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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.
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Chassis
Suspension.
A mid-engined layout with low
centre of gravity provides the
perfect foundation for agile,
dynamic performance. Combined
with a rigid bodyshell construction,
the potential benefits are multiplied.
All it takes to reap those benefits
and apply them to the road is a
suitable chassis concept.
On both Cayman models, that
chassis is based on McPherson-
strut suspension at front and
rear. Proven by Porsche on roadand track, this simple combination
of coil-over struts and lateral
control arms is key to the
character of the car. When
designing the suspension, the
absolute priority was to bring
maximum drive to the road. This
immediacy of response shouldalso be matched by the quality
of feedback and comfort.
To achieve those objectives,
we’ve used a generous ‘track’
or distance between the wheels
on each axle. Springs, shock
absorbers and anti-roll bars are
rated for high-speed cornering.
Lightweight materials, intelligently
applied, provide a further
reduction in sprung and unsprungmass. Virtually all moving parts
on the axle assemblies are made
from aluminium.
The resulting chassis is equally
accomplished during high-speed
manoeuvres and in tight, twisting
bends. There is no unwanted
movement within the suspension,
and virtually no susceptibility
to pitch and roll under cornering,
acceleration and braking.
Performance is matched by
exceptional active safety on every
type of road. The stability of the
car is extremely good, enabling a
sensitive response in every road
scenario. In simple terms, that
means greater reserves of safety,
regardless of load, as well
as natural resistance to lift-off
oversteer. Cornering stability
is second to none, even during
racetrack use.
The optimum connection
between driver and road.
Chassis systems on the new Cayman and the Cayman S.
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