Porsche 718 Cayman

Porsche 718 Cayman
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The Porsche 718 Cayman is a two-seat sports coupé produced from 2007 onwards, powered by a 1,988 cc four-cylinder petrol engine delivering 220 kW. Measuring 4,392 mm in length and weighing 1,442 kg, it achieves a top speed of 275 km/h with CO₂ emissions of 199 g/km. In Norway, the model saw modest registrations between 2019 and 2022, with 64 vehicles registered in total, including a peak of 18 units in 2020 and again in 2022.

Technical data (EU/EEA average, 2025)
ManufacturerPorsche
ProductionFrom 2007
Body typeCoupé
FuelPetrol
Engine power349 kW (467 hp)
CO₂ (WLTP)283 g/km
Kerb weight1,486 kg
Displacement1,988 cc
Cylinders4
Top speed275 km/h
DrivetrainRear-wheel drive
Fuel economy (comb.)10.2 l/100 km
Dimensions and layout
Length4,380 mm
Width1,800 mm
Height1,280 mm
Seats2
Doors2

Engine power, CO₂ and kerb weight are registration-weighted averages across the 22 European countries that registered the Porsche 718 Cayman in 2025 (865 cars). Source: EEA CO₂ monitoring (CC BY 4.0).

New registrations in Norway

Number of Porsche 718 Cayman registered for the first time in Norway per year.

Porsche 718 Cayman first registrations in Norway per year
201913
202018
202115
202218
20236
20241

Source: EEA CO₂ monitoring (CC BY 4.0).

New registrations by country (2025)

Number of Porsche 718 Cayman cars registered for the first time across 22 European countries in 2025.

CountryRegistrations
Germany583
Sweden56
Belgium37
Spain32
Austria25
Czechia21
France20
Luxembourg19
Poland15
Portugal14
Netherlands8
Bulgaria6
Hungary6
Romania6
Slovakia4

Source: EEA CO₂ monitoring (CC BY 4.0), 2025 data.

Engine variants

Different engine versions of the Porsche 718 Cayman (from registration data). 10 variants.

Engine variants for Porsche 718 Cayman
EngineFuelTransmissionTop speedEconomyModel year
2.0 l · 4-cylPetrolAutomatic9.5 l/100 km2017–2020
2.0 l · 4-cylPetrolManual10 l/100 km2017–2020
2.0 l · 4-cylPetrolManual10.7 l/100 km2021–2025
2.0 l · 4-cylPetrolAutomatic9.8 l/100 km2021–2025
2.7 l · 6-cylPetrolAutomatic11.2 l/100 km2007–2008
2.7 l · 6-cylPetrolManual10.2 l/100 km2007–2008
2.7 l · 6-cylPetrolManual10.1 l/100 km2007–2016
2.7 l · 6-cylPetrolAutomatic9.4 l/100 km2014–2016
2.9 l · 6-cylPetrolManual10.7 l/100 km2009–2012
2.9 l · 6-cylPetrolAutomatic10 l/100 km2009–2012

Source: EPA (US). Fuel economy converted to l/100 km.

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Common problems & reliability

US owners have filed 7 complaints for the Porsche 718 Cayman, most often about seat belts, engine, power train, seats. These are owner-reported issues, useful for spotting recurring weaknesses before you buy.

Based on real owner complaints and inspection data — not an editorial rating. Sources: NHTSA (US, public domain).

Recalls & safety

1 recall recorded in the EU Safety Gate (European market) and 4 in the US-market NHTSA database for the Porsche 718 Cayman. Recalls can flag known weaknesses of the model.

  • Passenger carEU · Safety Gate (France)

    The product does not comply with the requirements laid down in the Regulation on the approval and market surveillance of motor vehicles and their trailers, and of systems, components and separate technical units intended for such vehicles.

    EU Safety Gate · alerted 2021-10-01

  • FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINEUS · NHTSAModel year 2017

    Porsche Cars North America, Inc. (Porsche) is recalling certain 2017-2019 718 Boxster, 718 Boxster S, 718 Cayman and 718 Cayman S vehicles and 2018-2019 718 Boxster GTS and 2018-2019 718 Cayman GTS vehicles. In the event of a crash, a crossmember may detach from the luggage compartment bracket, possibly causing a fuel leak.

    Remedy: Porsche will notify owners, and dealers will secure the crossmember with additional rivets, free of charge. The recall began April 19, 2019. Owners may contact Porsche customer service at 1-800-767-7243. Porsche's number for this recall is AKA3.

    NHTSA campaign 19V113000 · reported 20/02/2019

  • FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE:DELIVERY:HOSES, LINES/PIPING, AND FITTINGSUS · NHTSAModel year 2017

    Porsche Cars North America, Inc. (Porsche) is recalling certain 2017 911 Carrera, 911 Carrera S, 911 Carrera 4, 911 Carrera 4S, 911 Targa 4, 911 Targa 4S + GTS, 911 Carrera Cabriolet, 911 Carrera S Cabriolet, 911 Carrera 4 Cabriolet, 911 Carrera 4S Cabriolet, 718 Boxster, 718 Boxster S, 718 Cayman, and 718 Cayman S vehicles. The screws that fasten the fuel collection pipes in the engine compartment may shear off, resulting in a fuel leak.

    Remedy: Porsche will notify owners, and dealers will install improved fastening screws, free of charge. The recall began March 27, 2017. Owners may contact Porsche customer service at 1-800-767-7243. Porsche's number for this recall is AH01.

    NHTSA campaign 17V054000 · reported 25/01/2017

  • AIR BAGS:SIDE/WINDOWUS · NHTSAModel year 2017

    Porsche Cars North America, Inc. (Porsche) is recalling certain model year 2017 718 Boxster, 718 Boxster S, 718 Cayman, 718 Cayman S, 911 Carrera, 911 Carrera S, 911 Carrera S Cabriolet, 911 Carrera 4S, 911 Turbo, 911 Turbo S, 911 Carrera 4S Cabriolet, and 911 Turbo Cabriolet vehicles. The seat mounted side air bag inflator initiator may fail to ignite during a crash.

    Remedy: Porsche will notify owners, and dealers will replace the affected air bag modules, free of charge. The recall began April 2017. Owners may contact Porsche customer service at 1-800-767-7243. Porsche's number for this recall is AG10.

    NHTSA campaign 16V946000 · reported 30/12/2016

  • AIR BAGS:FRONTAL:PASSENGER SIDE:INFLATOR MODULEUS · NHTSAModel year 2017

    Porsche Cars North America, Inc. (Porsche) is recalling certain 2016 911 GT3 RS and 911 R vehicles and 2017 911 Carrera, 911 Carrera Cabriolet, 911 Carrera 4, 911 Carrera 4S, 911 Carrera 4S Cabriolet, 911 Carrera S, 911 Carrera S Cabriolet, 911 Targa 4, 911 Targa 4S, 911 Turbo S, 911 Turbo S Cabriolet, 718 Boxster, 718 Boxster S, 718 Cayman and 718 Cayman S vehicles. The passenger frontal air bag inflator initiator may fail to ignite during a crash.

    Remedy: Porsche will notify owners, and dealers will replace the affected air bags, free of charge. The recall began May 15, 2017. Owners may contact Porsche customer service at 1-800-767-7243. Porsche's number for this recall is AH03.

    NHTSA campaign 17V134000 · reported 02/03/2017

Sources: EU Safety Gate (European market) and NHTSA (US market). See all Porsche recalls.

Frequently asked questions

What is the top speed of the Porsche 718 Cayman?
The Porsche 718 Cayman has a rated top speed of 275 km/h.
How much power does the Porsche 718 Cayman have?
The Porsche 718 Cayman produces 349 kW (467 hp).
What are the dimensions of the Porsche 718 Cayman?
The Porsche 718 Cayman is 4,380 mm long, 1,800 mm wide and 1,280 mm tall.
How much does the Porsche 718 Cayman weigh?
The Porsche 718 Cayman has a kerb weight of about 1,486 kg.
What are the CO2 emissions of the Porsche 718 Cayman?
The Porsche 718 Cayman emits 283 g/km of CO2 (WLTP).
How many seats does the Porsche 718 Cayman have?
The Porsche 718 Cayman has 2 seats.