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Choose a specific vehicle. Where data is available, its detail page shows the import cost calculation. We assess any possible duty benefit with you before purchase.
Important: A 0% EU import-duty rate may be available for a vehicle covered by Regulation (EU) 2026/1455 that has US origin and is imported directly into the EU. CETA may apply to a vehicle with preferential Canadian origin. Whether the requirements are met is assessed for the individual case. Please contact us before purchase; we review the possible duty benefit and provide non-binding support through the process. Import VAT and other costs are assessed separately.
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The Porsche Cayman is the mid-engine coupe that many drivers consider the purest-handling car in the modern Porsche range, and the United States has always been one of its biggest markets.
Price:51,990.00 USD
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Model profile
Three generations cover the Cayman. The original 987 (2006–2012) introduced the hardtop coupe alongside the Boxster, with the later 987.2 switching to direct fuel injection and the optional PDK dual-clutch gearbox. The 981 (2013–2016) is widely regarded as a high point: sharper styling, a lighter and stiffer chassis, and a lineup that grew to include the 3.4-litre GTS and the celebrated 3.8-litre GT4.
Powertrain and equipment
Powertrains span naturally aspirated flat-sixes and turbocharged flat-fours, all mounted amidships and driving the rear wheels. The 987 offered 2.7 and 3.4-litre sixes; the 981 ran a 2.7 base (around 275 hp), a 3.4 S (about 325 hp), a 340 hp GTS and the 385 hp GT4.
The Cayman is a two-seat, two-door coupe throughout. The ladder generally runs from the base car up through S, GTS and the track-focused GT4, with Porsche's extensive options list meaning two nominally identical cars can be very differently equipped.
Vehicle selection
US availability is excellent across all three generations.
A used Cayman suits the driver who prioritises handling and engagement over outright straight-line drama, and who wants access to specific US-market cars — a particular GT4, a manual GTS, or a well-specified S — that are scarcer or pricier in Europe.
Vehicle data
| Length | Detail (typical US Porsche Cayman): ~4,380 mm (981) |
|---|---|
| Wheelbase | Detail (typical US Porsche Cayman): ~2,475 mm |
| Kerb weight | Detail (typical US Porsche Cayman): ~1,310–1,430 kg |
| Body style | Detail (typical US Porsche Cayman): 2-door, 2-seat mid-engine coupe |
|---|---|
| Engine layout | Detail (typical US Porsche Cayman): Mid-mounted flat-six or turbo flat-four |
| Base power (981 / 718) | Detail (typical US Porsche Cayman): ~275 hp / ~300 hp |
| S power | Detail (typical US Porsche Cayman): ~325 hp (981) / ~350 hp (718) |
| GTS / GT4 | Detail (typical US Porsche Cayman): ~340–365 hp / ~385–414 hp |
| Transmissions | Detail (typical US Porsche Cayman): 6/7-speed manual or PDK dual-clutch |
| Drivetrain | Detail (typical US Porsche Cayman): Rear-wheel drive |
| Fuel | Detail (typical US Porsche Cayman): Premium unleaded |
| Generations | Detail (typical US Porsche Cayman): 987 (2006–2012), 981 (2013–2016), 718/982 (2017–) |
|---|---|
| 0–100 km/h | Detail (typical US Porsche Cayman): ~4.0–5.6 s by model |
| Key options | Detail (typical US Porsche Cayman): PASM, Sport Chrono, PTV LSD, sports exhaust |
| Country of build | The assessment depends on the specific vehicle and the circumstances of the transaction. Please contact USCar Trader before purchase; we review any possible duty benefit and provide non-binding support. Import VAT and other costs are considered separately. |
Values are reproduced verbatim from the existing article table. The documents for the specific vehicle govern.
Pre-purchase review
Cayman reliability depends heavily on generation. On early 987.1 cars with the M96/M97 engine, the intermediate-shaft (IMS) bearing and bore scoring are the well-known concerns; a documented IMS solution or a later 987.2 DFI engine avoids the worst of it. The 981 flat-six is robust but still benefits from evidence of regular oil changes and attention to the water pump and coolant hoses.
Germany and Europe
US Caymans carry amber side markers, right-hand-traffic headlight aim, mph-first instruments and no rear fog lamp, all addressed at German approval.
US-market headlights use the FMVSS/SAE beam pattern, which differs from the ECE pattern required in the EU, so they may need adjustment or replacement with ECE-compliant units for registration.
USCar Trader services
As a buyer based in Germany, you do not have to inspect the vehicle yourself in the United States or Canada. Within the agreed scope, USCar Trader can coordinate document review, a separately commissioned on-site inspection and purchase processing.
Covered inspection points are agreed in advance. An on-site inspection records condition at the appointment and is not a guarantee.
Next step: Before commissioning, USCar Trader and the customer agree which document, history, inspection and transaction checks suit the vehicle and are included in the service. This records what was actually checked.
Import process
The import process for a Porsche Cayman is planned around the specific listing, location, documents and commissioned service scope.
Questions and answers
The 981 is a popular sweet spot for its naturally aspirated flat-six and sharp chassis, while 718 GTS 4.0 and GT4 cars appeal to buyers wanting the latest flat-six.
No, not automatically. A 0% EU import-duty rate may be available for a vehicle covered by Regulation (EU) 2026/1455 that has US origin and is imported directly into the EU. CETA may apply to a vehicle with preferential Canadian origin. Whether the requirements are met is assessed for the individual case. Please contact USCar Trader before purchase; we review the possible duty benefit and provide non-binding support. Import VAT and other costs are assessed separately.
Early 987.1 cars carry the known IMS bearing and bore-scoring concerns, so favour cars with a documented IMS fix or step up to a 987.2 or later.
PDK is faster and easier daily; the manual is prized by enthusiasts and can command a premium, especially in GTS and GT4 specification.
Yes, after lighting conversion, a rear fog lamp and a km/h speedometer are addressed during individual approval.
Container shipping is recommended for a sports car, giving enclosed protection to a German port such as Bremerhaven.
Yes. The GT4 is a US-market model and imports the same way; its aero and track options are documented at approval.
Available VIN, title and history information can be reviewed in the vehicle profile. USCar Trader can also arrange a separately booked on-site inspection within a scope agreed in advance.
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