2016 Porsche Cayman Base 0-60 Times, Top Speed, Specs, Quarter Mile, and Wallpapers

The 2016 Porsche Cayman Base is a Rear-wheel drive Hatchback. It can accommodate up to 2 passengers. It has 2 Doors and is powered by a 2.7L H6 DOHC 24-valve engine which outputs 275 hp @ 7400 rpm and is paired with 6-speed manual transmission gearbox. The 2016 Porsche Cayman Base has cargo capacity of Liters and the vehicle weighs 1310 kg. In terms of ride assists, the 2016 Porsche Cayman Base has stability control and traction control in addition to anti-lock brake system (ABS). The vehicle has an optional engine as well It offers and. Safety features also include Driver front airbag and Passenger front airbag. The front suspension is Independent front suspension while the rear suspension is Independent rear suspension. The car also features a Tire low-pressure warning system It has 18 inches alloy wheel as standard. Electronic features include Cruise Control. For convenience, the car has Power windows and Power door locks. There is also a remote keyless entry feature. Moreover, the car has. The steering wheel has audio control buttons. In terms of performance, the car has 300 N.m of torque and a top speed of 239 km/h. The 2016 Porsche Cayman Base accelerates from zero to 60 mph in 5.6 seconds and hits quarter mile at 13.6 seconds. Fuel consumption is 10.7 L/100km in the city and 7.4 L/100km in the highway. The car price starts at $ 59,900

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Stylish and capable, the 2016 Porsche Cayman is one of the most desirable sports cars on the market.

Let's suppose you're a reasonably sane person looking to purchase a sports car. You don't absolutely need to have something that gives you bragging rights for the most power, biggest skid pad g-forces, or top slot at the valet line. Mostly, you just want something that delivers a fantastic driving experience while still being suitable for driving every day. If that's you, the 2016 Porsche Cayman could very well be the best all-around sports car you can buy.

Supremely athletic and suitably powerful, the 2016 Cayman is an absolute pleasure to drive.

The Cayman's midengine layout gives it an ideal handling balance that its rear-engine 911 stablemate can't match, and it's supported by unparalleled steering feel and braking precision. The Cayman is also an ideal size for a sports car, as its compact dimensions make it feel wonderfully nimble on the road. True, Porsche still reserves its most powerful flat-6 engines for the 911, but it's almost churlish to complain now that the 385-horsepower GT4 model is available. No matter the engine you pick, the Cayman loves to rev and sounds fantastic doing it.

The only question might be how much Cayman you can afford. Even as Porsche's entry-level sports car, it gets pricey even with just a few options added (desirable as they may be). The BMW M235i would be a less expensive way to go, and it has a more practical interior and a stout turbocharged inline-6 under the hood. Alternately, glorious V8 horsepower and outlandish performance can be obtained from the Chevrolet Corvette or new Ford Shelby GT350. But if refinement and driver involvement are top priorities, the 2016 Porsche Cayman makes a very compelling case, both rationally and emotionally.

The 2016 Porsche Cayman is a two-seat coupe available in four trim levels: base, S, GTS and GT4.

Standard equipment on the base Cayman includes 18-inch wheels, summer performance tires, an adaptive rear spoiler, a single center-mounted exhaust outlet, auto stop-start to conserve fuel, automatic wipers, heated mirrors, HomeLink, ambient interior lighting, cruise control, air-conditioning, partial power sport seats (power recline, manual fore/aft and height adjustment), Bluetooth, a 4.6-inch driver information display, a 7-inch central touchscreen and a shockingly basic four-speaker sound system with "2-by-25 watt" output per Porsche's specifications. At least you get an auxiliary input jack in the glovebox.

The Cayman S adds a bigger engine, bi-xenon headlights, 19-inch wheels, larger front brake discs, red-painted brake calipers and dual exhaust outlets.

The Cayman GTS adds slightly more power and torque than the Cayman S, 20-inch wheels, adaptive dampers (Porsche Active Suspension Management, or PASM), adaptive bi-xenon headlights, tinted headlight and taillight lenses, sportier front and rear fascias, a sport exhaust, synthetic-suede interior trim, a sport steering wheel, aggressively bolstered sport seats and the Sport Chrono package (including a lap timer, dynamic transmission mounts, an edgy Sport Plus driving mode and -- if PDK is specified -- launch control).

The GT4 gets a larger, more capable engine, an exclusive sport suspension (which lowers ride height by 30mm), bigger brakes, a mechanical differential lock with variable torque distribution (Porsche Torque Vectoring, or PTV) and uniquely aerodynamic exterior styling (including a large fixed rear spoiler).

No matter which Cayman model you choose, you'll have the keys to one of the best sports cars on the planet.

As expected from Porsche, seemingly countless options are on offer, starting with some of the upgrades (including the Sport Chrono package, sport exhaust, PASM and PTV) that come standard on higher trims. Notable technology add-ons include keyless entry and ignition, front and rear parking sensors, a rearview camera, voice controls, adaptive cruise control (available only with the PDK transmission), a Convenience package (dual-zone automatic climate control and heated seats) and an "electronic logbook" that automatically records various driving data for subsequent analysis on your computer. The Infotainment package brings an upgraded touchscreen interface with a navigation system, a USB port, smartphone integration via the Aha radio app and one of three upgraded stereos: a nine-speaker system, a 10-speaker Bose surround-sound setup or a 12-speaker Burmester surround-sound system.

While you're upgrading the cabin, you might also consider the four optional seat designs: 10-way power versions of the base seats, the Sport Seats Plus (SSP) with racy bolstering (our favorites), a 14-way power version of SSP called Adaptive Sport Seats Plus and (for the GT4 only) carbon-fiber bucket seats with partial power adjustments. Naturally, there are also endless ways to personalize the interior with distinctive colors and special trim pieces.

Every Cayman is eligible for a very pricey set of ceramic composite brakes, and all but the GT4 can also be outfitted with a speed-sensitive power steering system (Power Steering Plus).

All 2016 Cayman models employ rear-wheel drive and come standard with a six-speed manual transmission. The manual is mandatory on the GT4, but the rest offer the PDK seven-speed dual-clutch automated manual as an option.

The base Cayman is powered by a 2.7-liter horizontally opposed six-cylinder engine (also known as a flat-6 or boxer-6) that produces 275 hp and 213 pound-feet of torque. In testing, a base Cayman with the manual transmission accelerated from zero to 60 mph in 5.8 seconds. That's quite brisk in the general sense, but it's on the slow side for a premium sports car. According to EPA fuel economy estimates, the base Cayman should return 24 mpg combined (20 city/30 highway) with the standard six-speed, while adding PDK yields an exceptional 26 mpg combined (22/32).

The Cayman S steps up to a 3.4-liter flat-6 good for 325 hp and 273 lb-ft of torque. In our tests, a Cayman S with PDK needed just 4.5 seconds to hit 60 mph, while the manual version was 0.1 second slower. Fuel economy remains a strong suit, checking in at 23 mpg combined (20/28) with the manual and 24 mpg combined (21/30) with PDK.

The Cayman GTS gets an upgraded version of the same 3.4-liter flat-6 with 340 hp and 280 lb-ft of torque. Fuel economy estimates stand at 22 mpg combined (19/26) with the manual and a surprisingly frugal 25 mpg combined (22/31) with PDK.

At the top of the range, the Cayman GT4 is powered by a 3.8-liter flat-6 that's rated at 385 hp and 309 lb-ft of torque. It is only available with a six-speed manual transmission. Fuel economy ratings drop precipitously to 20 mpg combined (18/23). Porsche estimates that the GT4 will accelerate from zero to 60 mph in 4.2 seconds.

The 2016 Cayman comes standard with antilock brakes, stability and traction control, and eight airbags. The latter include two side airbags and a knee airbag for each passenger.

Caymans equipped with adaptive cruise control (ACC) are also treated to Porsche Active Safe, which uses ACC's radar to monitor collision probabilities up to 650 feet in front of the vehicle. The system can operate even when ACC is inactive, and its emergency responses range from simply priming the brakes to automatically applying them with maximum force.

In testing, a base Cayman stopped from 60 mph in an authoritative 103 feet, while an S equipped with the highly heat-resistant ceramic composite brakes required 107 feet (101 feet with standard brakes). Unless track days are going to be a regular part of your ownership experience, the standard brakes on your chosen model should be more than sufficient.

If an invigorating sports-car experience is what you're after, the 2016 Porsche Cayman was designed with drivers like you in mind. Although enthusiasts will likely prefer the more potent engines in the lineup -- especially the GT4's broad-shouldered 3.8-liter unit -- even the regular Cayman delivers the excitement of a sonorous, high-revving flat-6 engine wailing away right behind your head. It's a thrill ride every time you grab the key. There aren't many cars in the world that will make you look forward to running errands as much as Porsche's two-seat coupe.

We're fond of both the manual and PDK transmissions across the various Cayman models, but we'd skip the optional speed-sensitive power steering, as the standard setup provides more feedback along with superb response and precision. Press a Cayman along a winding road and you'll feel its superb midengine balance around those corners, egging you on where lesser machines would be begging for mercy. This is an easier car to drive hard than a 911, as its responses are more immediate, predictable and forgiving. Remarkably, the Cayman's supreme handling confidence doesn't translate to a jarring ride in normal operation; we'd be wary of the 20-inch wheels and their itty-bitty sidewalls, but the 19s have ample compliance by sports-car standards.

The Cayman's snug interior has always been a defining trait. The sleek, high-mounted center console has become a prominent design feature across Porsche's model range, giving the modestly priced Cayman a bit of extra cachet. Throw in top-grade materials, high-tech displays and some striking color combinations (such as the two-tone Agate Grey and Amber Orange leather upholstery) and you've got a genuinely premium product. We just wish USB connectivity were standard, as its default absence makes this Porsche feel a bit behind the times.

Intimate and sensibly laid out, the Cayman's interior is a perfect complement to its thrilling performance.

Unsurprisingly, storage space is not a Cayman strong suit. There just aren't many storage nooks or cubbies that can accommodate your stuff, and the cupholders are flimsy. On the bright side, the midengine layout allows for two trunks. The one in front measures 5.3 cubic feet and is handy for a duffel bag, while the rear hatchback trunk offers a less miserly 9.7 cubes.

There is a light simplicity to Porsche’s 2016 Cayman coupe that is hard to describe. Although it has everything it needs to satisfy the most hard-core enthusiasts, the Cayman is the kind of car even a novice driver can feel confident piloting at high speed. The Cayman’s electrically assisted power steering is predictable, communicative and responsive, and the car’s brakes obediently slow the action without ever feeling vague or overly sensitive. Driver input is taken without complaint as the stiff chassis and perfectly tuned suspension work in harmony to keep the Cayman planted. In the Cayman GTS and GT4, however, we found the track-inspired suspension a bit tiring in day-to-day driving, but perfect for a few hot laps on an enclosed course. Leaving the Active Suspension Management setting in the Normal mode smoothed out the most annoying reactions without detracting from the Cayman’s overall driving manners.

PDK TRANSMISSIONManual lovers may not like to hear it, but to achieve the Cayman’s best acceleration and performance figures, its dual-clutch PDK automatic transmission needs to be onboard. Use the fully automatic mode when stuck in traffic, but regain shift control when exiting that 5-lane freeway for a winding back road.PORSCHE TORQUE VECTORING (PTV)Porsche’s Cayman Coupe for 2016 uses its PTV system to eliminate understeer by applying brake pressure to the inside rear wheel. Measuring steering angle, vehicle speed and throttle position helps the system determine just how much brake pressure to apply and when.

The mid-engine 2016 Porsche Cayman coupe’s cabin is sleek and upscale. In true Porsche tradition, the sophisticated cockpit-style layout features a driver-focused dashboard and myriad controls, which are easily accessible. Gone is the claustrophobic feel of past Porsche cabin designs, replaced instead with ample headroom and a surprising amount of legroom for a segment not known for it. Ergonomics is outstanding, though outward visibility is quite limited due to the Cayman’s high beltline and bulky C-pillar. The standard seats are supremely comfortable and supportive, and while the available sport seats further up the performance ante, we deem them nonessential.

Sharing most design cues with its Boxster kin, the Cayman demonstrates an assertive look, underscored by edgier lines, sloping headlights and prominent side scallops. The body is 44-percent aluminum, which makes the Porsche Cayman for 2016 one of the lightest cars in its class. A long wheelbase and wide track afford a sizable boost in high-speed stability. In terms of storage, the luggage area within the rear hatch coupled with a front trunk combine to deliver a commendable 15 cubic feet of cargo space, comparable to most midsize sedans.

The 2016 Cayman by Porsche is available in base, high-performance Cayman S and supercar-like GTS and GT4 trim levels. Standard features include 18-inch wheels, water-repellant front windows, rain-sensing windshield wipers, and a 4-speaker audio system with a 7-inch LCD touch screen. Cayman S models include a wider track for improved lateral grip, 19-inch wheels, and low/high-beam xenon headlights that emit up to three times more light than conventional halogen systems. When it comes to safety, all Cayman models include eight airbags, a wide range of electronic stability aids, and complimentary roadside assistance for the duration of the limited warranty.

The 2016 Cayman offers a lengthy list of upgrades along with numerous bespoke options that will wrap just about any interior surface in leather, carbon fiber, Alcantara (synthetic suede), aluminum, or matching exterior paint. Unlike some of its more raucous rivals, the Cayman’s unobtrusive exhaust note makes the premium 12-speaker Burmester sound system a worthy add-on. Lastly, if you believe it’s necessary to outfit your next sports cars with pricey traction-enhancing gizmos, know that most drivers will run out of nerve long before the Cayman runs out of grip.

Porsche offers a choice of four mid-mounted flat-6 “boxer” engines for the 2016 Cayman. The base 2.7-liter engine is good for 275 horsepower, while the more powerful 3.4-liter mill of the Cayman S churns out a very respectable 325 horsepower. The GTS delivers 340 horsepower and the GT4 a whopping 385 horsepower. Three of the four Cayman variants direct power to the rear wheels through a 6-speed manual transmission or an available 7-speed dual-clutch automatic, with the GT4 offering only a 6-speed manual.2.7-liter flat-6 (Cayman)275 horsepower @ 7,400 rpm213 lb-ft of torque @ 4,500-6,500 rpmEPA city/highway fuel economy: 20/30 mpg (manual), 22/32 mpg (PDK automatic) 3.4-liter flat-6 (Cayman S)325 horsepower @ 7,400 rpm273 lb-ft of torque @ 4,500-5,800 rpmEPA city/highway fuel economy: 20/28 mpg (manual), 21/30 mpg (PDK automatic) 3.4-liter flat-6 (Cayman GTS)340 horsepower @ 7,400 rpm280 lb-ft of torque @ 4,500-5,800 rpmEPA city/highway fuel economy: 19/26 mpg (manual), 22/31 mpg (PDK automatic)3.8-liter flat-6 (Cayman GT4)385 horsepower @ 7,400 rpm309 lb-ft of torque @ 4,750-6,000 rpmEPA city/highway fuel economy: 18/23 mpg

In base form, the 2016 Porsche Cayman mid-engine coupe opens at a Manufacturer’s Suggested Retail Price (MSRP) around $ 53,600. The Cayman S starts just over $ 65,000, while the GTS starts just over $ 76,000 and the range-topping GT4 at $ 85,600. Adding the PDK automatic transmission costs an additional $ 3,200. An absent-minded approach to checking options boxes can easily skyrocket the sticker price into the $ 100,000 range. For comparison, the Mercedes-Benz SLK 350 commands a $ 5,000 premium over a base Cayman, while the Audi TTS and Chevrolet Corvette start closer to $ 53,000 and $ 56,000, respectively. To see what others in your area are paying for the 2016 Cayman, take a look at ’s Fair Purchase Price at the bottom of this page. Down the road, the Porsche Cayman is expected to retain some of the highest residual values in the segment, topping the Audi TTS, Mercedes-Benz SLK 350 and Chevrolet Corvette.

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