Cons: Limited cargo space; tight, low-slung cockpit; subpar rear visibility; prices rise quickly as options are added[/vc_column_text][mk_divider style=”padding_space” margin_top=”10″ margin_bottom=”10″][vc_column_text]CG Says: The Porsche Cayman lineup adds specially trimmed Black Edition model and a line-topping GT4 model for 2016. Cayman is the hardtop-coupe version of Porsche’s two-seat, mid-engine Boxster convertible. The two cars share a platform and use mid-mounted, horizontally opposed (“flat”) 6-cylinder engines. The new GT4 is the performance champ of the Cayman lineup; its exclusive features include unique styling, a 385-horsepower 3.8-liter 6-cylinder (with mandatory 6-speed manual transmission), larger brakes, sport suspension, and the Porsche Torque Vectoring system. The Cayman and Boxster can be considered Porsche’s “entry-level” sports cars; both are priced far below the Porsche 911, though the Cayman’s base prices range from around $500 to $2500 more than a comparable Boxster. Some less-expensive sports cars challenge Cayman on a fun-per-dollar basis, and some like-priced competitors deliver more outright power. Few, however, match the Cayman’s range of strengths: road manners and mechanical sophistication to satisfy the most discriminating driver, a good dose of everyday usability, and the cachet of the Porsche name. Prices quickly escalate with options, so seek a modestly equipped model for best dollar value.[/vc_column_text][mk_divider style=”padding_space” margin_top=”10″ margin_bottom=”10″][mk_content_box heading=”The Facts”][mk_table el_class=”new-review-specs”]
| Class | Premium Sporty Performance Car |
| Body Style(s) | 2-door coupe |
| Passenger Count | 2 |
| Drive Wheels | rear-wheel drive |
| Manufacturer | Porsche |
| Nation of Manufacture | Germany |
| Base Prices | Base: $52,600 Black Edition: $59,200 S: $64,100 GTS: $75,200 GT4: $84,600 |
| Base Engine 2.7-liter 6-cylinder |
| Horsepower 275 |
| Std. Transmission 6-speed manual |
| Avail. Transmission 7-speed automated manual |
| EPA City Range (mpg) 20-22 |
| EPA Hwy Range (mpg) 30-32 |
| Optional Engine 3.4-liter 6-cylinder |
| Horsepower 325 (340 in GTS) |
| Std. Transmission 6-speed manual |
| Avail. Transmission 7-speed automated manual |
| EPA City Range (mpg) 19-22 |
| EPA Hwy Range (mpg) 28-31 |
| Optional Engine 3.8-liter 6-cylinder |
| Horsepower 385 |
| Std. Transmission 6-speed manual |
| Avail. Transmission NA |
| EPA City Range (mpg) 18 |
| EPA Hwy Range (mpg) 23 |
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