2012 Porsche Cayman R

At a Glance

Pricing $51,900 - $71,160
Drive Types RWD
Engines 2.9l H6, 3.4l H6
Transmissions M6, SM7
Fuel Economy 19-20 (city), 26-29 (highway)

The Cayman is a new lower-priced coupe for the Porsche lineup. Although derived from the Boxster, the Cayman features a higher price tag placing it above the Boxster and below the 911 in the lineup. Two models are offered: Cayman and Cayman S. The Cayman is powered by a 2.9L 6-cylinder whereas the Cayman S is equipped with a larger 3.4L engine providing an additional 55 hp.

What Changed:

Porsche adds a new Cayman R model to the lineup for 2012. The Cayman R benefits from a 161-lb weight reduction and 10 extra horsepower.

Model/Trim/Package Engine Original MSRP
Cayman 2.9l H6 (265-bhp) M6 RWD $51,900
Cayman 2.9l H6 (265-bhp) SM7 RWD $55,320
Cayman S 3.4l H6 (320-bhp) M6 RWD $62,100
Cayman S 3.4l H6 (320-bhp) SM7 RWD $65,520
Cayman R 3.4l H6 (330-bhp) M6 RWD $66,300
Cayman Black Edition 3.4l H6 (330-bhp) M6 RWD $67,500
Cayman R 3.4l H6 (330-bhp) SM7 RWD $69,960
Cayman Black Edition 3.4l H6 (330-bhp) SM7 RWD $71,160