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2016 Porsche Cayman Coupe

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2016 Porsche Cayman – front Unverified
Photo: Porsche Cayman (II) – Frontansicht, 1. Juni 2013, Düsseldorf by M 93, CC BY-SA 3.0 de, via Wikimedia Commons
Photos show the second generation (981c, 2014–2016); trim, color, and model year may differ.
All photo credits
  1. Photo: Porsche Cayman (II) – Frontansicht, 1. Juni 2013, Düsseldorf by M 93, CC BY-SA 3.0 de, via Wikimedia Commons
  2. Photo: Porsche Cayman 1 by Calreyn88, CC BY-SA 4.0, via Wikimedia Commons
  3. Photo: Porsche Cayman 981 GTS Seite by KarleHorn, CC BY 3.0, via Wikimedia Commons
  4. Photo: Porsche Cayman (II) – Heckansicht, 1. Juni 2013, Düsseldorf by M 93, CC BY-SA 3.0 de, via Wikimedia Commons
  5. Photo: Porsche Cayman 981c Cockpit Interieur Innenraum Achatgrau by Kickaffe (Mario von Berg), CC BY-SA 4.0, via Wikimedia Commons

The 2016 Porsche Cayman Coupe is a 385-hp 3.8-liter coupe with a 6-speed manual and rear-wheel drive. It starts at $52,600 MSRP.

It makes 385 horsepower at 7,400 rpm and 309 lb-ft of torque at 4750-6000 rpm, spinning to a 7,800 rpm redline.

The Cayman measures 174.7 inches long on a 97.8-inch wheelbase and has a curb weight of 2,955 lb.

Spec Value
Vehicle
Body TypeCoupe
PowertrainGas
Price
MSRP$52,600 ($71,229 *)
MSRP with Destination$53,595 ($72,577 *)
Destination Charge$995
Engine
Engine TypeNaturally aspirated flat-six (Boxer-6), mid-engine
Displacement3.8 L
Horsepower385 hp @ 7,400 rpm
Torque309 lb-ft @ 4750-6000 rpm
Redline7,800 rpm
Bore and Stroke102.0 x 77.5
Compression Ratio12.5:1
Injection TypeDirect Fuel Injection (DFI)
Drivetrain
Drive TypeRWD
Transmission
Transmission6-speed manual
1st Gear3.31 (49 mph **)
2nd Gear1.95 (82 mph **)
3rd Gear1.41 (114 mph **)
4th Gear1.13 (142 mph **)
5th Gear0.95 (169 mph **)
6th Gear0.81 (199 mph **)
Reverse3
Final Drive3.89
Fuel Economy
Recommended FuelPremium (91+ octane)
Tank Capacity14.26 gal
Suspension
Front SuspensionAluminum double wishbone; PASM electronically controlled dampers
Rear SuspensionAluminum multi-link; PASM electronically controlled dampers
Turning Diameter37.4 ft
Brakes
Front Brake Calipers6-piston aluminium monobloc fixed-caliper, red
Front Brake DiscSteel, 380 mm x 34 mm
Rear Brake DiscSteel, 380 mm x 30 mm
Tires & Wheels
Wheels Front8.5J x 20" ET61
Wheels Rear11J x 20" ET50
Tires Front245/35 ZR20
Tires Rear295/30 ZR20
Dimensions & Weight
Length174.7 in
Width71.5 in
Wheelbase97.8 in
Front Track60.6 in
Rear Track60.4 in
Approach Angle7.1°
Departure Angle13.3°
Cargo Volume5.3 ft³
Curb Weight2,955 lbs
* Amount adjusted for inflation to 2026 dollars
** Theoretical max speed per gear at redline

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Safety & Recalls

NCAP safety ratings

Tested, but no star ratings were published (2016 Porsche Cayman 2 DR RWD).

Recalls

No recalls on file with NHTSA for the 2016 Porsche CAYMAN.

7 owner complaints to NHTSA for the 2016 Porsche CAYMAN

Owner Complaints

7 owner complaints filed with NHTSA for the 2016 Porsche CAYMAN. See all on nhtsa.gov

Most-cited areas
Air Bags3
Seat Belts2
Electrical System1
Engine1
Exterior Lighting1
Fuel/Propulsion System1
A complaint can cite more than one area.
Most recent complaints
Sep 16, 2024 · Exterior Lighting
“Tail lamps are prone to hairline cracks difficult to see, when driven in rain or car wash tail lamp floods and causes electrical system to short circuit resulting in death or accident in inclement…”
Aug 25, 2024 · Steering, Unknown Or Other, Fuel/Propulsion System
“Engine stalls when stopped if not in sport mode. Electronic gauge display for oil level is confusing and shows low oil level in green, causing the user to add oil when it is full. Steering rubs and…”
Jun 27, 2022 · Visibility/Wiper
“Windshield washer hose has snapped at the hood hinge which is preventing clearing of the windsheild of debris and obscuring forward visibility. This part was replaced by the dealer in 2016 during the…”
Feb 9, 2022 · Air Bags
“TRW Automotive Inc. Airbag Control Unit (Part No. 218737-124 RI; Serial No. 11050089RI; Produced: April 20, 2015) was equipped in 2016 Porsche Cayman VIN [XXX] by Porsche (Vehicle Production Date…”
Nov 17, 2020 · Engine
“THE VARIABLE VALVE TIMING ADJUSTER SPROCKET BOLTS HAVE A TENDENCY TO SHEAR UNDER HIGH LOAD. THIS IS A DOCUMENTED ISSUE THAT WAS ALSO COMMON IN SEVERAL OTHER PORSCHE MODELS OF SIMILAR PRODUCTION YEAR…”

Complaints are unverified reports submitted to NHTSA by owners. They cover the whole model year, not a specific trim, and a count alone doesn't show how common a problem is.

Source: US National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (nhtsa.gov), matched as 2016 PORSCHE CAYMAN. US-market vehicles only; data cached for up to 7 days.

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