Pros:
- Absolutely brilliant to drive
- Easy to get in and out of
- Lots of luggage space
Cons:
- Fussy climate and stereo controls
- Visibility isn't great
- Loud engine just behind the driver's ear gets tiresome
Skilled drivers with an appreciation of Porsche history
Who should not buy the Porsche Cayman:
Drivers with money to burn but zero hours in a high-performance driving school
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Details and specs:
- Body style: 2-door hatchback
- Seating capacity: 2
- Trim levels: Base, S
- Price range (including options): $50,195 - $95,000+
- Base engine: 2.7 liter horizontally-opposed 6, 245 hp @ 6500 RPM, 201 lb-ft @ 4600 - 6000 RPM
- Optional engine: 3.4 liter horizontally-opposed 6, 295 hp @ 6250 RPM, 251 lb-ft @ 4400 - 6000 RPM
- Premium fuel required? Yes
- Transmission: 5-speed manual (Base only), 6-speed manual, 5-speed automatic
- Driveline: Mid engine, rear-wheel-drive
- EPA fuel economy estimates: 23 MPG city/32 MPG highway (base manual), 21/28 (base automatic), 20/28 (S manual), 20/27 (S automatic)
- Where built: Germany
- Standard safety equipment: Front airbags, seat-mounted torso airbags, door-mounted curtain airbags, antilock brakes, electronic stability control
- Optional safety equipment: None
- Major standard features: Power windows/locks/mirrors, remote keyless entry, air conditioning, cruise control, CD player
- Major options: Leather interior, active sport seats, sport exhaust system, active suspension management, custom paint colors and interior trim
- Warranty: 4 years/50,000 miles bumper-to-bumper, 10 years/unlimited mileage outer body rust-through
- Roadside assistance/free maintenance: 4 years/50,000 miles roadside assistance
Best rivals:
- BMW Z4 coupe
- Mercedes-Benz CLK
- Audi TT
