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Porsche Cayman 987 (1st Generation)

2005–2012 · 987 · coupe

First-generation Cayman, launched 2005 as a 2006 model. 2.7L / 3.4L flat-six (Cayman / Cayman S), 6-speed manual or Tiptronic (later PDK on 987.2). The 987.2 (2009+) got the new MA1 direct-injection engine — clean bottom end, no IMS. 987 Cayman R (2011-2012) is the collector trim.

Watch out: 987.1 cars (2005-2008) inherited the M96/M97 IMS bearing concern (different bearing from 996, still a known failure mode). 987.2 cars (2009+) got the new IMS-free MA1 engine. Bore scoring on 987.1 cars is the other watch-out; pre-purchase borescope is worth the cost.