Porsche Cayman (987c, facelift 2009) 2.9 (265 hp) PDK

Gasoline engine with 265 hp (195 kW) and 221 lb-ft (300 Nm), built 2009–2012, coupe body, rear-wheel drive. The Porsche Cayman (987c, facelift 2009) has 4 more powerful gasoline versions.

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Power265 hp (195 kW)
Torque221 lb-ft (300 Nm)
0–62 mph5.7 s
Top speed163 mph (263 km/h)
FuelGasoline

Specifications

Engine

Engine version2.9 (265 hp) PDK
Engine codeMA1.20
Displacement2.9 L (2,893 cm³)
Cylinders6
Cylinder layoutBoxer
Engine positionMiddle, Longitudinal
Valves per cylinder4
ValvetrainDOHC
Fuel systemMulti-point indirect injection
Compression ratio11-5
Bore89 mm
Stroke77.5 mm
Engine oil capacity7.9 qt (7.5 l)

Performance

Power265 hp (195 kW) @ 7200 rpm
Torque221 lb-ft (300 Nm) @ 4400-6000 rpm
0–62 mph (0–100 km/h)5.7 s
Top speed163 mph (263 km/h)

Fuel economy and emissions

FuelGasoline
City17 mpg (13.6 l/100 km)
Highway26 mpg (9.1 l/100 km)
CO₂ emissions344 g/mi (214 g/km)
Emission standardEuro 5
Fuel tank17.2 gal (65 l)

Body, dimensions and weight

Body styleCoupe
Doors2
Length171.1 in (4,347 mm)
Width70.9 in (1,801 mm)
Height51.3 in (1,304 mm)
Curb weight2,998 lb (1,360 kg)
Gross vehicle weight3,682 lb (1,670 kg)
Cargo volume9.2 cu ft (260 l)
Drag coefficient0.29

Drivetrain and chassis

DriveRear-wheel drive
SteeringHydraulic power steering
Front suspensionIndependent, MacPherson strut
Rear suspensionMacPherson strut
TiresFront wheel tires: 205/55 ZR 17\; Rear wheel tires: 235/50 ZR 17
WheelsFront wheel rims: 7 J x 17\; Rear wheel rims: 8.5 J x 17
Driver assistanceABS (Anti-lock braking system)

What to check on a Porsche Cayman with this engine

  • On a gasoline engine, check the oil consumption, the timing chain or belt and, on turbo engines, the turbocharger.
  • Test the clutch or the automatic transmission from a cold start and in the low gears.
  • Compare the odometer with the readings in the service records and in the VIN history report: a big gap means the mileage was rolled back.

Other Porsche Cayman (987c, facelift 2009) engines

EngineFuelPowerCombined
2.9 (265 hp)Gasoline265 hp (195 kW)
S 3.4 (320 hp)Gasoline320 hp (235 kW)
S 3.4 (320 hp) PDKGasoline320 hp (235 kW)
R 3.4 (330 hp)Gasoline330 hp (243 kW)
R 3.4 (330 hp) PDKGasoline330 hp (243 kW)

← All Porsche Cayman (987c, facelift 2009) engines

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