Porsche Cayman in version I (987) was produced in the years 2005 – 2013. The following table presents information about batteries that match each of the engines available on the market.

Basic parameters of batteries suitable for Porsche Cayman (2005-2013):

Layout	Terminal types	Base hold-down
0 – positive on the right side	1	B13

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Porsche Cayman I (987) – petrol engines:

• 2.7
• 2.9

Model	Capacity and CCA	Dimensions (LxWxH)	Price
Bosch S4 S40 08	74 Ah 680 A	278x175x190 mm	More
Bosch S5 S50 08	77 Ah 780 A	278x175x190 mm	More
Exide Excell EB740	74 Ah 680 A	278x175x190 mm	More
Exide Premium EA770	77 Ah 760 A	278x175x190 mm	More
Halfords Standard HCB 096	76 Ah 680 A	278x175x190 mm	More
Lucas Premium LP096	75 Ah 680 A	278x175x190 mm	More
Lucas Supreme LS096	78 Ah 780 A	278x175x190 mm	More
Varta Blue Dynamic E11	74 Ah 680 A	278x175x190 mm	More
Varta Silver Dynamic E44	77 Ah 780 A	278x175x190 mm	More

For Porsche Cayman I (987) with 2.7 or 2.9 petrol engines, we use batteries measuring 276x175x190 mm or 278x175x190 mm and with a capacity exceeding 71 Ah (ampere-hours). The weakest of these is the battery Varta Blue Dynamic E11 which capacity is 74 Ah and Cold Cranking Amps is 680 A. The most powerful battery is Lucas Supreme LS096 of a capacity 78Ah and Cold Cranking Amps: 780 A. All of the above motors have a base hold-down B13.

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Porsche Cayman I (987) – petrol engines:

• R 3.4
• S 3.4
• S 3.4 Sport

Model	Capacity and CCA	Dimensions (LxWxH)	Price
Bosch S4 S40 10	80 Ah 740 A	315x175x175 mm	More
Bosch S5 S50 10	85 Ah 800 A	315x175x175 mm	More
Exide Excell EB802	80 Ah 700 A	315x175x175 mm	More
Exide Premium EA852	85 Ah 800 A	315x175x175 mm	More
Halfords Standard HCB 110	80 Ah 760 A	315x175x175 mm	More
Varta Blue Dynamic F17	80 Ah 740 A	315x175x175 mm	More
Varta Silver Dynamic F18	85 Ah 800 A	315x175x175 mm	More

The above three petrol engines of the Porsche Cayman I (987), namely R 3.4 ,S 3.4 and S 3.4 Sport, will perform best with batteries of at least 77 Ah capacity. We recommend choosing higher-end battery models for cars with a large number of optional extras. The weakest of these is the battery Exide Excell EB802 which capacity is 80 Ah and Cold Cranking Amps is 700 A. The most powerful battery is Bosch S5 S50 10 of a capacity 85Ah and Cold Cranking Amps: 800 A. All of the above motors have a base hold-down B13.

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If you’re still unsure which battery fits your Porsche Cayman , or if you want to help others in their selection, please send us a photo of your current battery in the comment section at the bottom of the page. You can also send the picture to contact@whatbattery.co.uk (we will place it in the comments to also help other users). Be sure to specify the car model, year, type, as well as the engine capacity and power. We’ll do our best to assist you!

See also information about other cars of this manufacturer

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