Porsche Cayman 0–60 Times
The Porsche Cayman 0–60 times and quarter-mile times below are from 32 verified production tests sourced from reputable automotive resources such as Car and Driver, Motor Trend and MotorWeek and more. A further 1 modified or prototype run is listed by year but kept out of every record and average, per our methodology.
The fastest tested production Porsche Cayman is the 2016 Porsche Cayman GT4 Coupe, which went from 0 to 60 mph in 4.00 seconds, reaching the ¼ mile in 12.30 seconds at 115.9 mph, according to Road & Track.
The slowest tested production Porsche Cayman is the 2014 Porsche Cayman Coupe, which took 5.70 seconds to reach 60 mph, running the ¼ mile in 14.20 seconds at 102.0 mph, according to Car and Driver.
Across the 32 verified production tests of the Porsche Cayman, the average 0–60 mph time is 4.70 seconds. The average quarter-mile time is 13.15 seconds at 107.73 mph.
Separately, 1 modified or prototype run is on record for the Porsche Cayman, led by the 2007 Porsche Cayman Farnbacher Loles GTR Coupe at 4.40 seconds. These are not stock configurations and are excluded from the figures above.
Fastest 0–60 4.00sec 2016 GT4 Coupe · stock
Average 0–60 4.70sec Across 32 production runs
Fastest Modified 4.40sec 2007 Farnbacher Loles GTR Coupe · modified
Avg ¼ Mile 13.15sec @ 107.7 mph trap
Slowest 0–60 5.70sec 2014 Coupe
Across 32 verified production runs, the Porsche Cayman ranges from 4.00 to 5.70 seconds 0–60, with a 4.70-second average. 1 modified or prototype run is recorded separately and excluded from this range.
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Porsche Cayman Performance Overview
Porsche’s Cayman traces a focused two-seat coupe performance arc across 33 verified tests spanning 2006 to 2016. In Type 987 form (2006–2012), it stayed exclusively gasoline-powered and naturally aspirated, with flat-six output ranging from 245 to 405 hp through engines including the M97.20, M97.21, MA1.20, and MA1.21. Early benchmarks came from the 2006 S Coupe at 4.8 seconds to 60 mph, improving to 4.3 seconds in the 2010 S Coupe and 4.2 seconds in the 2012 R Coupe as the first generation reached its quickest production form.
The Type 981 era (2014–2016) sharpened the formula while remaining naturally aspirated and gasoline-only, with the MA1.23 flat-six covering 275 to 385 hp. The base 2014 Coupe marked the slow end of the recorded range at 5.7 seconds to 60 mph, but the 2014 S Coupe reset the pace at 4.0 seconds. That ceiling held through the current and final production years covered here, led by the 2016 GT4 Coupe, which also delivered the model’s best quarter-mile at 12.3 seconds at 117 mph. As recorded on this page, the Cayman stands as a compact, flat-six coupe with an all-time 0–60 window from 5.7 to 4.0 seconds.
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Porsche Cayman 0–60 Times by Generation: Type 987 to Type 981
2 generations| Generation | Years | Avg 0–60 | Fastest 0–60 | Production Tests | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Type 981 | 2014–2016 | 4.49s | 4.00s — 2016 GT4 Coupe | 14 | The Type 981 generation (2014–2016) averaged 4.49 seconds to 60 mph across 14 production tests, led by the 2016 GT4 Coupe at 4.00 seconds. Output ranged from 275 to 385 hp across 2.7L F-6, 3.4L F-6, 3.8L F-6 configurations. |
| Type 987 | 2006–2012 | 4.87s | 4.20s — 2012 R Coupe | 18 | The Type 987 generation (2006–2012) averaged 4.87 seconds to 60 mph across 18 production tests, led by the 2012 R Coupe at 4.20 seconds. Output ranged from 245 to 405 hp across 2.7L F-6, 2.9L F-6, 3.4L F-6, 3.8L F-6 configurations. A further 1 result from 1 modified vehicle is recorded but excluded from the average. |
Type 981 2014–2016
Avg 0–60 4.49s
Fastest 4.00s
Tests 14
2016 GT4 Coupe
The Type 981 generation (2014–2016) averaged 4.49 seconds to 60 mph across 14 production tests, led by the 2016 GT4 Coupe at 4.00 seconds. Output ranged from 275 to 385 hp across 2.7L F-6, 3.4L F-6, 3.8L F-6 configurations.
Type 987 2006–2012
Avg 0–60 4.87s
Fastest 4.20s
Tests 18
2012 R Coupe
The Type 987 generation (2006–2012) averaged 4.87 seconds to 60 mph across 18 production tests, led by the 2012 R Coupe at 4.20 seconds. Output ranged from 245 to 405 hp across 2.7L F-6, 2.9L F-6, 3.4L F-6, 3.8L F-6 configurations. A further 1 result from 1 modified vehicle is recorded but excluded from the average.
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Porsche Cayman 0–60 Times by Year and Trim
32 production tests + 1 modified · 9 years ▾
2016 Porsche Cayman
4 production runs Avg 0–60 4.13 sec
Avg ¼ Mile 12.38 sec
Production Tests 4
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2016 Porsche Cayman GT4 Coupe
4.00sec 0–60
12.30s ¼ mi @ 115.9 mph
▾
- 0–60 mph
- 4.00 sec
- ¼ Mile ET
- 12.30 sec
- Trap Speed
- 115.9 mph
- Engine
- 3.8L F-6
- Drivetrain
- RWD
- Transmission
- 6M
- Horsepower
- 385 hp
- Torque
- 309 lb-ft
- Curb Weight
- 2,954 lbs
- Power-to-Weight
- 7.7 lbs/hp
- MPG EPA
- 18 C / 23 H
- Production Vehicle
- Body Type
- Coupe
- Powertrain
- Gasoline
- Test Source
- Road & Track
- Overall Rank
- #1 of 32 production runs
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2016 Porsche Cayman GT4 Coupe
4.10sec 0–60
12.30s ¼ mi @ 117.0 mph
▾
- 0–60 mph
- 4.10 sec
- ¼ Mile ET
- 12.30 sec
- Trap Speed
- 117.0 mph
- Engine
- 3.8L F-6
- Drivetrain
- RWD
- Transmission
- 6M
- Horsepower
- 385 hp
- Torque
- 309 lb-ft
- Curb Weight
- 2,954 lbs
- Power-to-Weight
- 7.7 lbs/hp
- MPG EPA
- 18 C / 23 H / 17 Obs
- Production Vehicle
- Body Type
- Coupe
- Powertrain
- Gasoline
- Test Source
- Car and Driver
- Overall Rank
- #3 of 32 production runs
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2016 Porsche Cayman GT4 Coupe
4.10sec 0–60
12.30s ¼ mi @ 115.2 mph
▾
- 0–60 mph
- 4.10 sec
- ¼ Mile ET
- 12.30 sec
- Trap Speed
- 115.2 mph
- Engine
- 3.8L F-6
- Drivetrain
- RWD
- Transmission
- 6M
- Horsepower
- 385 hp
- Torque
- 309 lb-ft
- Curb Weight
- 2,954 lbs
- Power-to-Weight
- 7.7 lbs/hp
- MPG EPA
- 18 C / 23 H
- Production Vehicle
- Body Type
- Coupe
- Powertrain
- Gasoline
- Test Source
- Motor Trend
- Overall Rank
- #4 of 32 production runs
#10
2016 Porsche Cayman GT4 Coupe
4.30sec 0–60
12.60s ¼ mi @ 117.0 mph
▾
- 0–60 mph
- 4.30 sec
- ¼ Mile ET
- 12.60 sec
- Trap Speed
- 117.0 mph
- Engine
- 3.8L F-6
- Drivetrain
- RWD
- Transmission
- 6M
- Horsepower
- 385 hp
- Torque
- 309 lb-ft
- Curb Weight
- 2,954 lbs
- Power-to-Weight
- 7.7 lbs/hp
- MPG EPA
- 18 C / 23 H
- Production Vehicle
- Body Type
- Coupe
- Powertrain
- Gasoline
- Test Source
- MotorWeek
- Overall Rank
- #10 of 32 production runs
How we verify Porsche Cayman performance data
Records and averages on this page cover verified production runs only; modified and prototype results are listed by year but never folded into them. We include only independently published road-test results from automotive publications. Manufacturer-claimed 0–60 times are excluded unless clearly labeled. When multiple publications test the same Porsche Cayman trim, each run is listed separately — weather, tires, surface, rollout, and instrumentation all affect results.
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Porsche Cayman 0–60 and quarter-mile distribution
0–60 vs ¼ mile · lower-left is fasterEach dot is a verified production test run
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Fastest Recorded run Slowest
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Porsche Cayman performance FAQs
11 questions The 2016 Porsche Cayman GT4 reaches 60 mph in 4.0 to 4.3 seconds across verified runs. The quickest recorded result is 4.0 seconds, with other tests at 4.1 and 4.3 seconds. Quarter-mile times range from 12.3 to 12.6 seconds, with trap speeds from 115.2 to 117 mph.
The quickest Porsche Cayman on record is the 2016 GT4 Coupe, with a best 0-60 time of 4.0 seconds. It also owns the model’s fastest quarter-mile result at 12.3 seconds, with a best recorded trap speed of 117 mph. Among 33 Cayman tests overall, no quicker run appears.
The fastest stock Porsche Cayman on record is also the 2016 GT4 Coupe at 4.0 seconds from 0-60 mph. There are 33 production Cayman tests and no non-production runs in the results, so the fastest overall Cayman and fastest stock Cayman are the same car here.
For 2016, the recorded Cayman variant is the GT4 Coupe, and it runs 0-60 mph in 4.0 to 4.3 seconds. Its quarter-mile times span 12.3 to 12.6 seconds, with trap speeds from 115.2 to 117 mph. Output is 385 hp and 309 lb-ft, sent to the rear wheels.
The Type 981 Porsche Cayman, covering 2014 to 2016, averages 4.49 seconds from 0-60 mph across 14 tests. Its quickest recorded run is 4.0 seconds by the 2016 GT4 Coupe. Power ranges from 275 to 385 hp, and every recorded Type 981 example is naturally aspirated and gasoline-powered.
The fastest Type 981 Cayman is the 2016 GT4 Coupe, with a best 0-60 time of 4.0 seconds. That makes it the quickest car in the 2014-2016 generation as well as the quickest Cayman overall. Across 14 Type 981 tests, no other trim beats that figure.
The Type 987 Porsche Cayman, sold from 2006 to 2012, averages 4.84 seconds from 0-60 mph across 19 tests. Its quickest version on record is the 2012 R Coupe at 4.2 seconds. Power spans 245 to 405 hp, and all recorded Type 987 tests are naturally aspirated gasoline models.
The quickest Type 987 Cayman is the 2012 R Coupe, with a best 0-60 time of 4.2 seconds. That is slightly behind the newer Type 981 generation’s best of 4.0 seconds. Across 19 recorded Type 987 tests, the R Coupe stands as the generation leader for straight-line acceleration.
The GT4 Coupe is quicker. Across recorded runs, the Cayman S Coupe averages 4.62 seconds to 60 mph, with a best of 4.0 seconds, while the GT4 Coupe averages 4.13 seconds and also has a best of 4.0 seconds. The GT4’s stronger average shows it delivers more consistent top-end Cayman acceleration.
The Cayman S Coupe is clearly quicker than the base Coupe. The base Coupe averages 5.48 seconds from 0-60 mph, with a best of 5.1 seconds. The S Coupe averages 4.62 seconds and has a best of 4.0 seconds. That gives the S a sizeable advantage in both typical and best-case runs.
Across all 33 Porsche Cayman tests, the average quarter-mile time is 13.14 seconds at 107.9 mph. The quickest Cayman quarter-mile on record is the 2016 GT4 Coupe at 12.3 seconds, with a best trap speed of 117 mph. Current-year GT4 tests run from 12.3 to 12.6 seconds.
Sources
Car and Driver
Motor Trend
MotorWeek
Road & Track
0–60 and quarter-mile times vary with driver, weather, tire temperature, and wear. We collect every verified run we can find — so you see the range of what a Porsche Cayman can do, not a single marketing claim.
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