Porsche Cayman evolution

The fixed-roof coupé counterpart to the Boxster, a mid-engine two-seat sports car now sold as the 718 Cayman.
3 generations, oldest to newest — open any step for details.

9872005–2012
2005
Porsche Cayman 987ⓘ
New generation
987
📅 2005–2012

First-generation Cayman, derived from the 987 Boxster; debuted with the Cayman S.

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9812013–2016
2013
Porsche Cayman 981ⓘ
New generation
981
📅 2013–2016

Second generation (981C); lighter chassis and the introduction of the track-focused Cayman GT4.

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9822016–2025
2016
Porsche Cayman 982ⓘ
New generation
982
📅 2016–2025

Third generation, rebranded 718 Cayman; turbocharged flat-fours, with the flat-six retained in the GTS 4.0 and GT4. Production wound down in 2025; the all-electric successor is delayed to ~2027 and not yet in production (held).

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