Porsche is known for the luxury and power of their sports car range. Perhaps the most widely recognized sports car manufacturer in the world, it’s been hard for Porsche to put a foot wrong over the last several years. It doesn’t look like they intend to start doing things wrong now, as they introduce small but potent changes to their 2009 Porsche Boxster.

The 2009 Boxster has been subjected to a minor facelift; at its front the Boxster has gained a Cayman style wing, with slightly modernised headlight styling. The central front air dam now also features a trapezoid shaped air intake. It’s only a slight brush up, but it makes the Boxster look great for 2009.

In other news, the Boxster’s engine has been tweaked and enhanced with new power massaging features. The base version is powered by a 2.7-liter 6-cylinder that increases the output to 260 hp from the current engine’s 245. The 3.4-liter 6-cylinder in the S trim has been boosted from 295 hp to 310. Manual or automatic transmission is optional on all models, including paddle shifts.

Porsche look like they can’t go wrong with the Boxster, but every year that they release another perfectly honed vehicle is a small miracle. The high price tag may put the 2009 Porsche Boxster out of reach for many, but it’s worth every penny.