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Notes
The 2011-2012 Porsche Cayman R is a track-focused variant of the Cayman lineup, offering a lighter and more performance-oriented package. It features a 3.4-liter flat-six engine producing 330 horsepower, paired with either a six-speed manual or a seven-speed PDK transmission. Porsche reduced weight by removing unnecessary features, including interior door handles in favor of fabric straps, and utilizing aluminum doors. The suspension is stiffened, and the ride height is lowered by 20mm for improved handling. Unique exterior elements include black-finished accents, lightweight wheels, and a fixed rear spoiler. The Cayman R delivers a more engaging driving experience, making it a favorite among enthusiasts.
Rank
horsepower
326
WEIGHT KG
1,295
Power to Weight
0.25
CURRENT VALUE
$75,000
OEM Specs
engine Description
3.4L NA flat-6 (MA1)
drive Type
RWD
0-60 MPH
5 SECs
TOP SPEED KPH
282
PRICE (MSRP) USD
$67,250
gearbox
6-SPEED MANUAL
torque
370 N.M
Model Years
2011-2012
Compare to
Popular Porsche 987 Cayman R Mods by Level
From 13 documented buildsTrendsPorsche 987 Cayman R enthusiasts typically start with Continental, Yokohama, or Hankook tires, Tarett sway bars, and Sebro rotors with Ferodo DS2500 pads. Race builds escalate to Hoosier R7 or Hankook Z214 tires and MCS 2-Way Dampers.
Medium
OEM Pace+1.3% 7 builds
Tires
Continental ExtremeContact Force2· Yokohama Advan A0521· Hankook Ventus RS41· Kumho Ecsta V7301· Bridgestone Potenza RE-71R1
Suspension
Porsche GT3 LCA4· Tarett Sway Bars3· Tarett Drop Links3· Porsche 997 Motorsport Suspension1· Tarett Engineering Sway Bar1
Brakes
Sebro Slotted Rotors4· Ferodo DS25004· Porsche GT3 Brake Cylinder3· Porsche GT3 Master Cylinder1
Race
OEM Pace+6.6% 2 builds
Tires
Hoosier R71· Hankook Ventus Z2141· Hankook Ventus F2001· Pirelli DHF1
Suspension
MCS 2-Way1
Lap Times
| Time | Track | Car | Mod | Driver | Tire | Lap Date | Date Added | vs Predict | Pace |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2:04.5 | Spring Mountain Motor Resort (Charleston Peak North 2.8 Mile) | Medium | 17 May, 2014 | 26 Jun, 2026 | -13.5s | +10.98% | |||
| 2:17.0 | Spring Mountain Motor Resort (Hunt/3 Mile) | Medium | 15 Mar, 2015 | 15 Apr, 2022 | -5.43s | +3.87% | |||
| 1:24.8 | New Jersey Motorsports Park-NJMP (Thunderbolt) | Race | 11 Aug, 2025 | 04 Oct, 2025 | -2.8s | +3.18% | |||
| 2:00.4 | Eagles Canyon Raceway (2007–2018) | Light | 03 Nov, 2012 | 17 Jan, 2026 | -3.52s | +2.91% | |||
| 1:32.2 | Road Atlanta | Race | 09 Apr, 2025 | 20 May, 2025 | -2.5s | +2.62% | |||
| 1:19.0 | Auto Club Speedway (Infield Road Course) | Medium | 22 Jun, 2022 | 27 Jan, 2023 | -1.97s | +2.51% | |||
| 1:33.5 | Nürburgring (GP Sprint Strekke w/ Chicane) | Race | 02 Aug, 2024 | 09 Aug, 2024 | -2.43s | +2.47% | |||
| 56.4 | Lime Rock Park (CW) | Race | 28 Apr, 2019 | 12 Jun, 2021 | -1.43s | +2.42% | |||
| 1:39.0 | Club Motorsports | Race | 27 Oct, 2025 | 27 Oct, 2025 | -2.42s | +2.36% | |||
| 2:27.4 New | NCM Motorsports Park-National Corvette Museum (Full-CW) | Light | 26 Apr, 2026 | 16 May, 2026 | -3.15s | +2.16% | |||
| 1:46.1 | Heartland Motorsports Park (Grand Prix CCW w/fast 8) | Race | 20 Apr, 2021 | 01 Sep, 2021 | -2.16s | +1.98% | |||
| 2:04.2 | Watkins Glen International (Full Circuit w/ Loop) | Race | 13 Jun, 2025 | 04 Oct, 2025 | -2.3s | +1.80% | |||
| 1:22.9 | Harris Hill Raceway (CW) | Light | 19 Jan, 2013 | 18 Jan, 2026 | -1.5s | +1.77% | |||
| 1:44.5 | Club Motorsports | Stock | 20 Oct, 2019 | 05 Jan, 2024 | -0.82s | +0.79% | |||
| 2:39.6 | Spring Mountain Motor Resort (Mansell C 3.4 Mile) | Medium | 11 Sep, 2016 | 11 Jun, 2026 | -1.07s | +0.68% | |||
| 2:06.8 | Watkins Glen International (Full Circuit w/ Loop) | Race | 10 Aug, 2024 | 24 Jun, 2025 | -0.71s | +0.55% | |||
| 1:23.8 | Willow Springs Raceway (Streets) | Medium | 03 Feb, 2025 | 20 Jul, 2025 | -0.3s | +0.37% | |||
| 1:24.8 | Harris Hill Raceway (CCW) | Light | 27 Apr, 2013 | 13 May, 2022 | -0.26s | +0.31% | |||
| 59.6 | Lime Rock Park (CW) | Race | 07 May, 2024 | 24 Jun, 2025 | -0.12s | +0.21% | |||
| 1:57.4 | Buttonwillow Raceway (Circuit) | Medium | 01 May, 2025 | 20 Jul, 2025 | -0.21s | +0.18% | |||
| 1:24.2 | Willow Springs Raceway (Streets) | Medium | 30 Apr, 2023 | 13 Aug, 2024 | -0.11s | +0.14% | |||
| 1:59.9 | Chuckwalla Valley Raceway (CCW) | Medium | 29 Jan, 2024 | 03 Feb, 2024 | -0.11s | +0.10% | |||
| 2:27.6 | Motorsport Ranch-MSR Cresson (3.1) | Light | 02 Sep, 2012 | 17 Jan, 2026 | +0.02s | -0.02% | |||
| 2:00.3 | Buttonwillow Raceway (13CW) | Medium | 01 Dec, 2025 | 18 Dec, 2025 | +0.13s | -0.11% | |||
| 1:41.6 | Laguna Seca (Pre 2023) | Stock | 06 Apr, 2023 | 18 Aug, 2024 | +0.14s | -0.14% | |||
| 1:50.4 | Palmer Motorsports Park (CCW) | Stock | 24 Sep, 2019 | 05 Jan, 2024 | +0.58s | -0.54% | |||
| 1:16.0 | Waterford Hills Road Racing | Medium | 25 Aug, 2025 | 07 Sep, 2025 | +0.49s | -0.63% | |||
| 2:10.2 | Virginia International Raceway - VIR (Full Course) | Medium | 28 Oct, 2023 | 16 Jan, 2024 | +0.83s | -0.65% | |||
| 1:52.2 | Ridge Motorsports Park (Current) | Stock | 18 Jan, 2026 | 18 Jan, 2026 | +0.83s | -0.75% | |||
| 2:03.5 | Chuckwalla Valley Raceway (CW) | Medium | 13 Nov, 2024 | 28 Nov, 2024 | +1.13s | -0.93% | |||
| 1:26.5 | Grattan Raceway | Medium | 10 Jun, 2025 | 07 Sep, 2025 | +0.89s | -1.01% | |||
| 2:29.7 | Circuit of the Americas - COTA | Light | 31 Jan, 2015 | 07 Jan, 2026 | +1.52s | -1.02% | |||
| 1:02.4 New | Lime Rock Park (CW) | Light | 13 Jun, 2026 | 14 Jun, 2026 | +0.64s | -1.04% | |||
| 1:56.0 | Auto Club Speedway (Road Course) | Medium | 12 Nov, 2022 | 27 Jan, 2023 | +1.24s | -1.09% | |||
| 1:49.6 | Circuit Zolder | Stock | 10 Jun, 2021 | 19 Jul, 2022 | +1.22s | -1.11% | |||
| 2:08.5 | Virginia International Raceway - VIR (Full Course) | Light | 12 Aug, 2017 | 18 Jan, 2026 | +1.68s | -1.30% | |||
| 1:34.3 | Charlotte Motor Speedway (Roval) | Medium | 24 Feb, 2025 | 23 Jul, 2025 | +2.13s | -2.22% | |||
| 2:04.1 | Buttonwillow Raceway (13CW) | Medium | 07 Mar, 2022 | 01 Feb, 2024 | +2.76s | -2.27% | |||
| 1:44.6 | Laguna Seca (Pre 2023) | Medium | 03 Oct, 2022 | 05 Sep, 2024 | +2.39s | -2.31% | |||
| 1:46.8 | Raceway Park of the Midlands (CW) | Race | 03 May, 2021 | 15 Feb, 2026 | +2.55s | -2.36% | |||
| 1:39.8 | Road Atlanta | Stock | 14 Feb, 2025 | 06 Mar, 2025 | +2.43s | -2.42% | |||
| 1:39.9 | Road Atlanta | Light | 18 Mar, 2025 | 09 May, 2025 | +2.58s | -2.57% | |||
| 1:41.3 | Mid-Ohio Sports Car Course (Club Circuit) | Medium | 28 Nov, 2023 | 12 Dec, 2023 | +2.72s | -2.64% | |||
| 1:22.2 | Donington Park Circuit (National CW) | Light | 21 Sep, 2020 | 29 Aug, 2021 | +2.21s | -2.74% | |||
| 2:15.4 | Virginia International Raceway - VIR (Full Course) | Light | 18 Nov, 2016 | 18 Jan, 2026 | +4.59s | -3.47% | |||
| 1:44.5 | Road Atlanta | Light | 03 Jun, 2025 | 21 Jun, 2025 | +3.72s | -3.66% | |||
| 3:03.9 | Virginia International Raceway - VIR (Grand West Course) | Stock | 09 Mar, 2012 | 09 Nov, 2023 | +7s | -3.80% | |||
| 1:44.8 | Barber Motorsports Park | Light | 15 Nov, 2014 | 18 Jan, 2026 | — | ||||
| 2:35.4 | Hedge Hollow Raceway (Full) | Medium | 15 Mar, 2026 | 17 Mar, 2026 | +6.08s | -3.86% | |||
| 1:43.0 | Road Atlanta | Light | 19 Mar, 2017 | 18 Jan, 2026 | +5.04s | -4.89% | |||
| 3:01.5 | Circuit de Spa-Francorchamps | Light | 05 Apr, 2019 | 15 Mar, 2022 | +11.67s | -6.54% | |||
| 1:49.9 | Anglesey Circuit-Trac Môn (International GP) | Light | 30 Jun, 2018 | 29 Aug, 2021 | +7.36s | -6.83% | |||
| 1:32.9 | Driveway Austin Motorsports (Grand Prix Course L3) | Medium | 07 Mar, 2014 | 14 Jun, 2026 | +6.58s | -6.90% | |||
| 2:57.5 | Ozark International Raceway | Medium | 01 Oct, 2025 | 17 Mar, 2026 | — | ||||
| 1:50.0 | Kansas Speedway | Medium | 31 Jul, 2022 | 29 Jan, 2026 | +8.23s | -7.56% |
Top Modified 987 Cayman R
| Year | Driver Name | Mod | Horsepower | Tire | Tire Size | Vs Predict |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2012 (NicoVerdonc) | Nico Verdonck | Race | 326 | — | — | -8.84s |
| 2012 (GTB1 Spec) | LuigiVampa | Race | 326 | 80 Sport Maxx Race 2 | 235/35/19 / 265/35/19 | -8.67s |
| 2012 | carverac | Medium | 330 | 80 Sport Maxx Race 2 | 235/35/19 | -7.22s |
| 2012 (RJT/PirelliSlicks) | RJT racing | Race | 326 | 40 DH Slick | 265/645/18 / 305/660/18 | -7.19s |
| 2012 (ArtT/Race) | Art Tsang | Race | 326 | 40 DH Slick | 250/640/18 / 300/660/18 | -6.65s |
| 2012 | David Safris | Race | 334 | 1 P Zero Racing Slicks | 235/35/19 / 265/35/19 | -5.92s |
| 2011 (w/PSC2) | BretHolmes987 | Medium | — | 180 Pilot Sport Cup 2 | 235/35/19 / 265/35/19 | -5.41s |
| 2012 (Dragon CB4) | C Braun | Race | 330 | 40 Ventus F200 | 245/40/18 / 275/35/18 | -4.02s |
| 2012 | Arnie Spieker | Medium | 326 | 1 P Zero Racing Slicks | 265/645/18 / 305/680/18 | -1.34s |
| 2012 (w/ExtremeC) | CasualGuy | Light | — | 200 ExtremeContact Force | 235/35/19 / 265/35/19 | -1.31s |