Porsche Cayman 987
The Porsche Cayman 987 (2006–2012): dimensions, weights, reliability and the official figures of its 44 versions in the European Union, the United Kingdom, the United States, and Canada.
Model codes: 987
Dimensions, weights and capacity
| Specification | Europe | North America | Wikipedia |
|---|---|---|---|
| Dimensions | |||
| Length | 4,340–4,350 mm RDW | 4,350 mm TC | 4,359–4,376 mm |
| Width | 1,800 mm RDW | 1,800 mm TC | 1,801–1,816 mm |
| Height | 1,290–1,310 mm RDW | 1,300 mm TC | 1,295–1,305 mm |
| Wheelbase | 2,420 mm RDW | 2,410 mm TC | 2,416 mm |
| Front track | 1,421–1,500 mm ASTRA | 1,480 mm TC | – |
| Rear track | 1,461–1,544 mm ASTRA | 1,500 mm TC | – |
| Weights and towing | |||
| Kerb weight | 1,275–1,355 kg RDW | 1,350 kg TC | 1,295–1,340 kg |
| Mass in running order | 1,375–1,455 kg RDW | – | – |
| Gross vehicle weight | 1,620–1,675 kg RDW | – | – |
| Seats and space | |||
| Seats | 2 RDW | – | – |
| Doors | 2 RDW | – | – |
| Performance | |||
| Top speed | 258–277 km/h RDW | – | – |
| Torque | 273–370 Nm ASTRA | – | – |
Tyre sizes (most common first): 235/40R18, 205/55R17, 235/50R17, 235/35R19, 255/40R18, 265/35R19, 265/40R18
Ranges cover the generation’s versions and body styles; European and North American versions can differ. Sources: RDW type approvals (Netherlands), Transport Canada vehicle specifications, Wikipedia, ASTRA type approvals (Switzerland), Traficom type approvals (Finland). Wikipedia figures are used under CC BY-SA 4.0.
Reliability and owner reports
UK MOT: first-time pass rate by age
| Age at test | Pass rate | UK average | Tests |
|---|---|---|---|
| 9–12 years | 93.0% (91.9–93.9) | 77.9% | 2,517 |
| 13 years and older | 85.6% (85.0–86.2) | 69.2% | 13,952 |
What the MOT finds
| Area | This model | UK average, same ages |
|---|---|---|
| Brakes | 25.2% | 35.1% |
| Tyres | 18.1% | 31.2% |
| Suspension | 12.2% | 39.4% |
| Lights and electrics | 9.3% | 27.1% |
| Noise, emissions and leaks | 6.8% | 15.7% |
| Visibility (glass, mirrors, wipers) | 4.6% | 11.3% |
First MOT test of each car per year in 2022–2024, from the DVSA’s anonymised test results; only ages with at least 500 tests are shown. The figure in brackets is the 95% confidence interval; green or red means clearly above or below the UK average. The second table shows how often an item was noted (defect or advisory) in each area, against the UK average for cars of the same ages. DVSA anonymised MOT tests (Open Government Licence)
Owner complaints to NHTSA (US)
29 complaints for model years 2006–2012. 2 crashes · 1 fire · 2 injuries
Complaints are reported by owners and not checked by NHTSA; they are not adjusted for how many cars were sold, so popular models have more. NHTSA owner complaints
All 44 versions of the Porsche Cayman 987
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European Union 12 versions
New cars registered in the EU (plus Norway and Iceland), from the European Environment Agency. Figures on the NEDC procedure until 2020 and on WLTP from 2021; versions are grouped by engine and power, with their number of registrations.
| Years and version | Engine | Power | Fuel | CO₂ | EU registrations |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2011–2012 | 2.9 L | 195 kW (265 PS) | Petrol | 217 g/km | 1,766 |
| 2011–2012 | 3.4 L | 243 kW (330 PS) | Petrol | 224 g/km | 894 |
| 2011–2012 | 3.4 L | 235 kW (320 PS) | Petrol | 224–226 g/km | 1,410 |
| 2011 | 2.9 L | 155 kW (211 PS) | Petrol | 218 g/km | 44 |
| 2011 | 3.0 L | 195 kW (265 PS) | Petrol | 218 g/km | 26 |
| 2011 | 3.4 L | 217 kW (295 PS) | Petrol | 222 g/km | 12 |
| 2010 | 2.9 L | – | Petrol | 217 g/km | 1,888 |
| 2010 | 3.4 L | – | Petrol | 224 g/km | 1,586 |
| 2010 | 3.0 L | – | Petrol | 218 g/km | 60 |
| 2010 | 3.4 L | – | Petrol | 256 g/km | 52 |
| 2010 | 2.7 L | – | Petrol | 225 g/km | 22 |
| 2010 | – | – | Petrol | 219 g/km | 18 |
United Kingdom 13 versions
New cars on sale in the UK, from the Vehicle Certification Agency. NEDC figures until 2018 and WLTP figures after; years are the editions a version appeared in.
| Years and version | Engine | Fuel | Gearbox | Consumption (combined) | CO₂ |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2009–20122.9 | 2.9 L | Petrol | 6-speed manual | 9.4 L/100 km NEDC | 221 g/km |
| 2009–20122.9 PDK | 2.9 L | Petrol | 7-speed automatic | 9.1 L/100 km NEDC | 214 g/km |
| 2012Manual | 3.4 L | Petrol | 6-speed manual | 9.4 L/100 km NEDC | 221 g/km |
| 2012PDK | 3.4 L | Petrol | 7-speed automatic | 9.3 L/100 km NEDC | 218 g/km |
| 2009–20123.4 | 3.4 L | Petrol | 6-speed manual | 9.5 L/100 km NEDC | 223 g/km |
| 2009–20123.4 PDK | 3.4 L | Petrol | 7-speed automatic | 9.4 L/100 km NEDC | 221 g/km |
| 2008–20096-speed · 6-speed Porsche Design Edition 1 · Sport Edition 6-Speed | 3.4 L | Petrol | 6-speed manual | 10.6 L/100 km NEDC | 254 g/km |
| 2008–2009Tiptronic S · Tiptronic S Porsche Sport Design Edition 1 · Sport Edition Tiptronic S | 3.4 L | Petrol | 5-speed automatic | 11.0 L/100 km NEDC | 262 g/km |
| 2007–2008Tiptronic S | 2.7 L | Petrol | 5-speed automatic | 10.1 L/100 km NEDC | 242 g/km |
| 2007–20085-speed | 2.7 L | Petrol | 5-speed manual | 9.3 L/100 km NEDC | 222 g/km |
| 2007–20086-speed | 2.7 L | Petrol | 6-speed manual | 9.5 L/100 km NEDC | 227 g/km |
| 2006–20076-speed | 3.4 L | Petrol | 6-speed manual | 10.6 L/100 km NEDC | 254 g/km |
| 2006–2007Tiptronic S | 3.4 L | Petrol | 5-speed automatic | 11.0 L/100 km NEDC | 262 g/km |
United States 9 versions
Model years sold in the USA, from the EPA and the Department of Energy (fueleconomy.gov). MPG on the EPA test; litres per 100 km = 235.215 ÷ MPG.
| Years and version | Engine | Fuel | Gearbox | Drive | Consumption (combined) | CO₂ |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2009–2012 | 2.9 L | Petrol | 6-speed manual | Rear-wheel drive | 22 MPG (10.7 L/100 km) EPA | 251 g/km |
| 2009–2012 | 2.9 L | Petrol | 7-speed automatic | Rear-wheel drive | 23–24 MPG (9.8–10.2 L/100 km) EPA | 230–240 g/km |
| 2009–2012SIDI | 3.4 L | Petrol | 7-speed automatic | Rear-wheel drive | 23 MPG (10.2 L/100 km) EPA | 240 g/km |
| 2009–2012SIDI | 3.4 L | Petrol | 6-speed manual | Rear-wheel drive | 21–22 MPG (10.7–11.2 L/100 km) EPA | 251–263 g/km |
| 2007–20082MODE | 2.7 L | Petrol | 5-speed automatic | Rear-wheel drive | 21 MPG (11.2 L/100 km) EPA | 263 g/km |
| 2007–2008 | 2.7 L | Petrol | 5-speed manual | Rear-wheel drive | 23 MPG (10.2 L/100 km) EPA | 240 g/km |
| 2007–2008 | 2.7 L | Petrol | 6-speed manual | Rear-wheel drive | 22 MPG (10.7 L/100 km) EPA | 251 g/km |
| 2006–20082MODE | 3.4 L | Petrol | 5-speed automatic | Rear-wheel drive | 21 MPG (11.2 L/100 km) EPA | 263 g/km |
| 2006–2008 | 3.4 L | Petrol | 6-speed manual | Rear-wheel drive | 21 MPG (11.2 L/100 km) EPA | 263 g/km |
Canada 10 versions
Model years sold in Canada, from Natural Resources Canada fuel consumption ratings (5-cycle test).
| Years and version | Engine | Fuel | Gearbox | Consumption (combined) | CO₂ |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2010–2012Two-seater | 2.9 L | Petrol | 7-speed automatic | 10.0 L/100 km 5-cycle | 230 g/km |
| 2010–2012Two-seater | 2.9 L | Petrol | 6-speed manual | 10.9 L/100 km 5-cycle | 251 g/km |
| 2010–2012Two-seater | 3.4 L | Petrol | 7-speed automatic | 10.1–10.2 L/100 km 5-cycle | 232–235 g/km |
| 2008–2012Two-seater | 3.4 L | Petrol | 6-speed manual | 10.7–11.4 L/100 km 5-cycle | 246–262 g/km |
| 2007–2008Two-seater | 2.7 L | Petrol | 6-speed automatic | 10.9 L/100 km 5-cycle | 251 g/km |
| 2007–2008Two-seater | 2.7 L | Petrol | 5-speed manual | 10.0 L/100 km 5-cycle | 230 g/km |
| 2007–2008Two-seater | 2.7 L | Petrol | 6-speed manual | 10.5 L/100 km 5-cycle | 242 g/km |
| 2008Two-seater | 3.4 L | Petrol | 6-speed automatic | 11.4 L/100 km 5-cycle | 262 g/km |
| 2007Two-seater | 3.2 L | Petrol | 6-speed automatic | 11.4 L/100 km 5-cycle | 262 g/km |
| 2007Two-seater | 3.2 L | Petrol | 6-speed manual | 11.4 L/100 km 5-cycle | 262 g/km |
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Official figures are measured on standard test procedures and differ between markets. Your consumption depends on how, where and in what conditions you drive.