Overview
The 2011 Porsche Cayman is a compact coupe offered in 2 trims, starting off at a base MSRP of $51,900. For that price, it mainly competes with the Audi TTS Coupe, the BMW 3 Series 335i Coupe, and the Lotus Evora Coupe which has the highest price tag among the bunch. Between 2 trims, the Cayman offers 2 powertrains. The base engine is a 2.9L horizontally opposed flat-6 engine capable of making 265 horsepower and 221 lb-ft of torque. If more power is required, there is also a 320 horsepower-making 3.4L flat-6 engine. Both engines are mated to either a standard 6-speed manual transmission or an optional 7-speed dual-clutch automated manual transmission. The Cayman reaches 60 mph from zero in 5.5 seconds on its base engine, which gets pumped up to 4.9 seconds with the 3.4L flat-6 engine. Depending on the powertrain, Cayman can manage a combined fuel economy between 22 and 23 mpg. While we’re on the topic of choices, the 18 striking colors, the Cayman comes in really pull you towards itself.
