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The prices have been announced for the new Porsche Boxster and Cayman models in the US. The baseline Boxster starts at $46,600 and the Boxster S goes for $56,700. You’ll be able to get a Cayman and Cayman S for $50,300 and $60,200, respectively. These prices are about 1.8 percent higher than those of the outgoing 2008 models.

The Boxster and Cayman feature new engines, with a 2.9-litre flat-six that produces 255 bhp for the Boxster and 10 bhp less in the Cayman. Both the Boxster S and Cayman S share a 3.4-litre unit that delivers 310 bhp  and 320 bhp respectively. Both engines are more powerful yet more fuel efficient than their predecessors.

In addition, the new models also include XM radio, Bluetooth connectivity, an iPod interface and Porsche Communication Management (PCM) with a touch screen. Porsche’s new 7-speed double clutch transmission called PDK can be ordered with any of the four models.

Gallery: 2009 Porsche Boxster and Cayman

[Source: Porsche]