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Chassis
Steering.
What use is a perfect suspension
setup without equally effective
steering?
At Porsche, we design these two
key elements as one inseparable
whole. The steering system has
an immediacy and precision that
exactly complement thesuspension. Every steering input is
instantly converted into a positive
and accurate response. This is
achieved through a combination
of high-precision front axle
kinematics and power-assisted,
rack-and-pinion steering with
variable-ratio gearing. At the
straight-ahead position, the ratio
is less direct, enabling smoother
manoeuvres during motorway use.Turn the wheel harder, and the
ratio increases, allowing easier
cornering and parking.
This immediacy of response is
backed by excellent road contact
and a modest turning circle of just
11.1 metres. The result: even
greater comfort and active safety.The standard three-spoke steering
wheel offers generous height and
reach adjustment. The steering
wheel rim has a leather finish in
your chosen interior colour. Two
additional three-spoke wheels –
multifunction and sports – are
available as optional equipment
(see pages 107 and 109).
Wheels.
The new Cayman comes with
17-inch wheels as standard
featuring an attractive twin-spoke
design. The Cayman S runs on
18-inch wheels with five-spoke
styling derived from the Carrera
GT. Both standard wheels have a
lightweight construction and run
flush with the exterior of the car.
A range of 18 and 19-inch wheels
are also available as optional
equipment (see page 105). All
standard and optional wheels
come with anti-theft protection.
18-inch Cayman S wheel17-inch Cayman wheel
Tyre Pressure Monitoring
(TPM).
This optional system provides
early warning of any drop
in pressure via the on-board
computer display.
Cayman S
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Comfort
consumption, average speed,
range till empty and audio
information.
Steering wheel.
Both Cayman models have a three-
spoke leather steering
wheel with full-size airbag as
Instruments.
A single glance is all it takes –
particularly when it comes to the
instruments. The familiar Porsche
grouping of symmetrical round
instruments forms an integral
part of the cockpit design.Above the instruments is a
specially designed shroud with
semi-transparent grille. The dials
on the new Cayman have a black
background, while those on the
Cayman S have an aluminium-
coloured finish. Both sets of
instruments feature crisp white
backlight illumination. An integral
light sensor automatically adjuststhe degree of illumination to match
the ambient light conditions.
The dials provide a continuous
overview of all key information,
including external temperature,
time, trip odometer, total odometer
and vehicle speed. You can also
view a range of additional data
from the standard on-board
computer, e.g., average fuel
access to audio, navigation and
– if fitted – telephone functions
(only in conjunction with PCM).
For a detailed overview of the
available steering wheel options,
see pages 109-113. standard. Special features include
40 mm of height and reach
adjustment. A smooth leather
finish is available as an optional
extra on the steering wheel rim
and airbag module. Alternatively,
you can specify a three-spoke
sports or three-spoke multifunction
wheel. The latter is equipped with
six integral keys offering direct
Cayman dashboard with optional equipment, e.g., leather interior package with two-tone combination, PCM
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Sports seats.
The optional leather sports seats
offer firmer upholstery than the
standard seat design. Higher side
bolsters on backrest and squab
provide additional lateral support.
The fore/aft position and height
are mechanically adjustable, while
the backrest is electrically
controlled.
Electrically adjustable seats.
This second seat option features
full electric adjustment of fore/aft
position, height, backrest angle,
squab angle and lumbar support.
A memory function stores your
seat and lumbar support settings
along with the exterior mirror
positions. Two sets of preferences
can be stored and selected using
buttons conveniently located on
the door panel. A further set of
preferences can be stored in each
of the two key remotes. When
either of the remotes is used to
open the doors, the corresponding
seat and mirror settings are
automatically selected.
The new Cayman and the Cayman S |Comfort
Adaptive sports seats.
This alternative seat option
combines excellent comfort with
a driver memory function. The
comprehensive range of power
adjustment controls include
fore/aft position, height, backrest
angle, squab angle and lumbar
support. The side bolsters
on backrest and squab are
pneumatically adjustable for the
perfect fit. This exceptional
variability ensures generous
comfort on long-distance journeys
as well as precision support when
cornering. The memory function
includes both exterior mirrors as
well as all seat settings except
for the squab and backrest side
bolsters.
Seat heating.
All seat variants can be equipped
with an optional two-stage heating
function for backrest and squab.
Air conditioning.
The standard air conditioning in
the new Cayman and Cayman S
offers quiet, efficient operation.
Settings can be adjusted from
either seat position using simple
plus and minus keys.
For optimum comfort, you can
select different temperature
settings for the upper and lower
areas of the cockpit. Other
convenient features include a
windscreen defroster function.
As an optional alternative, we
can equip your car with a fully
automatic air-conditioning system.
Offering consistent control of
interior temperature, the
system uses a solar sensor
to compensate for the effects
of ambient light.
Cruise control.
This optional system provides
automatic speed control between
30 and 240 km / h (20-149 mph).
It is operated via a separate
control stalk on the steering
column and can be used in all
available gears.
Standard seats.
The standard seats have a
leatherette finish with Alcantara
facings. Special features include
thorax airbags in each seat
backrest, enhanced lateral
support, and a specially designed
spring system that is adapted to
the chassis of the car. The high
side bolsters provide optimum
support without any feeling of
restriction. Generous seat travel
and adjustment options mean that
even taller drivers can find the
ideal seat position. The backrest
angle is electrically controlled,
while the fore/aft position and
height are mechanically adjustable.
Two-stage heating is available as
an optional extra.
Electrically adjustable seat Adaptive sports seat Sports seatAutomatic air conditioning