At a glance
About this car
The Porsche Cayman S 987.1, part of the first generation of the Cayman lineup, was produced from 2005 to 2008 as a mid-engine sports coupe based on the Porsche Boxster platform. Approximately 24,800 units of the Cayman S were manufactured during this period, making it relatively rare compared to other Porsche models of the era. It is powered by a 3.4-liter flat-six engine, delivering 295 horsepower and 251 lb-ft of torque, paired with either a 6-speed manual or a 5-speed Tiptronic automatic transmission. Performance highlights include a 0-60 mph time of around 5.1 seconds with the manual transmission and a top speed of 171 mph.
For exotic car collectors, the 987.1 Cayman S holds appeal due to its balanced handling, thanks to the mid-engine layout, and its status as the inaugural model of the Cayman series. While not as scarce as limited-edition Porsches, its value has been appreciating in recent years, particularly for well-maintained, low-mileage examples with manual transmissions. No factory special editions were released for this generation, but its historical significance lies in establishing the Cayman as a distinct, performance-focused model in Porsche’s lineup.
Price vs. market
Premium Priced $47,254 (45%) above the median of 284 comparable listings.
- This car
- $152,900
- Median asking
- $105,647
- Comparables
- 284 · 2021–2025
- Median mileage
- 8,889 mi (this car 3,589)
Compared with other active listings of the same model (model years ±2) on Exotics Group. These are dealers' asking prices, not sale prices, and condition, options, mileage and history are not adjusted for.
Factory color
Shark Blue
Shark Blue is an official Porsche color in the Blue family with a gloss finish. It is listed in the Porsche Exclusive Manufaktur Paint to Sample catalog (factory code D5C) and is a special-order color unless it is a series color for the model.
About the Porsche Cayman 718
- Production
- 2016–present
- Cylinders
- 4
- Powertrain
- Combustion
- Body
- Coupe
The Porsche 718 Cayman, introduced in 2016 as a successor to the original Cayman, is a mid-engine sports car within Porsche's lineup, named after the historic 718 race car. Production of the 718 Cayman continues to the present, with over 100,000 units produced across its variants by 2023, though specific annual figures vary. It is built in Stuttgart, Germany, alongside the 718 Boxster, sharing much of its platform and engineering.
Initially equipped with turbocharged flat-four engines (2.0L and 2.5L), the 718 Cayman later reintroduced the naturally aspirated flat-six in the GT4 and GTS 4.0 models, offering up to 414 horsepower. Performance highlights include a 0-60 mph time of under 4 seconds in top trims like the GT4 RS, with a top speed exceeding 180 mph. For exotic car collectors, the limited-edition GT4 RS and Spyder RS variants stand out due to their track-focused engineering and rarity, with production often limited to a few thousand units per special model. Value trends show strong appreciation for early GT4 models and low-mileage examples, reflecting the car's appeal in the collector market for its balance of performance and relative accessibility compared to the 911.
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