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Designed entirely around the
driver, the new Cayman is a
contemporary interpretation of
a classic Porsche concept. The
six-cylinder boxer engine has a
2.7-litre displacement generating
180 kW (245 bhp) at 6,500 rpm.
Thanks to VarioCam Plus (see
page 39), the maximum torque
output of 273 Nm is available
between 4,600 and 6,000 rpm.
The mid-engined layout is a crucial
factor in the near perfect front/
rear weight distribution. It also
enhances the car’s rear-end
traction, enabling 0 to 100 km / h
(62 mph) in as little as 6.1 seconds.
Maximum speed in appropriate
track conditions is 258 km / h
(160 mph).
The second key factor when it
comes to performance is, of
course, aerodynamics. Honed in
the wind tunnel, the new Cayman
has a drag coefficient of just 0.29.
Power is transmitted with precision
to the road through a five-speed
manual gearbox. An optional Sport
package is also available,
The new Cayman and the Cayman S |Model range
combining a six-speed manual
gearbox with Porsche Active
Suspension Management
(PASM – see page 52). Five-speed
Tiptronic S, offering both manual
and automatic gearshifts, is
also available as an option.
The standard wheels have a 17-inch
diameter and attractive dual-spoke
design. Clearly visible behind
them are the four-piston fixed brake
calipers in monobloc aluminium
with black anodised finish. All four
discs are vented and cross-drilled,
enabling better performance in wet weather conditions and lower
unsprung weight.
Other distinctive features on the
new Cayman include black lip
spoilers at the front of the car and
a centrally mounted, single-tube
tailpipe. Accompanying it all is the
familiar sound of the Porsche flat-
six engine.
The interior of the car is an
elegant arrangement of smooth
and clearly defined surfaces.
These are augmented by highlights
in Volcano Grey on the dashboard
At Porsche, we have our own theory of evolution.
Only the best engineering survives.
The new Cayman.
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and gear console surround.
Genuine leather trim can be found
on the steering wheel, gear lever,
handbrake lever and door handle
facings. On entering the car, the
first thing to catch your eye is the
Cayman logo on the outer door-sill
guard. The second is the stylish
instrument cluster with classic
black instrument dials. The
instrument shroud unites all three
instruments into a single visual
unit.
The new Cayman. Sport and style
in every detail.
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A fundamental principle of Porsche
engineering is the search for
efficient performance. In the
Cayman S, the six-cylinder boxer
engine develops 217 kW (295 bhp)
from a 3.4-litre displacement.
Maximum torque of 340 Nm is
available between 4,400 and
6,000 rpm. VarioCam Plus
(see page 39) helps to increase
torque at lower engine speeds
and optimise top-end power. Theresults? An immediate response
to throttle inputs, 0 to 100 km / h
(62 mph) in as little as 5.4 seconds,
and a top speed of 275 km / h
(171 mph).
Working with the engine to achieve
that performance is a highly refined
aerodynamic package. Indeed, the
Cayman S has a drag coefficient
of just 0.29 (with manual gearbox;
Tiptronic S: 0.30).
Power and torque are applied
with precision through a short-
throw six-speed manual gearbox.
Tiptronic S is available as an
option, offering fully automatic or
manual gearshifts via rocker-type
controls on the steering wheel.
Externally, the Cayman S differs
from the Cayman in its colour-
coded lip spoilers at the front of
the car and dual-tube tailpipe
The new Cayman and the Cayman S |Model range
design. In keeping with its
higher performance capability, the
Cayman S comes with 18-inch
wheels as standard. The generous
internal diameter accommodates
a standard braking system with
internally vented and cross-drilled
discs which are larger than those
on the Cayman.
The discs are combined with four-
piston monobloc aluminium fixed
calipers featuring a red paint
finish unique to the Cayman S.
As an optional alternative to the
standard braking system, there’s
the ultra-high performance
Porsche Ceramic Composite
Brake (PCCB – see page 62).
As you would expect, the interior
of the car is exclusively designed
around the driver. Every material
exudes elegance and sporting
style. The instrument dials have an
aluminium-coloured background
which is tastefully matched to the
Aluminium Look trim on the gear
console surround and dashboard.
The standard interior includes
a genuine leather finish on the
steering wheel, gear lever,
All good design is inspired by nature.
Where efficiency is the key to performance.
The Cayman S.
handbrake lever, door
handle facings and storage
compartment lids on the
doors and centre console.
As a finishing touch, there’s a
Cayman S logo on each of the
outer door-sill guards.
Equally attractive are the car’s
lengthy service intervals. Not
only do they minimise the cost
of ownership, they also keep
your car longer on the road.
