2010 Porsche Cayman Review

About this Vehicle

Trim: 2010 Porsche Cayman Base

MSRP: $51,400 Engine: 2.9L H6 Transmission: Automatic

Drivetrain: RWD Fuel Type: Gas Curb Weight: 2,932 lbs.

Review

Attractive, powerful and nimble on the road, the 2010 Porsche Cayman is a fixed-roof sports car, essentially the hardtop version of the famous Boxster. The Cayman is one of the most popular sports cars on the road, thanks in large part to its superior handling on the road and Porsche’s fine attention to detail on the interior.

Improvements from the 2009 Porsche Cayman

Porsche made a pretty big overhaul of the Cayman in 2009, so the 2010 edition is unchanged from 2009.

Performance

The base engine for the Cayman is a 2.7-liter six-cylinder that produces 260 horsepower and 201 pound-feet of torque. The speedier Cayman S is a 3.4-liter six-cylinder that gets 310 horsepower and 251 pound-feet of torque. When it comes to fuel economy, the Cayman gets 20 miles per gallon in the city and 29 on the highway (for the standard manual transmission with the base engine).

• Car pricing: Priced from $51,400.
• Engine: Base is a 2.7-liter six-cylinder that produces 260 horsepower and 201 pound-feet of torque.
• Transmission: Five-speed manual standard.
• Acceleration: 0-60 in 5.8 seconds.

Exterior Features

Sleek and sophisticated, the Cayman is a two-door sports car with a fixed hard top (not a convertible). It features Porsche’s famous curvaceous design that hugs the road and oozes style.

Interior Features

This two-seater features comfortable seats, and auto reviewers say that the cabin is surprisingly comfortable and roomy. And you might be surprised to hear that the Cayman offers 22.5 cubic feet of storage space in its two cargo holds (front and rear).

Safety and Specifications

The 2010 Porsche Cayman comes equipped with a variety of safety features including antilock brakes and airbags designed to protect head and torso.

Upgrade Options

It might be a surprise, but many features typically common on luxury sports cars are actually upgrades on the Cayman. Among them are leather seating and power seats. There is a communication management upgrades that syncs navigation, phone, audio and trip computer systems into one simple to use interface.

How the 2010 Porsche Cayman Compares to Other Sports Cars

Here’s how the Porsche Cayman stacks up with other luxury sports cars.

• Mercedes-Benz SLK: features a retractable hard top.
• BMW M3: Larger and roomier than the Cayman.
• Chevrolet Corvette: Also a mean machine, but might not compare in terms of overall cache.

Conclusion: Is the 2010 Porsche Cayman a Smart Buy?

Overall, the Porsche Cayman is an extremely desirable and reliable sports car. Beautiful on the outside and sleek and comfortable on the inside, this two-seater provides just about all you could want. Of course, if you want the ultimate in luxury you’ll have to upgrade to get features like leather seating.