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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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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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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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Safety
The brakes are cooled using a
special ventilation system which
channels air from the front
of the car to every part of each
assembly. This arrangement
ensures consistently high levels
of performance and durability,
particularly during heavy use.
The internally vented discs on the
new Cayman measure 298 mm
in diameter at the front of the car
and 299 mm at the rear. On the
Cayman S, the front diameter
is 318 mm. On both models, the
discs are cross-drilled to improve
wet-weather response and
minimise unsprung weight. The
calipers on the new Cayman
have a black anodised finish, while
those on the Cayman S are
painted red.
Standard brake unit (Cayman S) Standard brake unit (Cayman)Cayman
Braking system.
Both the Cayman and Cayman S
are exceptionally quick under
acceleration. Even more impressive
is the speed of response from
the standard braking system.
Several times more powerful
than the flat-six engine, the
brakes are crucial to the overall
performance of each car.
All four brake calipers have a
four-piston monobloc aluminium
construction. Key characteristics
include excellent rigidity, compact
dimensions and a very modest
contribution to unsprung weight.
The fast and positive pedal
response is eagerly assisted by a
powerful vacuum brake booster.
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lighter than metal, but also
harder and more resistant to
high temperatures.
Within each disc is a system of
internal channels which provide
highly efficient heat dispersal,
particularly during heavy use. An
area of ongoing development,
we’ve now doubled the number
of channels and optimised the
airflow characteristics. With twice
the number of internal walls, thenew PCCB disc has even greater
structural stability. The ring of
vent openings around the outer
rim is one of the key distinguishing
features of this technology.
Matched to the disc is a special
brake-pad compoun d offering
rapid deceleration and consistent
friction properties. The front pads
are mounted in six-piston monobloc
aluminium calipers, while those at
the rear come in four-piston units.
Porsche Ceramic Composite
Brake (PCCB).
The Cayman S is also available
with a carbon fibre-reinforced
ceramic brake system: the
Porsche Ceramic Composite
Brake (PCCB). The PCCB disc is
made from a specially treated
carbon-fibre compound that is
silicated in a high-vacuum process
at 1,700 ºC. The result is a
product that is not only much
The overall response is fast and
precise, with only moderate pedal
force required. The front disc
diameter – 350 mm – is larger
than that of the standard metal
disc. The longer radius brings
increased leverage and therefore
additional performance.
Even at high temperatures, the
thermal resistance of the ceramic
disc ensures excellent dimensional
stability. The ceramic material istotally resistant to corrosion and
offers excellent acoustic damping
properties. Braking distances
are significantly reduced in even
the toughest road and track
conditions. Inherent fade resistance
ensures optimum balance when
slowing the car from high speed.
Porsche Ceramic Composite Brake (PCCB) The new Cayman and the Cayman S |
Safety
Cayman S
The key advantage of PCCB is
its ultra-lightweight construction.
Compared with conventional metal
discs, it offers a remarkable
weight saving of approximately
50 %.
As well as enhancing performance
and fuel economy, this represents
an enormous reduction in both
unsprung and rotating mass –
important factors when it comes
to handling, agility and comfort.
To find out more, see the latest
PCCB brochure.
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Exhaust emission control.
Four-valve cylinder heads and
VarioCam Plus ensure minimal
emissions at source. After leaving
the engine, the gases are cleaned
by a system of four catalytic
converters and four ‘Lambda’ or
oxygen sensors. Controlling it
all with optimum efficiency is
the Motronic ME7.8 engine
management system. Each bank
of cylinders has its own Lambda
circuit, enabling precision
adjustment of the air/fuel mix.
Each exhaust tract has two
Lambda sensors, one upstream
and one downstream of the
primary catalyst.* The resulting
benefits include full compliance
with both the EU4 emissions
standard and ULEV II regulations
in the United States, as well as
excellent fuel economy.
Noise.
The Cayman and Cayman S comply
with all current noise regulations
without any form of engine
encapsulation. To do that, we’ve
eliminated noise at source in
every area of each car. Engine
components are rigid, moving
parts are light, and tolerances
have been reduced to a minimum.
The result is a pure and distinctive
sound – with all the character
you’d expect from a Porsche.
Fuel system.
All fuel lines are made from robust
aluminium, while those carrying
vapours are multi-layer plastic. The
result is a significant reduction in
the evaporation of hydrocarbons.
Materials and recycling.
All structural components,
switchgear and trim are made
from fully recyclable materials.
Better still, it is highly unlikely
that they will ever need recycling
at all. Long-term durability is,
after all, one of the defining
qualities of every Porsche car.
A key objective during the
development process was all-
round weight reduction. This was
achieved using cast aluminium
alloys, synthetic materials and
high-tensile metals. Used correctly,
this blend of materials is both
stronger and lighter than
conventional
steel. As well as
reducing fuel consumption, it
offers positive environmental
benefits.
Approximately 85 % of all com-
ponents can already be recycled
using today’s technology. This
proportion is set to increase as
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Environment
new thermal methods are
introduced. To simplify recycling,
all synthetic components are
clearly labelled in accordance
with the relevant standards.
Both Cayman models are entirely
free of CFCs and components
manufactured with the aid of
these chemicals. Water-based
paints are used throughout each
car, thereby reducing the need
for chemical solvents during the
production process.
Servicing.
Longer service intervals are not
only more convenient for you, they
are also better for the environment.
With the new Cayman and
Cayman S, we have achieved
very modest servicing
requirements: engine oil every
20,000 miles (or two years),
oil filter every 20,000 miles, air
filter every 40,000 miles, spark
plugs every 60,000 miles (or
four years), and brake fluid every
two years.
In addition to the obvious
environmental benefits, the
advantage for you is two-fold: a
lower cost of ownership throughout
the life of the car, and more time
spent on the road. Based on
mileage alone, the new Cayman
models require just three stops
for servicing every 60,000 miles,
or one service every two years.
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There’s a world of driving pleasure to explore.
It needn’t cost the earth.
Cayman
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Technical data
Cayman Cayman S
Engine
TypeBoxer Boxer
InstallationMid-mounted Mid-mounted
Cylinders66
Displacement2,687 cm33,387 cm3
Max. power (DIN) 180 kW (245 bhp) 217 kW (295 bhp)
at rpm6,500 6,250
Max. torque273 Nm 340 Nm
at rpm4,600 – 6,000 4,400 – 6,000
Compression ratio11.3 :1 11.1:1
Transmission
LayoutRear-wheel drive Rear-wheel drive
Manual gearbox 5-speed 6-speed
Tiptronic S (optional)5-speed 5-speed
Chassis
Front axleMcPherson-strut suspension McPherson-strut suspension
Rear axleMcPherson-strut suspension McPherson-strut suspension
SteeringVariable steering ratio, Variable steering ratio,
power-assisted (hydraulic) power-assisted (hydraulic)
Turning circle11. 1 m 11. 1 m
Brakes4-piston monobloc aluminium fixed 4-piston monobloc aluminium fixed
calipers front and rear, discs calipers front and rear, discs
internally vented and cross-drilled internally vented and cross-drilled
Vehicle stability systemPSM (with ABS 8.0) PSM (with ABS 8.0)
Wheels Front: 6.5J x 17 Front: 8J x 18
Rear: 8J x 17 Rear: 9J x 18
Tyres Front: 205/55 ZR 17 Front: 235/40 ZR 18
Rear: 235/50 ZR 17 Rear: 265/40 ZR 18
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Technical data
Cayman Cayman S
WeightsManual gearbox/ Tiptronic S Manual gearbox/ Tiptronic S
Unladen weight (DIN)1,300 kg/1,360 kg 1,350 kg/1,390 kg
Unladen weight (EC)* 1,375 kg/1,435 kg 1,425 kg/1,465 kg
Permissible gross weight1,620 kg/1,665 kg 1,630 kg/1,670 kg
Performance Manual gearbox/ Tiptronic S Manual gearbox/ Tiptronic S
Top speed258 km / h (160 mph)/ 275 km / h (171 mph)/
253 km / h (157 mph) 267 km / h (166 mph)
0 –100 km / h (0 – 62 mph) 6.1 secs/7.0 secs 5.4 secs/6.1 secs
Flexibility 80 –120 km / h
(50 –75 mph)6.9 secs/7.2 secs (in 4th gear) 6.6 secs/6.3 secs (in 5th/4th gear)
Flexibility 100 – 200 km / h
(62 –124 mph) 21.5 secs/22.1 secs (in 4th gear)18.0 secs/17.8 secs (in 5th/4th gear)
Fuel consumption/emissionsManual gearbox/ Tiptronic S Manual gearbox/ Tiptronic S
In accordance with 80 / 1268 /EC as valid at time of going to press
Urban in l / 100 km (mpg)13.8 (20.5)/14.9 (19.0) 15.3 (18.5)/16.3 (17.3)
Extra urban in l / 100 km (mpg)6.8 (41.5)/7.7 (36.7) 7.8 (36.2)/7.9 (35.8)
Combined in l / 100 km (mpg)9.3 (30.4)/10.1 (28.0) 10.6 (26.6)/11.0 (25.7)
CO2emissions (g /km)222/242 254/262
Dimensions /aerodynamics
Length4,341 mm 4,341 mm
Width1,801 mm 1,801 mm
Height1,305 mm 1,305 mm
Wheelbase2,415 mm 2,415 mm
Luggage compartment150 litres/260 litres 150 litres/260 litres
volume front /rear
Tank capacity (refill volume)64 litres 64 litres
Drag coefficient0.29/0.29 0.29/0.30
* The unladen weight (EC) complies with the relevant EC Directives and is valid for standard specification vehicles only.
Some optional equipment can increase this weight. The figure specified above includes 68 kg representing the driver and 7 kg for luggage.