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2014 Porsche Cayman Reviews, Pricing & Specs
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I’ve rarely had anything bad to say about the Cayman, and this year is no exception. It’s the Porsche I’ve always wanted and the Porsche we all deserve.
And it just keeps getting better.
Not just a little better—a lot better. So much so that the boys at Stuggart have taken to lying about it, so as not to offend their sacred cow, the 911(or the wallets of those who worship it).
If you have to ask why, you haven’t been paying attention. As the S version of Porsche’s midengine golden boy has gotten more power, more precision and more panache, the extra money you have to parse out for a 911 seems harder to stomach. This year, Porsche has even admitted there’s no difference in the 3.4-liter boxer engines powering both the Cayman S and the base 911. Edmunds straight asked Porsche’s team leader for engine development, Dr. Martin Constien, about the actual difference between the two engines. Despite a listed 25-hp gap, the answer was telling: "Basically, nothing. They're the same."
And still, the 25-hp "gap" remains, on paper at least. For 2014, that means the Cayman S comes to the line with 325 hp and 272 lb-ft of torque, enough to get you to 60 in just 4.4 seconds if you choose the vaunted 7-speed PDK transmission.
But the best part of the Cayman is that you don’t have to go for the S in order to have a good time, because 0-60 times aren’t what make the Cayman great. We’re here for feel, and the Cayman has that all over the 911. If you want to feel connected to the road, if you want your car to be an extension of yourself, midengine is the way to go.
Oh sure, you’ll have to keep the 2.7-liter engine spinning in the Base trim in order to get the most out of the experience. And yes, that engine is down 0.2 liters from last year, but it’s up 10 hp to 275, and if you choose the PDK, it’ll even return 32 highway mpg! Torque stands at 213 lb-ft, and that’s the one place the Base comes up a little short, but only if you let the revs drop too much in a 2nd-gear exit. Otherwise, that flat 6-cylinder screaming right behind your ear will deliver every time.
And this year the delivery is extra special, since there’s more improvement for 2014 than just power. The Cayman is stretched now—it has a 2.5-inch longer wheelbase and is 1 inch longer overall, with shorter overhangs and bigger wheels. Inside you’ll get a bit of extra space, and the seats are set down lower now as well, as if this thing needed an improved center of gravity.
Borrowing some of its aluminum architecture from the 911 only makes the differences less clear, as this new Cayman is 66 pounds lighter than last year, with rigidity up a claimed 40 percent! You also get standard engine decoupling and start/stop, which help with those impressive mileage ratings. Because of this, the Sport button, which was previously available only when opting for the expensive Sport Chrono package, is now standard as well, being the only way to disengage the fuel-saving tech for spirited driving. Makes you wonder how many people will leave that Sport button “permanently” engaged.
Sadly the Cayman also follows suit with the 911 with regard to its steering assist, now electronic instead of hydraulic. Porsche admits there’s a loss of feel with this new system in a refreshing wash of honesty, but ruins it by claiming that it’s only “negative feel” that you lose—and that’s some swift semantics.
But for all these additions and improvements, the best part of the new Cayman is its look. The changes are subtle, especially on a car for which handsome was never a problem. But some exaggerated bulges and curves have finally pushed it past the 911 in aesthetics as well as performance.
Sure, the 911 still has the higher top speed, but Porsche had to leave it something, no?
Published May 31, 2022 by Michael Perkins
User reviews for 2014 Porsche Cayman
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by Richard B
Apr 19, 2024
Great sports car that has everything you want in oneApr 19, 2024
by Anonymous
Jan 26, 2024
Liked car but it was dirty inside and out and also had road rash on left front spoiler (minor), which would have been easy to repair.Jan 26, 2024
by joseph P
Nov 02, 2023
It was a base model with very few features therefore I was not interested in buying it. It drove well and would be a good first introduction to Porsche even though price was high.Nov 02, 2023
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by Richard B
Apr 19, 2024
Great sports car that has everything you want in oneApr 19, 2024
by Anonymous
Jan 26, 2024
Liked car but it was dirty inside and out and also had road rash on left front spoiler (minor), which would have been easy to repair.Jan 26, 2024
by joseph P
Nov 02, 2023
It was a base model with very few features therefore I was not interested in buying it. It drove well and would be a good first introduction to Porsche even though price was high.Nov 02, 2023
by Korey C
Aug 15, 2023
Aside from being a little expensive to repair, the car is a dream and pleasure to drive. It has shown to be reliable! To me the only negative thing I can say is the headliner glue sucks. I redid my own which turned out beautifully. I would recommend this car from the base model all the way up to the gt4 rs(a league of its own)!Aug 15, 2023
by Jose J. G
Jul 14, 2023
Great car at a great price with lots of excellent features. Jul 14, 2023
by Michael D
Feb 10, 2023
I traded my Boxter for the Cayman . The Boxter is more of a hands on sports car. Great with the top down in the city not do much on long highway drives. The Cayman feels like a luxurious sports car. You loose some of the sports car feel but the luxury outweighs it. Feb 10, 2023
by Lin V
Sep 12, 2022
Very worn out leather on both seats (much worse on drivers) and steering wheel. Side leather trims lift up slightly with window going up (top door panel is slightly loose), I was underwhelmed in general. Small marks on one of the wheels. drives ok but kind of have some noises (suspension perhaps) here and there.Sep 12, 2022
by rich f
Aug 28, 2022
It was greater than I expected. The pictures didnt do the car justice. This car was loaded with super extras not disclosed the interior was vastly understated.Aug 28, 2022
by Glenn M
Dec 29, 2021
Seems to be a good value? Not sure about the issues concerned with the accident reported. Dec 29, 2021
by Warren P
Nov 26, 2021
Its a pleasure to drive! Tight feel and loads of options Nov 26, 2021
by Cameron O
Aug 02, 2021
Great, balanced car. It loves corners and exiting the corners. Pdk is flawless. The only thing missing is the straight line speed. But you dont buy a cayman base for straight line.Aug 02, 2021
by Ken C
Jun 25, 2021
Best car I’ve ever owned. Period.
Always ready when I was.
Jun 25, 2021
by Chuck R
May 17, 2021
All you need to do is drive it-it’s self explanatory!!May 17, 2021
by Steve R
May 11, 2021
overpriced for the market, why did a used car with on my 12,000 miles need new tires? maybe has something to do with the 2 previous owners?May 11, 2021
by Anonymous
Jan 11, 2021
The Cayman is not the Model that I am a fan of. The 911 Carrera isJan 11, 2021
by David Z
Sep 24, 2020
Manual, mid engine, less $$ than a Carrera.....enough car for meSep 24, 2020
by Anonymous
Jul 31, 2014
It was always my dream to own a porsche and I could not have imagined the experience would be even better than the dream. Every time I drive it, I want to keep on driving for miles as with a porsche you really feel fully connected to the driving experience. There is nothing nicer than putting on some nice music and driving this car over long distances.Jul 31, 2014
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2014 Porsche Cayman Pricing
Original MSRP
$52,600 to $63,800Price range
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Air Conditioning
Active charcoal air filtration · Automatic climate control front air conditioning · Dual front air conditioning zones
Airbags
Dual front airbags · Dual front knee airbags · Passenger airbag deactivation: occupant sensing deactivation · Front side airbags
Audio System
Antenna Type: diversity · Auxiliary audio input: iPod/iPhone integration · Single disc in-Dash CD · MP3 player: CD MP3 Playback · HD radio · Satellite Radio: SiriusXM · Total Number of Speakers: 4 · 50 watts
Brakes
ABS: 4-wheel · Braking assist: hill start assist · Front brakes: ventilated disc · Rear brakes: ventilated disc
Comfort Features
Center console trim: leather · Dash trim: leather · Door trim: leather · Floor Mat Material: carpet · Floor Material: carpet · Floor Mats: front · Foot pedal trim: stainless steel · Shift knob trim: leather · Steering wheel trim: leather
Convenience Features
Assist handle: front · Cargo cover: hard · Center console: front console with armrest and storage · Cupholders: front · Dimming rearview mirror: auto-dimming · Multi-function remote: trunk release · One-touch windows: 2 · Power outlet(s): two 12V · Power windows: lockout button · Reading lights: front · Steering wheel: tilt and telescopic · Steering wheel mounted controls: phone · Storage: door pockets · Vanity mirrors: dual illuminating
Driver Seat
Manual adjustments: 4 · Power adjustments: 2
Exterior Features
Door handle color: body-color · Exhaust: dual exhaust tips · Exhaust tip color: stainless-steel · Front bumper color: body-color · Grille color: black · Mirror color: body-color · Rear bumper color: body-color · Rear spoiler: electronically controlled · Rear spoiler color: body-color · Window trim: black
Headrests
Front headrests: adjustable · Number of front headrests: 2
In Car Entertainment
Infotainment screen size: 7 in.
Instrumentation
Fuel economy display: MPG · Instrument cluster screen size: 4.6 in. · Warnings and reminders: low fuel level
Lights
Daytime running lights: LED · Headlights: Halogen · Tail and brake lights: LED · Taillights: adaptive
Mirrors
Exterior mirrors: heated
Passenger Seat
Manual Adjustments: 4 · Power adjustments: 2
Safety
Active head restraints: driver · Crumple zones: rear
Seatbelts
Front seatbelts: 3-point · Seatbelt force limiters: front · Seatbelt pretensioners: front
Seats
Driver seat manual adjustments: height · Driver seat power adjustments: reclining · Front seat type: bucket · Passenger seat manual adjustments: height · Passenger seat power adjustments: reclining · Upholstery: leather
Spare Tire
Kit: inflator kit
Suspension
Front Arm Type: lower control arms · Front Shock Type: gas shock absorbers · Front Spring Type: coil springs · Front Suspension Classification: independent · Front Suspension Type: MacPherson struts · Rear Shock Type: gas shock absorbers · Rear Spring Type: coil springs · Rear Suspension Classification: independent · Rear Suspension Type: MacPherson struts · Stabilizer bar(s): rear
Telematics
Phone: hands free · Phone wireless data link: Bluetooth
Tires
Type: performance
Tires and Rims
Wheel type: aluminum alloy
Windows
Front wipers: variable intermittent
Air Conditioning
Active charcoal air filtration · Automatic climate control front air conditioning · Dual front air conditioning zones
Airbags
Dual front airbags · Dual front knee airbags · Passenger airbag deactivation: occupant sensing deactivation · Front side airbags
Audio System
Antenna Type: diversity · Auxiliary audio input: iPod/iPhone integration · Single disc in-Dash CD · MP3 player: CD MP3 Playback · HD radio · Satellite Radio: SiriusXM · Total Number of Speakers: 9 · 235 watts
Brakes
ABS: 4-wheel · Braking assist: hill start assist · Front brakes: ventilated disc · Rear brakes: ventilated disc
Comfort Features
Center console trim: leather · Dash trim: leather · Door trim: leather · Floor Mat Material: carpet · Floor Material: carpet · Floor Mats: front · Foot pedal trim: stainless steel · Shift knob trim: leather · Steering wheel trim: leather
Convenience Features
Assist handle: front · Cargo cover: hard · Center console: front console with armrest and storage · Cupholders: front · Dimming rearview mirror: auto-dimming · Multi-function remote: keyless entry · One-touch windows: 2 · Power outlet(s): two 12V · Power windows: lockout button · Reading lights: front · Steering wheel: tilt and telescopic · Steering wheel mounted controls: audio · Storage: storage organizer · Vanity mirrors: dual illuminating
Driver Seat
Manual adjustments: 4 · Power adjustments: 2
Exterior Features
Door handle color: body-color · Exhaust: dual exhaust tips · Exhaust tip color: stainless-steel · Front bumper color: body-color · Grille color: black · Mirror color: body-color · Rear bumper color: body-color · Rear spoiler: electronically controlled · Rear spoiler color: body-color · Window trim: black
Headrests
Front headrests: adjustable · Number of front headrests: 2
In Car Entertainment
Infotainment screen size: 7 in.
Instrumentation
Fuel economy display: MPG · Instrument cluster screen size: 4.6 in. · Warnings and reminders: coolant temperature warning
Lights
Daytime running lights: LED · Headlights: HID · Tail and brake lights: LED · Taillights: adaptive
Mirrors
Exterior mirrors: power
Passenger Seat
Manual Adjustments: 4 · Power adjustments: 2
Safety
Active head restraints: driver · Crumple zones: front
Seatbelts
Front seatbelts: 3-point · Seatbelt force limiters: front · Seatbelt pretensioners: front
Seats
Driver seat manual adjustments: height · Driver seat power adjustments: reclining · Front seat type: bucket · Passenger seat manual adjustments: height · Passenger seat power adjustments: reclining · Upholstery: leather
Spare Tire
Kit: inflator kit
Suspension
Front Arm Type: lower control arms · Front Shock Type: gas shock absorbers · Front Spring Type: coil springs · Front Suspension Classification: independent · Front Suspension Type: MacPherson struts · Rear Shock Type: gas shock absorbers · Rear Spring Type: coil springs · Rear Suspension Classification: independent · Rear Suspension Type: multi-link · Stabilizer bar(s): front
Telematics
Phone: hands free · Phone wireless data link: Bluetooth
Tires
Type: performance
Tires and Rims
Wheel type: aluminum alloy
Windows
Front wipers: variable intermittent