Porsche Cayman 987.2
Sold prices, market value and cars for sale
As of October 21, 2026, Shifty has recorded 106 public sales of the Porsche Cayman 987.2. The records run from October 2023 to October 2026. In the past 12 months, 56 sold at a median of $40,500. The Shifty Estimate runs from $33,600 for the S to $78,300 for the R.
Versions
About the Porsche Cayman 987.2
- Built
- 2009 to 2012
- Versions
- 2
- Body styles
- Coupe
- Engine
- Naturally Aspirated Flat-6, 3.4L
- Power
- 330 hp
- 0 to 60
- 4.6 s
- Top speed
- 175 mph
- Designer
- Michael Mauer
The Porsche Cayman 987.2 was built from 2009 to 2012.
The Cayman, the most traded version: The 987.2 Cayman represents Porsche's mid-engine masterpiece at its most accessible, yet many enthusiasts argue it's the purest driving experience in the lineup. Launched for 2009 with the direct-injection 2.9-liter flat-six producing 265 horsepower, this generation fixed the intermediate shaft bearing issues that plagued earlier models. The mid-engine layout delivers sublime balance that even the 911 can't match, with telepathic steering and chassis dynamics that reward precision. While positioned as the 'entry-level' model, the base Cayman's 5.4-second 0-60 sprint and involving six-speed manual made it a giant-killer on twisty roads. Clean examples are increasingly sought after as collectors recognize what Porsche insiders always knew: the Cayman's architecture is fundamentally superior for pure handling. Values have stabilized, making well-maintained examples attractive entry points into serious Porsche ownership.
The market
Recent sales
Common questions
How much does a Porsche Cayman 987.2 cost?
In the past 12 months, 56 sold at a median of $40,500. Half of the 20 most recent sales landed between $30,063 and $33,600. The Shifty Estimate runs from $33,600 to $78,300, depending on version.
What is a Porsche Cayman 987.2 worth today?
The Shifty Estimate depends on the version. Each describes a well-kept example. R: $78,300. S: $33,600.
What is the cheapest Cayman 987.2 to buy?
The S has the lowest Shifty Estimate, at $33,600. In the past 12 months, 10 sold at a median of $32,031.
Which Cayman 987.2 is worth the most?
The R has the highest Shifty Estimate, at $78,300. In the past 12 months, 6 sold at a median of $83,244.
What is the most expensive Porsche Cayman 987.2 ever sold?
The highest sale on file is $100,000, for a 2012 Porsche Cayman R at Bring a Trailer. It sold on May 29, 2026. It showed 22,000 miles.
How many Porsche Cayman 987.2 examples have sold?
Shifty has recorded 106 public sales since October 2023. 56 came in the past 12 months. The most recent sold for $21,000 on Oct 7, 2026.
Which Cayman 987.2 sells most often?
The S trades most often, with 19 recorded sales. 10 came in the past 12 months. More sales make its value the firmest to read.
Where do Porsche Cayman 987.2 examples sell?
Of the last 20 sales with a known venue, 11 were at Bring a Trailer. The rest: Cars & Bids (5), Collecting Cars (2), Car & Classic (1) and RM Sotheby's (1).
How many miles do Porsche Cayman 987.2 examples have when they sell?
Across the last 19 sales with a recorded odometer, the median was 68,000 miles. The lowest showed 28,000 miles and the highest 146,700 miles.
Where do Shifty's Porsche Cayman 987.2 prices come from?
Every figure here comes from recorded public sales and live listings of the Porsche Cayman 987.2. Each sale is filed by version and year. Shifty leaves out cars without a clean title, mismatched cars and implausible prices. The Shifty Estimate weights the most recent sales most heavily. These figures were read on October 21, 2026.