2012 Porsche Cayman Summary

2012 Porsche Cayman

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2012 Porsche Cayman

Starting MSRP $51,900–$67,500

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MPG City: 19 – 20 Highway: 26 – 29

Available Engines

320-hp, 3.4-liter H-6 (premium)
330-hp, 3.4-liter H-6 (premium)
265-hp, 2.9-liter H-6 (premium)

Transmissions

6-speed manual w/OD
7-speed auto-shift manual w/OD and auto-manual

Average Consumer Rating

(5.0) 1 consumer review

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Expert Snapshot

New or Notable

•New lightweight Cayman R
•Final model year for this generation
•Mid-engine design
•Choice of flat-six-cylinder engines
•Front and rear cargo areas
 

What We Like

•Intuitive responses
•Handling balance
•3.4-liter six-cylinder's performance
•Accommodating cabin
•Gas mileage

What We Don't

•Manual shifter feel
•Price tag warrants more luxurious interior
•Overhead stoplights can be hard to see

Porsche's two-seat Cayman — and its roadster counterpart, the Boxster — compete with the Audi TT, BMW Z4, Chevrolet Corvette and Mercedes-Benz SLK-Class. The Boxster is covered in a separate report in the Cars.com Research section.

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4 Available Cayman Trims

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Standard Equipment & Options

    Engine MPG MSRP Invoice
Base 2dr Rear-wheel Drive Coupe
See Specs | Price with Options		 6 cyl 19/27 $51,900 NA
S 2dr Rear-wheel Drive Coupe
See Specs | Price with Options		 6 cyl 19/26 $62,100 NA
R 2dr Rear-wheel Drive Coupe
See Specs | Price with Options		 6 cyl 19/27 $66,300 NA
Black Edition 2dr Rear-wheel Drive Coupe
See Specs | Price with Options		 6 cyl 19/27 $67,500 NA
Destination charge: $950
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