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The Car Guide rating 3.5/5 73% Detailed ratings

Price $59,200 – $77,000 Payments

Fuel consumption 7.4 – 11.2 L/100km

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2012 marks the beginning of an era for the Cayman R, the lightest and fastest in the Cayman family. Equipped with a 3.4L flat-6, the R develops 330 hp and 273 lbs.-ft. of torque. Two other trims are also available: the base version and the S, relying on a 2.9L and 3.4L flat-6, respectively.

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4 Cars that Will Make You Love the Manual Transmission

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Manual transmissions are endangered species in new vehicles, and this has an inevitable impact on used vehicle inventories. While some driving enthusiasts and purists can’t help but shed a tear, other people don’t seem to care all that much. If you clicked the link to read this article, you probably …November 2, 2022

Porsche Cayman GT4: One for the Road, Two Others for the Track

The Car Guide is on its way to Germany this week to get acquainted with the all-new version of the Porsche Cayman GT4, the GT4 Clubsport, in addition to its lightweight counterpart, the GT4 Clubsport MR developed by Manthey Racing. It’s not one, but three unique cars that we’ll be …September 21, 2016

2016 Porsche Cayman GT4 And 911 GT3 RS: Track Bred

Porsche recently introduced a higher-spec version of the GT3, called the GT3 RS, as well as a new high-performance variation of the Cayman, called the GT4. Both of these GT cars are focused primarily on the racetrack, so we were invited to Road Atlanta to sample each one. Unfortunately it …October 29, 2015

2016 Porsche GT3 RS And Cayman GT4: We’re Driving Them This Week

This week we are driving two alluring new Porsche models near their North American headquarters in Atlanta, Georgia, and they are both designed to appeal to racetrack aficionados. The 2016 Cayman GT4 features race-inspired aerodynamic bodywork, and sits 30 mm lower than the standard Cayman. The mid-engine sports car is …October 26, 2015

2016 Porsche Cayman GT4: The Ultimate Cayman

It’s no secret that Porsche likes to serve up its models in a variety of versions, some of which are much more exclusive than others. This is a milestone year for the Stuttgart-based manufacturer, since it decided to put a hopped-up version of the Cayman, the GT4, on the market. August 27, 2015

Porsche Camp4: The Best Reason For A Real Winter

It was -27 degrees Celsius that morning. We were in the big parking lot of the Estérel Hotel, along the banks of Masson Lake in the Laurentians. The skin on my fingers nearly stuck to the door handle of the three-ton truck that had been parked there since the night …February 17, 2015

2015 Porsche Boxster and Cayman GTS: Impressive Variations

When Porsche builds a series of models, it does so very carefully. Kind of like building a house. Every time one is fully revamped, the Zuffenhausen brand first introduces the regular model, which acts as the foundation of the structure. Next comes a more powerful S version with extra equipment. September 2, 2014

Porsche Camp4 – Happiness on Ice at Mécaglisse

When I got the invitation for the Porsche Camp4 media day at Mécaglisse, I accepted immediately. It’s what any sane automobile journalist would do, especially one that has made performance test drives a sort of speciality, seasoned by a few races and rallies. But then, in a fit of inexplicable …February 10, 2014

The Car Guide: Best Of 2013

2013 has been a great year to be a gearhead. It seemed like every couple of weeks one automaker or another was announcing an exciting new vehicle or releasing a special edition of a well-loved favourite. There were also some important things going on behind the scenes, too, that revitalized …December 31, 2013

2014 Porsche Cayman: A Religious Experience

True driver's cars are rare on the ground, especially in our modern era of electronic nannies, leaden luxury features, and a sharper focus on fuel economy. It's this scarcity that makes such an outstanding vehicle like the all-new 2014 Porsche Cayman stick out from the rest of the pack, even …December 6, 2013

2014 Porsche Cayman: Precise, balanced and dynamic

The Cayman occupies a unique spot in the Porsche “constellation.” Even though it shares several features with the Boxster, don’t jump to the conclusion that it’s a coupe version of the roadster. The truth of the matter is that it is more performance-oriented with a more rigid chassis and higher …February 21, 2013

2012 Porsche Cayman R: For the purest of purists

For years, Porsche has been criticized for building vehicles for the masses rather than for purists. The outcry started in 2002 with the Cayenne, then gained strength more recently with the Panamera. Yet, Porsche’s efforts to generate more sales and make more money doesn’t take away from its ability to …March 15, 2012

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Porsche re-branding Boxster, Cayman as 718 Series

Porsche is re-branding its mid-engine Boxster and Cayman models as members of the 718 Series beginning next year. The German automaker said the Boxster and Cayman will be renamed the 718 Boxster and 718 Cayman sometime "over the course of 2016." Porsche said the 718 designation pays homage to the …December 11, 2015

New Names For The 2017 Porsche Cayman And Boxster

For now, Porsche’s nomenclature is simple enough: the iconic 911 (and the 918 Spyder) have a numeric name, while the rest of their lineup – Boxster, Cayman, Cayenne, Macan – have more conventional names. This is about to change: for the 2017 model year, the Boxster and Cayman will be …December 10, 2015

2017 Porsche Cayman GT4 Clubsport: A New Track Stallion

The name Porsche is legendary in the motorsports world because the manufacturer earned its reputation by accumulating victories. As proof, it won its 17 th title at the 24 Hours of Le Mans and acquired the FIA World Endurance Championship title thanks to the 919 Hybrid. Porsche isn’t selfish when …November 19, 2015

AJAC’s 2016 Canadian Car of The Year Awards: Testing Begins This Week

The 28 th edition of what is affectionately known as Testfest is under way. This annual event gathers up members of the Automotive Journalists Association of Canada in order to determine the best new vehicles for 2016. This year, the test program will be held at Canadian Tire Motorsport Park …October 26, 2015

2015 Geneva Motor Show – Our Favourites

Every year, innovative products and interesting vehicles converge at the Geneva Motor Show. As always, the Swiss event was full of surprises this year. I’ve narrowed the list down to five just to keep things simple, but there were plenty of others that could have been included. These are five …March 11, 2015

Porsche Cayman GT4 vs 911 GT3 RS: The Fight For First Place

Just a few months ago, Porsche unveiled a whole host of GTS models. These more dynamic, high-performance versions were added to the 911, Cayman, Cayenne, Panamera and Boxster families. In Porsche’s hierarchy, models whose name includes the “GT plus a number” moniker represent the summit of sport driving, which is …March 10, 2015

Porsche Cayman GT4: The Little Brother Goes Wild

After teasing us with a digital reveal of its next mid-engine car, Porsche finally unveiled the Cayman GT4, which has been built to perform on the world’s greatest tracks, while still being road-legal. This new car will take its place as a little brother to the Porsche 911. Fans of …February 4, 2015

The First Sketches Of The Porsche Cayman GT4… In A Mobile Game

We are eagerly awaiting the Porsche Cayman GT4, which the manufacturer involuntarily announced last October. This model should sit above the recently-unveiled GTS, both performance and price-wise, and should be a track-focused, barely road-legal car (much like the GT3 variant of its big brother, the 911). The development of this …January 27, 2015

Porsche Launches the new Boxster and Cayman GTS

When the latest mid-engine Boxster (and its hardtop variant, the Cayman) launched, back in 2012, the sports car’s enthusiasts couldn’t wait for a high-performance version. With the launch of the GTS, the wait is over. The GTS moniker stands for Gran Turismo Sport, and has been used on high performance …April 21, 2014

2013 Porsche Cayman: the reinvented sports coupe

Revealed as a world premiere at the Los Angeles Auto Show last fall, Porsche’s Cayman sports coupe was overdue for a radical change. One can state that with this new release, the brand’s famed engineering team did things very well indeed. As usual with this manufacturer, the Cayman’s transformation came …January 17, 2013

sche Cayman: the new generation finally unveiled

Following in the footsteps of the completely redesigned 2013 Porsche Boxster, the Los Angeles Auto Show was the chosen site for the launch of the Cayman coupe, which shares the basic underpinnings and mechanics with the roadster. Aesthetically, the new coupe remains loyal to the family’s legendary lines, all the …June 28, 2012

Lightweight Porsche Cayman R debuts in Los Angeles

Hardcore, mid-engined two-seater delivers more power, a sportier chassis, less weight and an electrifying driving experience Porsche reserves the letter “R” only for very special sports cars: R stands for raw and responsive – but most especially for racy. Unveiled today at the Los Angeles Auto Show, the new Cayman …November 17, 2010

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Review: 2017 Porsche 718 Cayman

With the arrival of the Boxster and the Cayman, Porsche owners finally did not have to make excuses for not having a 911 in the driveway! Graeme got to drive the new Cayman at the track with the new turbo-charged flat 4, did he like like it, does he miss …

2 Minute Test Drive - Porsche Cayman S

This week's 2-minute test drive is the Porsche Cayman S. A car Russ might well have willed into existenceâ€¦ Â Motoring 2014 Episode 7 …

Porsche Cayman R

Unveiling of the 2011 Porsche Cayman R

The Car Guide rating 73%

Pros

Excellent road holding
Powerful brakes
Engines that deliver (S and R)
Good reliability

Cons

Expensive options
Usage costs
Limited rear visibility

Driving	10/10
Safety	8/10
Interior	6/10
Reliability	8/10
Winter driving	6/10
Comfort	6/10

What's new in 2012

Model Cayman R

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