2015 Porsche Cayman Reviews, Pricing & Specs

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After a redesign last year, the 2015 Porsche Cayman returns with few changes, which will delight sports car devotees. The midengine, two-seat Cayman delivers transcendent handling and superb acceleration that matches its head-turning good looks. It's a sports car's sports car. Plus, the Cayman costs less than its 911 cousin and even manages some decent efficiency numbers.

The 2014 redesign upped the Cayman's power output, dropped its total weight, increased the rigidity, lengthened the wheelbase, electrified the steering, sharpened some of the exterior styling lines and added a GTS model to the lineup at the end of year. For 2015, additions include a pair of new exterior colors (Jet Black Metallic and Carrera White Metallic), a new interior color scheme (Black/Garnet Red two-tone leather design), available 20-inch 911 Turbo wheels and an available rear-view camera that's bundled with the ParkAssist package. There are also a couple of subtractions for 2015: the rear cargo net and footwell lighting are no longer standard.

The three Cayman trim levels — Base, S and GTS — each get their own engine. The Base comes with a 2.7-liter flat 6-cylinder (275 hp, 213 lb-ft of torque), the S has a 3.4-liter flat 6 (325 hp, 273 lb-ft of torque), and the GTS gets a slightly modified version of that 3.4-liter flat 6 (340 hp, 280 lb-ft of torque). All the engines come standard with a 6-speed manual transmission and all have the option of a 7-speed, paddle-shifting, dual-clutch PDK gearbox.

The choice of manual or PDK transmission affects the Cayman's acceleration and efficiency. With the manual, the base Cayman can reach 60 mph in 5.4 seconds and gets 20 mpg city/30 highway. The PDK drops the 0-60 mph time to 5.3 seconds and ups the mileage to 22/32. The manual S finds 60 mph in 4.7 seconds and gets 20/28, while adding the PDK transmission shifts the numbers to 4.6 seconds and 21/30. The manual GTS hits 60 mph in 4.6 seconds and gets 19/26. With the PDK the stats improve to 4.5 seconds and 22/31.

Weighing in at a svelte 3,000 pounds helps the Cayman achieve those impressive acceleration numbers. That weight, plus the balance of a midengined design, makes the Cayman agile in any cornering situation. Purists lament the departure from hydraulic steering, but the electric version still offers an accurate and responsive feel. The Cayman will hold its own on a track (especially with the Sport Chrono package, which allows the driver to adjust chassis settings, throttle sensitivity, suspension tuning and the PDK transmission, and records and stores lap times), but it's also comfortable and reasonable to drive around town, especially with the efficiency numbers boosted by the overall weight and technology like engine decoupling and start/stop.

The Cayman's exterior lines and interior quality are worthy of all that performance brilliance. The front end seems to rise from the road itself in a graceful curve that flows around the headlights and fenders and into the compact A pillars and teardrop roof line. The air intakes just behind the doors and the rear fenders add a flex of muscle before all of these gorgeous lines come to a fitting conclusion in the succinct and focused rear end.

The cabin offers comfortable seats, ample leg, head and shoulder room for any size occupants, and the highest quality materials and construction. A plethora of comfort and convenience features come standard on all Cayman models, including cruise control, two-way power adjustable seats, a 7-inch touchscreen infotainment system, Bluetooth, a 4.6-inch TFT instrument cluster display, rain-sensing wipers and heated exterior mirrors. The list of optional features is practically endless, but be careful: the options are also expensive and can quickly alter the Cayman's price (which starts at just above $50,000 for the base model) into the 6-figure range.

The Cayman has not been crash tested, but it boasts plenty of safety features. The car's structure, thanks to the abundant use of aluminum, is strong and rigid while remaining light. It also has side-guard door beams, traction and stability control, antilock ceramic composite brakes, brake-pad wear sensors, full-size front airbags, head and thorax side airbags, and knee airbags for driver and passenger.

Published May 31, 2022 by Tim O'Sullivan

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by Anonymous
Jul 23, 2022
Love my 2015 Cayman. has the right amount of muscle to sophistication. Cup holders could be better, but other than that no complaintsJul 23, 2022
by Cameron O
Jun 06, 2022
This car is a blast. Corners well, feels planted in the corners and when accelerating. The PDK paddles shift quickly. Going from a GT350 to this, I can brake later entering a corner and digs in when exiting. The Cayman GTS is a scalpel compared to the Chainsaw GT350. As far as value, not so much. Its expensive, maintenance is expensive, knowing that before hand makes it palpable. I would buy again.Jun 06, 2022
by Tom B
Mar 17, 2021
Bad ass !! can’t wait to get mine, muy pronto!!!!!Mar 17, 2021

2015 Porsche Cayman Pricing

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Trims & specs

Air Conditioning

Active charcoal air filtration · Single front air conditioning zones

Airbags

Dual front airbags · Dual front knee airbags · Passenger airbag deactivation: occupant sensing deactivation · Front side airbags · Front side curtain airbags

Audio System

Antenna Type: diversity · Auxiliary audio input: iPod/iPhone integration · Single disc in-Dash CD · MP3 player: CD MP3 Playback · Touch screen display radio · Satellite Radio: SiriusXM · Total Number of Speakers: 4 · 50 watts

Brakes

ABS: 4-wheel · Braking assist: hill start assist · Electronic parking brake: auto off · Front brake diameter: 12.4 · Front brakes: ventilated disc · Rear brake diameter: 11.8 · Rear brakes: ventilated disc

Comfort Features

Dash trim: leather · Door trim: leather · Floor Mat Material: carpet · Floor Material: carpet · Floor Mats: front · Shift knob trim: leather · Steering wheel trim: leather

Convenience Features

Cargo cover: hard · Center console: front console with armrest and storage · Cupholders: front · 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 · Storage: storage organizer · Universal garage door opener: Homelink · Vanity mirrors: dual illuminating

Driver Seat

Manual adjustments: 4 · Power adjustments: 2

Exterior Features

Door handle color: body-color · 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: integrated · 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

Crumple zones: rear

Seatbelts

Front seatbelts: 3-point · Seatbelt force limiters: front · Seatbelt pretensioners: front · Seatbelt warning sensor: driver and passenger

Seats

Driver seat power adjustments: reclining · Front seat type: bucket · 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

Speed Rating: Z · Type: performance

Tires and Rims

Wheel type: aluminum alloy

Windows

Front wipers: variable intermittent

Air Conditioning

Active charcoal air filtration · Single front air conditioning zones

Airbags

Dual front airbags · Dual front knee airbags · Passenger airbag deactivation: occupant sensing deactivation · Front side airbags · Front side curtain airbags

Audio System

Antenna Type: diversity · Bluetooth auxiliary audio input · Single disc in-Dash CD · MP3 player: CD MP3 Playback · Touch screen display radio · Satellite Radio: SiriusXM · Total Number of Speakers: 9 · 235 watts

Brakes

ABS: 4-wheel · Braking assist: hill start assist · Electronic parking brake: auto off · Front brake diameter: 13.0 · Front brakes: ventilated disc · Rear brake diameter: 11.8 · Rear brakes: ventilated disc

Comfort Features

Dash trim: leather · Door trim: leather · Floor Mat Material: carpet · Floor Material: carpet · Floor Mats: front · Shift knob trim: leather · Steering wheel trim: leather

Convenience Features

Cargo cover: hard · Center console: front console with armrest and storage · Cupholders: front · Multi-function remote: keyless entry with panic alarm · One-touch windows: 2 · Power outlet(s): two 12V · Power windows: lockout button · Reading lights: front · Steering wheel: tilt and telescopic · Storage: door pockets · Universal garage door opener: Homelink · 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: integrated · 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: lamp failure

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

Crumple zones: front

Seatbelts

Front seatbelts: 3-point · Seatbelt force limiters: front · Seatbelt pretensioners: front · Seatbelt warning sensor: driver and passenger

Seats

Driver seat power adjustments: reclining · Front seat type: bucket · 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): rear

Telematics

Phone: hands free · Phone wireless data link: Bluetooth

Tires

Speed Rating: Z · Type: performance

Tires and Rims

Wheel type: aluminum alloy

Windows

Front wipers: variable intermittent

Air Conditioning

Active charcoal air filtration · Single front air conditioning zones

Airbags

Dual front airbags · Dual front knee airbags · Passenger airbag deactivation: occupant sensing deactivation · Front side airbags · Front side curtain airbags

Audio System

Antenna Type: diversity · USB auxiliary audio input · Single disc in-Dash CD · MP3 player: CD MP3 Playback · Touch screen display radio · Satellite Radio: SiriusXM · Total Number of Speakers: 9 · 235 watts

Brakes

ABS: 4-wheel · Braking assist: hill start assist · Electronic parking brake: auto off · Front brake diameter: 13.0 · Front brakes: ventilated disc · Rear brake diameter: 11.8 · 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 · Headliner trim: leather · Shift knob trim: leather · Steering wheel trim: leather

Convenience Features

Cargo cover: hard · Center console: front console with armrest and storage · Cupholders: front · 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 · Storage: door pockets · Universal garage door opener: Homelink · 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: integrated · 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 oil pressure

Lights

Daytime running lights: LED · Headlights: auto delay off · Tail and brake lights: LED · Taillights: adaptive

Mirrors

Exterior mirrors: heated

Passenger Seat

Manual Adjustments: 4 · Power adjustments: 2

Safety

Crumple zones: rear

Seatbelts

Front seatbelts: 3-point · Seatbelt force limiters: front · Seatbelt pretensioners: front · Seatbelt warning sensor: driver and passenger

Seats

Driver seat power adjustments: reclining · Front seat type: sport bucket · Passenger seat power adjustments: reclining · Upholstery: leather

Spare Tire

Kit: inflator kit

Suspension

Driver Adjustable Suspension: ride control · 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): front · Suspension control: electronic

Telematics

Phone: hands free · Phone wireless data link: Bluetooth

Tires

Speed Rating: Z · Type: performance

Tires and Rims

Wheel type: aluminum alloy

Windows

Front wipers: variable intermittent

Air Conditioning

Active charcoal air filtration · Single front air conditioning zones

Airbags

Dual front airbags · Dual front knee airbags · Passenger airbag deactivation: occupant sensing deactivation · Front side airbags · Front side curtain airbags

Audio System

Antenna Type: diversity · USB auxiliary audio input · Single disc in-Dash CD · MP3 player: CD MP3 Playback · Touch screen display radio · Satellite Radio: SiriusXM · Total Number of Speakers: 9 · 235 watts

Brakes

ABS: 4-wheel · Braking assist: hill start assist · Electronic parking brake: auto off · Front brake diameter: 15.0 · Front brakes: ventilated disc · Rear brake diameter: 15.0 · 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 · Headliner trim: leather · Shift knob trim: leather · Steering wheel trim: leather

Convenience Features

Cargo cover: hard · Center console: front console with armrest and storage · Cupholders: front · 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 · Storage: door pockets · Universal garage door opener: Homelink · 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: integrated · 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 oil pressure

Lights

Daytime running lights: LED · Headlights: Auto on/off · Tail and brake lights: LED · Taillights: adaptive

Mirrors

Exterior mirrors: heated

Passenger Seat

Manual Adjustments: 4 · Power adjustments: 2

Safety

Crumple zones: front

Seatbelts

Front seatbelts: 3-point · Seatbelt force limiters: front · Seatbelt pretensioners: front · Seatbelt warning sensor: driver and passenger

Seats

Driver seat power adjustments: reclining · Front seat type: sport bucket · Passenger seat power adjustments: reclining · Upholstery: leather

Spare Tire

Kit: inflator kit

Suspension

Driver Adjustable Suspension: ride control · 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 · Suspension control: electronic

Telematics

Phone: hands free · Phone wireless data link: Bluetooth

Tires

Speed Rating: Z · Type: performance

Tires and Rims

Wheel type: aluminum alloy

Windows

Front wipers: variable intermittent

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