How good is Porsche Cayman?
Highs Joyful handling, two fantastic transmission choices, easily customizable. Lows Limited interior storage cubbies, entry-level four-cylinder doesn’t sound premium, premium pricing. Verdict With transcendent handling and gutsy engines, the Cayman is a driver’s dream come true.
Can a Porsche Cayman be a daily driver?
Well, for a few blissful months after I bought my 987 Cayman my answer was yes. And it was a truly fantastic daily driver during that time, even though it was March in Chicago. (As it turns out, a Cayman in the snow can actually be quite fun – as long as you have the right tires!). What makes a 10-year old Porsche Cayman such a good daily driver?
What’s the quarter mile time of a 2014 Porsche Cayman?
Once properly broken in, our car ran a 4.2-second zero-to-60-mph sprint and a 12.7-second quarter-mile time at 112 mph, both a few tenths of a second off the times of the 2014 Chevrolet Corvette Stingray that we also had in the fleet, but the Cayman’s engine never blew up, either.
Is the exhaust noise in a Porsche Cayman?
So integral to the appeal of the Cayman is its delicious exhaust and intake noise that the thought of it going silent—of not getting to experience it again in this particular car or in any future Cayman—was genuinely saddening.
How much does a Porsche Cayman SS cost?
While almost $8000 is not a small amount of money, it’s nothing compared with what’s on most Cayman Ss that we see, which regularly top $90K. Ours included Porsche Torque Vectoring ($1320), the nonadjustable Sport Suspension ($1235), the $800 partially power-adjustable sport seats, and the aforementioned Sport Exhaust System.
Is the Porsche Cayman good for daily driving?
Porsche knows this as well as its customers do, and so there’s little need for the automaker to pack much practicality into cars like the Cayman coupe or any of the umpteen 911s on offer. These cars are about as far from daily drivers as a result and are better suited for weekends away than weekday gridlock.
How many horsepower does a Porsche Cayman’s have?
OK, so the larger four-cylinder found in the Cayman S isn’t great on gas, but it certainly helped liven up the drive. With 350 horsepower and 309 lb-ft of torque to play with, sprinting from traffic light to traffic light provided the reprieve necessary to tolerate the daily trudge across town.
When did the Porsche Cayman your come out?
Porsche produced the Cayman R in 2012, which took the already capable Cayman S and reduced weight by using aluminum and other lightweight materials. The radio and air conditioning became options. Porsche used their lightest 19-inch wheels and the very expensive, highly desirable Carbon Fiber seats.
Is there head room in a Porsche Cayman?
For taller drivers the Cayman offers decent head room, especially in 981 generation and 718 Cayman forms. The one issue is that the layout is similar to that of the Boxster. When you put the seat all the way back, someone over 6’ can’t adjust the back much due to the engine placement.