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Body style: Coupé (two-door)
Segment: Premium Coupe
Production years: 2012, 2013, 2014, 2015, 2016

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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.

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PORSCHE Cayman S (981C) 2012, 2013, 2014, 2015, 2016
  2 gasoline engines
  • 3.4L 6MT RWD (325 HP)
  • 3.4L 7AT RWD (325 HP)

PORSCHE Cayman S (981C)
3.4L 6MT RWD (325 HP)

ENGINE SPECS - 3.4L 6MT RWD (325 HP)
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
Top Speed:176 mph (283 km/h)
Acceleration 0-62 Mph (0-100 kph):5 s
TRANSMISSION SPECS
Drive Type:Rear Wheel Drive
Gearbox:6-speed manual
BRAKES SPECS
Front:Ventilated Discs
Rear:Ventilated Discs
TIRES SPECS
Tire Size:235/40 R19 || 265/40 R19
DIMENSIONS
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
Unladen Weight:2910 lbs (1320 kg)
Gross Weight Limit:3671 lbs (1665 kg)
FUEL ECONOMY (NEDC)
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

PORSCHE Cayman S (981C)
3.4L 7AT RWD (325 HP)

ENGINE SPECS - 3.4L 7AT RWD (325 HP)
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
Top Speed:175 mph (282 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:235/40 R19 || 265/40 R19
DIMENSIONS
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
Unladen Weight:2976 lbs (1350 kg)
Gross Weight Limit:3737 lbs (1695 kg)
FUEL ECONOMY (NEDC)
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
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