Porsche Cayman

Name: 2009 Porsche Cayman
Brand: Porsche

EPA MPG: NA

First Take

Porsche used the Boxster platform as the basis for the Cayman coupe. Power comes from a midmounted, 2.9-liter, flat-six engine that produces 265 hp for 2009. The higher-performance Cayman S gets bumped up to 320 hp, placing it between the Boxster and 911 in terms of price and performance. A six-speed manual is standard, and a seven-speed automatic is optional. The fixed-roof coupe seats two passengers and uses a hatchback design that increases the rear storage area compared with the Boxster.

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2009 Sports cars & Convertibles Reliability

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Crash and Rollover Tests

IIHS Front Moderate Overlap

IIHS Front Small Overlap, Driver

IIHS Side Crash

NHTSA Overall Crash

NHTSA Overall Frontal-Crash

NHTSA Overall Side-Crash

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Crash and Rollover Tests

IIHS Front Moderate Overlap

IIHS Front Small Overlap, Driver

IIHS Side Crash

NHTSA Overall Crash

NHTSA Overall Frontal-Crash

NHTSA Overall Side-Crash

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Crash and Rollover Tests

IIHS Front Moderate Overlap

IIHS Front Small Overlap, Driver

IIHS Side Crash

NHTSA Overall Crash

NHTSA Overall Frontal-Crash

NHTSA Overall Side-Crash

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2009 Sports cars 2-seat Ratings

2009 Porsche Cayman

$17,200 - $21,950

EPA MPG NA

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2009 Audi R8

$56,300

EPA MPG NA

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2009 BMW Z4

$10,800 - $12,000

EPA MPG NA

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2009 Cadillac XLR

$17,575 - $22,625

EPA MPG 20 mpg

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2009 Chevrolet Corvette

$18,025 - $45,550

EPA MPG NA

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2009 Honda S2000

$33,425 - $38,475

EPA MPG 22 mpg

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2009 Mazda MX-5 Miata

$8,850 - $9,700

EPA MPG 26 mpg

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2009 Mercedes-Benz SL

$14,850 - $18,750

EPA MPG 17 mpg

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2009 Mercedes-Benz SLK

$8,300 - $12,975

EPA MPG 21 mpg

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2009 Nissan Z

$ NA

EPA MPG 21 mpg

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2009 Pontiac Solstice

$8,650 - $10,675

EPA MPG 23 mpg

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2009 Porsche Boxster

$17,025 - $20,450

EPA MPG NA

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2009 Saturn Sky

$7,950 - $9,775

EPA MPG 25 mpg

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Features & Specs

coupe

2 front

Rear

2.9-liter 6 (265 hp)
3.4-liter 6 (320 hp)

7-speed automatic
6-speed manual

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Model History

2014-

Current Generation

An all-new Cayman arrived for 2014 with more power, a longer wheelbase and a wider track. Both the base and S are offered with a manual or automated manual transmissions. Handling is excellent, even with the electric steering and ride quality is not punishing.

2006-2013

2006 Redesign Year

Porsche used the Boxster platform as the basis for the Cayman coupe. Power comes from a mid-mounted horizontally-opposed six-cylinder engine. The Cayman S is the higher-performance version, placing it between the Boxster and 911 in terms of price and performance. Both five- and six-speed manuals are available; a five-speed Tiptronic automatic optional. The fixed-roof coupe seats two passengers and uses a hatchback design that allows for more rear storage than the Boxster. Like the Boxster, the Cayman also has a front trunk.