Porsche Cayman I (987C) photos

2005 — 2013 · coupe

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Cayman S Black Edition — 2012

Cayman S Black Edition — 2012

Cayman S Black Edition — 2012

Cayman R — 2011

Cayman R — 2011

Cayman R — 2011

Cayman R — 2011

Cayman R — 2011

Cayman R — 2011

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About this generation

The first generation of the coupe based on the Boxster roadster.

The Cayman offered a stiffer body structure and excellent aerodynamics, becoming a serious competitor for higher-class models.

Specifications

Petrol

2.7

241hp(180 kW)

2.7 l 5-speed manual RWD 0–100 6.1 s

2006–2009

Torque: 273 Nm (201 lb-ft)
Top speed: 258 km/h (160 mph)
Displacement: 2687 cc
Cylinders: 6
Engine: M97.20
Aspiration: naturally aspirated
Curb weight: 1300 kg (2866 lb)
Fuel tank: 64 l (16.9 gal US)
Fuel consumption: 9.3 l/100 km (25 mpg US) NEDC
CO₂: 222 g/km (NEDC)
Emissions standard: Euro 4

2.7

241hp(180 kW)

2.7 l 6-speed manual RWD 0–100 6.1 s

2006–2009

Torque: 273 Nm (201 lb-ft)
Top speed: 260 km/h (162 mph)
Displacement: 2687 cc
Cylinders: 6
Engine: M97.20
Aspiration: naturally aspirated
Curb weight: 1300 kg (2866 lb)
Fuel tank: 64 l (16.9 gal US)
Fuel consumption: 9.3 l/100 km (25 mpg US) NEDC
CO₂: 222 g/km (NEDC)
Emissions standard: Euro 4

2.7 Tiptronic S

241hp(180 kW)

2.7 l 5-speed automatic RWD 0–100 7.0 s

2006–2009

Torque: 273 Nm (201 lb-ft)
Top speed: 253 km/h (157 mph)
Displacement: 2687 cc
Cylinders: 6
Engine: M97.20
Aspiration: naturally aspirated
Curb weight: 1360 kg (2998 lb)
Fuel tank: 64 l (16.9 gal US)
Fuel consumption: 10.1 l/100 km (23 mpg US) NEDC
CO₂: 242 g/km (NEDC)
Emissions standard: Euro 4

2.9

261hp(195 kW)

2.9 l 6-speed manual RWD 0–100 5.8 s

2009–2013

Torque: 300 Nm (221 lb-ft)
Top speed: 265 km/h (165 mph)
Displacement: 2893 cc
Cylinders: 6
Engine: MA1.20
Aspiration: naturally aspirated
Curb weight: 1330 kg (2932 lb)
Fuel tank: 64 l (16.9 gal US)
Fuel consumption: 9.2 l/100 km (26 mpg US) NEDC
CO₂: 218 g/km (NEDC)
Emissions standard: Euro 5

2.9 PDK

261hp(195 kW)

2.9 l 7-speed DCT RWD 0–100 5.7 s

2009–2013

Torque: 300 Nm (221 lb-ft)
Top speed: 263 km/h (163 mph)
Displacement: 2893 cc
Cylinders: 6
Engine: MA1.20
Aspiration: naturally aspirated
Curb weight: 1360 kg (2998 lb)
Fuel tank: 64 l (16.9 gal US)
Fuel consumption: 8.9 l/100 km (26 mpg US) NEDC
CO₂: 210 g/km (NEDC)
Emissions standard: Euro 5

S 3.4

291hp(217 kW)

3.4 l 6-speed manual RWD 0–100 5.4 s

2005–2009

Torque: 340 Nm (251 lb-ft)
Top speed: 275 km/h (171 mph)
Displacement: 3387 cc
Cylinders: 6
Engine: M97.21
Aspiration: naturally aspirated
Curb weight: 1340 kg (2954 lb)
Fuel tank: 64 l (16.9 gal US)
Fuel consumption: 10.6 l/100 km (22 mpg US) NEDC
CO₂: 254 g/km (NEDC)
Emissions standard: Euro 4

S 3.4 Tiptronic S

291hp(217 kW)

3.4 l 5-speed automatic RWD 0–100 6.1 s

2005–2009

Torque: 340 Nm (251 lb-ft)
Top speed: 267 km/h (166 mph)
Displacement: 3387 cc
Cylinders: 6
Engine: M97.21
Aspiration: naturally aspirated
Curb weight: 1395 kg (3075 lb)
Fuel tank: 64 l (16.9 gal US)
Fuel consumption: 11.0 l/100 km (21 mpg US) NEDC
CO₂: 262 g/km (NEDC)
Emissions standard: Euro 4

S Sport 3.4

299hp(223 kW)

3.4 l 6-speed manual RWD 0–100 5.3 s

2008–2009

Torque: 340 Nm (251 lb-ft)
Top speed: 277 km/h (172 mph)
Displacement: 3387 cc
Cylinders: 6
Engine: M97.22
Aspiration: naturally aspirated
Curb weight: 1350 kg (2976 lb)
Fuel tank: 64 l (16.9 gal US)
Fuel consumption: 10.6 l/100 km (22 mpg US) NEDC
CO₂: 254 g/km (NEDC)
Emissions standard: Euro 4

S Sport 3.4 Tiptronic S

299hp(223 kW)

3.4 l 5-speed automatic RWD 0–100 6.0 s

2008–2009

Torque: 340 Nm (251 lb-ft)
Top speed: 269 km/h (167 mph)
Displacement: 3387 cc
Cylinders: 6
Engine: M97.22
Aspiration: naturally aspirated
Curb weight: 1405 kg (3097 lb)
Fuel tank: 64 l (16.9 gal US)
Fuel consumption: 11.0 l/100 km (21 mpg US) NEDC
CO₂: 262 g/km (NEDC)
Emissions standard: Euro 4

S 3.4

315hp(235 kW)

3.4 l 6-speed manual RWD 0–100 5.2 s

2009–2013

Torque: 370 Nm (273 lb-ft)
Top speed: 277 km/h (172 mph)
Displacement: 3436 cc
Cylinders: 6
Engine: MA1.21
Aspiration: naturally aspirated
Curb weight: 1350 kg (2976 lb)
Fuel tank: 64 l (16.9 gal US)
Fuel consumption: 9.8 l/100 km (24 mpg US) NEDC
CO₂: 230 g/km (NEDC)
Emissions standard: Euro 5

S 3.4 PDK

315hp(235 kW)

3.4 l 7-speed DCT RWD 0–100 5.1 s

2009–2013

Torque: 370 Nm (273 lb-ft)
Top speed: 275 km/h (171 mph)
Displacement: 3436 cc
Cylinders: 6
Engine: MA1.21
Aspiration: naturally aspirated
Curb weight: 1375 kg (3031 lb)
Fuel tank: 64 l (16.9 gal US)
Fuel consumption: 9.4 l/100 km (25 mpg US) NEDC
CO₂: 221 g/km (NEDC)
Emissions standard: Euro 5

R 3.4

326hp(243 kW)

3.4 l 6-speed manual RWD 0–100 5.0 s

2010–2012

Torque: 370 Nm (273 lb-ft)
Top speed: 282 km/h (175 mph)
Displacement: 3436 cc
Cylinders: 6
Engine: MA1.21
Aspiration: naturally aspirated
Curb weight: 1295 kg (2855 lb)
Fuel tank: 54 l (14.3 gal US)
Fuel consumption: 9.7 l/100 km (24 mpg US) NEDC
CO₂: 228 g/km (NEDC)
Emissions standard: Euro 5

R 3.4 PDK

326hp(243 kW)

3.4 l 7-speed DCT RWD 0–100 4.9 s

2010–2012

Torque: 370 Nm (273 lb-ft)
Top speed: 280 km/h (174 mph)
Displacement: 3436 cc
Cylinders: 6
Engine: MA1.21
Aspiration: naturally aspirated
Curb weight: 1320 kg (2910 lb)
Fuel tank: 54 l (14.3 gal US)
Fuel consumption: 9.3 l/100 km (25 mpg US) NEDC
CO₂: 218 g/km (NEDC)
Emissions standard: Euro 5

S Black Edition 3.4

326hp(243 kW)

3.4 l 6-speed manual RWD 0–100 5.1 s

2011–2012

Torque: 370 Nm (273 lb-ft)
Top speed: 279 km/h (173 mph)
Displacement: 3436 cc
Cylinders: 6
Engine: MA1.21
Aspiration: naturally aspirated
Curb weight: 1350 kg (2976 lb)
Fuel tank: 64 l (16.9 gal US)
Fuel consumption: 9.8 l/100 km (24 mpg US) NEDC
CO₂: 230 g/km (NEDC)
Emissions standard: Euro 5

S Black Edition 3.4 PDK

326hp(243 kW)

3.4 l 7-speed DCT RWD 0–100 5.0 s

2011–2012

Torque: 370 Nm (273 lb-ft)
Top speed: 277 km/h (172 mph)
Displacement: 3436 cc
Cylinders: 6
Engine: MA1.21
Aspiration: naturally aspirated
Curb weight: 1375 kg (3031 lb)
Fuel tank: 64 l (16.9 gal US)
Fuel consumption: 9.4 l/100 km (25 mpg US) NEDC
CO₂: 221 g/km (NEDC)
Emissions standard: Euro 5

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