Every element of the Cayman GT4 combines to produce one and the same result: rampant performance. See how the Cayman GT4 performs in this video.

Dig the new Porsche Cayman GT4 but really wish it came in open-top form? Love the Boxster GTS but wish it had more punch? Well we've got good news for you, friend, as that seems to be precisely what Porsche has in store. Among the new models the Volkswagen Group has lined up for this year will be a new Porsche Boxster Spyder. Although no details were announced along with the name, there are a few elements we can look forward to.

The new Boxster Spyder is tipped to be essentially an open-top version of the Cayman GT4, but just how many of the latter's components will make the jump from coupe to convertible remain to be seen. The GT4 packs the 3.8-liter flat six from the 911 Carrera S with 385 horsepower, channeled to the rear wheels through an old-school six-speed manual transmission. It also has carbon-ceramic brakes, revised aero, and a stiffened suspension. The Spyder version of the previous Boxster arrived in 2009 with a modest 14-horsepower boost, a retuned suspension and a good 176 pounds trimmed off its curb weight thanks to the elimination of the motorized soft top, air-con and other components.

That's not all Porsche has in store for 2015, though. The German automaker has also confirmed a Macan GTS is in the works that promises to explore the little crossover's performance potential. Projecting just what Porsche will do to Macan to give it the GTS treatment, though, is a little tricky. Sure, the German automaker already offers GTS of the rest of its lineup, but just where that model slots in to each line varies. On the Boxster and Cayman, it slots in between the S and GT4/Spyder. For the 911, it serves as a mid-point between the Carrera S and the GT3. And with the Panamera and Cayenne, the GTS bridges the gap between the S and Turbo models. Considering both the Macan S and Macan Turbo pack twin-turbo V6s, the Macan GTS could serve as a mid-point between the S and Turbo with around 350-360 hp, or (more likely) top the range with upwards of 420 hp. One way or another, though, we can expect upgrades to the suspension, brakes, rolling stock and trim to complete the package.

Most of the rest of the announcements made in VW's annual report we either already knew about or are of little interest, but the document also confirms new Lamborghinis on the way, including two new versions of the Aventador (likely to be the new SV coupe we just saw and an SV roadster) and three more of the Huracán as well, including two Spyder versions of the latter. It's shaping up to be a good year.

Porsche has released a new promotional video which highlights the Cayman GT4 which recently debuted at the Geneva Motor Show.

Featuring legendary racer Walter Röhrl, the clip gives an overview of the car's main attributes while Röhrl provides commentary. The video also gives us a glimpse of the car's unique Track Precision app which "... helps amateur race car drivers - who occasionally venture onto the track - to improve their driving skills."

As we have previously reported, the Cayman GT4 features an aggressive front fascia, sportier side scoops, a larger rear spoiler and a fixed rear wing. The model also has a center-mounted dual exhaust system, a 30mm reduced ride height and high-performance brakes from the 911 GT3.

The Cayman GT4 is powered by a 3.8-liter flat-six engine that develops 385 PS (283 kW) and 420 Nm (309 lb-ft) of torque. It is connected to a six-speed manual transmission which enables the car to accelerate from 0-100 km/h in 4.4 seconds before hitting a top speed of 295 km/h (183 km/h).

Coming later this year

British media is reporting the Porsche Boxster Spyder will have approximately 375 HP (276 kW).

Porsche has already confirmed a range-topping Boxster is in the works reviving the "Spyder" moniker and our spy photographers and readers have already caught on camera the more hardcore model which will be positioned above the GTS. The car is being developed by the firm's mainstream operation and according to CAR it will have a flat-six engine developing as much as 375 HP (276 kW).

This latest report contradicts a previous rumor which indicated the Boxster Spyder won't get a power bump over the GTS which has 330 HP (243 kW) and 370 Nm (273 lb-ft). We do know for sure it will boast a slightly more aggressive body and should go through a diet while a series of chassis tweaks will grant a sportier ride. A lowered suspension and a ducktail rear spoiler are likely on the menu as well together with bespoke wheels and other enhancements to justify the higher price tag.

Porsche has announced the Boxster Spyder will be out sometime this year and we will likely see it in the metal in September at the Frankfurt Motor Show. The Stuttgart-based company will probably keep this model exclusive so it will be available in limited numbers, just like the Cayman GT4 which will be offered in 1,800 - 2,500 examples. As for the price tag, the Boxster Spyder will command a serious premium over the Boxster GTS which in Germany kicks off at €71,258.

The Stig races the Porsche Cayman GTS around the Top Gear Test Track.

The Stig set a time of 1:21.6. Taken from Top Gear, Series 22, Episode 5.

The new Boxster Spyder is a radical return to the origins of the Roadster: two seats, high performance, no room for any distractions. See the first driving shots in this video and share the best photographs from curves you like by using #5billioncurves

The new Porsche Boxster Spyder has celebrated its world premiere at the New York International Auto Show. See the first pictures in this video.

No more soft breeze, no more cruising, no more clichés. Whichever way you look at the new Boxster Spyder, it can be described with one word: “unfiltered”.

As a true roadster, the Boxster Spyder offers open-top sports-car driving experience combined with thrilling performance.

We’ll look to go flat out with the Porsche Boxster GTS.

The Porsche Boxster Spyder should be quicker than a Cayman GT4 in a straight line thanks to the same engine and less weight, but what's it like everywhere else? Steve Sutcliffe gets behind the wheel to find out.

On this episode of Ignition presented by Tire Rack, Jason Cammisa tests the 2016 Cayman GT4 to find out whether Porsche’s mid-engine baby is finally permitted to beat his older brother, the 911. For the first time in its history, the Cayman gets a 911 engine – and the front suspension from the GT3. With 385 hp and a mandatory manual transmission, the GT4 is a Porsche purist’s dream. Or could the adjustable suspension prove to be difficult to make perfect? We hit the track to find out.

We know the new Porsche Cayman GT4 is a great, old-school driver's car on the road and track, but how does it fare in a drag race against the more brutish BMW M4 and Lexus RC-F and altogether more futuristic BMW i8?