Oil and filter change
About 20,000 km or 2 years
20 000 km
24 months
Porsche A40 approved oil (C30 depending on engine). Shorter intervals for track use.
Source [1]981 · 2013–2016
Porsche Cayman Cayman 981 · 275 hp (2013 to 2016)
The Porsche Cayman Cayman of the 981 generation uses the MA1 2.7 petrol engine with 275 hp.
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Identify the car and prepare its maintenanceTechnical specifications
- Fuel
- Petrol
- Power
- 275 PS / 202 kW
- Displacement
- 2 706 cm³
- Cylinders
- 6
- Engine code
- MA1 2.7
- Period covered
- 2013–2016
- Documented market
- Europe
Transmission
- Manual · 6 speeds
- Automatic · 7 speeds
Figures apply to the cited configuration and market; equipment and transmissions may vary by production date.
Specification source : [1] AutoKarnet
This version
275 hp (202 kW), rear-wheel drive, 6-speed manual or 7-speed automatic. Built from 2013 to 2016.
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In the range
It is the entry-level petrol version of this generation. The MA1 2.7 engine is also fitted to: Porsche Boxster (981).
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Maintenance and records
Brake fluid
Every 24 months
24 months
Time-based replacement, whatever the mileage.
Source [1]Questions about this version (2)
Which engine is in the Porsche Cayman Cayman 981?
The MA1 2.7 petrol engine (2 706 cc), 275 hp (202 kW).
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Which oil for the Porsche Cayman Cayman?
A Porsche A40 / C30-approved oil suited to the MA1 2.7 engine.
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Documentary sources
- [1] Rédaction AutoKarnet
AutoKarnet · FR · Europe · Synthèse éditoriale AutoKarnet · Accessed 09/10/2026