Porsche Cayman | The Porsche Cayman is a mid-engined sports car produced by German automobile manufacturer Porsche

 Porsche Cayman

The Porsche Cayman is a mid-engined sports car produced by German automobile manufacturer Porsche. The second generation model, the 987, was unveiled at the 2006 Los Angeles Auto Show.

Porsche introduced an all-new Cayman for the 2007 model year, called the 987.1. It featured a new, more powerful engine and a redesigned exterior. The 987.1 was replaced by the 987.2 in 2009, which featured further refinements.

The Cayman is based on the same platform as the Porsche Boxster and shares many components with it. The Cayman was originally designed as a coupe version of the Boxster.

The Cayman is powered by a flat-6 engine, located behind the driver and connected to a 6-speed manual or 7-speed PDK dual-clutch transmission. The Cayman S was introduced in 2006 with a more powerful engine, and the Cayman R was introduced in 2010 with a lighter weight and more powerful engine.

The Cayman GTS was introduced in 2014 with a more powerful engine and sportier suspension. The Cayman GT4 was introduced in 2015 as the most track-focused Cayman model.

Porsche offers a wide range of factory-installed options and accessories for the Cayman, including sport seats, navigation, and a sports exhaust.

The Cayman has been well-received by the automotive press, and was named the Best Sports Car by Car and Driver magazine in 2007 and 2008.

Specifications

The Cayman is available in three different models: the Cayman, Cayman S, and Cayman R.

The Cayman is powered by a 2.7-litre flat-6 engine, while the Cayman S has a 3.4-litre flat-6 engine. The Cayman R has a 3.4-litre flat-6 engine that has been tuned for more power.

All models of the Cayman are available with a 6-speed manual or 7-speed PDK dual-clutch transmission.

The Cayman has a curb weight of 2788 lbs (1270 kg), while the Cayman S has a curb weight of 2811 lbs (1278 kg). The Cayman R has a curb weight of 2723 lbs (1233 kg).

Performance

The Cayman has a top speed of 175 mph (282 km/h), while the Cayman S has a top speed of 182 mph (293 km/h). The Cayman R has a top speed of 188 mph (303 km/h).

Safety

The Cayman has not been crash tested by the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA) or the Insurance Institute for Highway Safety (IIHS).

Pricing

The base price for the Cayman is $52,600, while the Cayman S starts at $66,300. The Cayman R has a base price of $84,600.

As of May 2021, the Cayman has a starting price of $59,600.