2010 Porsche Cayman
MSRP
$77,500
drivetrain
Rear-Wheel Drive
epa classification
Two-Seater
passenger capacity
2
engine type
Gas Flat 6-cyl
displacement
3.4L/207
sae net horsepower @ rpm
320 @ 6250
sae net torque @ rpm
273 @ 4400-6000
trans type
6
brake type
Pwr
brake abs system
4-Wheel
disc - front (yes or )
Yes
disc - rear (yes or )
Yes
fuel tank capacity, approx
64
wheelbase
95.1
length, overall
172.1
width, max w/o mirrors
70.9
height, overall
51.4
trunk volume
9.2
Kg/yr of CO2 Emissions @ 20K km/year
4370
Base Curb Weight
2943
Fuel System
SMFI
Trans Description Cont.
Manual
First Gear Ratio (:1)
3.50
Second Gear Ratio (:1)
2.12
Third Gear Ratio (:1)
1.43
Fourth Gear Ratio (:1)
1.09
Fifth Gear Ratio (:1)
0.84
Reverse Ratio (:1)
3.44
Clutch Size
9.45
Final Drive Axle Ratio (:1)
3.88
Suspension Type - Front
Independent
Suspension Type - Rear
Independent
Suspension Type - Front (Cont.)
MacPherson Strut
Suspension Type - Rear (Cont.)
MacPherson Strut
Front Tire Size
P235/40ZR18
Rear Tire Size
P265/40ZR18
Front Wheel Size
18 x 8.0
Rear Wheel Size
18 x 9.0
Front Wheel Material
Aluminum
Rear Wheel Material
Aluminum
Steering Type
Pwr Rack & Pinion
Front Brake Rotor Diam x Thickness
12.52 x 0.94
Rear Brake Rotor Diam x Thickness
11.78 x 0.94
Track Width, Front
58.5
Track Width, Rear
60.2
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To call the Cayman simply a Boxster with a roof doesn’t do it justice. In fact, the title of mini-911 would be a better definition. In the most recent update, Porsche let loose the restraints that held the Cayman back from the 911 in terms of performance, and the results are spectacular. Power comes from a 265-hp 2.9-litre flat six-cylinder, while the S gets a 320-hp version. Equip the S with Porsche’s seven-speed PDK and the Sport Chrono pack, which adds adjustable suspension and a more aggressive throttle map, and the Cayman S is faster than the 911 in the 0-100 km/h sprint. Fantastic.

Pros

A performance bargain – compared to a 911

Cons

Expensive option list