The Porsche 981 is the internal designation given to the third-generation Boxster/Cayman (second generation Cayman) models built by German automobile manufacturer Porsche.

Jan 2, 2024 · For the 981, Porsche finally gave the Cayman and Boxster twins bespoke doors, with chunky air-intake cutouts. The front grew into a baby alligator grin and the taillights morphed into …

The 981 borrowed heavily from contemporary Porsche icons—the 991-generation 911 and the 918 Spyder—with sharper bodywork, more sculpted side intakes, a longer wheelbase, and shorter …

Sep 15, 2021 · Learn why the Porsche 981 generation Boxster and Cayman (2013-2016) are great used sports cars, how to identify excellent examples, and how much to pay.

The 981 was the last time the entire line of Boxsters and Caymans used a normally aspirated flat six engine. This was the model right before Porsche transitioned to the 718, which offered a …

Dec 9, 2025 · 981 oil cap silently updated for a second o-ring? All times are GMT -3. The time now is 12:42 PM.

The third-generation Porsche Boxster, type 981, was introduced in the summer of 2012 for the 2013 model year. The new Boxster reflects the new design language from the 911 (991) and 918, and …

Feb 29, 2024 · Some still saw the 986 and the 987 as much ‘lesser’ than the 911, but with the 981 (and certainly by the time of 981 Spyder and Cayman GT4 production), the Boxster finally branched out …

Feb 12, 2025 · The choice between the Porsche Cayman 987, 981, and 718 depends on your preferences for performance and design. Each generation offers a unique experience, combining …

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