Porsche Cayman Specs — Dimensions & Weight by Generation

Quick answer

The 2016 Porsche Cayman, the latest model year on record, is 173.6″ long, 71.3″ wide and 50.4″ tall on a 97.6″ wheelbase, and weighs 2,937 lb. At 14.5 ft it fits a standard garage and leaves 3.5 ft spare in an 18-foot street space.

Every Porsche Cayman generation, measured

The biggest change in length came in 2014, when the new car was 1.1″ longer than the 2006–2013 one.

FIG.01·Porsche Cayman dimensions by generation
Generation	Length	Width	Height	Wheelbase	Curb weight
2006–2013	171.3″	70.9″	51.2″	94.9″	2,954 lb
2014–2016	172.4″	70.9″	50.8″	97.6″	2,976 lb

ROWS 2·SOURCE NHTSA vPIC / Transport Canada

Cayman year by year

FIG.02·Porsche Cayman dimensions by model year
Model year	Length	Width	Wheelbase	Curb weight	Body styles
2016	173.6″	71.3″	97.6″	2,937 lb	3
2015	172.8″	70.9″	97.6″	2,928 lb	2
2014	172.4″	70.9″	97.6″	2,976 lb	1
2013	171.3″	70.9″	94.9″	2,976 lb	1
2012	171.3″	70.9″	94.9″	2,976 lb	1
2011	171.3″	70.9″	94.9″	2,976 lb	1
2010	171.3″	70.9″	94.9″	2,976 lb	1
2009	171.3″	70.9″	94.9″	2,976 lb	1
2008	171.3″	70.9″	94.9″	2,954 lb	1
2007	171.3″	70.9″	94.9″	2,954 lb	1
2006	171.3″	70.9″	94.9″	2,954 lb	1

ROWS 11·SOURCE Transport Canada vehicle specifications

Cayman on the used market

In 79 Cayman listings we have collected since June 2026, the 2006–2013 car is the most common: 56 of them (71%), at an average asking price of $28,921. ForCar visitors have decoded 40 Cayman VINs; the most checked model years are 2006, 2016 and 2014.

FIG.05·Porsche Cayman generations on the used market
Generation	Listings	Share	Average asking price	Average mileage
2014–2016	20	25%	$45,870	56,913 mi
2006–2013	56	71%	$28,921	85,489 mi

ROWS 2·SOURCE ForCar, US used-car listings collected since June 2026

Will a Cayman fit

FIG.02·Porsche Cayman — will it fit
Space	Typical size	This car	Verdict
Single garage	20 ft deep	14.5 ft	Fits, with room to open the door
Street parking space	18 ft	14.5 ft	Fits comfortably
Standard parking bay width	8.5 ft wide	5.9 ft	Room to open doors both sides

ROWS 3·SOURCE ForCar, computed from vehicle dimensions

Against cars of the same length

Among the 809 cars within 10″ of its length, the Cayman has a shorter wheelbase than 83%.

FIG.03·Porsche Cayman against similar-sized cars
Measure	This car	Typical of 809 cars within 10″ of its length	Difference
Width	71.3″	70.5″	+0.8″
Wheelbase	97.6″	102.8″	−5.2″
Curb weight	2,937 lb	3,201 lb	−264 lb

ROWS 3·SOURCE ForCar, computed across vehicles of similar length

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Frequently asked questions

Is the 2016 Cayman bigger than the 2015?

Yes: the 2016 model is 0.8″ longer.

How much does a used Cayman cost?

In our listings collected since June 2026, the average asking price runs from $28,921 for the 2006–2013 car to $45,870 for the 2014–2016 one, across 79 listings.

Dimensions from NHTSA vPIC and Transport Canada vehicle records, manufacturer-declared for 11 Cayman model years, 2006 to 2016. Metric values converted to inches and pounds; generation boundaries are estimated from changes in size (how we measure). Last updated Nov 2026. — ForCar Reviewed by Denis Kataev, founder of ForCar.

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