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2012 Porsche Cayman review

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Porsche Cayman highlights

Customer rating

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Mileage (EPA estimate)

19 city, 26 highway, 22 combined

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Year

All Porsche Cayman years

What is new for the 2012 Porsche Cayman?

  • The Cayman is available in a new trim called the S Black Edition.
  • Cayman trims have been upgraded with BOSE Sound System and Satellite Radio Ready as standard equipment this year.
  • Memory Seat(s) features are now available as options on select trims.
  • The R trim now comes with Leather Seats, Rear Spoiler, and Manual Transmission as standard equipment.

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Ratings & reliability

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RepairPal gave the Porsche Cayman an overall reliability rating of 2.5 out of 5 stars, which RepairPal describes as Average. This rating ranks Porsche Cayman 23rd out of 25 among Luxury Compact Cars.

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Porsche Cayman features and specs

Base 2WD 2D Coupe

Standard Features

  • ABS Brakes
  • Air Conditioning
  • Alloy Wheels
  • AM/FM Stereo
  • Auxiliary Audio Input
  • CD Audio
  • Cruise Control
  • Leather Seats
  • Manual Transmission
  • Overhead Airbags
  • Power Locks
  • Power Mirrors
  • Power Seat(s)
  • Power Windows
  • Rear Defroster
  • Rear Spoiler
  • Side Airbags
  • Traction Control
  • A/C Seat(s)
  • Air Conditioning
  • Automatic Transmission
  • Bluetooth Technology
  • BOSE Sound System
  • CD Audio
  • Front Seat Heaters
  • Heated Steering Wheel
  • Manual Transmission
  • Memory Seat(s)
  • Navigation System
  • Parking Sensors
  • Power Seat(s)
  • Rear Spoiler
  • Satellite Radio Ready

Drive Wheels

Rear-Wheel Drive (2WD)

Engine size

2.9L

Horsepower

265

Torque (ft-lbs)

221

Engine type

Gas

Fuel capacity

16.9

Wheelbase

95.1"

Overall length

172.3"

Width

70.9"

Height

51.3"

Leg room

F 33.5"

Head room

F 37.6"

Front tires

P205/55R/17

Rear tires

P235/50R/17

Seating capacity

2

Transmission

Manual 6

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