2012 Porsche Cayman Coupe

Summary

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The 2012 Porsche Cayman is a mid-engine, RWD, sports coupe that is powered by a 2.9-liter flat-6 engine that produces 265 hp and 221 lb-ft of torque. Upgrading to the S trim grants the driver 3.4-liter flat-6 engine that produces 320 hp and 273 lb-ft of torque. For an even greater boost in performance Porsche offers a R trim level that loses unnecessary weight and tweaks the same engine on the S trim to raise performance to 330 hp, for a 0-60 time of 4.7 seconds. New for 2012 is the Cayman S Black Edition which yields the same specs as the Cayman R trim but coats the vehicle's interior and exterior in a black finish. All Cayman models are RWD and come standard with a 6-speed manual transmission but can be upgraded to a 7-speed PDK transmission. Fuel mileage falls within an EPA estimated range of 19 mpg city to 29 mpg highway, depending on engine and transmission selection. Features include navigation, Bluetooth� connectivity, surround sound-system, park assist, and universal audio interface. Safety features are comprised of a two-stage airbag system, advanced braking system, stability management, and anti-theft protection. The Cayman is backed by a 4-year/50,000-mile warranty.

Benefits of Driving a 2012 Porsche Cayman Coupe

The Cayman may not be the top of the performance ladder. Porsche itself makes much more powerful cars, but with a base price of $52,000, the Cayman's mid-engine design and powerful 2.9L 6-cylinder means it may be the best performance bargain out there from one of the best performance automakers out there.

What's new for 2012?

For 2012, the Cayman gets a new very limited-edition high-performance Black Edition that is light-weight, slightly more powerful and top-to-bottom black-trimmed.

Model Strengths

Blistering, track-ready performance
excellent handling
lavish interior appointments
high-tech safety and convenience options

Model Review

The 2012 Porsche Cayman is powered by a 265-horsepower, 2.9L horizontally opposed 'flat' 6-cylinder engine while the Cayman S gets a 320-horsepower, 3.4L flat six. Both models of this mid-engine sports car now have a 6-speed manual gearbox standard, with a 7-speed Porsche Doppelkupplung (PDK) automated dual-clutch transmission optional.

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