The Porsche Cayman is a mid-engine, two-seater sports car that has been a cornerstone of Porsche's lineup since its debut in 2006, offering a balance of performance and precision driving dynamics.
Over its production run, the Cayman has seen significant powertrain advancements, starting with a 2.7L flat-six engine producing 245 horsepower in 2008 and evolving to a 4.0L flat-six delivering 493 horsepower and 331 lb-ft of torque in 2025.
Transmission options have included 5- and 6-speed manuals, as well as Porsche's advanced 7-speed dual-clutch automatic (Porsche Doppelkupplung).
Notably, the Cayman transitioned to a turbocharged 2.0L engine in 2016, marking a shift toward efficiency without sacrificing performance.
Scroll down to see the detailed horsepower and torque data below.
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Fourth Generation: 2016-2025
The 718-generation Porsche Cayman introduced turbocharged flat-4 engines, with base models offering 2.0L (300 hp, 280 lb-ft) and 2.5L (up to 365 hp, 309 lb-ft) configurations, featuring Variable Turbine Geometry (VTG) in the S models.
In 2020, the GTS 4.0 and GT4 RS trims reintroduced naturally aspirated flat-6 engines, with the GT4 RS delivering 493 hp and 331 lb-ft from a 4.0L unit derived from the 911 GT3.
Transmission options include a 6-speed manual or 7-speed Porsche Doppelkupplung (PDK), and the GT4 RS stands out with its Nürburgring lap time, 23 seconds faster than the GT4.
2025 Porsche Cayman Horsepower
The Porsche Cayman offers a horsepower range from 300 hp with the 2.0L engine to 493 hp with the 4.0L engine.
Torque varies from 280 lb-ft with the 2.0L engine to 331 lb-ft with the 4.0L engine.
All configurations utilize a rear-wheel-drive (RWD) layout and feature a 7-speed Porsche Doppelkupplung (PDK) or a 7-speed Auto-Shift Manual transmission.
2025 Porsche Cayman Horsepower And Torque
| Trim |
Engine | Transmission | Drivetrain |
Horsepower @ RPM |
Torque @ RPM |
| 718 Style Edition Luxury |
2.0L | Turbo | Flat 4 Cyl. | 7 Spd Porsche Doppelkupplung (Pdk) | RWD |
300 hp @ 6,500 rpm |
280 ft-lbs @ 1,950 rpm |
| 718 S Luxury |
2.5L | Turbo | Flat 4 Cyl. | 7 Spd Porsche Doppelkupplung (Pdk) | RWD |
350 hp @ 6,500 rpm |
309 ft-lbs @ 1,900 rpm |
| 718 GTS 4.0 Luxury |
4.0L | Flat 6 Cyl. | 7 Spd Porsche Doppelkupplung (Pdk) | RWD |
394 hp @ 7,000 rpm |
317 ft-lbs @ 5,500 rpm |
| 718 GT4 RS Luxury |
4.0L | Flat 6 Cyl. | 7 Spd Auto-Shift Manual w/OD | RWD |
493 hp @ 8,400 rpm |
331 ft-lbs @ 6,250 rpm |
| 718 Luxury |
2.0L | Turbo | Flat 4 Cyl. | 7 Spd Porsche Doppelkupplung (Pdk) | RWD |
300 hp @ 6,500 rpm |
280 ft-lbs @ 1,950 rpm |
2024 Porsche Cayman Horsepower
The 2024 Porsche Cayman offers a horsepower range from 300 hp with the 2.0L engine to 493 hp with the 4.0L engine.
Torque varies from 280 lb-ft with the 2.0L engine to 331 lb-ft with the 4.0L engine.
All configurations utilize a rear-wheel-drive (RWD) layout, with transmission options including a 6-speed manual and a 7-speed automatic with overdrive.
2024 Porsche Cayman Horsepower And Torque
| Trim |
Engine | Transmission | Drivetrain |
Horsepower @ RPM |
Torque @ RPM |
| 718 Style Edition Luxury |
2.0L | Turbo | Flat 4 Cyl. | 6 Spd Manual | RWD |
300 hp @ 6,500 rpm |
280 ft-lbs @ 1,950 rpm |
| 718 S Luxury |
2.5L | Turbo | Flat 4 Cyl. | 6 Spd Manual | RWD |
350 hp @ 6,500 rpm |
309 ft-lbs @ 1,900 rpm |
| 718 GTS 4.0 Luxury |
4.0L | Flat 6 Cyl. | 6 Spd Manual | RWD |
394 hp @ 7,000 rpm |
309 ft-lbs @ 5,000 rpm |
| 718 GT4 RS Luxury |
4.0L | Flat 6 Cyl. | 7 Spd Auto-Shift Manual w/OD | RWD |
493 hp @ 8,400 rpm |
331 ft-lbs @ 6,250 rpm |
| 718 Luxury |
2.0L | Turbo | Flat 4 Cyl. | 6 Spd Manual | RWD |
300 hp @ 6,500 rpm |
280 ft-lbs @ 1,950 rpm |
2023 Porsche Cayman Horsepower
The 2023 Porsche Cayman features a horsepower range from 300 hp with the base engine to 493 hp with the 4.0L engine in the GT4 RS configuration.
Torque output varies from 280 lb-ft with the base engine to 331 lb-ft with the 4.0L engine in the GT4 RS.
All configurations utilize a rear-wheel-drive layout, with transmission options including a 6-speed manual and a 7-speed auto-shift manual with overdrive.
2023 Porsche Cayman Horsepower And Torque
| Trim |
Engine | Transmission | Drivetrain |
Horsepower @ RPM |
Torque @ RPM |
| 718 T Coupe |
Intercooled Turbo | H4 | 6 Spd Manual | RWD |
300 hp @ 6,500 rpm |
280 ft-lbs @ 1,950 rpm |
| 718 S Coupe |
Intercooled Turbo | H4 | 6 Spd Manual | RWD |
350 hp @ 6,500 rpm |
309 ft-lbs @ 1,900 rpm |
| 718 GTS 4.0 Coupe |
H6 | 6 Spd Manual | RWD |
394 hp @ 7,000 rpm |
309 ft-lbs @ 5,000 rpm |
| 718 GT4 RS Coupe |
4.0L | H6 | 7 Spd Auto-Shift Manual w/OD | RWD |
493 hp @ 8,400 rpm |
331 ft-lbs @ 6,250 rpm |
| 718 GT4 Coupe |
H6 | 6 Spd Manual | RWD |
414 hp @ 7,600 rpm |
309 ft-lbs @ 5,000 rpm |
| 718 Base Coupe |
Intercooled Turbo | H4 | 6 Spd Manual | RWD |
300 hp @ 6,500 rpm |
280 ft-lbs @ 1,950 rpm |
2022 Porsche Cayman Horsepower
The 2022 Porsche Cayman features a horsepower range from 300 hp with the base engine to 493 hp with the 4.0L engine in the GT4 RS variant.
Torque output varies from 280 lb-ft with the base engine to 331 lb-ft with the 4.0L engine in the GT4 RS.
All configurations utilize a rear-wheel-drive layout, with transmission options including a 6-speed manual and a 7-speed auto-shift manual with overdrive.
2022 Porsche Cayman Horsepower And Torque
| Trim |
Engine | Transmission | Drivetrain |
Horsepower @ RPM |
Torque @ RPM |
| 718 T Coupe |
Intercooled Turbo | H4 | 6 Spd Manual | RWD |
300 hp @ 6,500 rpm |
280 ft-lbs @ 1,950 rpm |
| 718 S Coupe |
Intercooled Turbo | H4 | 6 Spd Manual | RWD |
350 hp @ 6,500 rpm |
309 ft-lbs @ 1,900 rpm |
| 718 GTS 4.0 Coupe |
H6 | 6 Spd Manual | RWD |
394 hp @ 7,000 rpm |
309 ft-lbs @ 5,000 rpm |
| 718 GT4 RS Coupe |
4.0L | H6 | 7 Spd Auto-Shift Manual w/OD | RWD |
493 hp @ 8,400 rpm |
331 ft-lbs @ 6,250 rpm |
| 718 GT4 Coupe |
H6 | 6 Spd Manual | RWD |
414 hp @ 7,600 rpm |
309 ft-lbs @ 5,000 rpm |
| 718 Base Coupe |
Intercooled Turbo | H4 | 6 Spd Manual | RWD |
300 hp @ 6,500 rpm |
280 ft-lbs @ 1,950 rpm |
2021 Porsche Cayman Horsepower
The 2021 Porsche Cayman features a horsepower range from 300 hp with the 2.0L H4 engine to 414 hp with the 4.0L H6 engine.
Torque output varies from 280 lb-ft with the 2.0L H4 to 309 lb-ft with the 4.0L H6.
All configurations utilize a 6-speed manual transmission and a rear-wheel-drive drivetrain.
2021 Porsche Cayman Horsepower And Torque
| Trim |
Engine | Transmission | Drivetrain |
Horsepower @ RPM |
Torque @ RPM |
| 718 GTS H6 Coupe |
H6 | 6 Spd Manual | RWD |
394 hp @ 7,000 rpm |
309 ft-lbs @ 5,000 rpm |
| 718 T Coupe |
Intercooled Turbo | H4 | 6 Spd Manual | RWD |
300 hp @ 6,500 rpm |
280 ft-lbs @ 1,950 rpm |
| 718 S H4 Coupe |
Intercooled Turbo | H4 | 6 Spd Manual | RWD |
350 hp @ 6,500 rpm |
309 ft-lbs @ 1,900 rpm |
| 718 H4 Coupe |
Intercooled Turbo | H4 | 6 Spd Manual | RWD |
300 hp @ 6,500 rpm |
280 ft-lbs @ 1,950 rpm |
| 718 GT4 H6 Coupe |
H6 | 6 Spd Manual | RWD |
414 hp @ 7,600 rpm |
309 ft-lbs @ 5,000 rpm |
2020 Porsche Cayman Horsepower
The 2020 Porsche Cayman features a 4.0L H6 engine producing a consistent 414 horsepower and 309 lb-ft of torque.
It is equipped with a rear-wheel drive configuration and a 6-speed manual transmission with overdrive.
2020 Porsche Cayman Horsepower And Torque
| Trim |
Engine | Transmission | Drivetrain |
Horsepower @ RPM |
Torque @ RPM |
| 718 GT4 H6 Coupe |
4.0L | H6 | 6 Spd Manual w/OD | RWD |
414 hp @ 7,600 rpm |
309 ft-lbs @ 5,000 rpm |
| 718 GT4 Coupe |
4.0L | H6 | 6 Spd Manual w/OD | RWD |
414 hp @ 7,600 rpm |
309 ft-lbs @ 5,000 rpm |
2016 Porsche Cayman Horsepower
The 2016 Porsche Cayman is equipped with a 3.8L H6 engine, producing a consistent output of 385 horsepower and 309 lb-ft of torque.
This model features a rear-wheel drive configuration and is paired with a 6-speed manual transmission with overdrive.
2016 Porsche Cayman Horsepower And Torque
| Trim |
Engine | Transmission | Drivetrain |
Horsepower @ RPM |
Torque @ RPM |
| GT4 H6 Coupe |
3.8L | H6 | 6 Spd Manual w/OD | RWD |
385 hp @ 7,400 rpm |
309 ft-lbs @ 4,750 rpm |
Third Generation: 2012-2016
The third-generation Porsche Cayman (981) featured a range of flat-6 engines, starting with a 2.7L producing 265 hp and 221 lb-ft of torque, up to a 3.8L in the GT4 delivering 385 hp and 309 lb-ft.
Transmission options included a 6-speed manual or a 7-speed dual-clutch PDK (Porsche Doppelkupplung).
A standout innovation was the GT4 variant, which utilized the 3.8L engine from the 911 Carrera S, paired exclusively with a manual transmission, making it a highly sought-after performance model.
2016 Porsche Cayman Horsepower
The 2016 Porsche Cayman is equipped with a 3.8L H6 engine, producing a consistent output of 385 horsepower and 309 lb-ft of torque.
This model features a rear-wheel drive configuration and is paired with a 6-speed manual transmission with overdrive.
2016 Porsche Cayman Horsepower And Torque
| Trim |
Engine | Transmission | Drivetrain |
Horsepower @ RPM |
Torque @ RPM |
| GT4 H6 Coupe |
3.8L | H6 | 6 Spd Manual w/OD | RWD |
385 hp @ 7,400 rpm |
309 ft-lbs @ 4,750 rpm |
2012 Porsche Cayman Horsepower
The Porsche Cayman features a power output ranging from 265 hp with a 2.9L Flat 6-Cyl engine to 330 hp with a 3.4L Flat 6-Cyl engine.
Torque specifications vary from 221 lb-ft with the 2.9L engine to 273 lb-ft with the 3.4L engine.
Both engine configurations are paired with a 6-speed manual transmission and utilize a rear-wheel drive (RWD) drivetrain layout.
2012 Porsche Cayman Horsepower And Torque
| Trim |
Engine | Transmission | Drivetrain |
Horsepower @ RPM |
Torque @ RPM |
| S Coupe |
3.4L | Flat 6-Cyl | 6 Spd Manual | RWD |
320 hp @ 7,200 rpm |
273 ft-lbs @ 4,750 rpm |
| R Coupe |
3.4L | Flat 6-Cyl | 6 Spd Manual | RWD |
330 hp @ 7,400 rpm |
273 ft-lbs @ 4,750 rpm |
| Coupe |
2.9L | Flat 6-Cyl | 6 Spd Manual | RWD |
265 hp @ 7,200 rpm |
221 ft-lbs |
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