
Porsche Cayman S 987.2 Red Maisto 1:18

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Specifications
- Brand
- Porsche
- Manufacturer
- Maisto
- Scale
- 1:18
- Material
- Diecast
- Model Condition
- Used Model
- SKU
- 31122
- Year
- 2009
- Era
- 2000s
- Body Type
- Coupe
- Vehicle Class
- Premium Sports
- Openable Parts
- Yes
- Packaging Condition
- Traces of Storage
- Model Type
- Street Models
- EAN / GTIN
- 090159311225
About the Porsche Cayman S 987.2 Red Maisto 1:18
TL;DR: Maisto's 1:18 diecast Porsche Cayman S 987.2, in red, reproduces the 2009 facelift of Porsche's mid-engine coupe, the update that brought direct-injection engines into the range. Entry-tier diecast construction covers the Cayman's tight, purposeful proportions at an accessible price.
Porsche built the Cayman to sit below the 911 without feeling like a compromise, and the 987.2 facelift sharpened that positioning further with meaningful engine updates rather than cosmetic changes alone.
An Accessible Diecast of an Attainable Mid-Engine Porsche
This red finish suits the Cayman's compact, tightly drawn coupe body, and the model's short overhangs and mid-engine cabin placement read correctly against the longer nose of a front-engine sports car. Doors open on functional hinges typical of the price tier, and interior detail stays simplified with molded seating rather than a mapped dashboard. Wheel proportions and stance capture the Cayman's low, purposeful look, distinct enough from a Boxster to read clearly as the closed-roof coupe on a shelf. This isn't a resin-level reproduction of Porsche build quality, but it captures the shape that made the Cayman a genuine enthusiast favorite at a more attainable price than the 911.
The Facelift That Modernized Cayman's Engines
The 987.2 update, arriving for the 2009 model year, introduced direct fuel injection across the Cayman lineup, a meaningful efficiency and performance step over the earlier 987.1 engines. That update kept the Cayman competitive even as it remained positioned firmly below the 911 in Porsche's own hierarchy. Displayed alongside a 911 from the same era, this Cayman S makes clear how deliberately Porsche separated its mid-engine coupe from its flagship, rather than treating it as a lesser afterthought.














