Porsche Cayman vehicles
2016 Porsche Cayman Specifications
Compare important 2016 Porsche Cayman technical specifications like exterior dimensions, ground clearance, wheelbase, interior space volume, engine's power as measured by horsepower and torque output, weight of the vehicle, towing & payload capacity or gas tank size to know the estimated mpg.
Trims | Base 2dr Rear-wheel Drive Coupe, Engine: 2.7L H-6 | S 2dr Rear-wheel Drive Coupe, Engine: 3.4L H-6 | GTS 2dr Rear-wheel Drive Coupe, Engine: 3.4L H-6 | GT4 2dr Rear-wheel Drive Coupe, Engine: 3.8L H-6 |
Exterior length | 172.4 " | 172.4 " | 172.4 " | 174.7 " |
Exterior body width | 70.9 " | 70.9 " | 70.9 " | 71.5 " |
Exterior height | 50.9 " | 51.0 " | 51.0 " | 49.9 " |
Horsepower | 275 @ 7,400 rpm | 325 @ 7,400 rpm | 340 @ 7,400 rpm | 385 @ 7,400 rpm |
Torque | 213 @ 4,500 rpm | 273 @ 4,500 rpm | 280 @ 4,500 rpm | 309 @ 4,750 rpm |
0-60mph / 0-100kmh (s) | 5.4 seconds | 4.8 seconds | 4.7 seconds | 4.4 seconds |
1/4 mile time | 13.8 seconds | 13.0 seconds | 12.9 seconds | 12.5 seconds |
1/4 mile speed | 103 mph | 110 mph | 111 mph | 115 mph |
Lateral acceleration (g) | .9 | .9 | .9 | .9 |
Slalom speed | 61 mph | 62 mph | 63 mph | 63 mph |
Bore-and-Stroke | 3.50/2.85 " | 3.82/3.05 " | 3.82/3.05 " | 4.02/3.05 " |
Curb weight | 2,888 lbs. | 2,910 lbs. | 2,965 lbs. | 2,955 lbs. |
Gross vehicle weight rating (GVWR) | 3,627 lbs. | 3,649 lbs. | 3,649 lbs. | 3,616 lbs. |
Wheelbase | 97.4 " | 97.4 " | 97.4 " | 97.8 " |
Front track | 60.1 " | 60.1 " | 60.1 " | 60.1 " |
Rear track | 60.5 " | 60.6 " | 60.6 " | 60.6 " |
Turning radius | 18.2 '' | 18.2 '' | 18.2 '' | 18.2 '' |
Luggage volume | 15.0 cu.ft. | 15.0 cu.ft. | 15.0 cu.ft. | 11.8 cu.ft. |
Luggage volume (max) | 15.0 cu.ft. | 15.0 cu.ft. | 15.0 cu.ft. | 11.8 cu.ft. |
Passenger volume | 48 cu.ft. | 48 cu.ft. | 48 cu.ft. | 48 cu.ft. |
Fuel tank | 16.9 gal. | 16.9 gal. | 16.9 gal. | 14.3 gal. |
Payload | 761 lbs. | 761 lbs. | 761 lbs. | 761 lbs. |
Drag coefficient | .30 | .30 | .30 | .32 |
2016 Porsche Cayman Interior Features
One of the most notable features of the Cayman, however, is its roomy interior. The 2016 Porsche Cayman comes with a variety of specs on the inside. You can find out more about these features in the chart below.
Trims | Base 2dr Rear-wheel Drive Coupe, Engine: 2.7L H-6 | S 2dr Rear-wheel Drive Coupe, Engine: 3.4L H-6 | GTS 2dr Rear-wheel Drive Coupe, Engine: 3.4L H-6 | GT4 2dr Rear-wheel Drive Coupe, Engine: 3.8L H-6 |
Air conditioning, front | manual | manual | manual | manual |
Air filter | std | std | std | std |
Cargo tie downs | std | std | std | std |
Clock | in-dash | in-dash | in-dash | in-dash |
Cruise control | std | std | std | std |
Cupholders | front | front | front | front |
Gear shift knob trim | leather | leather/aluminum | Alcantara simulated suede/aluminum | Alcantara simulated suede/aluminum |
12V DC power outlet | 3 | 3 | 3 | 3 |
Floor console | full | full | full | full |
Floor mats | carpet front | carpet front | carpet front | carpet front |
Front windows | power | power | power | power |
Rear windows | fixed | fixed | fixed | fixed |
1-touch window up | driver and passenger | driver and passenger | driver and passenger | driver and passenger |
1-touch window down | driver and passenger | driver and passenger | driver and passenger | driver and passenger |
Programmable garage door opener | std | std | std | std |
Instrumentation | analog | analog | analog | analog |
Driver information centre | std | std | std | std |
Tachometer | std | std | std | std |
Trip computer | std | std | std | std |
Water temp gauge | std | std | std | std |
Low fuel warning | std | std | std | std |
Service interval warning | std | std | std | std |
Exterior temperature display | std | std | std | std |
Lighting - glovebox | std | std | std | std |
Lighting - map lights | front | front | front | front |
Lighting - dome light | fade | fade | fade | fade |
Lighting - cargo light | std | std | std | std |
Illuminated vanity mirrors | driver and passenger | driver and passenger | driver and passenger | driver and passenger |
Rear window defogger | std | std | std | std |
Rear view mirror | day-night | day-night | day-night | day-night |
Mirrors - visor vanity mirrors | driver and passenger | driver and passenger | driver and passenger | driver and passenger |
Remote trunk release | power | power | power | power |
Tilt-Wheel adjustable steering column | std | std | std | std |
Steering wheel material | leather | leather | simulated suede/aluminum | simulated suede/aluminum |
Cargo net | std | std | std | std |
Ashtray | opt | opt | opt | opt |
Air compressor | std | std | std | std |
Adaptive cruise control | opt | opt | opt | N/A |
Lighter elements | front | front | front | front |
Cell phone | pre-wiring | pre-wiring | pre-wiring | pre-wiring |
Oil pressure gauge | std | std | std | std |
2016 Porsche Cayman Exterior Features
Would you like to grasp the idea which 2016 Porsche Cayman trim level is better equipped with such little cool exterior features like fog lights, spoiler, mud flaps, sunroof, roof racks, running boards, etc? Check out the full list of these additional features below.
Trims | Base 2dr Rear-wheel Drive Coupe, Engine: 2.7L H-6 | S 2dr Rear-wheel Drive Coupe, Engine: 3.4L H-6 | GTS 2dr Rear-wheel Drive Coupe, Engine: 3.4L H-6 | GT4 2dr Rear-wheel Drive Coupe, Engine: 3.8L H-6 |
Antenna | window grid | window grid | window grid | window grid |
Body material | galvanized steel/aluminum | galvanized steel/aluminum | galvanized steel/aluminum | galvanized steel/aluminum |
Paint | clearcoat monotone | clearcoat monotone | clearcoat monotone | clearcoat monotone |
Fog/driving lights | front and rear | front and rear | front and rear | front and rear |
Door count | 2 doors | 2 doors | 2 doors | 2 doors |
Rear cargo door | liftgate | liftgate | liftgate | liftgate |
Tinted windows | light | light | light | light |
Rear window type | fixed | fixed | fixed | fixed |
Mirrors | dual power remote | dual power remote | dual power remote | dual power remote |
Heated door mirrors | std | std | std | std |
Spoiler | power | power | power | wing |
Front tires | P235/45ZR18.0 BSW performance | P235/40ZR19.0 BSW performance | P235/35ZR20.0 BSW performance | P245/35ZR20.0 BSW performance |
Wheels | 18" silver aluminum | 19" silver aluminum | 20" silver aluminum | 20" gray aluminum |
Windshield wipers - front | variable intermittent | variable intermittent | variable intermittent | variable intermittent |
Rear window wipers | fixed interval | fixed interval | fixed interval | N/A |
Windshield wipers - rain sensing | opt | opt | opt | opt |
Mirrors, auto dimming | driver and passenger | driver and passenger | driver and passenger | driver and passenger |
Tires - rear | 265/45ZR18 | 265/40ZR19 | 265/35ZR20 | 295/30ZR20 |
2016 Porsche Cayman Seats
The seats are one of the most important aspects of any car, and each 2016 Porsche Cayman trim level may have different seating options, so be sure to carefully compare the specifications. Some trims have leather upholstery, "memory", armrest, heated seats, and some have them only for the front passengers, while other provide them for the rear seats two.
Trims | Base 2dr Rear-wheel Drive Coupe, Engine: 2.7L H-6 | S 2dr Rear-wheel Drive Coupe, Engine: 3.4L H-6 | GTS 2dr Rear-wheel Drive Coupe, Engine: 3.4L H-6 | GT4 2dr Rear-wheel Drive Coupe, Engine: 3.8L H-6 |
Front seat type | bucket | bucket | sport | sport |
Standard seating | 2 passengers | 2 passengers | 2 passengers | 2 passengers |
Front driver seat direction controls | 2-way power | 2-way power | 2-way power | 2-way power |
Front passenger seat direction controls | 2-way power | 2-way power | 2-way power | 2-way power |
Lumbar support | driver and passenger | driver and passenger | driver and passenger | driver and passenger |
Front armrests | center | center | center | center |
Front head restraints | fixed | fixed | fixed | fixed |
Heated front seats | driver and front passenger heated-cushion, heated-seatback | driver and front passenger heated-cushion, heated-seatback | driver and front passenger heated-cushion, heated-seatback | driver and front passenger heated-cushion, heated-seatback |
Memory | driver | driver | driver | driver |
Seat trim | simulated suede/leatherette | simulated suede/leatherette | simulated suede/leatherette | simulated suede/leatherette |
Cooled front seats | driver and passenger | driver and passenger | driver and passenger | N/A |
2016 Porsche Cayman Entertainment System
Some 2016 Porsche Cayman trim levels have a built-in DVD player, voice recognition, while others have a touch screen display, bluetooth compatibility, navigation system. There are also a variety of different audio options, so be sure to compare the trim levels carefully to find the one that best suits your needs.
Trims | Base 2dr Rear-wheel Drive Coupe, Engine: 2.7L H-6 | S 2dr Rear-wheel Drive Coupe, Engine: 3.4L H-6 | GTS 2dr Rear-wheel Drive Coupe, Engine: 3.4L H-6 | GT4 2dr Rear-wheel Drive Coupe, Engine: 3.8L H-6 |
Radio | AM/FM/Satellite-prep, seek-scan | AM/FM/Satellite-prep, seek-scan | AM/FM/Satellite-prep, seek-scan | AM/FM/Satellite-prep, seek-scan |
CD player | in-dash mounted single | in-dash mounted single | in-dash mounted single | in-dash mounted single |
MP3 capability | std | std | std | std |
Auxiliary input jack | std | std | std | std |
DVD-Audio | opt | opt | opt | opt |
Steering wheel audio controls | opt | opt | opt | N/A |
Voice recognition | opt | opt | opt | opt |
Speakers | 4 | 9 | 9 | 9 |
Amplifier | 445W | 235W | 235W | 235W |
Speed-Sensitive Volume | std | std | std | std |
Navigation system | yes with voice activation | yes with voice activation | yes with voice activation | yes with voice activation |
1st row LCD screen | 2 | 2 | 2 | 2 |
Bluetooth Compatibility | std | std | std | std |
CD changer compatible | std | std | std | std |
2016 Porsche Cayman Safety and Security Features
Each 2016 Porsche Cayman trim comes with a variety of safety and security features that will keep you and your family safe while on the road. Some of these features include airbags, traction control, stability control, side impact, panic alarm, blind spot sensors, parking assist, and more.
Trims | Base 2dr Rear-wheel Drive Coupe, Engine: 2.7L H-6 | S 2dr Rear-wheel Drive Coupe, Engine: 3.4L H-6 | GTS 2dr Rear-wheel Drive Coupe, Engine: 3.4L H-6 | GT4 2dr Rear-wheel Drive Coupe, Engine: 3.8L H-6 |
Airbags, frontal | driver and front passenger w/passenger front-impact cancellable | driver and front passenger w/passenger front-impact cancellable | driver and front passenger w/passenger front-impact cancellable | driver and front passenger w/passenger front-impact cancellable |
Airbags, side impact | seat mounted, driver and passenger | seat mounted, driver and passenger | seat mounted, driver and passenger | seat mounted, driver and passenger |
Airbags, side curtain | curtain 1st row | curtain 1st row | curtain 1st row | curtain 1st row |
Occupancy sensor | std | std | std | std |
Traction control | ABS and driveline | ABS and driveline | ABS and driveline | ABS and driveline |
Seatbelt pre-tensioners | front | front | front | front |
Headlights | halogen | high intensity low/high beam, Bi-Xenon | high intensity low/high beam, Bi-Xenon | high intensity low/high beam, Bi-Xenon |
Door curb lights | 2 | 2 | 2 | 2 |
Illuminated entry | std | std | std | std |
Remote keyless entry | keyfob (all doors) | keyfob (all doors) | keyfob (all doors) | keyfob (all doors) |
Keyless access system | opt | opt | opt | N/A |
Door locks | power | power | power with 2 stage unlock | power with 2 stage unlock |
Content theft deterrent alarm system | std | std | std | std |
Ignition disable | std | std | std | std |
Theft deterrent radio | std | std | std | std |
Low tire pressure warning | std | std | std | std |
Parking assist | opt | opt | opt | N/A |
LED taillights | std | std | std | std |
Directionally adaptive headlights | opt | opt | std | N/A |
Headlight washer | opt | opt | std | N/A |
2016 Porsche Cayman Mechanical Features
The 2016 Porsche Cayman will have different mechanical features depending on the trim level that you choose. Some of the other features that you may find in the higher-level trim levels include air suspension, brake assist, speed sensitive steering, an electronic limited slip differential, a performance exhaust system.
Trims | Base 2dr Rear-wheel Drive Coupe, Engine: 2.7L H-6 | S 2dr Rear-wheel Drive Coupe, Engine: 3.4L H-6 | GTS 2dr Rear-wheel Drive Coupe, Engine: 3.4L H-6 | GT4 2dr Rear-wheel Drive Coupe, Engine: 3.8L H-6 |
Engine | 2.7L H-6 | 3.4L H-6 | 3.4L H-6 | 3.8L H-6 |
Engine - valvetrain | DOHC | DOHC | DOHC | DOHC |
Brakes | 4-wheel disc | 4-wheel disc | 4-wheel disc | 4-wheel disc |
Anti-lock braking system (ABS) | 4-wheel | 4-wheel | 4-wheel | 4-wheel |
Brake assist | std | std | std | std |
Drive type | rear-wheel | rear-wheel | rear-wheel | rear-wheel |
Exhaust | stainless steel | stainless steel | stainless steel | stainless steel |
Steering | rack and pinion | rack and pinion | rack and pinion | rack and pinion |
Speed sensitive steering | std | std | std | std |
Suspension tuning | sport | sport | sport | sport |
Front suspension type | strut | strut | strut | strut |
Front anti-roll bar | std | std | std | std |
Front shocks | gas-pressurized | gas-pressurized | gas-pressurized | gas-pressurized |
Front springs | coil | coil | coil | coil |
Rear suspension type | strut | strut | strut | strut |
Rear anti-roll bar | std | std | std | std |
Rear shocks | gas-pressurized | gas-pressurized | gas-pressurized | gas-pressurized |
Rear springs | coil | coil | coil | coil |
Electronic stability system | std | std | std | std |
Sequential shift control | opt | opt | opt | N/A |
Transmission | 6-spd man w/OD | 6-spd man w/OD | 6-spd man w/OD | 6-spd man w/OD |
Axle ratio | 3.89 | 3.89 | 3.89 | 3.89 |
Locking/limited slip differential | opt | opt | opt | N/A |
Ride control | opt | opt | std | std |
Adaptive suspension | opt | opt | std | std |
2016 Porsche Cayman Other Specs
In general, the 2016 Porsche Cayman lower-level trims will have fewer features. If you are looking for a vehicle that has all of the latest and greatest features, then you will want to choose one of the higher-level trim levels.
Trims | Base 2dr Rear-wheel Drive Coupe, Engine: 2.7L H-6 | S 2dr Rear-wheel Drive Coupe, Engine: 3.4L H-6 | GTS 2dr Rear-wheel Drive Coupe, Engine: 3.4L H-6 | GT4 2dr Rear-wheel Drive Coupe, Engine: 3.8L H-6 |
Maximum towing capacity | 5000 | 4000 | 4000 | 4000 |
2016 Porsche Cayman competitors
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2016 Mercedes-Benz SLK-Class
- MSRP $47,000 - $59,200
- Engine: 2.0L I-4
- Seating Capacity: 2
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2016 Mercedes-Benz AMG SLK
- MSRP $72,600
- Engine: 5.5L V-8
- Seating Capacity: 2
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2016 Lexus RC F
- MSRP $62,805
- Engine: 5.0L V-8
- MPG: 16 / 25
- Seating Capacity: 4
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2017 Jaguar F-TYPE
- MSRP $61,400 - $108,250
- Engine: 3.0L V-6
- MPG: 16 / 24
- Seating Capacity: 2
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2017 Porsche 718 Boxster
- MSRP $56,000 - $68,400
- Engine: 2.0L H-4
- Seating Capacity: 2
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2017 Audi TT
- MSRP $43,500 - $47,000
- Engine: 2.0L I-4
- MPG: 23 / 30
- Seating Capacity: 4
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2017 Audi TTS
- MSRP $52,500
- Engine: 2.0L I-4
- MPG: 23 / 27
- Seating Capacity: 4
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2017 Mercedes-Benz SLC-Class
- MSRP $47,950
- Engine: 2.0L I-4
- Seating Capacity: 2
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2017 Chevrolet Corvette
- MSRP $55,450 - $69,450
- Engine: 6.2L V-8
- MPG: 17 / 29
- Seating Capacity: 2
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2017 Mercedes-Benz SLC300
- MSRP $47,950
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2017 Lotus Evora 400
- MSRP $89,900
- Engine: 3.5L V-6
- MPG: 16 / 24
- Seating Capacity: 4
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Porsche Cayman specs
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Wheel Offset | 50 - 57 mm |
Lug Nut Size | M14 x 1.5 |
Hub Bore Size | 71.5 mm |