Porsche Cayman 987c Sports Car (2005-2009)

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Product Overview

Porsche Cayman 987c is a compact sports car in production from 2005 to 2009, whereupon it received a facelift. It was available with a range of flat-6 engines that displaced 2.7 to 3.4 liters.
Compared to the 997 Porsche 911, the 987c uses a mid-engine layout. This ostensibly improves handling, though it resulted in a long rear deck that is less appealing. The vehicle is also much less practical.
Porsche has made a good effort in aerodynamics, with a decent 0.28 coefficient of drag to show for it. Utility-minded owners will have to keep in mind that the 260L (9cu-ft) cargo space may not be sufficient.
Drivers who appreciate handling should keep in mind that the Porsche Cayman uses MacPherson front suspension.

Ratings

What we found**

Neofiliac score 67% (not directly comparable across industries)
Pros
  • Overall good handling
  • Good 0.28 drag coefficient
Cons
  • Awkward styling
  • Reliability concerns with IMS
  • Lethargic automatic transmission
  • Stuck with MacPherson struts in the front
  • Low cargo capacity

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Specifications

CaymanCayman ATCayman SCayman S AT

Capacity

Cargo Capacity260 L / 9.2 cu-ft
Coolant Capacity22.0 L / 23.2 qt22.0 L / 23.2 qt25.0 L / 26.4 qt25.0 L / 26.4 qt
Engine Oil Capacity7.8 L / 8.2 qt7.8 L / 8.2 qt7.8 L / 8.2 qt7.8 L / 8.2 qt
Fuel Capacity64.0 L / 16.9 gal64.0 L / 16.9 gal64.0 L / 16.9 gal64.0 L / 16.9 gal
Passengers2
Payload320 kg / 705 lbs305 kg / 672 lbs280 kg / 617 lbs280 kg / 617 lbs

Chassis

Brakes | FrontVentilated discs, 298x24 mmVentilated discs, 298x24 mmVentilated discs, 318x28 mmVentilated discs, 318x28 mm
Brakes | RearVentilated discs, 299x20 mmVentilated discs, 299x20 mmVentilated discs, 299x24 mmVentilated discs, 299x24 mm
Power SteeringHydraulic Steering
Suspension | FrontMacPherson strut
Suspension | RearMacPherson strut
Tire SizeFront wheel tires: 205/55 ZR 17 Rear wheel tires: 235/50 ZR 17Front wheel tires: 205/55 ZR 17 Rear wheel tires: 235/50 ZR 17Front wheel tires: 235/40 ZR 18 Rear wheel tires: 265/40 ZR 18Front wheel tires: 235/40 ZR 18 Rear wheel tires: 265/40 ZR 18
Turning Circle11.1 m / 36.4 ft

Construction

Body Style2-door Coupe

Dimensions

Ground Clearance121 mm / 4.8 in121 mm / 4.8 in121 mm / 4.8 in121 mm / 4.8 in
Size | Height1305 mm / 51.4 in1305 mm / 51.4 in1305 mm / 51.4 in1305 mm / 51.4 in
Size | Length4341 mm / 170.9 in4341 mm / 170.9 in4341 mm / 170.9 in4341 mm / 170.9 in
Size | Width1801 mm / 70.9 in | 1978 mm / 77.9 in (mirror unfolded)
Track Width | Front1490.0 mm / 58.7 in1490.0 mm / 58.7 in1486.0 mm / 58.5 in1486.0 mm / 58.5 in
Track Width | Rear1534.0 mm / 60.4 in1534.0 mm / 60.4 in1528.0 mm / 60.2 in1528.0 mm / 60.2 in
Weight1300.0 kg / 2866.0 lbs1360.0 kg / 2998.3 lbs1350.0 kg / 2976.2 lbs1390.0 kg / 3064.4 lbs
Wheel SizeFront wheel rims: 6.5 J x 17 Rear wheel rims: 8 J x 17Front wheel rims: 6.5 J x 17 Rear wheel rims: 8 J x 17Front wheel rims: 8 J x 18 Rear wheel rims: 9 J x 18Front wheel rims: 8 J x 18 Rear wheel rims: 9 J x 18
Wheelbase2415 mm / 95.1 in

Performance

Acceleration | 0 - 100 km/h6.1 sec7.0 sec5.4 sec6.1 sec
Acceleration | 0 - 60 mph5.8 sec6.7 sec5.1 sec5.8 sec
Braking | 100 km/h - 035.0 m / 114.8 ft37.0 m / 121.4 ft34.5 m / 113.2 ft
Braking | 200 km/h - 0142.7 m / 468.1 ft136.7 m / 448.4 ft
CO2 Emission222 g/km242 g/km254 g/km262 g/km
Coefficient Of Drag0.290.290.290.29
Fuel Economy9.3 L/100km / 25.3 MPG (combined) | 13.8 L/100km / 17.0 MPG (urban) | 6.8 L/100km / 34.6 MPG (highway)10.1 L/100km / 23.3 MPG (combined) | 14.9 L/100km / 15.8 MPG (urban) | 7.7 L/100km / 30.5 MPG (highway)10.6 L/100km / 22.2 MPG (combined) | 15.3 L/100km / 15.4 MPG (urban) | 7.8 L/100km / 30.2 MPG (highway)11.0 L/100km / 21.4 MPG (combined) | 16.3 L/100km / 14.4 MPG (urban) | 7.9 L/100km / 29.8 MPG (highway)
Top Speed258.0 km/h / 160.3 mph253.0 km/h / 157.2 mph275.0 km/h / 170.9 mph267.0 km/h / 165.9 mph

Powertrain

Drivetrain LayoutMid-engine (longitudinal), Rear-wheel drive
Emission StandardEuro 4Euro 4Euro 4Euro 4
EngineM97.20M97.20M97.21M97.21
Engine | Bore85.5 mm / 3.4 in85.5 mm / 3.4 in96.0 mm / 3.8 in96.0 mm / 3.8 in
Engine | Compression Ratio11.3:111.3:111.1:111.1:1
Engine | Displacement2.7 L / 164.0 cu-in / 2687.0 cc2.7 L / 164.0 cu-in / 2687.0 cc3.4 L / 206.6 cu-in / 3386.0 cc3.4 L / 206.6 cu-in / 3386.0 cc
Engine | Power245.0 hp / 182.7 kW @ 6500 rpm245.0 hp / 182.7 kW @ 6500 rpm295.0 hp / 220.0 kW @ 6250 rpm295.0 hp / 220.0 kW @ 6250 rpm
Engine | Redline7300 rpm7300 rpm7300 rpm7300 rpm
Engine | Specific Output91.2 hp/L / 1.5 hp/cu-in91.2 hp/L / 1.5 hp/cu-in87.1 hp/L / 1.4 hp/cu-in87.1 hp/L / 1.4 hp/cu-in
Engine | Stroke78.0 mm / 3.1 in78.0 mm / 3.1 in78.0 mm / 3.1 in78.0 mm / 3.1 in
Engine | Torque273 Nm / 201.4 lb-ft @ 4600-6000 rpm273 Nm / 201.4 lb-ft @ 4600-6000 rpm340 Nm / 250.8 lb-ft @ 4400-6000 rpm340 Nm / 250.8 lb-ft @ 4400-6000 rpm
Engine | TypeNaturally-aspirated multi-port injected petrol flat-6 DOHC engine with 4 values per cylinderNaturally-aspirated multi-port injected petrol flat-6 DOHC engine with 4 values per cylinderNaturally-aspirated multi-port injected petrol flat-6 DOHC engine with 4 values per cylinderNaturally-aspirated multi-port injected petrol flat-6 DOHC engine with 4 values per cylinder
Transmission | Gears5-speed5-speed6-speed5-speed
Transmission | TypeManualAutomaticManualAutomatic

Production

Availability2006 ~ 20092006 ~ 20092005 ~ 20092005 ~ 2009

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