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2008 Porsche Cayman Safety Review

August 19, 2008

SAFETY | 8 out of 10

Expert Quotes:

Cayman comes standard with antilock disc brakes
Edmunds

Available safety features include ABS, traction control, antiskid system, and side airbags
ConsumerGuide

The intervention threshold of the stability-control system is commendably high
Car and Driver

When it comes to safety on the 2008 Porsche Cayman, there is little in the way of objective safety measures to report. Like most Porsches, the 2008 Porsche Cayman has not been crash tested by either the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA) or the Insurance Institute for Highway Safety (IIHS).

However, reviews read by TheCarConnection.com show a high level of approval for the standard safety features on the 2008 Porsche Cayman. Edmunds reviewers report that in the Cayman, Porsche offers standard "antilock disc brakes, stability control, traction control and torso- and head-protecting side-impact airbags." The side impact airbags are of a rather atypical design, as Cars.com notes that "unlike most cars that have side curtain airbags mounted in the roof, the Cayman S' curtain airbags are installed in the doors, like the Boxster roadster, and inflate upward." Among the various safety features, the stability control receives the most attention in reviews read by TheCarConnection.com. Car and Driver is particularly impressed with its operation, finding that "the intervention threshold of the stability-control system is commendably high."

One of the few drawbacks to the Cayman is the fact that driver visibility is compromised in some directions. Kelley Blue Book lists this fact as "the only real shortcoming" of the Cayman Porsche, and says "the prominent roof pillars can block sightlines to the sides or rear." Reviewers at Autoblog notice some visibility issues when driving on the freeway, with the "low stance minimizing visibility." For an overall impression, ConsumerGuide concludes "visibility fore and aft is excellent, but the view to the rear corners is compromised by excessively thick roof pillars." They also report that a "rear-obstacle-detection system" is available as an optional feature to help improve driver awareness from within the 2008 Porsche Cayman.

Conclusion

While no crash tests have been conducted, the 2008 Porsche Cayman has extensive safety features, with slightly reduced visibility.

SAFETY | 8 out of 10Expert Quotes:Cayman comes standard with antilock disc brakesEdmundsAvailable safety features include ABS, traction control, antiskid system, and side airbagsConsumerGuideThe intervention threshold of the stability-control system is commendably highCar and Driver When it comes to safety on the 2008 Porsche Cayman, there is little in the way of objective safety measures to report. Like most Porsches, the 2008 Porsche Cayman has not been crash tested by either the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA) or the Insurance Institute for Highway Safety (IIHS). However, reviews read by TheCarConnection.com show a high level of approval for the standard safety features on the 2008 Porsche Cayman. Edmunds reviewers report that in the Cayman, Porsche offers standard "antilock disc brakes, stability control, traction control and torso- and head-protecting side-impact airbags." The side impact airbags are of a rather atypical design, as Cars.com notes that "unlike most cars that have side curtain airbags mounted in the roof, the Cayman S' curtain airbags are installed in the doors, like the Boxster roadster, and inflate upward." Among the various safety features, the stability control receives the most attention in reviews read by TheCarConnection.com. Car and Driver is particularly impressed with its operation, finding that "the intervention threshold of the stability-control system is commendably high." One of the few drawbacks to the Cayman is the fact that driver visibility is compromised in some directions. Kelley Blue Book lists this fact as "the only real shortcoming" of the Cayman Porsche, and says "the prominent roof pillars can block sightlines to the sides or rear." Reviewers at Autoblog notice some visibility issues when driving on the freeway, with the "low stance minimizing visibility." For an overall impression, ConsumerGuide concludes "visibility fore and aft is excellent, but the view to the rear corners is compromised by excessively thick roof pillars." They also report that a "rear-obstacle-detection system" is available as an optional feature to help improve driver awareness from within the 2008 Porsche Cayman. ConclusionWhile no crash tests have been conducted, the 2008 Porsche Cayman has extensive safety features, with slightly reduced visibility.  2008 PORSCHE CAYMAN STYLING | [10 out of 10] Car and Driver: "The going-away view is arguably the sexiest perspective in the current Porsche lineup" Autoblog: "The Cayman squats especially close to terra firma parked in the driveway" ConsumerGuide: "Racy design puts the tachometer ...

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Other Choices:

The BMW M Coupe is perhaps the primary rival to the 2008 Porsche Cayman, if you're not counting roadster models. Compared to the Cayman, the M Coupe doesn't have as much finesse on the road; it feels a bit heavier behind the wheel, but it's still enjoyable to drive with its good suspension design and silky straight-six engine. Its interior is better designed than that of the Cayman, too. For those looking for something even more exclusive and extreme in performance, without breaking the bank too much, the Lotus Elise is a possibility. The lightweight Elise has a little 1.8-liter four-cylinder engine, yet it can reach 60 mph faster than the Cayman. Don't plan on a lot of comfort, though; the ride is hard, the interior is loud, and appointments are basic. You'll also be one of the lowest vehicles on the road.

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