Body style: Coupé (two-door)
Segment: Premium Coupe
Production years: 2012, 2013, 2014, 2015, 2016
The 2012 Porsche Cayman was more of a closed version of the Porsche Boxster. It featured the same engines and suspension, but with a closed top and unibody construction.
The history of the mid-engined cars from Porsche goes way back in history. In the mid-'70s it tried the market with the 914 Targa, but the low powered vehicle was not very well received by the market. In 1996, Porsche decided once again to add a new base model for its lineup and introduced the Boxster. This time, it gave it a better engine. Due to its success, in 2005 a second generation was introduced. This time Porsche listened to its customers who were looking for a lighter version and introduced the Cayman. Since it was a closed construction, it was lighter than the Boxster. It was an instant success and, in 2012, a second-generation was introduced to the market.
The well-proportioned car featured a mid-engine and a flat and low front side. The greenhouse was sloped rear with a big window, right before the rear deck-lid. The car featured two trunks: one in the front and one in the rear, behind the engine bay.
Inside, the Cayman featured two sport-bucket seats. The dashboard was slightly tilted toward the driver. The classic layout of a 5-dials instrument cluster was kept. A high-end Burmeister sound system specially tuned for the Cayman was available as an option.
The base engine for the Cayman was a 2.7-liter flat-six unit that boosted out 236 hp and it was mated to a standard 5-speed gearbox. A 5-speed Tiptronic sequential gearbox was available as an option. The top-model was the Cayman S with a 3.4-liter engine that was mated to a 6-speed manual and the same option for the automatic transmission as the base model.
ENGINE SPECS - 2.7L 6MT (275 HP) | |
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Cylinders: | H6 |
Displacement: | 2706 cm3 |
Power: | 202 KW @ 7400 RPM 275 HP @ 7400 RPM 271 BHP @ 7400 RPM |
Torque: | 214 lb-ft @ 4500-6500 RPM 290 Nm @ 4500-6500 RPM |
Fuel System: | Direct Injection |
Fuel: | Gasoline |
Fuel capacity: | 16.9 gallons (64.0 L) |
PERFORMANCE SPECS | |
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Top Speed: | 165 mph (266 km/h) |
Acceleration 0-62 Mph (0-100 kph): | 5.7 s |
TRANSMISSION SPECS | |
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Drive Type: | Rear Wheel Drive |
Gearbox: | 6-speed manual |
BRAKES SPECS | |
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Front: | Ventilated Discs |
Rear: | Ventilated Discs |
TIRES SPECS | |
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Tire Size: | 235/45 R18 || 265/45 R18 |
DIMENSIONS | |
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Length: | 172.4 in (4379 mm) |
Width: | 70.9 in (1801 mm) |
Height: | 50.9 in (1293 mm) |
Front/rear Track: | 60.1/60.5 in (1,527/1,537 mm) |
Wheelbase: | 97.4 in (2474 mm) |
Ground Clearance: | 4.3 in (109 mm) |
Cargo Volume: | 15 cuFT (425 L) |
Aerodynamics (Cd): | 0.3 |
WEIGHT SPECS | |
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Unladen Weight: | 2888 lbs (1310 kg) |
Gross Weight Limit: | 3649 lbs (1655 kg) |
FUEL ECONOMY (NEDC) | |
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City: | 20.6 mpg US (11.4 L/100Km) |
Highway: | 37.3 mpg US (6.3 L/100Km) |
Combined: | 28.7 mpg US (8.2 L/100Km) |
CO2 Emissions: | 192 g/km |
ENGINE SPECS - 2.7L 7AT (275 HP) | |
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Cylinders: | H6 |
Displacement: | 2706 cm3 |
Power: | 202 KW @ 7400 RPM 275 HP @ 7400 RPM 271 BHP @ 7400 RPM |
Torque: | 214 lb-ft @ 4500-6500 RPM 290 Nm @ 4500-6500 RPM |
Fuel System: | Direct Injection |
Fuel: | Gasoline |
Fuel capacity: | 16.9 gallons (64.0 L) |
PERFORMANCE SPECS | |
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Top Speed: | 164 mph (264 km/h) |
Acceleration 0-62 Mph (0-100 kph): | 5.6 s |
TRANSMISSION SPECS | |
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Drive Type: | Rear Wheel Drive |
Gearbox: | 7-speed automatic (PDK) |
BRAKES SPECS | |
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Front: | Ventilated Discs |
Rear: | Ventilated Discs |
TIRES SPECS | |
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Tire Size: | 235/45 R18 || 265/45 R18 |
DIMENSIONS | |
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Length: | 172.4 in (4379 mm) |
Width: | 70.9 in (1801 mm) |
Height: | 50.9 in (1293 mm) |
Front/rear Track: | 60.1/60.5 in (1,527/1,537 mm) |
Wheelbase: | 97.4 in (2474 mm) |
Ground Clearance: | 4.3 in (109 mm) |
Cargo Volume: | 15 cuFT (425 L) |
Aerodynamics (Cd): | 0.3 |
WEIGHT SPECS | |
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Unladen Weight: | 2954 lbs (1340 kg) |
Gross Weight Limit: | 3715 lbs (1685 kg) |
FUEL ECONOMY (NEDC) | |
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City: | 22.2 mpg US (10.6 L/100Km) |
Highway: | 39.9 mpg US (5.9 L/100Km) |
Combined: | 30.5 mpg US (7.7 L/100Km) |
CO2 Emissions: | 180 g/km |