Porsche Cayman 981
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Product Overview
Porsche Cayman 981 is a compact sports car in production from 2013 to 2016. It was available with a range of flat-6 engines that displaced 2.7 to 3.8 liters.
Compared to the 987c generation, the 981 Cayman has an improved styling to accommodate the mid-engine layout without looking awkward. Porsche also improved the drivetrain overall.
At the same time, the Cayman continued to use MacPherson-type suspensions that are not conducive to good handling characteristics.
Ratings
What we found
Neofiliac score 75%
Pros
- Improved styling
- Improved drivetrain reliability
Cons
- MacPherson type suspensions
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Specifications
Variants shown:
Cayman
Cayman PDK
Cayman GT4
Cayman GTS
Cayman GTS PDK
Cayman S
Cayman S PDK
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