Body style: Coupé (two-door)
Segment: Premium Coupe
Production years: 2012, 2013, 2014, 2015, 2016
The 2012 Porsche Cayman continued the idea from its first generation: to be a mid-engine sports car to be used as a daily driver and a track-day car at the weekends.
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 S to the market. It was more powerful than its sibling, the Cayman, and unlike its previous generation, both versions were introduced at the same time.
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. That led to a 425 liters (15 cu-ft) of luggage capacity, an increase by 10 liters (0.35 cu-ft) over its predecessor. The side air-intakes for the engine were bigger.
Inside, the Cayman S featured two sport-bucket seats. The dashboard was slightly tilted toward the driver. The instrument cluster featured three dials with a digital display on the right side.
The top-model was the Cayman S with a 3.44-liter engine that was mated to a 6-speed manual and the same option for the automatic transmission as the base model. There was an option for a PDK (double-clutch) automatic gearbox with 7 speeds.
ENGINE SPECS - 3.4L 6MT RWD (325 HP) | |
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Cylinders: | H6 |
Displacement: | 3436 cm3 |
Power: | 239 KW @ 7400 RPM 325 HP @ 7400 RPM 321 BHP @ 7400 RPM |
Torque: | 273 lb-ft @ 4500-5800 RPM 370 Nm @ 4500-5800 RPM |
Fuel System: | Direct Injection |
Fuel: | Gasoline |
Fuel capacity: | 16.9 gallons (64.0 L) |
PERFORMANCE SPECS | |
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Top Speed: | 176 mph (283 km/h) |
Acceleration 0-62 Mph (0-100 kph): | 5 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: | 235/40 R19 || 265/40 R19 |
DIMENSIONS | |
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Length: | 172.4 in (4379 mm) |
Width: | 70.9 in (1801 mm) |
Height: | 51 in (1295 mm) |
Front/rear Track: | 60.1/60.6 in (1,527/1,539 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: | 2910 lbs (1320 kg) |
Gross Weight Limit: | 3671 lbs (1665 kg) |
FUEL ECONOMY (NEDC) | |
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City: | 19.3 mpg US (12.2 L/100Km) |
Highway: | 34.1 mpg US (6.9 L/100Km) |
Combined: | 26.7 mpg US (8.8 L/100Km) |
CO2 Emissions: | 206 g/km |
ENGINE SPECS - 3.4L 7AT RWD (325 HP) | |
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Cylinders: | H6 |
Displacement: | 3436 cm3 |
Power: | 239 KW @ 7400 RPM 325 HP @ 7400 RPM 321 BHP @ 7400 RPM |
Torque: | 273 lb-ft @ 4500-5800 RPM 370 Nm @ 4500-5800 RPM |
Fuel System: | Direct Fuel Injection |
Fuel: | Gasoline |
Fuel capacity: | 16.9 gallons (64.0 L) |
PERFORMANCE SPECS | |
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Top Speed: | 175 mph (282 km/h) |
Acceleration 0-62 Mph (0-100 kph): | 4.9 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: | 235/40 R19 || 265/40 R19 |
DIMENSIONS | |
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Length: | 172.4 in (4379 mm) |
Width: | 70.9 in (1801 mm) |
Height: | 51 in (1295 mm) |
Front/rear Track: | 60.1/60.6 in (1,527/1,539 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: | 2976 lbs (1350 kg) |
Gross Weight Limit: | 3737 lbs (1695 kg) |
FUEL ECONOMY (NEDC) | |
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City: | 21 mpg US (11.2 L/100Km) |
Highway: | 37.9 mpg US (6.2 L/100Km) |
Combined: | 29.4 mpg US (8 L/100Km) |
CO2 Emissions: | 188 g/km |