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PORSCHE CAYMAN Common
As of 2026 Q1, 10,791 PORSCHE CAYMANs remain registered in the UK — still a familiar sight on today's roads. That's down from a peak of 11,129 in 2016 Q4 — only 97% of the high-water mark, a loss of about 338 cars. Numbers have held broadly steady over recent years rather than falling away — often the mark of a model that owners deliberately preserve.
Survivors over time
How rare is it?
Common — still a familiar sight, with 10,791 on the road.
Rarer than 15% of the 2,429 UK car models we track.
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About the CAYMAN
The Porsche Boxster and Cayman are mid-engine two-seater sports cars manufactured and marketed by German automobile manufacturer Porsche across four generations—as a two-door, two-seater roadster (Boxster) and a three-door, two-seater fastback coupé (Cayman). The first-generation Boxster was introduced in 1996; the second-generation Boxster and the Cayman arrived in late 2005; and the third generation launched in 2012. From 2016 to 2025, the two models were marketed as the Porsche 718 Boxster and Porsche 718 Cayman. The nameplate Boxster is a portmanteau of boxer, a reference to its flat or boxer...
PORSCHE CAYMAN — questions & answers
How many PORSCHE CAYMAN are left in the UK?
As of 2026 Q1, 10,791 PORSCHE CAYMAN were still registered in the UK — 8,705 licensed and on the road, plus 2,086 declared SORN (off-road). The figures come from official DVLA vehicle licensing data.
Is the PORSCHE CAYMAN rare?
The PORSCHE CAYMAN is common, with 10,791 still on the road, making it rarer than 15% of the 2,429 UK car models we track.
Is the PORSCHE CAYMAN increasing or decreasing?
Over the last year the number of PORSCHE CAYMAN on UK roads fell by 11 (0.1%).
What fuel do most PORSCHE CAYMAN use?
Most PORSCHE CAYMAN run on petrol — about 100% of those still registered.
When did the PORSCHE CAYMAN peak?
The PORSCHE CAYMAN peaked at 11,129 registered in 2016 Q4, and was first recorded in the data in 2014 Q3.