The 987 Cayman and its immediate successor the 981 Cayman model represented Porsche’s first volume production mid-engined coupé. Using naturally aspirated flat six engines, it ran for a little over a decade until a turbocharged flat four changed the character of the car. Subtly differentiated from the Boxster from which...
The letter “R” might seem ordinary, but in the Porsche world, it signifies something much more. It’s a badge of honor reserved for exceptional cars with racing pedigree and stunning performance. In the modern era, only two modern Porsches wear this coveted badge: the Cayman R in 2011 and the...
In Magnus Walker’s most recent video on YouTube, he explores the 2012 Porsche Cayman R which he thinks is a hidden gem and a potential future classic that offers razor-sharp steering and handling. Introduced at the 2010 LA Auto Show, the Cayman R showcased a lime green color reminiscent of...
The two mid-engined, analog sports cars goes head to head. 2006 Lotus Elise vs. 2012 Porsche Cayman R, which is better?...
Porsche Cayman R vs. BMW 1 Series M The Porsche Cayman R is the final hurrah for the current generation of Cayman’s, so it should be the best, right? We pit it against our other favorite midsized sports car, the BMW 1 Series M to find out how they stack...
Cayman S vs Cayman R Showdown Could the new Cayman R better the already impressive Cayman S?...
Porsche Cayman R Classic Review Taken from Series 18, first broadcast in 2010, this classic review from Jason sees him putting the Porsche Cayman R through its paces....
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On November 17th - 2010, Porsche CEO Matthias Mueller unveiled the 2012 Cayman R to an excited audience at the Los Angeles International Auto Show. Porsche pretty much threw the kitchen sink at this one, applying all they know and have available without actually redesigning the car. Every performance option on the list, and then some that weren't on the list have found their way into the Cayman R. A weight savings of 121 lbs. (55 kg) was achieved and it transformed the Cayman. We are going out on a limb here, but we think the Cayman R may be one of the best Porsche cars ever made.