Porsche Cayman

Name: 2012 Porsche Cayman
Brand: Porsche

EPA MPG: NA

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The Cayman coupe uses a midmounted, 2.9-liter, flat-six engine that produces 265 hp. The higher-performance S gets a 320-hp version. A six-speed manual is standard, and a quick-shifting seven-speed automated manual is optional. This Boxster-based coupe seats two passengers and uses a hatchback design that increases the rear storage area compared with the Boxster. The new Cayman R does away with some interior amenities and has a lower ride height and even sportier handling. Look for a redesigned Cayman to debut for 2013.

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Crash 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 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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2012 Sports cars 2-seat Ratings

2012 Porsche Cayman

$21,275 - $26,300

EPA MPG NA

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2012 Audi R8

$56,675 - $71,950

EPA MPG NA

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2012 BMW Z4

$10,450 - $15,100

EPA MPG 26 mpg

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2012 Chevrolet Corvette

$21,350 - $49,650

EPA MPG NA

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2012 Mazda MX-5 Miata

$8,175 - $11,400

EPA MPG 24 mpg

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2012 Mercedes-Benz SL

$16,900 - $20,700

EPA MPG NA

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2012 Mercedes-Benz SLK

$9,000 - $13,875

EPA MPG 26 mpg

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2012 Nissan Z

$ NA

EPA MPG 21 mpg

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2012 Porsche Boxster

$20,675 - $28,850

EPA MPG NA

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Features & Specs

coupe

2 front

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2.9-liter 6 (265 hp)
3.4-liter 6 (320 hp)
3.4-liter 6 (330 hp)

7-speed sequential
6-speed manual

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Model History

2014-2016

2014 Redesign Year

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.

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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.