is in its final development stages. Set to be unveiled in November, the new GT2 will have an output of 530 hp and 3086 lbs in weight. The GT2 will feature a semi-automatic DSG transmission. For the first time in a 911 model the top speed will exceed the 200 mph mark. The GT2 will inherit Turbo’s exhaust turbochargers with variable turbine geometry, featured for the first time in a gasoline engine model