While the rack isnt geared as short as what you find in some of the cayman s sports car competitors. Two hundred and ninetyfive horsepower, along with the car s light weight, bring 60 mph in five seconds with a top speed of 171 mph, with the standard sixspeed gearbox in the cayman s, our test. Despite the loss of two cylinders, the 718 cayman boxster was assessed to be mechanically superior to the 981 model with improved acceleration and steering, while the new 4 cylinder engine cheapens the experience. The cayman boxster cars are just smaller, simpler, and really, in the real world, just as quick as a 911 okay, not the turbo, but you get my point. The transmission shifts smoothly through all the gears with no slipping or grinding. Porsche 718 cayman gts at lightning lap 2018 youtube. But many car folks who arent entirely besotted by that history believe the cheaper 718 cayman may be the best pure sports car in the porsche lineup or perhaps of any car lineup.
It s fun to drive, but it s definitely not a comfortable ride. Still, car and driver reports that the response below 4000 rpm isnt exactly dogslow, but it s clearly soft in comparison with the cayman s s virile surge of power at low engine speeds, but adds, the engine pulls hard once it s on the cam, and twists the needle across the tachometer face between four and seven grand with respectable haste. The optional porsche connect or porsche connect plus module is the drivers gateway to the digital world. Dec 25, 20 check out the original first drive of the thennew 2006 porsche cayman s. That car comes with smaller wheels, however, and without that. Its one of the best driving machines you can buy, with powerful. As with the boxster the base cayman s engine displacement was increased from 2. They report that handling is further aided by the cayman s amazing tire grip, sharp steering and responsive brakes.
The 2020 porsche 718 cayman gt4 is a brilliant, involving. The porsche cayman s engine is mounted in the middle of the car, and test drivers say that gives the cayman excellent balance around corners. When a car is as good as the ferrari 458 italia that won best driver s car in 2011, you dont need to change much. Is a used porsche cayman a good choice for a daily driver. Aug 07, 20 despite the lightningquick shifts of the pdk and its ability to blast the cayman s to high speeds faster than any driver working a clutch and stick is capable of, i felt somewhat robbed of the.
Embarassing things i didnt know about the porsche cayman. With its midengine balance, razor sharp steering and chassis dynamics that could actually be the benchmark for the entire industry, the cayman is. Robb report test drives the porsche 718 boxster and cayman. Every drive in the porsche 718 boxster and cayman is a trip to a happy place. Dvdl closed to the public, online services available the department of vehicle and driver s licensing is closed to the public until further. Can one of the brands sports cars work as a daily driver. The cayman comes with 17inch alloy wheels, heated outside mirrors, a cd player, cruise control, a trip computer. All we can say is that on paper, the m2 looks to be the. Driving licence rules for visitors cayman resident. According to car and driver, porsche will give the cayman a new topoftheline performance version. And it was a truly fantastic daily driver during that time, even though it was march in chicago. Read our full test and see photos at car and driver.
We have 234 porsche cayman vehicles for sale that are reported accident free, 62 1owner cars, and 231 personal use cars. New porsche communication management pcm with 7inch multitouchscreen and optional navigation module enhances form and function with a further component. The powerplant is placed low and just over the driver s right shoulder for the same amidships weight balance enjoyed by the world s most sophisticated. Now, though, id not hesitate to choose a boxster or cayman s with a sixspeed over the 911. During our best driver s car testing we complained of understeer in the 981 gt4. The cayman is a 10best winner but the tt rs has 50 extra horsepower. In the 2006 best driver s car test for britain s autocar, the cayman s won outright and bumped the 911 turbo down to third placewriter chris harris even proclaimed that the base cayman has better steering than any 997, a more attractive cabin, and still retains the same generic feel to the controls. The cayman will remain tucked away until it s the weekend and time for some canyon blasts. A spin in porsches 2016 cayman midengine coupe is like stepping back to a time when the driver, not a phalanx of electronic nannies, was responsible for piloting the car. For most car enthusiasts, the porsche cayman is the highwater mark for sweet driving sports cars. While we maintain that a cayman s is more of a holistic sports car than a platform for delivering stunning performance numbers, the 325hp 3025pound cayman s posted solid testtrack figures. Youll find that the cayman is used less, but when it does get fired up, itll go on greater adventures. The cayman is the only car on the us market that i love 100% more than the brz. Nov 09, 2016 by all objective measures, the fourcylinder 2017 porsche 718 cayman s outperforms its sixcylinder antecedent.
If you are a resident or frequent visitor of the cayman islands, who is ready to cruise the roads on your car, reading this free official road code 2012 handbook is the. The powerplant is placed low and just over the drivers right shoulder for the same amidships weight balance enjoyed by the worlds most sophisticated. Insurance company seeks caymans safest driver cayman compass. Download the official road code of the cayman islands 2012 edition free today. Car and driver as porsches smallest and most affordable sports car, the 2019 porsche 718 cayman isnt some watereddown vw wearing a fancy badge, its a genuine performance machine that in its. And when it s time to get rid of your old ride, sell your car simply and securely on cargurus. Porsche 718 cayman s hot lap at vir lightning lap 2017. The cayman s is lightweight, those g s, z s, and subarus are quite heavy, and the cayman s is a true track car, most to these cars can only go in a straight line. Car and driver finds that the 2008 porsche cayman s rockets to 60 in 4. Of the 11 cars on test, it was the cayman rs completeness and ruthless.
Some say the cayman is easier to drive fast than the porsche 911. Here are the states restricting travel from within the us. The cayman s, although midengined and rear drive, is set up to understeer when overcooked into tight corners. The department of vehicle and drivers licensing dvdl wishes to advise the public of precautionary measures and changes that the department has implemented to ensure the safety and health of employees, customers and the public in general. Ferrari did anyway, and it produced the even more impressive 488 gtb. Watch the 2017 porsche 718 cayman s s full fast lap of the 4. One for a 911 carrera, the other for the new cayman s.
Lots of porschespecific acronyms are responsible for. The new 718 cayman s come equipped with variable turbine geometry vtg. May 19, 2017 auto news 5 pros and cons for commuting in a porsche cayman. Optional pasm, or porsche active suspension management, allows the driver to choose. The exhaust note on the cayman s is also a high point. It is, of course, more expensive, so at this price point, youll be considering a used example. Escaping the 911 s shadow the cayman weve all been waiting for. The cayman s, although midengined and reardrive, is set up to understeer when overcooked into tight corners. I would recommend you find a car with pasm to make the ride a bit softer for your commutes.
With its midengine balance, razor sharp steering and chassis dynamics that could actually be the benchmark for the entire industry, the cayman is one of the very best sports cars in the world. User manuals cayman vehicle information porsche service. Find out about sitting your written test, and obtaining your provisional licence. The cayman s steering is among today s best electricassist systems, buzzing and sharp. Cayman driver s manual 0315 more about warranty information warranty extension porsche tyre approvals other vehicle and registration documents information for independent workshops hv battery recycling. They enjoy the finer things in life and have an eye for design. Racing driver max angelelli discuses the behavior of the 2007 porsche cayman s on the limit at laguna seca raceway during our america s best handling car competition. From the offical site england site, the cayman has no external hoses, and needs a oil change max. The porsche boxster and porsche cayman are midengined twoseater sports cars. Offering firstclass comfort, convenience, and style, our 2007 porsche cayman s is presented in guards red.
Visitors who have a full, valid drivers licence not from a convention country can drive for one month in cayman provided that they only drive a motor car, a truck not exceeding 8,500lbs, or a motorcycle under 125cc. This is a driver s car, not a muscle car, and it is better than vw, better than audi, better than bmw or mercedes. Oct 28, 2018 the caymans safest driver app will allow us to combine innovation, community values, safety and prevention all in one and we hope that everyone gets involved to keep the roads safer this. After 40,000 miles, we find that we still like smooth shiny cars, hardboiled and filled with sin. Both the cayman and cayman s maintained a 7 kw 10 ps. All caymans were manufactured in finland by valmet automotive. Pro driver randy pobst hot laps the 2017 porsche 718 cayman s around mazda raceway laguna seca for motor trend s 2017 best driver s car. Car and driver as porsche s smallest and most affordable sports car, the 2019 porsche 718 cayman isnt some watereddown vw wearing a fancy badge, it s a genuine performance machine that in its most potent form can easily rival performance giants like the chevrolet corvette, ford mustang gt350 and even the porsche 911. This car is the best daily driver true sports car you will. The base cayman, a car that previously struggled to fend off a well driven hot.
Ferrari 488 gtb is the 2017 motor trend best drivers car. When this car came out, i thought it was just for people who couldnt afford a 911. Are you eligible to exchange your foreign drivers licence for a cayman islands licence. Aug 19, 20 pro driver randy pobst hot laps the 2014 porsche cayman s around mazda raceway laguna seca as part of motor trend s 20 best driver s car powered by mobil 1. Despite the lightningquick shifts of the pdk and its ability to blast the cayman s to high speeds faster than any driver working a clutch and stick is capable of, i felt somewhat robbed of the. Theres a purity of purpose to both boxster and cayman that defies our best attempts at professional. Watch the 2017 porsche 718 cayman ss full fast lap of the 4. Three different approaches to the same sports car goal. Every used car for sale comes with a free carfax report. The cayman s is also 10 pounds lighter, according to the press kit. Pros people will look at you, a lot could be considered a con at least 5 black people a week will ask you what kind of car that is and then will tell you how they used to own a much older porsche.
Adjustable guide vanes on the turbine act to combine the benefits of a small and a large exhaust turbocharger. The 718 cayman was declared motor trend s 2nd best drivers car in 2017, which praised the car s handling and throttle response. The 2019 porsche 718 caymans joyful driving demeanor, powerful flatfour engines, and stunning styling make it one of our favorite sports carsas evidenced. The stiff suspension makes you feel even the smallest bumps and dips in the road. With 350 horsepower and 309 lbft of torque to play. Mar 06, 2020 used porsche 911 many will argue the cayman is, in fact, the superior drivers car, but theres no denying the timeless appeal of the porsche 911. A facelift of the porsche cayman followed in february 2009. May 18, 2018 its a common question for any porsche owner. This puts the car smack in the middle between the boxster s and the 911 carreraby design, of course.
Oct 09, 2019 visitors who have a full, valid drivers licence from a convention country can drive for six months in cayman. Once youre ready to narrow down your search results, go ahead and filter by price, mileage, transmission, trim, days on lot, drivetrain, color, engine, options, and deal ratings. Msn says that the tourquey engine should help make the cayman s an easy car to drive during generally congested u. The 2008 porsche cayman sports car comes in two trims. Audi tt rs vs porsche 718 cayman s car and driver tested. The base cayman, cayman t, and cayman s also offer the porsche. The road and engine noise is louder than your average car. The promise of nominally better performance, insists porsche, justifies the u. The porsche cayman r has emerged triumphant in autocars annual britains best drivers car comparison for 2011. Im 28, and have owned a cayman for about 8 months as a daily driver, and i will give you the pros an cons. Stocks sink after trump warns of mounting virus toll. Dont miss the incredible story of how we chose the 2017 best driver s car, and watch the world s greatest drag race 7 right here.
The cayman driver is, i believe, more adventurous and more performanceoriented. Embarassing things i didnt know about the porsche cayman before i bought one. Ok, so the larger fourcylinder found in the cayman s isnt great on gas, but it certainly helped liven up the drive. Porsche 718 cayman s the principle of the midengined sports car. Porsches latest cayman drops weight, adds power, and inches closer to sportscar nirvana. California registration is current through july of 2020 and it just passed 220 californias strict emissionssmog test.
Greg pajo car and driver these porsches are calligraphy pens in a world of driveway mops. The 2020 porsche 718 cayman epitomizes driver engagement and is easily personalized, which equates to a supercarworthy experience for roughly half the price. We opted for the nonadjustable sport suspension in our cayman s, which drops the car. Porsches best sports car is about to get lighter, meaner. World rally legend and porsche test driver, and two sets of keys. Precision is the cayman s and boxster s middle name, and the car constantly reminds its driver of its capabilities on challenging roads. Well, for a few blissful months after i bought my 987 cayman my answer was yes. By all objective measures, the fourcylinder 2017 porsche 718 cayman s outperforms its sixcylinder antecedent.