Porsche Cayman

Name: 2013 Porsche Cayman
Brand: Porsche

EPA MPG: NA

First Take

The redesigned Cayman is longer, lower, and lighter than the previous model. Launched in Cayman and Cayman S trims, it shares its platform with the new Boxster. The base model is powered by a 2.7-liter flat-six engine with 275 hp. Offering higher performance, the Cayman S packs a 325-hp, 3.4-liter flat six. Both engines offer incremental power gains over the out-going model. In our tests of the 2.7-liter Boxster, we found it responsive and the manual shifter is smooth and crisp. Handling is still excellent despite some loss of steering feedback and the ride is pretty good.

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IIHS Front Moderate Overlap

IIHS Front Small Overlap, Driver

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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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2013 Sports cars 2-seat Ratings

2013 Porsche Cayman

$ NA

EPA MPG NA

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2013 BMW Z4

$13,175 - $16,300

EPA MPG 26 mpg

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2013 Chevrolet Corvette

$21,025 - $58,000

EPA MPG 19 mpg

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2013 Mazda MX-5 Miata

$9,475 - $13,150

EPA MPG 24 mpg

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2013 Mercedes-Benz SL

$22,100 - $33,500

EPA MPG NA

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2013 Mercedes-Benz SLK

$12,325 - $17,900

EPA MPG 26 mpg

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2013 Nissan Z

$ NA

EPA MPG 21 mpg

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2013 Porsche Boxster

$23,975 - $28,825

EPA MPG 24 mpg

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Features & Specs

coupe

2 front

Rear

2.7-liter 6 (275 hp)
3.4-liter 6 (325 hp)

7-speed sequential
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.