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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
$62,500
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
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Lap Times
| Time | Track | Car | Mod | Driver | Tire | Lap Date | Date Added | vs Predict | Pace |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2:17.0 | Spring Mountain Motor Resort (Hunt/3 Mile) | Medium | 15 Mar, 2015 | 15 Apr, 2022 | -5.76s | +4.12% | |||
| 2:27.4 | NCM Motorsports Park-National Corvette Museum (Full-CW) | Light | 26 Apr, 2026 | 16 May, 2026 | -4.39s | +3.04% | |||
| 1:24.8 | New Jersey Motorsports Park-NJMP (Thunderbolt) | Race | 11 Aug, 2025 | 04 Oct, 2025 | -2.65s | +3.02% | |||
| 1:19.0 | Auto Club Speedway (Infield Road Course) | Medium | 22 Jun, 2022 | 27 Jan, 2023 | -2.33s | +2.98% | |||
| 1:32.2 | Road Atlanta | Race | 09 Apr, 2025 | 20 May, 2025 | -2.62s | +2.75% | |||
| 1:39.0 | Club Motorsports | Race | 27 Oct, 2025 | 27 Oct, 2025 | -2.71s | +2.65% | |||
| 1:33.5 | Nürburgring (GP Sprint Strekke w/ Chicane) | Race | 02 Aug, 2024 | 09 Aug, 2024 | -2.41s | +2.45% | |||
| 56.4 | Lime Rock Park (CW) | Race | 28 Apr, 2019 | 12 Jun, 2021 | -1.42s | +2.41% | |||
| 1:46.1 | Heartland Motorsports Park (Grand Prix CCW w/fast 8) | Race | 20 Apr, 2021 | 01 Sep, 2021 | -2.48s | +2.27% | |||
| 2:04.2 | Watkins Glen International (Full Circuit w/ Loop) | Race | 13 Jun, 2025 | 04 Oct, 2025 | -2.3s | +1.81% | |||
| 1:44.5 | Club Motorsports | Stock | 20 Oct, 2019 | 05 Jan, 2024 | -1.36s | +1.31% | |||
| 1:22.9 | Harris Hill Raceway (CW) | Light | 19 Jan, 2013 | 18 Jan, 2026 | -1.05s | +1.24% | |||
| 1:24.2 | Willow Springs Raceway (Streets) | Medium | 30 Apr, 2023 | 13 Aug, 2024 | -0.75s | +0.91% | |||
| 1:59.9 | Chuckwalla Valley Raceway (CCW) | Medium | 29 Jan, 2024 | 03 Feb, 2024 | -0.92s | +0.78% | |||
| 1:23.8 | Willow Springs Raceway (Streets) | Medium | 03 Feb, 2025 | 20 Jul, 2025 | -0.51s | +0.62% | |||
| 2:06.8 | Watkins Glen International (Full Circuit w/ Loop) | Race | 10 Aug, 2024 | 24 Jun, 2025 | -0.73s | +0.57% | |||
| 1:57.4 | Buttonwillow Raceway (Circuit) | Medium | 01 May, 2025 | 20 Jul, 2025 | -0.51s | +0.44% | |||
| 1:41.6 | Laguna Seca (Pre 2023) | Stock | 06 Apr, 2023 | 18 Aug, 2024 | -0.34s | +0.34% | |||
| 59.6 | Lime Rock Park (CW) | Race | 07 May, 2024 | 24 Jun, 2025 | -0.12s | +0.21% | |||
| 2:00.3 | Buttonwillow Raceway (13CW) | Medium | 01 Dec, 2025 | 18 Dec, 2025 | -0.21s | +0.18% | |||
| 2:03.5 | Chuckwalla Valley Raceway (CW) | Medium | 13 Nov, 2024 | 28 Nov, 2024 | -0.19s | +0.16% | |||
| 1:50.4 | Palmer Motorsports Park (CCW) | Stock | 24 Sep, 2019 | 05 Jan, 2024 | -0.11s | +0.11% | |||
| 1:52.2 | Ridge Motorsports Park (Current) | Stock | 18 Jan, 2026 | 18 Jan, 2026 | -0.01s | +0.01% | |||
| 1:24.8 | Harris Hill Raceway (CCW) | Light | 27 Apr, 2013 | 13 May, 2022 | +0.09s | -0.11% | |||
| 1:16.0 | Waterford Hills Road Racing | Medium | 25 Aug, 2025 | 07 Sep, 2025 | +0.36s | -0.47% | |||
| 2:10.2 | Virginia International Raceway - VIR (Full Course) | Medium | 28 Oct, 2023 | 16 Jan, 2024 | +0.66s | -0.52% | |||
| 2:27.6 | Motorsport Ranch-MSR Cresson (3.1) | Light | 02 Sep, 2012 | 17 Jan, 2026 | +1.19s | -0.80% | |||
| 1:26.5 | Grattan Raceway | Medium | 10 Jun, 2025 | 07 Sep, 2025 | +0.72s | -0.82% | |||
| 1:56.0 | Auto Club Speedway (Road Course) | Medium | 12 Nov, 2022 | 27 Jan, 2023 | +1.02s | -0.90% | |||
| 1:49.6 | Circuit Zolder | Stock | 10 Jun, 2021 | 19 Jul, 2022 | +1.08s | -0.98% | |||
| 2:00.4 | Eagles Canyon Raceway (2007–2018) | Light | 03 Nov, 2012 | 17 Jan, 2026 | +1.23s | -1.01% | |||
| 2:04.1 | Buttonwillow Raceway (13CW) | Medium | 07 Mar, 2022 | 01 Feb, 2024 | +1.33s | -1.11% | |||
| 2:08.5 | Virginia International Raceway - VIR (Full Course) | Light | 12 Aug, 2017 | 18 Jan, 2026 | +1.78s | -1.38% | |||
| 2:29.7 | Circuit of the Americas - COTA | Light | 31 Jan, 2015 | 07 Jan, 2026 | +2.37s | -1.58% | |||
| 1:22.2 | Donington Park Circuit (National CW) | Light | 21 Sep, 2020 | 29 Aug, 2021 | +1.43s | -1.79% | |||
| 1:44.6 | Laguna Seca (Pre 2023) | Medium | 03 Oct, 2022 | 05 Sep, 2024 | +2s | -1.94% | |||
| 1:39.9 | Road Atlanta | Light | 18 Mar, 2025 | 09 May, 2025 | +2.27s | -2.27% | |||
| 1:34.3 | Charlotte Motor Speedway (Roval) | Medium | 24 Feb, 2025 | 23 Jul, 2025 | +2.32s | -2.42% | |||
| 1:46.8 | Raceway Park of the Midlands (CW) | Race | 03 May, 2021 | 15 Feb, 2026 | +2.68s | -2.48% | |||
| 1:41.3 | Mid-Ohio Sports Car Course (Club Circuit) | Medium | 28 Nov, 2023 | 12 Dec, 2023 | +2.71s | -2.64% | |||
| 2:15.4 | Virginia International Raceway - VIR (Full Course) | Light | 18 Nov, 2016 | 18 Jan, 2026 | +3.9s | -2.97% | |||
| 1:44.5 | Road Atlanta | Light | 03 Jun, 2025 | 21 Jun, 2025 | +3.28s | -3.24% | |||
| 2:35.4 | Hedge Hollow Raceway (Full) | Medium | 15 Mar, 2026 | 17 Mar, 2026 | +5.48s | -3.49% | |||
| 1:44.8 | Barber Motorsports Park | Light | 15 Nov, 2014 | 18 Jan, 2026 | — | ||||
| 3:03.9 | Virginia International Raceway - VIR (Grand West Course) | Stock | 09 Mar, 2012 | 09 Nov, 2023 | +7.06s | -3.84% | |||
| 1:43.0 | Road Atlanta | Light | 19 Mar, 2017 | 18 Jan, 2026 | +4.37s | -4.27% | |||
| 3:01.5 | Circuit de Spa-Francorchamps | Light | 05 Apr, 2019 | 15 Mar, 2022 | +7.77s | -4.45% | |||
| 1:49.9 | Anglesey Circuit-Trac Môn (International GP) | Light | 30 Jun, 2018 | 29 Aug, 2021 | +5.1s | -4.83% | |||
| 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 | +7.9s | -7.28% |
Popular Porsche 987 Cayman R Mods by Level
From 11 documented buildsLight
3 builds
Tires
Hankook Z214 C511· Michelin Pilot Super Sport1· Continental ExtremeContact Force1
Brakes
Pagid RS-291
Medium
6 builds
Tires
Continental ExtremeContact Force2· Yokohama A0521· Hankook RS41· Kumho V7301· Bridgestone Potenza RE-71R1
Suspension
Porsche GT3 LCA4· Tarett Sway Bars3· Tarett Drop Links3· Porsche 997 Motorsport1· Tarett Sway Bar1
Brakes
Ferodo DS25004· Porsche GT3 Brake Cylinder3· Sebro Slotted Rotors3· Porsche GT3 Master Cylinder1· Sebro Slotted Rotor1
Race
2 builds
Tires
Hoosier R71· Hankook Z2141· Hankook Ventus F2001· Pirelli DHF1
Suspension
MCS 2-Way Dampers1
Top Modified 987 Cayman R
| Year | Driver Name | Mod | Horsepower | Tire | Tire Size | Vs Predict |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2012 (NicoVerdonc) | Nico Verdonck | Race | 326 | — | — | -8.68s |
| 2012 (GTB1 Spec) | LuigiVampa | Race | 326 | 80 Sport Maxx Race 2 | 235/35/19 / 265/35/19 | -8.38s |
| 2012 | carverac | Medium | 330 | 80 Sport Maxx Race 2 | 235/35/19 | -7.22s |
| 2012 (RJT/PirelliSlicks) | RJT racing | Race | 326 | 1 DH Slick | 265/645/18 / 305/660/18 | -7.19s |
| 2012 (ArtT/Race) | Art Tsang | Race | 326 | 1 DH Slick | 250/640/18 / 300/660/18 | -6.37s |
| 2012 | David Safris | Race | 334 | 1 P Zero Racing Slicks | 235/35/19 / 265/35/19 | -6.23s |
| 2012 (Dragon CB4) | C Braun | Race | 330 | 40 Ventus F200 | 245/40/18 / 275/35/18 | -3.93s |
| 2012 (w/ExtremeC) | CasualGuy | Light | — | 200 ExtremeContact Force | 235/35/19 / 265/35/19 | -1.31s |
| 2012 | Arnie Spieker | Medium | 326 | 1 P Zero Racing Slicks | 265/645/18 / 305/680/18 | -0.97s |
| 2012 (w/Z214 C51) | Hawk Yama | Light | 326 | 40 Ventus Z214 | 245/35/18 / 275/35/18 | -0.17s |
Popular Tire Sizes
| Size front | Size rear | Pace | Laps |
|---|---|---|---|
| 265/645/18 | 305/680/18 | -1.78% | 3 |
| 265/645/18 | 305/660/18 | -0.74% | 1 |
| 250/640/18 | 300/660/18 | — | 2 |
| 245/35/18 | 295/30/18 | -3% | 1 |
| 245/40/18 | 275/40/18 | -1.13% | 2 |
| 245/35/19 | 275/35/19 | -0.43% | 2 |
| 245/35/18 | 275/35/18 | -0.72% | 3 |
| 245/40/18 | 275/35/18 | — | 3 |
| 235/40/18 | 265/40/18 | — | 2 |
| 235/35/19 | 265/35/19 | -0.64% | 9 |
| 235/35/19 | 235/35/19 | -0.39% | 6 |
Popular Brake Pads
| Model front | Model rear | Pace | Laps |
|---|---|---|---|
| RSL 29 | RS14 | +1.44% | 3 |
| RSL 29 | RSL 29 | +2.41% | 1 |