
April 21, 2025
Porsche Cayman (987) Model Variants
Do you know how many different model variants of the first generation Porsche Cayman were there? The first generation Porsche Cayman, known as the type 987, was manufactured between 2006 and 2012 (model years). The Porsche Cayman S was launched first. The base model Cayman followed next year. The top of the range, Cayman R, was launched in 2011. In addition to the Cayman and Cayman S, there were also some special edition models. Here are the Porsche Cayman (987) model variants.
Porsche Cayman (987) Model Variants
Porsche Cayman (987.1) 2007-2008
- 2.7-litre engine
- Naturally aspirated
- 6-cylinder
- 180 kW (245 bhp)
- 273 Nm (201 lb-ft)
- Manual or Tiptronic S transmission
Porsche Cayman S (987.1) 2006-2008
- 3.4-litre engine
- Naturally aspirated
- 6-cylinder
- 217 kW (295 bhp)
- 340 Nm (250 lb-ft)
- Manual or Tiptronic S transmission
More about Cayman S: 2006 Porsche Cayman S – 10 Fast Facts
Porsche Cayman (987.2) 2009-2012
- 2.9-litre engine
- Naturally aspirated
- 6-cylinder
- 195 kW (265 bhp)
- 300 Nm (221 lb-ft)
- Manual or PDK transmission
More about Cayman: 2009 Porsche Cayman – 10 Fast Facts
Porsche Cayman S (987.2) 2009-2012
- 3.4-litre engine
- Naturally aspirated
- 6-cylinder
- 235 kW (320 bhp)
- 370 Nm (273 lb-ft)
- Manual or PDK transmission
Porsche Cayman R (987.2) 2011-2012
- Lighter and more powerful than the Cayman S
- 3.4-litre engine
- Naturally aspirated
- 6-cylinder
- 243 kW (330 hp)
- 370 Nm (273 lb-ft)
- Manual or Tiptronic S transmission
Porsche Cayman (987) Special Editions
Porsche Cayman S Porsche Design Edition 1 (987.1) 2008
- Based on the Cayman S
- Black exterior color
- Limited edition of just 777 cars
Porsche Cayman S Sport (987.1) 2009
- Based on the Cayman S
- Available with a special orange or green exterior color
- with 303 bhp the first Cayman with over 300 horsepower
- Limited edition of just 700 cars
Porsche Cayman S Black Edition (987.2) 2012
- All black Cayman
- 3.4-litre engine
- 243 kW (330 bhp)
- 370 Nm (273 lb-ft)
- Limited edition of just 500 cars

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