The Porsche Cayman R - Manual - was introduced for model year 2012 (late 2011 in Europe) along with its automatic (PDK) sibling. It features the Porsche OEM aerokit that was first introduced in 2007 as a factory option, 19 inch lightweight wheels shared with the Boxster Spyder, lighter aluminium doors from the 997 911 GT3, and lighter fiberglass bucket seats with carbon fibre backing from the 997 911 GT2. With the removal of the radio, storage compartments, air-conditioning, and door handles, the Cayman R weighs in at 54.8 kg (121 lb) less than a 987 Cayman S. The powertrain was a 3.4 L direct injection flat-six engine that was rated at 326 hp. Only 1,621 where made with both transmission options. .