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TheCayman
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The CaymaTheCayman
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The Cayma
Porsche Cars North America, Inc.
980 Hammond Drive, Suite 1000
Atlanta, Georgia 30328
Dr. Ing. h.c. F. Porsche AG is the owner o numerous trademarks, both registered and unregistered, including without limitation the PorscheCrest, Porsche, Boxster, Carrera, Cayenne, Cayman, Panamera, Speedster, Spyder, Tiptronic, VarioCam, PCM, PDK, 911, 4S,
918 Spyder, FOUR, UNCOMPROMISED., and other model names and numbers, and the distinctive shapes o the Porsche automobiles, such as the
ederally registered 911 and Boxster automobiles. The third-party trademarks contained herein are the properties o their respective owners. Porsche
Cars North America, Inc., believes the specifcations to be correct at the time o printing. Specifcations, perormance standards, standard equipment,
options, and other elements shown are subject to change without notice. Some options may be unavailable when a car is built. Some vehicles may be
shown with non-U.S. equipment. Please ask your dealer or advice concerning the current availability o options and veriy the optional equipment that
you ordered. Porsche recommends seat-belt usage and observance o trafc laws at all times.
All uel consumption and emissions data contained herein are derived rom U.S. tests and were accurate at time o press.
2011 Porsche Cars North America, Inc. Printed in the U.S.A. MKT 001 200 11 porscheusa.com 1-800-PORSCHE
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ContentsThe Cayman 2
The models 20
Drive 26
Chassis 50
Safety 60
Comfort 72
Environment 94
Personalization 100
Porsche Exclusive 118
Porsche Tourist Delivery 119
Service 120
Summary 122
Technical data 124
Index 126
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The CaymanDistinctive. Unyielding. Resolute. Strong-willed.
The perfect match.
Do you go your own way? Do you
stop to question the rules, and
preer to make your own? Would
you rather trust your own mind
than go with the low?
Then this is the place or you.
Right here in the driver seat.
The Cayman and the Cayman S.
An uncompromising declaration
o individuality.
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elements o PDK are its seve
gears, two hal gearboxes, an
two clutches. It eatures both
manual and automatic modes
Gears are changed using the
gear selector or PDK, the
switches on the three-spoke
sport steering wheel, or the
new, optional three-spoke sp
steering wheel with gearshit
paddles. The gear change tak
place in a matter o milliseco
without any interruption in thlow o power. The advantage
over a ully manual transmiss
is the considerably aster rate
o acceleration and a slightly
improved uel consumption.
The advantage over a fully
automatic transmission is the
perceptible increase in drivin
dynamicswith a similar lev
o comort, and a distinct
reduction in uel consumptio
Two dierent characters. One
personality. Their drive or
power is impressive, their
spirited nature ascinating.
Two sport coupes that go
beyond all conventions. Two
cars that draw their drivers
under their spell, orever.
The concept behind the Cayman
models is the Le Mans Coupe,
a sport coupe designed in
1953 speciically or thislegendary race and based on
the 550 Spyder. Its mid-engine
layout is what made this car
special. The cars low center o
gravity gave it tremendous agility
and cornering dynamics. From
this one basic idea came great
success, and with this success
our experience grew. The result?
Two sophisticated sports cars.
The Cayman and the Cayman S.
Their uncompromising
perormance is generated by
two engine developments,
which stand out above all or
their lightweight construction,
power output, and eiciency.
The Cayman has a 2.9-liter
lat-six engine with a power
output o 265 horsepower.
Even more impressive are
the perormance values o
the Cayman S with Direct Fuel
Injection (DFI). The air/fuel
mixture is preparedentirely
in the combustion chamberater having been metered and
injected directly, with millisecond
precision. This means even
more power and torque. To
express this in igures, its 3.4-
liter lat-six engine unleashes a
mighty 320 horsepower in an
eicient manner29 mpg on the
highway with the optional PDK.
In either model, this tremendous
power is delivered to the
road by a precision six-speed
manual gearbox. Porsche
Doppelkupplung (PDK) is
available as an option. The key
Convention shaken.
Senses stirred.
The Cayman models.
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Cayman S in Carrara White Cayman in Basalt Black Metallic
Bi-Xenon headlights including
LED daytime running lights
and dynamic cornering lights
are available as an option.
Fitted as standard, the Porsche
Stability Management (PSM)
system combines a range
o saety unctions, such
as precharging o the brake
system, and Brake Assist.
Bose Surround Sound system
oers a genuine alternative
to the distinctive sound o the
engine. In conjunction with PCM,
it supports audio playback o
audio and video DVDs in the
5.1 digital surround ormat.
In act, there remains only
one thing to consider: Which
one suits you best?
The handling o the Cayman
models is impressive. The
tuning o the chassis is
undoubtedly sporty, with no
compromise in the comort
required or longer journeys.
For a driving experience that is
even more involving, consider
the optionally available Sport
Chrono Package. It oerseven sportier tuning o the
A high level o passive saety
is provided by the driver and
passenger airbags, which
are itted as standard, and
the Porsche Side Impact
Protection (POSIP) system with
head and thorax airbags.
A look inside the passenger
compartment leaves you with no
doubt that the car was designedor uncompromising sportiness.
engine and chassis at the
push o a button. The optional
mechanically locking rear
dierential delivers high traction
and increased perormance.
A wider track and generously
dimensioned wheels are also
your guarantee o a resolutely
dynamic driving experience.
The headlight design and LEDtaillights are a striking eature.
All the important unctions are
intuitive to control, including the
optional Porsche Communication
Management (PCM) with
navigation module, 6.5-inch
touchscreen, and CD/DVD drive.
Optional seat ventilation keeps
you cool when the weather is
very warm, while the heated
steering wheel is a welcome
eature on particularly colddays. The optionally available
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An unmistakable style.
Design.
Front design (Cayman S) Rear d
orce and athleticism. Individual
styling eatures help to deineboth vehicles so impressively.
models. The ront end
large air intakes, the go which is unmistakab
The design o the Cayman
models is beitting o theirdistinctive, sporty character.
A constant interaction o
convex and concave curves.A certain style, like no other.
Their perormance potential
is obvious at irst sight, orthese are true specimens o
Immediately, the ront displays
the kind o character that youexpect to ind in the Cayman
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Front design (Cayman) Rear design (Caym
intakes. Bi-Xenon headlights
with dynamic cornering lights,
including LED daytime running
lights, are available on request.
Follow the cars clean lines along
the side toward the rear, and
the impressive design continues.The styling is emphasized
One o these lines continues
rame the large rear window.
The contouring o the ront
o the Cayman gives the car
an extremely purposeul
appearance. The ront spoiler
lip reduces lit at the ront axle.
The ront enders with their
integrated headlights give
by the distinctly pronounced
curves o the ront and rear hips
and the shape o the doors.
Typical or a coupe, there is
a gradual, lowing transition
rom the A-pillar to the rear.
The sharper contour o the sideskirts directs the airstream
the Cayman models a
distinctively sporty look.
The headlights eature an
imposing design. Both models
are equipped as standard
with halogen headlights, LED
position lights, and og lightsintegrated into the outer air
down to the side air intakes,
which are designed to acilitate
considerable through-low.
The rear section o the side
windows curves dynamically
upward. Extending beyond
the side windows are two
additional lines that directattention toward the rear end.
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Rear hip (Cayman S) Rear spoiler (Cayman), ext
The unmistakable styling o the
Cayman models is complemented
by the wheel design. The Cayman
is itted with 17-inch wheels as
standard, the Cayman S with
The Cayman models. Power
and dynamic, and when it com
to style, they believe in only
one direction: their own.
The second line continues
its rearward path to the LED
taillight module. The elegant,
extendable rear spoiler urther
reduces lit at the rear axle.
18-inch wheels. A 19-inch option
is available or both models. The
result of all these measures?
An impressive appearance and
refined aerodynamics with a
Below, you cannot miss
the visible hallmark of the
characteristic Porsche sound:
the stainless steel tailpipetwin
tailpipes on the Cayman S
integrated into the rear end.
drag coefficient of on ly 0.29.
This is the principle of Porsche
Intelligent Performance.
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The models
Two models.One undeniable spirit.
Its not just about the drive
or individuality or supreme
perormance. Above all,
its the indescribable intensitywith which the Cayman models
express these two virtues.
Uncompromising. Unyielding.
Completely unimpressionable,
but extremely impressive.
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is achieved between 4400 and
6000 rpm. From a standing
start, the Cayman accelerates to
60 mph in 5.5 seconds. With theoptional Porsche Doppelkupplung
(PDK), this sprint takes just 5.4
seconds. Top track speed is
164 mph in conjunction with
the manual gearbox. The power
integrated six-disc CD change
is available as an option.
The Cayman has ound its waWithout doubt.
The Cayman is the driving orce
behind precisely one attitude:
the absolute conviction to remain
true to onesel. No middle roads.No compromises. No nonsense.
One o the eatures that
exempliies this attitude is the
mid-engine layout, which ensures
o the engine is delivered to
the road by a precision six-
speed manual gearbox. Fitted
as standard are 17-inch wheelswith a star-shaped design, which
allows an eye-catching view
o the powerul brake system.
And the interior? The overall
impression is simply one o
a low center o gravity and thus
a high degree o agility and an
extremely sporty drive. The
six-cylinder horizontally opposedpower unit has a capacity of 2.9
liters. The engine delivers a power
output of 265 horsepower at an
engine speed o 7200 rpm. A
maximum torque o 221 Ib.-t.
high quality. For instance, the
rims o all available steering
wheels are covered in Smooth-
Finish Leather. The centerconsole, inished in traditional
black, is equipped as standard
with the CDR-30 audio system
with ive-inch display. An
The truth is in the driving.
The Cayman.
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a maximum torque o 273 Ib.-t.
is achieved at 4750 rpm.
The Cayman S reaches 60 mph
in just 4.9 seconds. Top track
speed isnt reached until 172
mph. Porsche Doppelkupplung
(PDK) is available as an option.
To accept no compromises,
to make conscious decisions,
to be governed by nothingother than ones own ree
will, and to have a clear point
o view. A highly promising
way to build a sports car.
For us, its the only way.
With the optional Sport Chrono
Package, 060 mph is achieved
in 4.6 seconds.
In addition to having a higher
power output, the Cayman S
also diers rom the Cayman in
its appearance. It has a ront
spoiler painted in the vehiclesexterior color, and twin tailpipes
in stainless steel. The sound?
Distinctive. In keeping with the
rest o the Cayman S.
This philosophy was also the
basis or the development o
the mid-mounted engine with a3.4-liter capacity and Direct
Fuel Injection (DFI). The engine
delivers a power output o 320
horsepower at 7200 rpm, and
But so much power also needs
to be tamed. This is the task o
the enlarged brake system with
our-piston, aluminum monobloc
ixed calipers in a striking red-
painted inish.
To deliver the increased power
output to the road, the Cayman Sis itted with 18-inch Cayman S II
wheels. Their design exudes pure
dynamismas beits the m odels
overall look.
The Cayman Smore than ju
sports car. Its a Porsche.
Freedom.
The Cayman S.
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Drive
Uncompromising in their intent.Unwavering in their intensity.
Two engines, several goals:
high power, excellent driving
dynamics, and com paratively
low uel consumption andCO
2emissions. The engine is
positioned in the middle o the
car, 11.8 inches (30 cm) behind
the driver and just inches above
the road. Any contact with the
accelerator pedal unleashes
power that knows only onedirection: orward. And a sound
that is second to none.
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Two examples of the uncompromising efforts of our engineers.
Going forward.
The engines of the Cayman models.
3.4-liter lat-six engine o the Cayman S Cayman S: 273 Ib.-t. at 4750 rpm, 320 horsepower at 7200 rpm
Cayman: 22l Ib.-t. between 4400 and 6000 rpm, 265 horsepower at 7200 rpm
Injection (DFI) and has a larger
capacity o 3.4 liters. Power
output is 320 horsepower at
7200 rpm. Maximum torque:
273 Ib.-t. at 4750 rpm.
engine electronics. The drive
regulates engine power
and o course sound
using the extremely precise
electronic accelerator pedal.
The flat-six engines .
The mid-mounted engines of
both Cayman models are
compact and lightweight,
and the layout is familiar: six
horizontally opposed cylinders.
Each o the engines convinces
with its outstanding perormance
igures, extremely smooth
running, optimized gas cycles,
and tremendous cornering
agility. All o this is achieved
by DFI (in the Cayman S), a
lightweight construction, and
The 2.9-liter engine o the
Cayman delivers 265 horsepower
at an engine speed o 7200 rpm.
The maximum torque o 221
Ib.-t. is achieved between 4400
and 6000 rpm. The engine o the
Cayman S eatures Direct Fuel
a host o other engineering
advancements, e.g., VarioCam
Plus. This system increases
torque in the lower engine-
speed range and power
output in the upper engine-
speed range. Injection and
ignition are controlled by the
Cayman
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power output, uel consumption,
and emissions by enabling a
homogeneous distribution o the
air/uel mixture and, thereore,
eective combustion. Multiple
fuel injections take place,depending on the driving style.
Direct Fuel Injection (DFI).
The engine o the Cayman S
has Direct Fuel Injection (DFI).
With millisecond precision, uel
is injected at up to 1,740 psi
DFI improves the internal cooling
of the combustion chamber by
having the mixture prepared
directly in the cylinder. This
allows or a higher compression
ratio (12.5:1), which helps todeliver more output along with
enhanced engine eiciency.
(120 bar) directly into the
combustion chamber by
means o electromagnetically
actuated injection valves.
The spray and cone angles havebeen optimized or torque,
Injection is regulated by the
electronic engine management
system. The exhaust gas cleaning
system ensures that emissions
remain well below U.S. emissions
standards, thus helping toprotect the environment.
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3.4-liter lat-six engine o the Cayman S
1. High-pressure pump
2. High-pressure injector
3. Ignition rod module
4. Camshaft controller
5. Switch tappet with integrated
valve-clearance compensation
6. Intake camshaft
7. Intake valves
8. Valve spring
9. Combustion chamber with
Alusil cyli nder liner surface
10. Forged aluminum piston
11. Forged connecting rod
12. Crankshaft
13. Water pump
14. Vibration damper
15. Resonance valve
16. Distribution pipe flap
17. Intake manifold with integrated
sound chamber
18. Vacuum pump
19. Coolant jacket
20. Crankcase breather
21. Timing chain
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Integrated dry-sump
lubrication.
The purpose of integrated dry-
sump lubrication is to guarantee
a reliable oil supply whilereducing engine temperatures,
even in sportily driven cars.
The oil reservoir is located
supply o oil, regardless o
gravitational loads, even in th
most demanding situations.
Lightweight construction.
Both Cayman models are
equipped with alloy engines. The
ingenious design, down to the
inest detail, keeps the weighto the engines low, thereore
reducing uel consumption.
One o the ways in which this
inside the engine. Four oil
pumps remove the oil rom the
cylinder heads directly into the
oil sump. A ith pump in the
oil sump directly supplies the
lubricating points in the engine.
To reduce power loss and
increase eiciency, an
lightweight construction was
achieved was by ully integrating
the camshat bearings
into the cylinder heads.
electronically controlled oil
pump supplies the lubricating
points inside the engine as and
when required. This means
that the oil pump does not
work so hard when there isless demand for lubrication.
For the engine, these detailed
solutions mean a consistent
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Input data Regulation/control of
Elec
tronicenginemanagement
ME7.8
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S
Engine load
Lambda Sensor signals
Engine speed (rom crankshat)
Inlet camshat phase angle
Knock sensor signals
Vehicle speed
Air-conditioning settings
Accelerator pedal
Temperatures Coolant Intake air Air in engine compartment Engine oil Ambient air
Pressures Engine oil Fuel Ambient air
Ignition
Maniold injection (Cayman)/Direct Fuel Injection (Cayman S)
Heating o Lambda Sensors
Fuel pump (Cayman)/uel pumpscontrolled on demand (Cayman S
Fuel-tank venting
CAN interace with driving dynamics control, transmission control, immobilizer, instrument cluster, climate control,Sport button, Sport Plus button, sport exhaust system button, diagnostics, etc.
Valve-lit switchover(VarioCam Plus)
Secondary air injection (Cayman
Starter
Throttle-valve angle
Idling via throttle valveand ignition
Fuel pressure (Cayman S)
Throttle valve
Camshat position
Engine an
Continuously variable oil pump
Cayman
cylinders never all work under
exactly the same conditions,
they are monitored individually
by the knock control. The ignition
point is shited individually, as
and when necessary, to protect
the cylinders and pistons at high
engine speeds. The onboard
diagnostics ensure timely
detection o any aults and
deects that may occur in the
exhaust and uel systems, and
notiy the driver immediately.
This also prevents increasedpollutant emissions and
unnecessary uel consumption.
Engine cooling system.
Our cross-low cooling system,
as used in motorsport, supplies
each engine cylinder uniormly
with coolant. Valves are thus
protected against overload and
premature wear, which minimizes
the engines tendency to knock
and optimizes emissions
and uel consumption.
Engine management
system with E-gas.
The electronic engine
management system ensures
optimal engine performance
at all times. It regulates all
engine-related functions and
assemblies (see diagram). The
results: optimal performance
and torque with reduced fuel
consumption and emissions.
Another important unction othe system is cylinder-speciic
knock control. Since the six
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VarioCam
To improve throttle response
during the warm-up phase,
VarioCam Plus selects high v
lits with retarded valve timin
the middle and low load rang
low valve lits with advanced
timing reduce uel consumpt
and exhaust emissions. High
valve lits generate high torq
and maximum output.
Two-stage resonance
intake manifold.
The intake maniold with double-
low distributor pipe has an
adjustable lap that closes
and opens at deined engine
speeds. As a result o a two-
stage resonance eect, the
air mass in the intake maniold
begins to oscillate, which in
turn generates a turbocharging
eect and optimizes induction.
These two eects combine to
produce higher torque at low
engine speeds, a latter torque
curve, and increased power
output at high engine speeds,
while the acoustic properties o
the system are second to none.
A sound that is typically Porsche.
VarioCam Plus.
VarioCam Plus combines
variable-valve timing with two-
stage lift on the inlet side.
This results in smoother
running, better fuel economy,
and lower exhaust emissions.
As well as greater top-endpower and low-end torque.
This two-in-one engine concept
seamlessly adapts in response
to driver input. The result:
instant acceleration and
extremely smooth running.
The variation in intake timing
is steplessly controlled by means
o an electrohydraulic rotary
vane adjuster at the head o
the corresponding camshat.
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Cayman S exhaust system Cayman S twin tailpipes Cay
Cayman tailpipe
circuitry controls and monitors
each cylinder bank separately.
For each exhaust tract, our
corresponding oxygen sensors
regulate the composition o
the exhaust gas and monitor
the conversion o pollutants
in the catalytic converters.
A sport exhaust system
or a more resonant sound
is available as an option for
each o the Cayman models.
Ignition system.
The ignition system is designed
or static high-voltage distribution.
Individual ignition coils on each
o the spark plugs ensure perect
ignition every time. The individual
ignition coils are controlled
directly by the engine electronics.
Servici ng.
It is a good idea to have your
vehicle serviced regularly, but
it makes just as much sense
to keep the time between
maintenance services as long
as possible. Why? Because
a Porsche belongs on the
road, not in the workshop.
Exhaust system.
The exhaust systemwith twin
tailpipes on the Cayman Sis
made o stainless steel. Until
it converges in the connecting
tube, the exhaust gas is
channeled through two separate
tracts and, thanks to separate
exhaust gas cleaning systems,
the exhaust gas can low more
reelyor increased power
and torque. The stereo Lambda
The alternator, power-steering
pump, and the air-conditioning
compressor are all driven by
a single self-adjusting belt.
Hydraulic valve-clearance
compensation makes valve-
clearance adjustment
unnecessary. The drive chains
on the camshats do not
normally require servicing.
With the sole exception o the
spark plugs, the ignition system
is also maintenance-ree.
Put simply, we dont expect to
see your Porsche too oten.
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1. Radiator module
2. Brake booster
3. Gear lever/gear selector
4. PASM shock absorbers
5. 6-speed manual gearbox
or 7-speed Porsche
Doppelkupplung (PDK)
6. Resonance intake
manifold
7. Coolant expansion tank
8. Electronically controlled
throttle val ve
9. Connecting duct
10. Rear silencer
11. Interconnec ting tube
12. Oil-filler pipe
13. Air cleaner snorkel
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The transfer of power has never been more fluid.
Or more seductive.
Transmission.
Cayman S
This double clutch provides
an alternating, non-positive
connection between the twohalf gearboxes and the engine
by means of two separate input
shafts (input shaft 1 is nested
inside hollowed-out input shaft 2).
The low o power rom the
engine is only ever transmitted
through one hal gearbox and
one clutch at a time, while the
next gear is preselected in the
second hal gearbox. During
a gear change, thereore, aconventional shit no longer
takes place. Instead, one clutch
simply opens and the other
closes at the same time. Gear
changes can thereore take
place within milliseconds.
Clutch 1 controls the irst hal
gearbox, which contains the
odd gears (1, 3, 5, 7) and
Reverse. Clutch 2 controls
the second, which contains
the even gears (2, 4, 6).
Porsche Doppelkupplung
(PDK).
The optional Porsche
Doppelkupplung (PDK), with
both manual gearshit and an
automatic mode, enables smooth
gear changes with no interruption
in the low o power. This results
in signiicantly aster acceleration
and lower uel consumption,
without having to sacriice the
ease o automatic transmission.
In total, PDK has seven gears
at its disposal. Gears 16
have a sport ratio, and topspeed is reached in 6th gear.
The 7th gear has a long ratio
and helps to reduce uel
consumption even urther.
PDK is essentially two half
gearboxes in one and thus
requires two clutches
designed as a double wet-
clutch transmission.
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Multiplate clutch 1
Multiplate clutch 2
Semi-gearbox 2(2nd, 4th, 6th gears)
Semi-gearbox 1(1st, 3rd, 5th, 7th, R gears)
Dierential
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1 opens, clutch 2 closes. The
non-positive connection with
input shat 2 is established,
and power is transmitted to
the wheels. The gear that is
engaged is displayed on the
instrument cluster. Depending on
the gearshit program, the gear
change is optimized or comort
or or sporty handling, and takes
place in a matter o milliseconds.
uel consumption and emissi
igures comparable with thos
o a manual gearbox. With th
optional Sport Chrono Packa
PDK is enhanced by the Lau
Control and motorsport-deri
gearshift strategy functions.
In essence, PDK combines
sportiness with eiciency
and comort. What does all
this mean or you? Exactly
what you would expect:
uninterrupted driving pleasur
Porsche Doppelkupplung
(PDK) in detail.
The crankshat transmits
engine torque to the dual-
mass lywheel which is then
channeled through the clutch
housing and onto the multiplate
clutches, or to be more precise,
the outer disc carrier.
The advantages over a ully
manual transmission are
very rapid gearshits with no
interruption in the low o power,
which results in a considerably
aster rate o acceleration
with a slightly reduced
rate o uel consumption.
The advantage over a ully
automatic transmission is the
perceptible increase in driving
dynamicswith a similar level
Under oil pressure, clutch 1
closes and orms a rictional
connection with input shat 1.
The torque is now transmitted
through the dierential to the
rear axle. At this stage, PDK has
already preselected the next
gear. Engine torque is already
acting on the other outer disc
carrier and, in response to a
gear-change signal, the overlap
shit is initiated, i.e., as clutch
o comort, and a distinct
reduction in uel consumption.
The compact dimensions o
the gearbox reduce rotational
masses, which means that
the engine response is
more direct and the system
is more lightweight.
This, along with the long-ratio 7th
gear, helps to achieve reduced
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SportDesign steering wheel with gearshit paddlesSport steering wheel with gearshit switches Gear selector or PDK Gear lever in Carbon
PDK shifts up. Pull the left-
hand paddle and the PDK shifts
down. A display on the let and
right steering-wheel spokes
tells you whether the Sport,
Sport Plus, and Launch Control
unctions o the optional Sport
Chrono Package are activated.
Another eature reminiscent
of the world of motorsport is
the top center marking on
the steering-wheel rim.
Gear selector for Porsche
Doppelkupplung (PDK).
The gear selector or PDK
impresses not only with its
unique design, but above all
The system automatically
detects that the vehicle has
been braked to a halt on an
incline. Provided a gear is
engaged, the brake pressure
maintained at all our wheels
approximately two seconds o
the ootbrake is released. Th
vehicle is thereore temporar
prevented rom rolling backw
Brake pressure is reduced i,
within two seconds, suicien
revs have been generated
by the driver depressing the
accelerator pedal (or, in the
case o manual transmission,
accelerator pedal is depresse
and the clutch is engaged).
Sport steer ing wheel
In conjunction with the optional
Porsche Doppelkupplung (PDK),
the standard sport steering wheel
has two ergonomic switches.
One press with the thumb and
PDK shits up. One pull with
the index inger and PDK shits
down. When combined with one
o the optional Sport Chrono
Packages, there is an additional
display above the airbag module.
It tells you whether the Sport,
Sport Plus, and Launch Control
unctions are activated.
with its superior unctionality,
enabling you to change gear
manually: Press orward to shit
up; pull backward to shit down.
Even i the gear selector is set
to automatic mode, you can
still change gear manually
using the switches or gearshit
paddles on the steering wheel.
Six-speed manual gearbox.
Fitted as standard in each of
the Cayman models is a six-
speed manual gearbox. The
shift throw is short and precise;
SportDes ign steering wheel.
Visually, this steering wheel
is distinguished by its high-
quality twin-spoke design and
silver-colored galvanized spoke
cover. The airbag module is
finished in the same color
as the steering-wheel rim.
This optional steering wheel
allows you to make motorsport-
style gear changes. In conjunction
with the optional PDK, the
SportDesign steering wheel
features two alloy shift paddles
ergonomically located behind
the steering-wheel spokes. Pull
the right-hand paddle and the
the tuning is sportyas befits
the character of the Cayman
models. The dual-mass flywheel
minimizes engine noise and
the control cable mechanism
prevents vibrations from being
transmitted to the gear lever.
Hill Start Assist.
Hill Start Assist comes as
standard or manual and
Porsche Doppelkupplung (PDK)
transmissions. It assists the driver
in making a comortable, smooth,
and roll-ree start on a hill.
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ChassisTake the long way home.
I you have a spirited nature
like the Cayman models, you will
need a chassis that can cope
with the challenges o the road
aheadand master them with
precision. How is this achieved?
All components must be the
perect match. Theres only one
goal: to be able to ully express
ones desire or perormance.
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Lightweight spring-strut ront axle on the Cayman S Lightweight spring-strut rear axle on the Cay
struts, ront and rear. The spring
and damper unit and the anti-
roll bar unit have been tuned or
exceptional driving dynamics
combined with a high level o
driving comort. For Porsche,
that is not a contradiction.
Driving stability is excellent, e
in the event o considerable l
changesthanks not least to
the vehicles generous track
width. High levels o saety a
a consistently dynamic drivin
experience are the result.
Chassis.
The Cayman models ollow a
clear line. Their own. Even
when it comes to the chassis.
The drivers connection to the
road is an essential priority
During ast lane changes and
through tight corners, this
chassis is in its element. Thanks
to the mid-engine layout and the
construction o the bodyshell,
roll and pitch are practically
eliminated. The chassis responds
at all times, along with the
delivery o the engines power.
For this reason, the Cayman
models are equipped with a
lightweight suspension with
transverse links and spring
with precision to acceleration
and braking. The lightweight
construction keeps the vehicle
gross weight and the weight
o the unsprung masses low.
Virtually all moving axle parts
are made o aluminum.
Engineered to devour every corner.
And consume every wrinkle in the road.
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Cayman S
17-inch Cayman II
18-inch Cayman S II
tight curves and when parking,
and provides a high level o
active saety and a more
immediate driving response.
The car has a turning circle
o just 36.4 eet (11.1 m). The
steering wheel also adjusts
or height and reach.
Steering.
What use is a perect suspension
setup without perectly tuned
steering? For Porsche, this would
be inconceivable. The solution is
a steering system that works
with as much precision and
immediacy as the chassisitsel and, thanks to the power
Wheels.
The Cayman is itted with 17-inch
wheels as standard. The star-
shaped design expresses sheer
sportiness and allows an eye-
catching view o the brake
calipers. The Cayman S is itted
with large 18-inch wheels as
standard, and the turbine-like
arrangement o the spokes gives
the car an extremely powerul
look. 19-inch wheels are available
or both models on request. All
available wheels are equipped
with anti-thet protection.
assistance, steering eort is
reduced to a comortable level.
Around the straight-ahead
position, such as during highway
driving, the ratio is less direct
with no loss o agility or
eedback. The greater the
steering angle, the more direct
the steering ratio. This isparticularly noticeable through
Tire Pressure Monitoring
System (TPMS).
The standard Tire Pressure
Monitoring System (TPMS)
sends warnings to the onboard
computers display screen in the
event o low tire pressure. The
driver can check the pressure in
all our tires rom the instrument
cluster. The system updates
quickly and accurately ater
an engine start, tire pressure
correction, or wheel change
or increased comort and saety.Cayman S
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Mechanically locking
rear differential.
Are you a fan of sporty driving?
Then you shouldnt do without the
optional mechanically locking rear
differential available in conjunction
with 18-inch or 19-inch wheels. It
further enhances the traction ofthe driven rear wheels on uneven
roads and when accelerating out
of tight curves, and the damping
of load-change reactions during
fast cornering is reduced.
Roadholding at the limits of
performance is even more
impressive. The car holds its
course better and so PSM
intervenes less often.
In other words, sheer driving
pleasure and aster lap times.
Porsche Active Suspension
Management (PASM).
The optional PASM is an
electronic damping-control
system. PASM actively and
continuously regulates the
damping orce or each wheel
according to the road conditionsand driving style. In addition,
the suspension is lowered by
0.39 o an inch (10 mm).
The driver can select between
two dierent modes: Normal,
which is a blend o perormance
and comort, and Sport,
where the setup is much
irmer. Depending on the mode
selected, thereore, PASM is
sportier or more comortable
than with the standard chassis.
The PASM control unit evaluates
the driving conditions and
modiies the damping orce on
each o the wheels in accordance
with the selected mode.
Sensors monitor the movement
o the vehicle body, or example,
under heavy acceleration and
braking or on uneven roads. The
control unit tunes the dampers
to the optimal hardness or the
selected mode to reduce roll and
pitch still urther, and to increase
contact between each individualwheel and the road.
In Sport mode, the suspension
is set to a harder damper
rating. On uneven roads,
PASM immediately switches
to a soter rating within the
Sport setup range, thereby
improving contact between
the wheels and the road. When
the road surace improves,
PASM automatically reverts to
the original, harder rating.
I Normal mode is selected and
the drivers style becomes more
assertive, PASM automatically
switches to a harder rating
within the Normal setup range.
Damping becomes harder, and
driving stability and road saety
are increased.
Compression in Normal modeworking piston and bypass,sporty-comortable tuning
Rebound in Normal modeworking piston and bypass,sporty-comortable tuning
Compression in Sport modeworking piston only,sporty-hard tuning
Rebound in Sport modeworking piston only,sporty-hard tuning
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Sport Chrono stopwatch
Sport and Sport Plus bu
on the center c
Three-spoke sport steering whegearshit sw
car is still in Sport mode. For
saety, it is set to intervene
automatically only when ABS
assistance is required on both
ront wheels.
A key component o the Sport
Chrono Package is the swivel-
mounted stopwatch in thecenter o the dashboard, with
analog and digital display.
In combination with Porsche
Doppelkupplung (PDK), the
Sport Chrono Package oers
two additional unctions
that are activated by the
Sport Plus button.
First, Launch Control, which
ensures you achieve the astest
possible rate o acceleration
rom a standing starton the
racetrack, for example. Launch
Control is operated via the Sport
Plus button with the D or M
drive position selected. While the
driver depresses the brake pedal
with the let oot, the right oot
depresses the accelerator pedal
to the loor. With the accelerator
in the kickdown position, the
system detects the drivers
upper rev range. The shit
times are shorter, the gear
changes sportier. At low rates
o deceleration, the system
initiates a switer, brake-induced
downshit. In manual mode, gear
changes are aster and more
dynamic. In Sport mode, the
PSM system intervenes later or
increased longitudinal and lateral
dynamics. PSM now aords
greater maneuverability under
braking and exit acceleration,
especially at low speeds.
For maximum dexterity, PSM
can be set to standby while the
Sport Chrono Package.
Do you think driving a Porsche
should be an even more involving
experience than it is already?
Your wish is our command.
On request, we can equip your
vehicle with the Sport Chrono
Package, which is available or
both o the Cayman models.
Its unctions enable even
sportier tuning o the engine
and chassis, and guarantee
even more driving pleasure.
Selecting the Sport button
on the center console activates
Sport mode, which makes
throttle response signiicantly
more immediate, adjusts the
rev limiter to a harder setting,
and tunes the engine dynamics
or perormance driving.
The optional Porsche Active
Suspension Management (PASM)
also switches to Sport mode,
which oers harder damping
and more direct steering and,
thereore, better roadholding.
With the optional PDK in
automatic mode, gearshit
points are delayed until the
request or Launch mode and
revs the engine to an optimal
speed o approximately 6500
rpm. Engine torque increases
and the clutch closes slightly.
The message Launch Control
appears on the display on the
steering wheel or PDK. The
driver now quickly releasesthe brakeand prepares or
maximum acceleration.
Second, the motorsport-
derived gearshit strategy.
Using this, PDK is geared up
or maximum shit speed, the
shortest possible shit times,
and optimal shit points or
maximum accelerationor
uncompromising perormance.
Sport Chr ono Package Plus.
On request, the optional Porsche
Communication Management
(PCM) can be combined with
the Sport Chrono Package Plus.
In addition to the unctions o
the Sport Chrono Package, it
includes a personal memory
unction, which can be controlled
using PCM, and a perormance
display or evaluating lap times.
Throttl eresponsein Sportmode
Throttlresponin Normode
Both sets of characteristicdependent on engine spee
Pedal travel (%)
(%)
Torque
(aspercentageofmaximum)
Comparison o the ETC characteristicin Normal and Sport
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fetyA controlled offensive.
Even on the defensive.
The Cayman models are
uncompromising sports cars.
In every respect. The same
applies to saety. Active as well
as passive. Trust alone is not
enough. You have to be conident
about your vehicle. So weve
taken care o it. Anything else
just wouldn t be Porsche.
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Cayman S Bi-Xenon headlights with dynamic cornering lights and LED daytime running
Night design
Night design
There can be no driving pleasure without peace of mind.
Introducing the safety features of the Cayman models.
to ensure clear visibility at all
times. The low ront og lights
oer outstanding illumination,
and a high-level third brake light
is neatly integrated into the rearwindow. LED technology is used
in the taillights, brake lights, and
rear og light to provide better
illumination and respond more
quickly to driver input.
Bi-Xenon headlights with
dynamic cornering lights and
LED daytime running lights.
Available as an option or the
Cayman models are Bi-Xenon
headlights including dynamic
cornering lights and LED daytime
running lights. Bi-Xenonheadlights are about twice as
powerul as halogen headlights,
so they oer improved visibility
and illuminate the road more
evenly. In act, they are so
eective that og lights are no
longer necessary. A headlight-
cleaning system is built in.
Dynamic cornering lights oer
particularly eective illumination
o the road ahead, particularlythrough curves. Sensors
continuously monitor the speed,
lateral acceleration, and steering
lock and, rom these variables,
calculate the course o the
curve. This determines the angle
o the dynamic cornering lights,
with the lights able to swivel
toward the inside o the bend up
to a limit o 15 degrees, even
with the high beam switched on.
Active safety.
Active saety is a topic that
Porsche actively supports. With
generous saety margins, eventhe suspension tuning makes a
decisive contribution. Optimal
acceleration enables rapid
overtaking, and optimal braking
minimizes stopping distances.
Sae contact with the road is
provided not only by the wheel/
tire combination, but also by
the auto-deploying biplane rear
spoiler and aerodynamic ront
end. Another important standard
saety eature is Porsche
Stability Management (PSM).
See and be seen. This is
a slogan that typiies the
headlights concept. The design
is unmistakable, the brightness
unmissable. The halogen
headlights with LED position
lights in the ront light unit help
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Porsche Ceramic Composite Brakes (
Standard brake unit (Caym
Standard brake unit (Ca
Braking system.
The acceleration o the Cayman
models is impressive. Even
more impressive, perhaps, is
the vehicles maximum braking
power, which comortably tames
the power o the engine.
Four-piston, aluminum monobloc
brake calipers are itted ront
and rear. Oering excellent
rigidity, they are compact
and save on weight. Their
superior responsiveness, or
ast and sensitive braking, sets
them apart. A brake booster
provides assistance, reducing
pedal eort while maintaining
a powerul braking eect.
A special ventilation system,
whereby the entire wheel brake
is supplied with cooling air
by openings in the ront end and
special channeling systems,
increases the stability o
the brakes during heavy use.
The ront axle o the Cayman
and Cayman S eatures internally
vented brake discs with a
diameter o 12.5 inches (318
mm). 11.8-inch (299mm) brake
discs are itted to the rear axle.
The result is outstanding braking
perormance. The rear brake
discs o the Cayman S are 0.16o an inch (4 mm) thicker than
those o the Cayman, which
increases stability under load
even urther. To distinguish
them visually, the brake calipers
on the Cayman have a black
anodized finish, while those on
the Cayman S are painted red.
For reduced weight, optimal
braking in wet conditions,
and improved cooling,the brake discs on both
models are cross-drilled.
For the Cayman S, the Porsche
Ceramic Composite Brakes
(PCCB) are available as an
option.
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Cayman S with
heavy braking. Furthermore,
the ceramic brake discs are
totally resistant to corrosion
and oer more avorable
noise-damping properties.
Six-piston, aluminum monobloc
ixed calipers on the ront axle
and our-piston units at the
rear provide a high and constant
brake pressure. The pedal
o perormance driving can
signiicantly reduce the
service lie o even the most
durable brake pads and
discs. We recommend that
all brake components be
proessionally inspected and
replaced where necessary
ater every track event.
Porsche Ceramic Composite
Brakes (PCCB).
On request, we can equip your
Cayman S with a brake system
that has already had to cope
with the harshest requirements
o motorsport: the Porsche
Ceramic Composite Brakes
(PCCB). The ceramic brake discs
have a diameter o 13.78 inches
(350 mm) ront and rearor
response is ast and precise with
only moderate input required.
All the necessary ingredients
are there or a short braking
distance. Moreover, saety
under braking at high speeds is
increased, thanks to the excellent
ade resistance o PCCB.
The key advantage o PCCB
is that the brake discs are
approximately 50-percent lighter
extremely powerul braking.
The brake discs are ormed
rom a specially treated carbon-
iber compound that is silicated
in a high-vacuum process at
approximately 3,100F (1,700C).
Not only are the resulting discs
much harder than standard discs,
but they are more resistant
to heat. The low thermal
expansion o the brake discs
prevents deormation under
than standard discs o similar
design and size. A actor that
helps to reduce unsprung and
rotating masses on the vehicle.
The consequences o this are
better roadholding and increased
comort, particularly on uneven
roads, as well as greater agility
and improved handling.
Please note that circuit racing,
track-day use, and other orms
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Sheet s teel
Tailored blanks
Super hig h-streng th stee l
Ultra high-strength steel
drive, PSM can be deactivated.However, it is automatically
reactivated or your saety i
either o the ront wheels (in
Sport mode, both o the ront
wheels) requires ABS assistance.
ABD remains permanently active.
Two additional unctions o PSM
increase saety even urther:
precharging o the brake system,
and Brake Assist. I you suddenly
release the accelerator pedal,
PSM automatically readies the
braking system. With the braking
system having been precharged,
the brake pads are already in
light contact with the brake
absorbs the orces introduce
into the system o longitudina
members, which prevents
deormation o the ootwell. T
reinorced doors (3) contribu
to the overall rigidity o the c
The orces exerted in a ronta
collision are transmitted into
side structure along a higherload path (4), which improves
deormation characteristics o
the passenger cell even urth
Porsche Stability Management(PSM).
PSM, which comes as standard, is
an automatic control system that
stabilizes the vehicle at the limits
of dynamic driving performance.
Sensors continuously monitor
driving direction, speed, yaw
velocity, and lateral acceleration.
Using this information, PSM
computes the actual direction of
motion. If this direction deviates
from the desired course, PSM
initiates braking interventions
targeted at individual wheels in
order to help stabilize the vehicle.
discs. Maximum braking power
is thereore achieved much
sooner. When sudden braking
is detected, the Brake Assist
unction applies maximum brake
pressure to all our wheels.
Under acceleration on wet orlow-grip road suraces, PSM
improves traction using the ABD
(Automatic Brake Dierential)
and ASR (Anti-Slip Regulation)
unctions, giving an agile
response. When Sport mode
is selected on the optional
Sport Chrono Packages, the
PSM intervention threshold is
raised to enable greater driver
involvementparticularly at
speeds o up to approximately
45 mph. The integrated ABS
(Anti-lock Brake System) can
urther reduce the braking
distance. For an even sportier
Passive safety:
engineered design.
The system o longitudinal and
transverse members at the ront
o the vehicle (1) distributes the
orces exerted onto the bodyshell
in the event o an impact and
minimizes deormation o thepassenger cell. Our patented
bodywork structure with a rigid
bulkhead crossmember (2)
made o ultra high-strength steel
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Porsche Side Impact Protection (POSIP)
C
Other passive saety eatures
include headrests integrated into
the seat backrests, an energy-
absorbing steering column,
three-point seat belts, seat-belt
pretensioners and orce limiters,
energy-absorbing elements in the
dashboard, and lame-resistant
materials throughout the interior.
Passive safety: airbags.
Each o the ull-size airbags is
inlated in two stages, depending
on the severity o an accident.
In less serious accidents, the
airbags are only partially inlated,
thereby minimizing discomort
or the occupants. Also itted asstandard is Porsche Side Impact
Protection (POSIP). It comprises
Anti-thef t protection.
Both models are equipped
with an immobilizer with in-key
transponder. In addition, the
Cayman S has an alarm
system with contact-sensitive
exterior protection as standard
(optional or the Cayman). It is
activated and deactivated by
the remote control integrated
in the ignition key, which is
also used to lock and unlock
the doors. Radar-based interior
surveillance is available as
an option or both models.
side impact protection elements
in the doors and two airbags
on each side. An integral thorax
airbag is located in the seat
backrests, while each door panel
contains a head airbag. With
each having a volume o
approximately 0.28 cubic eet
(8 liters), these airbags oerexcellent protection in the event
o a side impact.
Child seats.1
A ull range o child seats with
LATCH mountings and a
deactivation unction or the
passenger airbag are available
rom Porsche Tequipment.
1Child seats must not be used with sportbucket seats.
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ComfortThis is not an ordinary sports car.
But this doesnt mean it cannot be put to ordinary use.
Just how much comort can you
expect rom an uncompromising
sports car? A great deal. Ater all,
i you want to express your
personal reedom, you should
never have to eel constrained.
Its a Porsche philosophy.
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Cayman S dashboard with optional equipment, includingTire Pressure Monitoring System (TPMS), Sport Chrono Package Plus, an
meter and total distance display.
The design and legibility o the
dials are also enhanced by the
white backlit illumination.
switches. A multiunction ver
o this steering wheel is oer
as an option. Also available a
option is the three-spoke spo
steering wheel with gearshit
paddles. For extra comfort on
those cold days, steering-wh
heating is available on reque
or all steering wheels (steeri
wheel heating available only i
conjunction with heated seat
Instruments.
Each black circular dial in the
instrument clusteraluminum-
colored in the Cayman S
modelprovides important
inormation at a glance. In the
center is the analog rev counter
with digital speedometer and
a customizable display o key
data rom the standard onboard
computer. Additional data, such
Steering wheel s.
The Cayman models eature
as standard a three-spoke
sport steering wheel with full-
size airbag. The steering wheel
is adjustable or height and
reach, and the rim is in Smooth-
Finish Leather. As an option,
you can speciy a three-spoke
multiunction steering wheel in
leather with integrated buttons
as average uel consumption,
uel range, or the data o the
TPMS, can be shown as desired.
The right-hand dial displays a
range o inormation, including
the outside temperature and shit
pattern o the optional Porsche
Doppelkupplung (PDK), as well
as the selected gear. The dial
on the let contains the analog
speedometer with digital trip
or the most essential audio and,
where applicable, navigation and
telephone functions. Alternatively,
the multiunction steering wheel
is available in Smooth-Finish
Leather, Aluminum-Look, Carbon
Fiber, or Makassar wood.
Fitted as standard in conjunction
with Porsche Doppelkupplung
(PDK) is the three-spoke sport
steering wheel with gearshit
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Adaptive Sport Seat with driver memoryPower seat with driver memory Sport bucket seat Automatic climate c
seat height and fore/aft position
are adjusted manually, the
backrest electrically.
Adaptive Spor t Seats
with driver me mory.
The optional Adaptive Sport
Seats in leather upholstery
combine excellent comort with
irst-rate track perormance.
Along with all the adjustment
features of the power seats,
the side bolsters on the
seat surface and backrest
are individually electrically
adjustable, or increased
comort on longjourney s and
tailor-made lateral support
through curves or on the
racetrack. The memory function
supports the exterior mirrors
and all driver seat positions,
apart rom the side bolsters.
Air conditi oning.
Both Cayman models come
with a powerul and quiet air-
conditioning system as stand
The optional climate control
system oers even more uni
and comortable ventilation.
Standard seats.
The standard seats oer
a high degree of comfort
with good lateral support
and optimized under-seat
suspension. Through curves,
your seat gives you a feelingof security without restriction.
The seats are equipped as
standard with manual height
and fore/aft adjustment and an
electric backrest adjustment,
enabling virtually every driver
to ind the ideal seat position,
regardless o physical build.
Power seats with
driver memory.
Power seats with electric ore/
aft, height, backrest, and lumbar
support adjustment are available
as an option. The tilt angle o the
Sport bucket seats.1
For the ultimate sports
experience,you could opt for
sport bucket seats with a folding
backrest, integral thorax airbag,
and manual ore/at adjustment.
The backrest shell is made romglass/Carbon Fiber-reinorced
plastic and has a stylish Carbon
Fiber-weave inish. The backrest
pivots are positioned high in
the side bolsters to provide
lateral support to the pelvic
region, characteristic o a
race seat. The seat upholstery
is oered in all available
leather types and colors.
seat cushion is also electrically
adjustable. The memory unction
supports the exterior mirrors
and all seat positions on the
driver side. Using the control
switches in the door panel, it
is possible to restore one o
two personalized settings.Additionally, you can store a
urther seat position in each
of the ignition keys. As soon
as you unlock the door using
the key remote, the driver seat
and exterior mirrors resume
their stored positions.
Sport seats .
The optional sport seats haveirmer leather upholstery than
that o the standard design.
Higher side bolsters on the seat
cushion and backrest provide
additional lateral support. The
Seat heating and ven tilation.
As an option, all compatible
seatsapart rom sport bucket
seatscan be equipped with
two-level seat heating. Seat
ventilation or the standard seats
and power seats is also availableas an option (only in conjunction
with heated seats and automatic
climate control). A slipstream
effect evaporates perspiration
moisturefor a comfortable
seating environment.
Ventilation intensity can be
set to any of three levels.
1Child seats must not be used with sport bucket seats.
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Rear window Cayman with Park
Water-repellent side windows.
The suraces o the side windows
are treated with a water-repellent
coating so that not o nly water
but dirt also runs away more
easily, thereby providing optimal
visibility even in poor weather.
Windshield wipers.
The windshield wipers with an
adjustable intermittent wipespeed are aerodynamic and
inconspicuous. The windshield
ParkAssist.
As soon as Reverse gear is
engaged, the optional ParkAs
is activated automatically. I
vehicle moves too close to a
obstacle, a warning signal be
to sound, becoming aster un
the car stops. The sensors o
optional ParkAssist are neatly
concealed in the rear bumper
Welcome Home lighting.
When the vehicle is opened
or closed using the key remote,
the standard automatic locator
lighting automatically switches
on the og lights and LED
daytime running lights. This
is particularly convenient at
night. In conjunction with the
optional PCM and Sport Chrono
Package Plus, the delayed
lighting switch-o period can
be adjusted as desired.
washer system has two heated
and iltered nozzles. An integratedrain sensor is available as an
option (in conjunction with
auto-dimming mirrors).
Rear window.
The rear window is tinted and
has heating unctionality.
Its generous size aords
excellent rearward visibility.
A detachable abric screenon the inside o the rear lid
provides additional privacy
or the main luggage area.
HomeLink (programmable
garage door opener).
The optional programmable
garage door opener is
integrated into the overhead
console and remotely controls
up to three dierent garage
doors, gates, home lighting,
and/or alarm systems.
Rear wiper.
The Cayman models can be
equipped with an effective
and streamlined rear wiper on
request. It is styled to blend
seamlessly into the overall
design of the vehicle.
storage surace above the
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Cayman with matching luggage set rom the Porsche Design Drivers Selection
Luggag
Rear luggage
Front luggage compa
Front luggage compartment.
The ront luggage compartment
is lined with black carpet and
oers 5.3 cubic eet (150 liters)
o loadspace.
Rear luggage space.
The luggage space located
beneath the upholstered rear lid
is lined with carpet in the interior
color and consists o both a
Storage.
The Cayman models satisy
your need or independence,
whatever your destination or
purpose. Ater all, there are
occasions when you dont get
into your car merely or the
sake o it. Sometimes you
simply need to get rom A toB. Such as a trip to the shops,
or to pursue your avorite
leisure activities. With their
generous transport concept,
storage surace above the
engine cover and the luggage
compartment behind it. This
design enables the convenient
loading o longer items o
luggage. It has a capacity o 9.2
cubic eet (260 liters) and a high-
quality inish. On request, you
can have the panels surrounding
the engine cover and the integral
strut tower moldings inished
in the vehicles exterior color.
A retaining rail at the ront o the
engine cover helps to secure any
luggage under braking. A luggage
stop behind the seats is also
available as an option. Smaller
items can be secured on top o
the engine cover using a luggage
net with our lashing eyelets. AStainless Steel partition provides
an elegant transition to the lower
rear luggage area. This is the
ideal space or larger items and
also has our lashing eyelets
or attaching a luggage net.
Another useul eature
is the covered service
opening, which conceals the
conveniently located coolant
and engine oil-iller tubes.
which includes two luggage
compartments, a wide range o
storage spaces, and the optional
Roo Transport System, the
Cayman models are extremely
practical. And, o course,
they still oer an abundance
o driving pleasure, whatever
the reason or your journey.
St t t
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Rear luggage space
CupLockable glove compartmentDoor compartment
Cayman Roo Transport
Storage compartments.
The interior of the Cayman
models is packed with a
wide range of ingenious and
ergonomically positioned storage
spaces. On the passenger
side there is a large, lockable
glove compartment, which will
contain integral CD storage, if
you have selected an optional
sound system. Other storage
compartments can be found
beneath the radio or PCM, in
the rear center console, and
in the door armrests. In the
Cayman S, the lids of these
compartments are trimmed in
leather. Between the two seats,
on the engine bulkhead, isanother compartment offering
275 cubic inches (4.5 liters) of
storage space. The dashboard
trim strip neatly conceals
two separate cupholders.
The preparation or mounting
Roo Transport System is itte
as standard, while attachmen
are available rom Porsche
Tequipment through your
authorized Porsche dealer.
range o attachments is available
or the Roo Transport System,
such as a roo box and carriers
or bikes and skis/snowboards
or sporty activities 365 days a
year. The maximum permissible
roo load is 132 pounds (60 kg).
Roof Transport System.
The optional Roo Transport
System is aerodynamically
eicient and made o aluminum.
Its low weight and uncomplicated
mechanism make it easy to it. A
Technology that speaks your language
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Technology that speaks your language.
In music.
Porsche audio and communication systems.
impressive sound experience,
you could opt or the Sound
Package Plus or Bose Surround
Sound system.
Controlling the CDR-30 could not
be simpler: The unction keys
ensure that all the main unctions
are directly at your ingertips,
and it is possible to conveniently
control all o the most important
unctions using the buttons on
any o the optional m ultiunction
steering wheels.
Admittedly, to outperorm the
distinctively powerul Porsche
sound is a real challenge.
Nevertheless, weve tried and
have developed audio systems
that oer a genuine alternative.
CDR-30 audio system.
Both Cayman models are
equipped as standard with the
CDR-30 audio system with a ive-
inch display (monochrome) and
an MP3-compatible CD drive. An
integrated six-disc CD/DVD
changer is available as an option.
The FM dual tuner with RDS
diversity, a total o 30 memory
presets, Dynamic Autostore, and
speed-sensitive volume control
are, as usual, all part o the
standard package. Just like the
high-quality sound, which is
delivered by two high-range
speakers in the dashboard, two
low-/mid-range speakers in the
door panels, and two 25-watt
ampliiers. For an even more
CDR-30 audio s
No time for instruction manuals?
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Porsche Communication Management
No time for instruction manuals?
We thought as much.
Porsche Communication Management (PCM)
including navigation module.
Electronic logbook for PCM.
The optional electronic logbook
enables automatic recording o
relevant driving data. Once you
have downloaded the logbooks
via Bluetooth or the optional
USB interace, you can evaluate
them on your home PC using
the sotware supplied.
As the central control unit
or audio, navigation, and
communications, the optional
PCM is multiunctional and
ergonomic to operate.
The main eature is the 6.5-
inch color touchscreen with a
durable, easy-to-clean coating.
Functional, innovative, and easy
to use, you will ind the display
very clearly presented, and a
maximum o ive list entries per
page enables you to operate
the unit quickly and saely.Alternatively, you can choose
to operate the PCM using the
rotary pushbutton on the right.
Radio unctions include up to 48
memory presets and an FM dual-
tuner requency diversity with
RDS, which continuously scans
in the background or the best
signal. The integrated single CD/
DVD drive supports the MP3
ormat andin combinationwith the optional Bose
Surround Sound systemis
able to play back music rom
audio and video DVDs in 5.1
digital ormat. An integrated
six-disc CD/DVD changer with
MP3 playback is also available
as an option or PCM.
Navigation module for PCM.
The GPS navigation system
included with the optional
PCM has an internal hard drive
containing maps for most areas.
A touchscreen enables rapid
destination input and instant
viewing of traffic information and
points of interest (POIs) by simply
allowing you to touch the symbols
on the map. Route diversions,
e.g., the nearest service stations,
can therefore be incorporated
quickly and easily into the current
route guidance. When viewing
a map, it is possible to select
between a 3-D perspective and
the 2-D display. At highway exits,
graphical turn indications are
displayed or better orientation.
In split-screen mode, you canchoose to display not only the
current map overview, but also
a list o icons that represent
dynamic route guidance.
3-D map view with turn notiication
2-D map view
Sound Package Plus forUniversal audio interface
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Voice-control sy stem for PCM. XM Satellite Radio.XM NavTraffic.
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PCM and CDR-30.
With this standard eature, the
storage compartment in the center
console in combination with the
optional PCM will contain up
to three connections: one or
your iPod, one or a USB stick/
MP3 player, and one as an AUX
interface or any compatible audio
source o your choice. The iPod
or USB stick can be controlled
conveniently and saely using the
PCM. Through the USB socket, it
is also possible to download data
rom the perormance display o
the Sport Chrono Package, as
well as data rom the electronic
logbook. In conjunction with
the CDR-30 audio system that
comes as standard, there is an
AUX socket or connecting any
other type o audio source.
CD or CD/DVD changer.
As an option, the CDR-30 audio
system can be itted with an
integral six-disc changer, or or
the optional PCM, an integral six-
disc changer (DVD/audio outputonly in conjunction with PCM).
Both are MP3-compatible, and
hold up to six CDs or DVDs. They
are easy to load via the input
slot on the CDR-30 or PCM.
for PCM and CDR-30.
With this standard feature, the
storage compartment in the
center console will, in conjunction
with the optional PCM, contain
up to three connections: one for
your iPod, one for a USB stick/
MP3 player, and one as an AUX
interface for any compatible audio
source of your choice. The iPod
or USB stick can be controlled
conveniently and safely using
PCM. Through the USB socket,
it is also possible to download
data from the performance
display of the Sport Chrono
Package Plus, as well as data
from the electronic logbook.
In conjunction with the CDR-30
audio system that comes as
standard, the standard universal
audio interace eatures an
AUX socket or connecting any
other type o audio source.
Almost all o the unctions o the
PCM can be controlled using
the latest optional voice-control
system with word-by-word input.
The menu item is read aloud
exactly as it is displayed on the
screen and the voice-control
system recognizes commands
or sequences o numbers, no
matter the speaker. It then gives
an audible acknowledgment
and carries out the functions
you request. There is no need
to train the system.
Bluetooth hands-free
phone profile.
To enable Bluetooth connection
or those mobile phones that only
support the Hands-Free Proile
(HFP), standard mobile phone
preparation is included. With HFP,
PCM acts merely as a hands-ree
system. Here, too, the mobile
phone can remain tucked away.
PCM can be used to control
only the basic unctions o
the phone.
Everything worth listening to
on XM. Get over 170 channe
including commercial-ree mu
plus the best sports, news, t
and entertainment. Get it all
coast-to-coast coverage, 24/
Listen to every MLB and NH
game, NBA coverage, the P
TOUR Network, and comple
coverage o the American
Le Mans Series races; exclu
entertainment and talk includ
Oprah Radio, The Foxxhole
produced by Jamie Foxx, Ros
Radiowith Rosie ODonnell,
Opie & Anthony, and Bob
Edwards; plus comedy, kids
programming, world-class ne
and local traic and weather
XM NavTraic works with your
vehicles navigation system to
display continuously updated
traic inormation. Pinpoint
traic incidents, accidents,
and road closings. You can even
determine average traic speed
and estimate travel time along
your route. XM NavTraic is
available in over 100 markets
and uses the best traic
inormation rom the best
sources. It will transorm
your navigation system rom a
device you use on occasion to
something youll rely on every
time you get behind the wheel.
Dont drive though traicdrive
around it with XM NavTraic.
XM NavTraic only available in select
markets. XM Satellite Radio and XM
NavTraic require subscriptions which
automatically renew, and which are sold
separately ater trial period. Governed by XM
Customer Agreement at www.xmradio.com.
Fees and programming subject to change.
Available only to those at least 18 years o age
in the 48 contiguous USA and D.C. For more
inormation, see www.xmradio.com/navtraic.
XM, NavTraic, and all related marks and
logos are trademarks o SIRIUS XM Radio Inc.
and its subsidiaries. All other marks, channel
names, and logos are the property o their
respective owners. All rights reserved. XM Satellite
XM NavTraic
positions. To complementBose Surround Sound system Five dedicated audio channels
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3-inch (8.0cm) neodymium mid-speaker and 8-inch (20.0cm
bass sp
Seven-channeldigital ampliier
Active subwooer, 4-inch x 6-inch(10.2cm x 15.3cm) bass speaker in the
passenger ootwell
2.5-inch (7.0cm) center speaker
3-inch (8.0cm) neodymid-range sp
1Neodymium subwooer with Bose patented technology or an extremely slim design and superior bass perormance.
Microphone or AudioPiloton the steering column
1-inch (2.5cm) neodymium tweeter
these eatures, the Bose
Surround Sound system oers
a comprehensive selection o
equalizer presets or customized
sound. The dynamic loudness
unction increases bass levels
as you decrease the volume,
thereby compensating or the
decreasing sensitivity o the
human ear at these requencies.
Moreover, the AudioPilot Noise
Compensation Technology uses
a microphone to continuously
measure the ambient noise inside
the vehicle and adapts music
playback automatically so that a
consistent sound is maintained
in all driving conditions.
The Bose Surround Sound
system. A genuineperhaps
the onlyalternative to the
characteristic engine sound.
for PCM and CDR-30.
The optional Bose Surround
Sound system is compatible with
both the CDR-30 audio system,
which comes as standard, and
the optionally available PCM.
Developed speciically or
Porsche, it has been optimized
or the Cayman models. A total
o 10 loudspeakersincluding
an active subwooer and
central speaker, and a seven-
channel digital ampliier with
a total output o 385 watts
combine to produce a truly
memorable sound experience.
During audio playback rom
audio or video DVDs (only in
conjunction with the optional
PCM), the system is able to
make ull use o the impressive
sound spectrum o 5.1 digital
recordings. With music in
5.1 digital ormat, the sound
has already been recorded
in a multichannel ormat
and is aithully reproduced
exactly as the original.
(ront let, ront right, center,
surround let, surround
right) deliver a sound that is
as authentic as it is natural.
The digital 5.1 surround
sound is balanced, lielike,
and crystal clear. Its a
sound thats as true to a live
perormance or cinematic
experience as you can get.
Of course, you can still play
traditional music sources such
as CDs (only ormat supported
by CDR-30), either in stereo or
in one o the surround modes
generated by the patented Bose
Centerpoint system. The
algorithm of Centerpoint 2
extracts an even more
precise and realistic sound
rom the stereo signal.
The SurroundStage signal
processing circuitry developed
by Bose assigns each individual
audio channel, whether sourced
rom a DVD or generated by
Centerpoint, to a selected
combination o loudspeakers
and is thereore able to deliver
an optimally balanced surround-sound experience to both seat
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EnvironmentChallenge the laws of physics.
While obeying the laws of nature.
The Cayman models exude
character. They are strong-
willed, unyielding, but never
disagreeable. It shows in their
attitude, especially towardthe environment. Resolute
compliance with environmental
regulations is the law they
ollow. As do all Porsche
models. Because eiciency,
too, is a question o character.
Top marks for cleanliness.
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cars can achieve moderate
emissions values in their
respective category. In short, the
Cayman is not only extremely
sportyit is also very clean.
This attribute is achieved by
means o a two-stage cascade-
type catalytic converter,
which comprises two monolith
substrates on each o the twin
exhaust tracts. These specially
coated substrates contain ultra-
ine honeycomb channels in
which pollutants are converted
as exhaust gas passes through.
The stereo Lambda circuitry
controls and monitors each
cylinder bank separately, while
another Lambda Sensor on
each cylinder bank monitors
pollutant conversion in the
respective catalytic converter.
In an era o intensiying debate
about global climate change and
CO2
emissions, every automotive
manuacturer is asking itsel
what it has to oer in terms
o environmental protection.
Our answer has long been the
same: maximum eiciency.
Over the last 15 years, Porsche
has managed to reduce the
uel consumption o its vehicles
by an average o 1.7 percent
each year. Improvements in uel
economy also have a beneicial
impact on CO2
emissions.
In relation to power output,
Porsche is already among those
manuacturers achieving the
lowest CO2
emissions. This
has been achieved through
Direct Fuel Injection (DFI),
lightweight construction,
optimal aerodynamics, and
low rolling resistance. This
high level o environmental
responsibility is clearly
demonstrated by our approach
to environmental management
at the Porsche development
center in Weissach. Here, all
technological developments are
carried out with environmental
protection in mind. The goal?
Pure perormancebut
not at the expense o the
environment. A goal achieved
by the Cayman models.
Exhaust emissions control.
Both engines comply with
stringent emissions standards,
including LEV II in the USA.
Vehicles manufactured by
Porsche demonstrate that
even high-perormance sports
Noise.Fuel economy and recycling. In addition, Porsche uses only
environmentally riendly water
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