2006 Porsche Cayman vs. 1997 Porsche Boxster
Dimensions Comparison

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2006 Porsche Cayman (987c)Change Car
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1997 Porsche Boxster (986)Change Car
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Here’s how the 2006 Porsche Cayman and the 1997 Porsche Boxster compare in size:

In terms of length, the 2006 Porsche Cayman measures 4341 mm (170.91 in), making it 21 mm (0.83 in) (0.5 %) longer than the 1997 Porsche Boxster at 4320 mm (170.08 in). Looking at width, the 2006 Porsche Cayman spans 1801 mm (70.91 in), which is 21 mm (0.83 in) (1.2 %) broader than the 1997 Porsche Boxster at 1780 mm (70.08 in). As for height, the 2006 Porsche Cayman stands at 1305 mm (51.38 in), giving it an extra 15 mm (0.59 in) (1.1 %) compared to the 1997 Porsche Boxster at 1290 mm (50.79 in).

Overall, the 2006 Porsche Cayman is longer, wider and taller than the 1997 Porsche Boxster.

Length
4341 mm170.9 in
4320 mm170.1 in
Width
1801 mm70.9 in
1780 mm70.1 in
Height
1305 mm51.4 in
1290 mm50.8 in

2006 Porsche Cayman Side View Left
4341 mm170.9 in 🟒 +21 mm+0.8 in (+0.5%)
1997 Porsche Boxster Side View Left
4320 mm170.1 in πŸ”΄ -21 mm-0.8 in (-0.5%)
2006 Porsche Cayman Rear View
1801 mm70.9 in 🟒 +21 mm+0.8 in (+1.2%)
1997 Porsche Boxster Front View
1780 mm70.1 in πŸ”΄ -21 mm-0.8 in (-1.2%)
2006 Porsche Cayman Rear View
1305 mm51.4 in 🟒 +15 mm+0.6 in (+1.2%)
1997 Porsche Boxster Rear View
1290 mm50.8 in πŸ”΄ -15 mm-0.6 in (-1.1%)
2006 Porsche Cayman
1997 Porsche Boxster

Side-by-Side Specs: Dimensions, Weight & More

General Info

Body Style:

Coupe
Roadster

Model Year:

2006
1997

Production:

2005-2009 Discontinued Model
1996-2004 Discontinued Model

Dimensions

Length:

4341 mm170.9 in
🟒 +21 mm+0.8 in (+0.5%) - 🟒 +26 mm+1.0 in (+0.6%)
4320 mm170.1 in
πŸ”΄ -26 mm-1.0 in (-0.6%) - πŸ”΄ -21 mm-0.8 in (-0.5%)

Width:

1801 mm70.9 in
🟒 +21 mm+0.8 in (+1.2%)
1780 mm70.1 in
πŸ”΄ -21 mm-0.8 in (-1.2%)

Width (Folded Mirrors):

-
-

Width (Opened Mirrors):

1978 mm77.9 in
🟒 +48 mm+1.9 in (+2.5%)
1930 mm76.0 in
πŸ”΄ -48 mm-1.9 in (-2.4%)

Height:

1305 mm51.4 in
🟒 +15 mm+0.6 in (+1.2%)
1290 mm50.8 in
πŸ”΄ -15 mm-0.6 in (-1.1%)

Ground Clearance:

121 mm4.8 in
121 mm4.8 in

Trunk Capacity:

260 liter9.2 cu ft
260 liter9.2 cu ft

Trunk Capacity (Max):

-
-

Weight Specifications

Curb Weight:

1300-1390 kg2866-3064 lbs
πŸ”΄ -60 kg-132 lbs (-4.4%) - 🟒 +140 kg+309 lbs (+11.2%)
1250-1360 kg2756-2998 lbs
πŸ”΄ -140 kg-309 lbs (-10.1%) - 🟒 +60 kg+132 lbs (+4.6%)

Maximal permitted Weight:

1620-1670 kg3571-3682 lbs
πŸ”΄ -50 kg-110 lbs (-3.0%) - 🟒 +110 kg+243 lbs (+7.1%)
1560-1670 kg3439-3682 lbs
πŸ”΄ -110 kg-243 lbs (-6.6%) - 🟒 +50 kg+110 lbs (+3.1%)

Roof Load:

60 kg132 lbs
πŸ”΄ -15 kg-33 lbs (-20.0%)
75 kg165 lbs
🟒 +15 kg+33 lbs (+25.0%)

Tire Specifications

Rims Size:

18-inch rims:
  • 9 J x 18
  • 8 J x 18
17-inch rims:
  • 8 J x 17
  • 6.5 J x 17
16-inch rims:
  • 6 J x 16
Other Rims:
  • 6 J x 16 ET 50
  • 8.5 J x 17 ET 48
  • 7 J x 17 ET 55
17-inch rims:
  • 8.5 J x 17
  • 7 J x 17

Tire Size:

  • 205/55 ZR 17 (W:205 | H:55 | D:17)
  • 235/40 ZR 18 (W:235 | H:40 | D:18)
  • 235/50 ZR 17 (W:235 | H:50 | D:17)
  • 265/40 ZR 18 (W:265 | H:40 | D:18)
  • 205/50 ZR 17 (W:205 | H:50 | D:17)
  • 205/55 R 16 (W:205 | H:55 | D:16)
  • 205/55 ZR 16 (W:205 | H:55 | D:16)
  • 255/40 ZR 17 (W:255 | H:40 | D:17)

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