The 2008 Porsche Cayman's captivating design, refreshing interiors, quality build and handling prowess make it the complete coupe and put it in a different class altogether. The 2008 Cayman comes with a revised and updated Tiptronic S automatic transmission, a standard tire-pressure monitoring system (TPMS) and optional new 19-inch wheels. There are no other significant changes for the 2008 model year.

The 2.7-liter engine in the new Cayman delivers 245 horsepower and 201 pound-feet of torque at 4,600 rpm. Porsche Cayman employs a standard five-speed manual gearbox, while a six-speed manual is optional (and standard equipment on the Cayman S). The five-speed manual features triple synchromesh on first gear and double synchromesh on second. Multiple synchromesh rings assure quick and easy shifts even with short shifter travel. New and optional on the 2008 Porsche Cayman is the revised and updated Porsche Tiptronic S five-speed automatic transmission that allows for manual gear changing via fingertip controls located on the crossbar of the steering wheel.

The 2008 Porsche Cayman presents a new face for Porsche with its more pronounced lower lip and with fog lamps mounted on bars that extend across the air intakes (with unique vertical slats) on either side of the lap. The hood sweeps up between the front fenders to a steeply raked windshield. The exterior design not only underscores the fixed-roof coupe styling, but also enhances aerodynamic control. Headlamps use projector-beam technology (bi-xenon lamps are optional). Wide tail lamps are cut into the rear quarter panels. Rear horizontal form bars merge into the specially designed and centrally-mounted dual tailpipes. The interior of the 2008 Porsche Cayman combines luxury materials with apt controls and seat bolstering - thus providing a fitting environment to travel in across the country or round a racetrack. While it is based on the interior of the Porsche Boxster, the Cayman adds several unique features such as the long and wide rear package shelf, covered storage bins behind each seat, and a revised binnacle above the instrument cluster with a fine metal grid in the open spaces between the circular instruments.

Every Porsche Cayman is equipped with six air bags, including two front and two seat-mounted, side-impact air bags. In addition, the Porsche side impact protection (POSIP) system includes head air bags that deploy upward from their housings in the door windowsills. Other safety features include anti-lock brakes; four-piston monobloc-fixed alloy calipers and ventilated brake discs; seatbelt pretensioner with belt-force limitation; anti-theft system with immobilizer, interior sensor and remote control; lighting system bi-xenon headlight package; dual front airbags; and much more.