Porsche Cayman Specifications: Full Technical Details

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Porsche Cayman (now 718 Cayman) is a mid-engine coupe sharing its platform with the Boxster, offering arguably the purest driving dynamics of any sports car in its price range. This page lists the generations sold in Malaysia, newest first.

Current Generation (2016-Present)

The current Cayman (718/982, 2016–present) uses a 2.0-litre turbocharged flat-four (300 PS) in the base model, a 2.5-litre flat-four (350 PS) in the S, and a 4.0-litre naturally aspirated flat-six (400–420 PS) in the GTS/GT4, with a 6-speed manual or 7-speed PDK and rear-wheel drive.

Quick Specs Snapshot

Body 2-DOOR COUPE
Segment SPORTS CAR
Seats 2
Fuel PETROL
Transmission 6-speed manual; 7-speed PDK dual-clutch
Drive Rear-wheel drive

Engine & Performance

Engine displacement1,988–3,996 cc
Engine type2.0L & 2.5L Turbo Flat-Four / 4.0L NA Flat-Six
Peak power221–309 kW (300–420 PS)
Peak torque380–430 Nm
Transmission6-speed manual; 7-speed PDK dual-clutch
Driven wheelsRear-wheel drive

Dimensions & Weight

L × W × H4,379–4,396 × 1,801 × 1,292 mm mm
Wheelbase2,475 mm
Kerb weight1,340–1,440 kg

Capacities & Efficiency

Fuel tank54–64 L
Seats2
Fuel economy (city)≈11.0 L/100km (city estimate)
Fuel economy (highway)≉8.0 L/100km (highway estimate)

Fuel figures are a summary — see the full breakdown on the Fuel Consumption page.

Chassis, Brakes & Suspension

Front brakesVentilated disc
Rear brakesVentilated disc
Front suspensionMacPherson strut; Trailing arm
Rear suspensionMacPherson strut; Coil spring; multi-link
SteeringRack and pinion
Front tyres235/45 R18; 235/35 20; 235/40 R19 +1 more

Previous Generation (2012-2016)

The 2012-2016 Porsche Cayman is powered by a Fuel Injected; Turbo Intercooled; Direct F/INJ engine producing 195–257 kW and 300–1,950 Nm, paired with 7-speed dual-clutch; 6-speed manual. It seats 2.

Quick Specs Snapshot

Body 2-DOOR COUPE
Segment LARGE SPORTS; MEDIUM SPORTS
Seats 2
Fuel PETROL
Transmission 7-speed dual-clutch; 6-speed manual
Drive Rear-wheel drive

Engine & Performance

Engine displacement1,988–3,799 cc
Engine typeFuel Injected; Turbo Intercooled; Direct F/INJ
Peak power195–257 kW
Peak torque300–1,950 Nm
Transmission7-speed dual-clutch; 6-speed manual
Driven wheelsRear-wheel drive

Dimensions & Weight

L × W × HNot available mm
Wheelbase2,415–2,475 mm
Kerb weight1,295–1,395 kg

Capacities & Efficiency

Fuel tank54–64 L
Seats2
Fuel economy (city)9.5–14.2 L/100km
Fuel economy (highway)5.9–7.1 L/100km

Fuel figures are a summary — see the full breakdown on the Fuel Consumption page.

Chassis, Brakes & Suspension

Front brakesVentilated disc
Rear brakesVentilated disc
Front suspensionTrailing arm; MacPherson strut
Rear suspensionCoil spring; multi-link; MacPherson strut
SteeringRack and pinion; Power steering (rack & pinion)
Front tyres205/55 ZR17; 235/40 R19; 235/35 20 +1 more

Earlier Generation (2005-2012)

The 2005-2012 Porsche Cayman is powered by a Fuel Injected; Multi Point F/INJ engine producing 180–243 kW and 273–370 Nm, paired with 7-speed dual-clutch; 6-speed manual; 5-speed manual; 5-speed automatic. It seats 2.

Quick Specs Snapshot

Body 2-DOOR COUPE
Segment LARGE SPORTS
Seats 2
Fuel PETROL
Transmission 7-speed dual-clutch; 6-speed manual; 5-speed manual +1 more
Drive Rear-wheel drive

Engine & Performance

Engine displacement2,687–3,436 cc
Engine typeFuel Injected; Multi Point F/INJ
Peak power180–243 kW
Peak torque273–370 Nm
Transmission7-speed dual-clutch; 6-speed manual; 5-speed manual +1 more
Driven wheelsRear-wheel drive

Dimensions & Weight

L × W × HNot available mm
Wheelbase2,415–2,475 mm
Kerb weight1,295–1,415 kg

Capacities & Efficiency

Fuel tank54–64 L
Seats2
Fuel economy (city)10.6–16.3 L/100km
Fuel economy (highway)5.9–7.9 L/100km

Fuel figures are a summary — see the full breakdown on the Fuel Consumption page.

Chassis, Brakes & Suspension

Front brakesVentilated disc
Rear brakesVentilated disc
Front suspensionTrailing arm; SSt
Rear suspensionCoil spring; multi-link; SSt
SteeringRack and pinion; Power steering (rack & pinion)
Front tyres205/55 ZR17; 235/35 ZR19; 235/40 ZR18 +1 more

Model Timeline / Generations

Generations Overview

Gen. Years Engine Power Variants
Current Generation (2016-Present) 2016–Present 2.0–4.0 L 221–309 kW (300–420 PS) Not available
Previous Generation (2012-2016) 2012–2016 2.0–3.8 L 195–257 kW Not available
Earlier Generation (2005-2012) 2005–2012 2.7–3.4 L 180–243 kW Not available

Frequently Asked Questions

What engine does the Porsche Cayman have?
The current Porsche Cayman is powered by a Turbo Intercooled; Direct F/INJ; Fuel Injected engine displacing 1,988–3,995 cc, producing 202–257 kW and 300–1,950 Nm of torque. It drives the rear wheels through a 7-speed dual-clutch; 7-speed automatic; 6-speed manual.
How many seats does the Porsche Cayman have?
The Porsche Cayman is a 2-seater, seating a driver and up to 1 passengers across two rows.
What are the dimensions of the Porsche Cayman?
The Porsche Cayman measures 4,379–4,404 mm long, 1,801 mm wide and 1,284–1,295 mm tall, with a 2,475 mm wheelbase.
How many generations has the Porsche Cayman had in Malaysia?
Based on Mudah.my internal listing data, the Porsche Cayman has had 3 generations sold in Malaysia.
Where can I find Porsche Cayman for sale on Mudah.my?
Browse current Porsche Cayman listings across Malaysia on Mudah.my — filter by variant, year, mileage and location to find the right one near you.