2006 PORSCHE CAYMAN roof

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At Porsche, we have always
followed our instincts. To
make cars which follow yours.
Responding directly with
precision and immediacy to
every input you make.
Instinct is all about being in the moment.
For us, that’s something of a tradition.
The new Cayman and the Cayman S.
Achieving that level of vehicle
response requires careful
consideration. It takes many
years of continuous evolution to
arrive at each new revolutionary
development.The new Cayman and the Cayman S
are pure, direct and involving. They
also exude a familiar Porsche
character more than five decades
in the making.
The new Cayman and the Cayman S |The Cayman
The key to that character, as on
every Porsche, is the underlying
vehicle concept. This unique
combination of mid-mounted engine
and hard-roof body was originally
prototyped in 1953 on the
Porsche
550 coupé. A closed-top
version of the legendary 550
Spyder, it was specially developed
for the 24 Hours of Le Mans.
Now we’ve combined this race-
winning concept with more than
five decades of road and race
experience. The result: the new
Cayman and the Cayman S.
Each is powered by a free-revving,
high-torque, mid-mounted engine
with a low-lying centre of gravity.
The new Cayman has a 2.7-litre
flat-six unit developing 180 kW
(245 bhp) and 273 Nm of torque.
The Cayman S produces 217 kW
(295 bhp) and 340 Nm from a
displacement of 3.4 litres. Both
cars deliver maximum torque from
surprisingly low engine speeds.Powerful acceleration is instantly
available, in every situation.
The respective top speeds are
258 km / h (160 mph) on the
new Cayman and 275 km / h
(171 mph) on the Cayman S.
Each car has an elegant and
purposeful exterior design,
offering more than just visual
appeal. The coupé body is
aerodynamically refined, producing
a drag coefficient of just 0.29
(Cayman S with Tiptronic S: 0.30).
The monocoque shell has
additional benefits in terms of
torsional and flexural strength.
This in turn promotes greater
agility and positive driving
dynamics.
The precision handling is a
direct result of uncompromising
chassis engineering. The
standard suspension offers agile
performance as well as excellent
long-distance comfort. The front
and rear axles feature McPherson-
strut suspension, a wide track
and generous wheel dimensions.
Combining it all is the most
important factor: the overall
suspension setup. Stable and
responsive, it is, of course,
balanced with appropriate levels
of comfort.
Matching the suspension in
terms of agility and safety are
the standard Porsche Stability
Management (PSM – see page
64) and the variable-ratio steering
system. Together, they enhance
your involvement with the car,
offering almost surgical precision
on turn-in to a corner and
increased safety in critical
scenarios.
For even greater performance
and occupant comfort, there’s
the optional Porsche Active
Suspension Management (PASM –
see page 52). This 10-mm
lowered variable suspension
system provides active control
of the damping force on each
wheel based on changing road
conditions, individual driving style
and the selected setup mode
(‘Normal’ or ‘Sport’).
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The handling of the car is even
more alert when fitted with the
optional Sport Chrono Package
(see page 54). This exclusive
performance upgrade includes
a dashboard-mounted analogue
and digital timer unit. When ‘Sport’
mode is selected, the engine
and chassis are seamlessly
switched to a more direct and
positive setup. The throttle is
more responsive, PSM (see page
64) inputs are reduced, and the
optional PASM (see page 52) is
also switched to its firmer ‘Sport’
mode settings.On vehicles with optional Porsche
Communication Management
(PCM – see page 86), the system
can be upgraded to the Sport
Chrono Package Plus (see page
55). Additional features include
a performance display in PCM
and a personal memory function.
Occupant protection is matched
to performance using a system of highly robust side and cross
members which absorb impact
energy in a safe and calculated
manner. Standard safety features
include full-size front airbags andPorsche Side Impact Protection
(POSIP – see page 66). The POSIP
package features separate head
and thorax airbags as well as
side-impact protection beams.
The lightly domed roof creates
a bright and spacious interior.
The passenger compartment is
ergonomically designed with a
range of high-quality materials.
The cockpit area is precisely as
you would expect – exclusively
created for driving. The steering
wheel is adjustable for height and
reach, while all major controls
The new Cayman and the Cayman S |The Cayman
are logically arranged within easy
reach of the driver.
The standard seats offer excellent
comfort and lateral support. You
can also choose from a range
of optional alternatives, including
pneumatically adjustable adaptive
sports seats (see pages 74/75).
The coupé body on both the
Cayman and Cayman S unites
style with practicality. Beneath therear lid with large glass screen
is a generously proportioned
luggage compartment featuring
two main storage areas. Offering
260 litres of loadspace, it is joined
by a further 150 litres at the
front, making 410 litres in total.
Equally generous is the quality of
sound from the standard CDR-24
audio system. Optional additions
include the Sound Package Plus
which provides enhanced acoustic
performance. For perfect in-car
audio, there’s the BOSE
®Surround
Sound System (see page 84),
offering concert-hall quality through
a total of 10 loudspeakers.
In summary, each car provides a
unique combination of everyday
practicality, exceptional active
safety and uncompromising,
dynamic performance. These
apparent contradictions are
successfully reconciled within a
proven and elegant vehicle
concept that is perfectly realised
on the road.
Cayman in Guards RedCayman S in Arctic Silver Metallic

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The Cayman
upward surge. Above the side
windows are two additional lines
which channel the roof into
the rear of the car. While one
line meets with the rear screen
surround, the other continues
its rearward path as far as the
taillight module.
sweeps back from the
windscreen pillars to merge with
the powerful rear section. The
sharply contoured side skirts
track the flow of air as it streams
into the side intake openings.
Within each opening are three
vertically divided sections which
optimise the airflow to the
engine.
Another typical coupé feature
is the absence of a B-pillar. To
the rear of each door, the lower
window edge makes a dramatic The curvature of the headlights,
wings and front lid creates
a fascinating combination of
dynamic forms. The front lid
and apron bring a sense of
forward momentum to the entire
front end of the car.
Move around to the side, and we
can trace the design as it extends
across the rest of the car. The
arcing lines of the front and
rear wings create a gracefully
narrowed mid-section. The coupé
roofline is lightly domed as it
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Evolved for the enjoyment of driving.
The Cayman design philosophy.
A single glance is all it takes
to recognise a Porsche. Look a
little closer and you’ll find a
sporting character unique to the
new Cayman and the Cayman S.
Sinuous, muscular, from front
to rear, they are poised and ready
to perform.Energy and potential are clearly
expressed in the dynamic interplay
of concave and convex forms.
Viewed from the front, this
powerful capability is immediately
conveyed by the large air-intake
openings. Their distinctive design
gives each Cayman model a
unique and provocative look.
Neatly positioned within the
outermost intakes are the twin
fog and side light units. Their
rounded form is elegantly
combined with horizontal aerofoil
elements. Splitter elements at
the base of the front apron
provide a further reduction in
front-end lift.

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Comfort
comfort and excellent lateral
support. The choice of materials
and clarity of design are central
to the ambience of each car. The Cayman models are
uncompromising in performance
– and in everyday use. The low-
level seats, sweeping domedroof and expansive glass surfaces
create a unique sense of
transparency and space. All seat
options provide exemplaryThe load capacity has been
carefully considered for optimum
practicality. The generous front
compartment is balanced at the
rear by a large, two-part storage
area beneath the hinged rear lid.
In terms of ergonomics, every
control is directly accessiblewithout looking down from the
road. Logically arranged, they are
simple and easy to use. Every
function has its own rocker-type
switch, and there are no awkward
menus to navigate.
Accompanying it all with clarity
and power is a choice of audio
When driving pleasure makes perfect sense.
Comfort in the new Cayman and the Cayman S.
Cayman interior with optional equipment, e.g., leather interior package in two-tone combination, PCM, sports seats
systems. The spatial geometry of
the passenger compartment
provides the ideal setting for
optimum acoustics. To exploit this
potential, there’s a range of high-
quality options, including the
BOSE
®Surround Sound System
(see page 84).

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Comfort
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Load-carrying capability.
The Cayman and Cayman S are
purposefully designed to make
every journey a pleasure. Not
only when enjoying each car for
its own sake, but whatever your
destination. Suddenly, even a trip
to the shops takes on a whole
new level of appeal. You’ll also
find yourself ideally prepared for
all kinds of leisure activity. From
diving in the ocean to trekking
in the hills, both Cayman models
have the carrying capacity for
everything you need.
The generous load concept
includes two luggage compart-
ments, a wide range of interior
storage, and an optional roof
transport system. As a result,
the Cayman and Cayman S are
both eminently practical and
consistently enjoyable, whatever
the reason for your journey.
Front luggage compartment.
The front luggage compartment is
carpet-lined and offers 150 litres
of loadspace. A covered nicheprovides a secure location for the
navigation DVD drive (included
with optional navigation system)
and the optional CD autochanger.
Rear luggage compartment.
The rear compartment beneath
the soft-lined hatch can also
be loaded from inside the car.
Fully carpeted, it comprises two
storage areas: a flat surface
on the engine cover and a main
luggage area to the rear. This
arrangement enables easy loading
of longer items of luggage.
The rear luggage area is both
generously proportioned –
totalling 260 litres – and elegantly
matched to the rest of the car.
As an optional enhancement, you
can apply your chosen exterior
colour to the panels surrounding
the engine cover and the integral
strut tower mouldings
(see InteriorDesign package).
A retaining rail at the front of the
engine cover helps to secure
any luggage under braking. This
can be augmented by an optional
full-size partition which installs
Front luggage compartmentLuggage partition
immediately behind the seats.
Smaller items can be secured
on top of the engine cover using
a luggage net with four lashing
eyelets. A stainless steel ‘bridge’
provides an elegant transition
to the lower rear luggage area.
This compartment is designed
for larger items of luggage and
also has four lashing eyelets.
Another useful feature in the rear
compartment is the covered
service opening with filler tubes
for coolant and oil.

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Comfort
Cupholders Lockable glove compartment
Storage compartments.
Both Cayman models have a
generous array of ergonomically
positioned storage compartments.
The lockable glove box has a
roomy interior and comes with
integral CD storage (in conjunctionwith either of the optional sound
systems). Generous compartments
can also be found on the centre
console and each of the doors.
On the Cayman S, these compart-
ments have a leather-upholstered
lid. Between the two seats, on the
engine bulkhead, is an additional
Roof transport system.
The optional roof transport system
has been specially designed to
complement the aerodynamics
of the car. With its aluminium
construction and simple fitting
mechanism, it is extremely easy
to install. A range of attachments
can be used with the system,
including a roof box and carriers
for bikes, skis and snowboards.
The system itself requires no
additional preparation on the car.The full range of attachments is
available from Porsche Tequipment
through your local Porsche Centre.
Maximum roof load is 60 kg.
Door storage compartment
4.5 litres of storage space.
Other practical features include
individual cupholders for driver
and passenger. When not in use,
these are neatly concealed within
the dashboard trim strip.
Roof transport system (base load carrier)

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Solid exterior colours. Metallic exterior colours. Special exterior colours.
Rooflining.
Black
Volcano Grey
5)
Sand Beige
Black
Volcano Grey
5)
Carpet.
Black
Stone Grey
Sand Beige
Palm Green
Ocean Blue
Standard interior colours.Alcantara/leatherette /
leather/soft-touch paint.
1)
Black
Stone Grey
Sand Beige
Palm Green
Ocean Blue Two-tone (Black/Stone Grey)
4)
Dark Grey (natural leather)
Natural Brown (natural leather)
Dark Grey
Natural Brown Volcano Grey5)
Black
Rooflining.
Black
Black
Carpet.
Terracotta
Cocoa
Leather/soft-touch paint.2)/ 3)
Terracotta
Cocoa
Special interior colours.
Natural leather interior.
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Atlas Grey Metallic
Meteor Grey Metallic*
Cobalt Blue Metallic
Forest Green Metallic
Basalt Black Metallic
Arctic Silver Metallic
Midnight Blue Metallic
Carmon Red Metallic
Black
Guards Red
Carrara White
Speed Yellow Dark Olive Metallic
Slate Grey Metallic
GT Silver Metallic
Lapis Blue Metallic
Lagoon Green Metallic
See price list for recommended colour combinations.
1)Soft-touch paint in interior colour, film finish in interior colour on sun visors and inner
door-sill guards.
2)Special colour or Natural Brown (natural leather) interior: soft-touch\
paint in interior colour,
black film finish on sun visors and inner door-sill guards.
3)Dark Grey (natural leather) interior: black soft-touch paint, black film finish on sun visors
and inner door-sill guards.
4)Two-tone leather: Stone Grey carpet, Volcano Grey rooflining.5)In conjunction with optional rooflining in Alcantara: rooflining in Stee\
l Grey.
* Introduction planned for 08/2006.

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PersonalisationThe new Cayman and the Cayman S |Personalisation
Exterior.
Option Cayman Cayman S I no. Page
• Metallic paint• ••
•Code 97
• Special colours
• ••
•Code 98
• Colour to sample
• ••
•Code
• Bi-Xenon lighting system with headlight cleaning and
• ••
•P74 59
dynamic headlight levelling
• Deletion of model designation
WW498
The vehicles illustrated in the chapter ‘Personalisation’ may feature additional options which are not listed here.
To find out more, please consult your Porsche Centre.
For more information on the options featured in this catalogue, please refer to the Cayman price list.
– not available
• •extra-cost option •standard equipment W no-cost optionRoof transport system with roof box
Exterior.
Option Cayman Cayman S I no. Page
• ParkAssist (parking aid at rear) • ••
•635 77
• Rear wiper
• ••
•425 77, 102
• Grey top tint on windscreen
• ••
•567
• Automatically dimming interior/exterior mirrors with
• ••
•P12
integrated rain sensor
• Roof transport system (basic load carrier)
• ••
•549 81, 103
Rear wiper