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PORSCHE 718 Cayman (982C) 2016-Present

Body style: Coupé (two-door)
Segment: Coupe
Production years: 2016, 2017, 2018, 2019, 2020, 2021, 2022, 2023

The Porsche 718 Cayman was a sportscar with a mid-engine launched by Porsche in 2016. Its roots are going back to the Porsche 718, which won the Targa Florio race in 1959. The modern Cayman featured a flat-four engine and rear-wheel drive. Its sporty character and easy to drive behavior made it able to be used as a daily driver.

The exterior has some clues about the Porsche family, especially the front fascia with unmistakably headlights shape and flat trunk lid. No, there is no mistake, the trunk is in the front and the engine is behind the driver. On the sides, the large air-intakes in front of the rear wheels are used for engine cooling.

Inside the cramped cabin, there is room for two passengers. The driver has more commands on the steering wheel, including the switch for the driving modes that adapt the engine and gearbox response, to the suspension. The instrument panel features two big analog dials and one TFT display on the right side that shows various information regarding the car's parameters or the navigation system. On the center console, there is the infotainment PCM unit (Porsche Communication Management) that can be connected with smartphones via a designated Porsche App.

The engine offers 299 hp from 2.0-liter displacement. It is mated as standard with a six-speed gearbox. As an option, a 7-speed PDK (double-clutch) automatic gearbox is offered.

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PORSCHE 718 Cayman (982C) 2016, 2017, 2018, 2019, 2020, 2021, 2022, 2023
  2 gasoline engines
  • 2.0 6MT (300 HP)
  • 2.0 7AT (300 HP)
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PORSCHE 718 Cayman (982C) 2.0 6MT (300 HP)

ENGINE SPECS  –  2.0 6MT (300 HP)
Cylinders
H4
Displacement
1988 cm3
Power
220.7 KW @ 6500 RPM
300 HP @ 6500 RPM
296 BHP @ 6500 RPM
Torque
280 lb-ft @ 1950-4500 RPM
380 Nm @ 1950-4500 RPM
Fuel System
Turbocharged Direct Injection
Fuel
Gasoline
PERFORMANCE SPECS
Top Speed
171 mph (275 km/h)
Acceleration 0-62 Mph (0-100 kph)
5.1 s
TRANSMISSION SPECS
Drive Type
Rear Wheel Drive
Gearbox
6-speed manual
BRAKES SPECS
Front
Ventilated Discs
Rear
Ventilated Discs
TIRES SPECS
Tire Size
235/45 ZR 18
DIMENSIONS
Length
172.4 in (4379 mm)
Width
70.9 in (1801 mm)
Height
51 in (1295 mm)
Front/rear Track
59.6/60.3 in (1,514/1,532 mm)
Wheelbase
97.4 in (2474 mm)
Ground Clearance
5.2 in (132 mm)
Cargo Volume
5.3 cuFT (150 L)
Aerodynamics (Cd)
0.3
WEIGHT SPECS
Unladen Weight
2943 lbs (1335 kg)
Gross Weight Limit
3649 lbs (1655 kg)
FUEL ECONOMY (NEDC)
City
23.8 mpg US (9.9 L/100Km)
Highway
39.2 mpg US (6 L/100Km)
Combined
31.8 mpg US (7.4 L/100Km)
CO2 Emissions
168 g/km

PORSCHE 718 Cayman (982C) 2.0 7AT (300 HP)

ENGINE SPECS  –  2.0 7AT (300 HP)
Cylinders
H4
Displacement
1988 cm3
Power
220.7 KW @ 6500 RPM
300 HP @ 6500 RPM
296 BHP @ 6500 RPM
Torque
280 lb-ft @ 1950-4500 RPM
380 Nm @ 1950-4500 RPM
Fuel System
Turbocharged Direct Injection
Fuel
Gasoline
PERFORMANCE SPECS
Top Speed
171 mph (275 km/h)
Acceleration 0-62 Mph (0-100 kph)
4.9 s
TRANSMISSION SPECS
Drive Type
Rear Wheel Drive
Gearbox
7-speed automatic (PDK)
BRAKES SPECS
Front
Ventilated Discs
Rear
Ventilated Discs
TIRES SPECS
Tire Size
235/45 ZR 18
DIMENSIONS
Length
172.4 in (4379 mm)
Width
70.9 in (1801 mm)
Height
51 in (1295 mm)
Front/rear Track
59.6/60.3 in (1,514/1,532 mm)
Wheelbase
97.4 in (2474 mm)
Ground Clearance
5.2 in (132 mm)
Cargo Volume
5.3 cuFT (150 L)
Aerodynamics (Cd)
0.3
WEIGHT SPECS
Unladen Weight
3009 lbs (1365 kg)
Gross Weight Limit
3715 lbs (1685 kg)
FUEL ECONOMY (NEDC)
City
26.1 mpg US (9 L/100Km)
Highway
41.3 mpg US (5.7 L/100Km)
Combined
34.1 mpg US (6.9 L/100Km)
CO2 Emissions
158 g/km
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