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

Side-by-Side Comparison l Build & Price

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