What model is the Porsche 987?
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Porsche 987 platform includes all Boxster and Cayman models. Here is some relevant information about Porsche: 1. Introduction: Porsche (also known as Porsche) is a luxury car brand under the German Volkswagen Group, a major representative of European and American automobiles, founded in Stuttgart, Germany in 1931. 2. History: Porsche is renowned for manufacturing sports cars and participating in motorsports, being one of the world's top three sports car manufacturers, alongside Italy's Ferrari and Britain's Lotus. 3. Brand Origin: Porsche's history dates back to 1900, when the first car named Porsche—the Lohner-Porsche—officially debuted and caused a sensation. This two-seater sports car was designed by Ferdinand Porsche (hereinafter referred to as Senior Porsche).
As a long-time Porsche enthusiast, I believe the 987 is the chassis code for a generation of sports cars produced by Porsche from 2005 to 2012, primarily covering the second-generation Boxster convertible and Cayman hardtop versions. It represents a transitional period, inheriting from the 986 but also introducing design updates, such as sharper lines and a front fascia, with the round headlights becoming iconic. During its production cycle, the 987.1 was the initial phase, while the 987.2 received a facelift in its later years, adding the PDK transmission option and enhancing performance. I recall that in the community at the time, it was regarded as Porsche's entry-level sports car, with its mid-engine layout providing a more balanced driving experience—not as expensive as the 911 but retaining the sports car DNA. It also paved the way for the subsequent 981 generation. Nowadays, in the used car market, the 987 has become a classic, with good value retention, often sought after by collectors for restoration, modification, or daily use. In short, it bridges history and technological evolution, making it a meaningful model series.
