Porsche Boxster vs. Porsche Cayman
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Highlights
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$52,100
Starting MSRP
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$52,600
Starting MSRP
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Starting MSRP
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Premium Gasoline H-6
Engine Type
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Premium Gasoline H-6
Engine Type
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-
Engine Type
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22 City / 32 Hwy
MPG
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22 City / 32 Hwy
MPG
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-
MPG
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265 hp
Horsepower
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275 hp
Horsepower
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Horsepower
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Rear Wheel Drive
Drive Type
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Rear Wheel Drive
Drive Type
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-
Drive Type
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2
Seating Capacity
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2
Seating Capacity
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-
Seating Capacity
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4 yr / 50,000 mi
Basic Warranty
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4 yr / 50,000 mi
Basic Warranty
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-
Basic Warranty
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Engine
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2.7 L/165
Displacement
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2.7 L/165
Displacement
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Displacement
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265 @ 6700
SAE Net Horsepower @ RPM
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275 @ 7400
SAE Net Horsepower @ RPM
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SAE Net Horsepower @ RPM
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Premium Gasoline H-6
Engine Type
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Premium Gasoline H-6
Engine Type
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Engine Type
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206 @ 4400
SAE Net Torque @ RPM
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213 @ 4500
SAE Net Torque @ RPM
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SAE Net Torque @ RPM
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7-Speed A/T
M/T 6-Speed M/T A/T Transmission w/Dual Shift Mode Transmission Options
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7-Speed A/T
M/T 6-Speed M/T A/T Transmission w/Dual Shift Mode Transmission Options
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Transmission Options
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22 City / 32 Hwy
MPG
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22 City / 32 Hwy
MPG
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-
MPG
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N/A
Total Cooling System Capacity
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N/A
Total Cooling System Capacity
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-
Total Cooling System Capacity
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Tires & Wheels
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18 X 8 in
Front Wheel Size
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18 X 8 in
Front Wheel Size
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-
Front Wheel Size
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N/A
Spare Wheel Material
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N/A
Spare Wheel Material
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-
Spare Wheel Material
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P235/45ZR18
Front Tire Size
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P235/45ZR18
Front Tire Size
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-
Front Tire Size
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18 X 9 in
Rear Wheel Size
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18 X 9 in
Rear Wheel Size
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-
Rear Wheel Size
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P265/45ZR18
Rear Tire Size
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P265/45ZR18
Rear Tire Size
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-
Rear Tire Size
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N/A
Spare Tire Size
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N/A
Spare Tire Size
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-
Spare Tire Size
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Aluminum
Front Wheel Material
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Aluminum
Front Wheel Material
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Front Wheel Material
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Aluminum
Rear Wheel Material
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Aluminum
Rear Wheel Material
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-
Rear Wheel Material
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N/A
Spare Wheel Size
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N/A
Spare Wheel Size
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-
Spare Wheel Size
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Suspension
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Strut
Suspension Type - Front
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Strut
Suspension Type - Front
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-
Suspension Type - Front
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Strut
Suspension Type - Rear
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Strut
Suspension Type - Rear
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Suspension Type - Rear
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Strut
Suspension Type - Rear (Cont.)
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Strut
Suspension Type - Rear (Cont.)
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Suspension Type - Rear (Cont.)
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Strut
Suspension Type - Front (Cont.)
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Strut
Suspension Type - Front (Cont.)
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-
Suspension Type - Front (Cont.)
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Steering
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N/A
Lock to Lock Turns (Steering)
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N/A
Lock to Lock Turns (Steering)
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-
Lock to Lock Turns (Steering)
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36 ft
Turning Diameter - Curb to Curb
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36 ft
Turning Diameter - Curb to Curb
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-
Turning Diameter - Curb to Curb
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N/A
Steering Ratio (:1), Overall
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N/A
Steering Ratio (:1), Overall
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-
Steering Ratio (:1), Overall
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Rack-Pinion
Steering Type
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Rack-Pinion
Steering Type
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-
Steering Type
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N/A
Turning Diameter - Wall to Wall
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N/A
Turning Diameter - Wall to Wall
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-
Turning Diameter - Wall to Wall
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Measurements
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N/A
Second Hip Room
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N/A
Second Hip Room
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-
Second Hip Room
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N/A
Passenger Volume
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48 ft³
Passenger Volume
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-
Passenger Volume
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97 in
Wheelbase
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97 in
Wheelbase
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Wheelbase
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172 in
Length, Overall
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172 in
Length, Overall
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Length, Overall
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39 in
Front Head Room
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N/A
Front Head Room
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-
Front Head Room
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53 in
Front Hip Room
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N/A
Front Hip Room
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-
Front Hip Room
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61 in
Track Width, Rear
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61 in
Track Width, Rear
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-
Track Width, Rear
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51 in
Height, Overall
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51 in
Height, Overall
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Height, Overall
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71 in
Width, Max w/o mirrors
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71 in
Width, Max w/o mirrors
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-
Width, Max w/o mirrors
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N/A
Second Shoulder Room
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N/A
Second Shoulder Room
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-
Second Shoulder Room
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N/A
Liftover Height
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N/A
Liftover Height
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-
Liftover Height
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N/A
Second Head Room
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N/A
Second Head Room
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-
Second Head Room
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52 in
Front Shoulder Room
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N/A
Front Shoulder Room
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-
Front Shoulder Room
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N/A
Second Leg Room
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N/A
Second Leg Room
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-
Second Leg Room
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5 ft³
Trunk Volume
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N/A
Trunk Volume
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-
Trunk Volume
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60 in
Track Width, Front
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60 in
Track Width, Front
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-
Track Width, Front
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4 in
Min Ground Clearance
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4 in
Min Ground Clearance
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Min Ground Clearance
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2
Passenger Capacity
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2
Passenger Capacity
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-
Passenger Capacity
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43 in
Front Leg Room
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N/A
Front Leg Room
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-
Front Leg Room
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Weight & Capacity
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2,888 lbs
Base Curb Weight
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2,888 lbs
Base Curb Weight
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-
Base Curb Weight
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N/A
Dead Weight Hitch - Max Tongue Wt.
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N/A
Dead Weight Hitch - Max Tongue Wt.
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-
Dead Weight Hitch - Max Tongue Wt.
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N/A
Wt Distributing Hitch - Max Tongue Wt.
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N/A
Wt Distributing Hitch - Max Tongue Wt.
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Wt Distributing Hitch - Max Tongue Wt.
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N/A
Aux Fuel Tank Capacity, Approx
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N/A
Aux Fuel Tank Capacity, Approx
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-
Aux Fuel Tank Capacity, Approx
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N/A
Dead Weight Hitch - Max Trailer Wt.
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N/A
Dead Weight Hitch - Max Trailer Wt.
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-
Dead Weight Hitch - Max Trailer Wt.
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17 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity, Approx
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17 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity, Approx
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-
Fuel Tank Capacity, Approx
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N/A
Wt Distributing Hitch - Max Trailer Wt.
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N/A
Wt Distributing Hitch - Max Trailer Wt.
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-
Wt Distributing Hitch - Max Trailer Wt.
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Safety
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Standard
Stability Control
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Standard
Stability Control
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-
Stability Control
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Entertainment
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Standard
Bluetooth®
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Standard
Bluetooth®
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-
Bluetooth®
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Electrical
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120
Maximum Alternator Capacity (amps)
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120
Maximum Alternator Capacity (amps)
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-
Maximum Alternator Capacity (amps)
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340
Cold Cranking Amps @ 0° F (Primary)
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340
Cold Cranking Amps @ 0° F (Primary)
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-
Cold Cranking Amps @ 0° F (Primary)
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Brakes
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Yes
Disc - Front (Yes or )
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Yes
Disc - Front (Yes or )
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-
Disc - Front (Yes or )
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4-Wheel Disc
Brake Type
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4-Wheel Disc
Brake Type
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-
Brake Type
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12 in
Rear Brake Rotor Diam x Thickness
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12 in
Rear Brake Rotor Diam x Thickness
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-
Rear Brake Rotor Diam x Thickness
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N/A
Drum - Rear (Yes or )
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N/A
Drum - Rear (Yes or )
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Drum - Rear (Yes or )
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Yes
Disc - Rear (Yes or )
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Yes
Disc - Rear (Yes or )
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Disc - Rear (Yes or )
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12 in
Front Brake Rotor Diam x Thickness
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12 in
Front Brake Rotor Diam x Thickness
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-
Front Brake Rotor Diam x Thickness
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N/A
Brake ABS System (Second Line)
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N/A
Brake ABS System (Second Line)
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-
Brake ABS System (Second Line)
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4-Wheel
Brake ABS System
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4-Wheel
Brake ABS System
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Brake ABS System
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FAQ
Which is more reliable, the 2016 Porsche Boxster or the 2016 Porsche Cayman?
The 2016 Porsche Cayman is more reliable than the 2016 Porsche Boxster according to Cars.com consumers, with a reliability rating of 4.9 for the 2016 Cayman versus a reliability rating of 4.8 for the 2016 Boxster.
Which is more fuel efficient, the 2016 Porsche Boxster or the 2016 Porsche Cayman?
The 2016 Porsche Boxster and the 2016 Porsche Cayman both get 26 MPG combined.
Which car is cheaper, the 2016 Porsche Boxster or the 2016 Porsche Cayman?
The 2016 Porsche Boxster is cheaper than the 2016 Porsche Cayman with a $52,100 starting MSRP versus a $52,600 starting MSRP.
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