Performance Review: Porsche Cayman GTS 3.4L - [2014]

Figures & Specs Summary:

Porsche Cayman Performance Review.

Introduction:

This edition of the Porsche Cayman GTS 3.4L is the 6 speed / Manual version and was first brought out in 2014. This was at around the same time as the introduction of the 2015 Koenigsegg Regera 5.0 V8 Turbo and the 2015 Koenigsegg Agera RS 5.1 V8 Twin Turbo.This particular Porsche Cayman has a 3436cc Naturally Aspirated Petrol powerplant with 6 cylinders in a St formation.

Alternative Petrol St6's includes the 1965 Aston-Martin DB6 1965

The Cayman shares its Petrol St6 engine configuration with the likes of the 1965 Aston-Martin DB6 1965 and the 2013 Porsche 911 Turbo S 991. If you're looking for other fast cars which share the Cayman's Rear Wheel Drive, Coupe combination then how about the 1982 Fiat X1/9 1.5 8V or the 1965 Aston-Martin DB6 1965.

Power and Weight:

Weighing in at 1345 kgs (2965 lbs) this makes the Porsche Cayman GTS 3.4L in the same weight category as the 2023 McLaren 750S Spider 4.0 V8 Twin Turbo or the give or take 50kg.

The Porsche Cayman shares the same bhp with the 2024 Audi A3 S3 Sportback (328 bhp)

In terms of power the 3436cc 24V St6 engine produces 335 bhp (249 kW) @ 7400 rpm similar to the 2024 Audi A3 S3 Sportback (328 bhp) or the 2024 Audi A3 S3 Sedan (328 bhp).

The Naturally Aspirated St6 throws out 280 lb-ft (379.6 Nm) @ 4750 rpm placing it with cars of similar torque performance figures such as the 2024 BMW 1 Series M135 xDrive (295 lb-ft) or the 2024 Toyota Yaris GR RC Automatic (295 lb-ft).

Power to Weight:

If one combines the weight with power or torque performance for the Porsche Cayman you can get a better idea of it's real world performance.

The 2021 Ford Mustang Mach 1 5.0 V8 (273.6 bhp per ton) has similar Bhp Per Ton stats as the Porsche Cayman.

The Porsche Cayman has a Power to weight ratio of 249.0 bhp per ton and 208.1 lb-ft per ton. Bhp Per Ton figures of the 2014 Cayman competing with the 2021 Ford Mustang Mach 1 5.0 V8 (273.6 bhp per ton) or the 2015 Mercedes C Class 63 AMG (273.4 bhp per ton).

Power to Weight(cont.):

If you agree with the late great Carroll Shelby then arguably an even better indicator of potential performance, Torque. Use weight as well and you end up with - Torque per ton, with the Porsche Cayman generating around 208.1 lb-ft per ton. If you're curious as to what other cars have as much torque to weight then look no further than the 1988 Maserati 430 2.8 V6 (233.0 lb-ft per ton) or the 2000 BMW Z8 5.0 V8 2d LHD (232.8 lb-ft per ton).

Acceleration:

With a 0-60mph time of 4.60 secs or a 0-100km/h (0-62mph) of 4.8 secs, this made the Porsche Cayman GTS 3.4L as fast as the 2023 Porsche Cayenne Coupe E-Hybrid 3.0 V6 Turbo (4.60 secs) the 2023 Porsche Cayenne E-Hybrid 3.0 V6 Turbo (4.60 secs) the 2021 BMW 2 Series M240i 3.0 Cabrio Turbo F23 (4.60 secs) the or the 2020 Audi A3 S3 Saloon (4.60 secs). This Porsche Cayman GTS 3.4L is also faster than the 2024 BMW 1 Series M135 xDrive (4.70 secs) the 2023 Toyota Supra GR 2.0 (4.70 secs) the 2022 Mini Cooper Clubman John Cooper Works 2.0 Turbo ALL4 (4.70 secs) the and the 2022 Toyota Supra GR SZ (4.70 secs).

Quarter Mile time is a close race between the Cayman and the 2002 Chevrolet Camaro Z28 SS 5.7 V8

When talking about the performance of the Porsche Cayman on the drag strip it can reach a quarter mile in an estimated 13.01 secs @ 105.2 mph. Similar performance down the quarter mile can be found with the the 2002 Chevrolet Camaro Z28 SS 5.7 V8 (12.95 secs), the 1986 Ferrari 328 GTS 3.2 V8 (12.95 secs), and the 1998 Chevrolet Camaro Z28 SS 5.7 V8 (12.96 secs).

Top Speed:

Modern performance cars are often artificially restricted to 155mph. The 2014 version of the Porsche Cayman GTS 3.4L has a maximum speed of 177mph.

Top Speed of the 2014 Cayman equals the 2025 BMW 2 Series M2 CS Bi-Turbo (188 mph)

If maxing out your car on the AutoBahn is your thing and you're wondering what's faster than the 2014 Porsche Cayman GTS 3.4L then how about the 2025 BMW 2 Series M2 CS Bi-Turbo (188 mph), the 2024 BMW 4 Series M4 CS (188 mph), or the 2023 BMW 3 Series M3 CS 3.0 Twin Turbo G80 (188 mph).

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