2010 PORSCHE CAYMAN S engine

y C ayman S
17- inch Cayman II wheel
18 - inch Cayman S II wheel
level of active safet y and a more
immediate driving response.
The car has a turning circle of just
11.1 m. The steering wheel
also adjusts for height and reach.
For further details about
available steering wheels, please
see page 81.
The system updates quickly and
accurately after an engine start,
t yre pressure correction or wheel
change – for increased comfort
and safet y.Steering.
What use is a perfect suspension
setup without perfectly tuned
steering? For Porsche, this would
be inconceivable. The solution is
a steering system that works with
as much precision and immediacy
as the chassis itself and, thanks to
the power assistance, steering
Wheels.
The Cayman is fit ted with
17-inch wheels as standard. The
star-shaped design expresses
sheer sportiness and allows
an eye- catching view of the brake
calipers. The Cayman S is fit ted
with large, 18-inch wheels as
standard and the turbine-like
arrangement of the spokes gives
the car an extremely powerful
look. 19 -inch wheels are available
for both models on request.
All available wheels are equipped
ef fort is reduced to a comfortable
level. Around the straight ahead
position, such as during motorway
driving, the ratio is less direct
with no loss of agilit y or feedback.
The greater the steering angle,

the more direct the steering ratio.
This is particularly noticeable
through tight bends and when
parking and provides a high
with anti-thef t protection. A
selection of alternative wheels,
such as the 19 -inch 911 Turbo II
wheel, is featured on page 117.
Tyre Pressure Monitoring (TPM).
The optional Tyre Pressure
Monitoring (TPM) sends warnings
to the on -board computer’s
display screen in the event of low
t yre pressure. The driver can
check the pressure in all four
t yres from the instrument cluster.
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Sport Chrono stopwatchSPORT and SPORT PLUS but tons
on the centre console
Three -spoke sports steering wheel with gearshif t switches
For maximum dexterit y, PSM
can be set to standby while the
car is still in ‘Sport ’ mode (p. 72).
For safet y, it is set to intervene
automatically only when ABS
assistance is required on both
front wheels.
A key component of the Sport
Chrono Package is the swivel-
mounted stopwatch in the centre
of the dashboard with analogue
and digital display.
In combination with Porsche
Doppelkupplung (PDK), the Sport
Chrono Package offers t wo addi -
tional functions that are activated
by the SPORT PLUS but ton.
First, ‘Launch Control’, which
ensures you achieve the fastest
possible rate of acceleration from
a standing start – on the racetrack,
for example. ‘Launch Control’ is

operated via the SPORT PLUS
but ton with the ‘D’ or ‘M’ drive
position selected. Whilst the driver
depresses the brake pedal
with the lef t foot, the right foot
depresses the accelerator pedal
to the floor. With the accelerator
in the kickdown position, the
delayed until the upper rev range.
The shif t times are shorter, the
gear changes sportier. At low
rates of deceleration, the system
initiates a swif ter, brake-induced
downshift. In manual mode,

gear changes are faster and more
dynamic. In ‘Sport ’ mode, the
PSM system (p. 72) intervenes
later for increased longitudinal and
lateral dynamics. PSM now af fords
greater manoeuvrabilit y under
braking and exit acceleration,
especially at low speeds.
Sport Chrono Package.
Do you think driving a Porsche
should be an even more involving
experience than it is already? Your
wish is our command. On request,
we can equip your vehicle with the
Sport Chrono Package, which is
available for both of the Cayman
models. Its functions enable even
sportier tuning of the engine and
chassis and guarantee even more
driving pleasure.
Selecting the SPORT but ton
on the centre console activates ‘Sport ’ mode, which makes
throt tle response significantly
more immediate, adjusts the
rev-limiter to a harder set ting,

and tunes the engine dynamics
for performance driving.
The optional Porsche Active
Suspension Management (PASM)
also switches to ‘Sport ’ mode,
which of fers harder damping
and more direct steering and,
therefore, bet ter road holding.
With the optional PDK in automatic
mode, gearshif t points are system detects the driver’s
request for Launch mode and revs
the engine to an optimum speed
of approximately 6,500 rpm.
Engine torque increases and the
clutch closes slightly. The message
‘Launch Control’ appears on
the display on the steering wheel
for PDK. The driver now quickly
releases the brake – and prepares
for maximum acceleration.
Second, the ‘motorsport- derived
gearshif t strategy’. Using this, PDK
is geared up for maximum shif t
speed, the shortest possible shif t
times and optimum shif t points
for maximum acceleration – for
uncompromising performance.
Sport Chrono Package Plus.
On request, the optional Porsche
Communication Management
(PCM, p. 92) can be combined
with the Sport Chrono Package
Plus. In addition to the functions
of the Sport Chrono Package,
it includes a personal memory
function, which can be controlled
using PCM, and a performance
display for evaluating lap times.
Throttle
response
in ‘Sport’
mode Throttle
response
in ‘Normal’
mode
Both sets of characteristics
are dependent on engine
speed
Pedal travel (%)
(%)
Torque
as percentage of maximum
Comparison of the ETC characteristic curve in ‘Normal’ mode and ‘Sport ’ mode
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Porsche Ceramic Composite Brake (PCCB)Standard brake unit (Cayman S)
Standard brake unit (Cayman)
Braking system.
The acceleration of the Cayman
models is impressive. Even

more impressive, perhaps, is the
vehicle’s maximum braking power,
which comfortably tames the
power of the engine.
Four-piston aluminium monobloc
brake calipers are fit ted front and
rear. Offering excellent rigidit y,
they are compact and save on
weight. Their superior responsive -
ness, for fast and sensitive
braking, sets them apart. A brake
booster provides assistance,
reducing pedal effort whilst main -
taining a powerful braking effect.
A special ventilation system,
whereby the entire wheel brake
is supplied with cooling air
by openings in the front end and
special channelling systems,
increases the stabilit y of
the brakes during heav y use. The front axle of the Cayman

and Cayman S features internally
vented brake discs with a diameter
of 318 mm. 299 mm brake
discs are fit ted to the rear axle.
The result is outstanding braking
performance. The rear brake discs
of the Cayman S are 4 mm thicker
than those of the Cayman, which
increases stabilit y under load
even further. To distinguish them
visually, the brake calipers on the
Cayman have a black anodised
finish while those on the Cayman S
are painted red.
For reduced weight, optimum
braking in the wet and improved
cooling, the brake discs on
both models are cross- drilled.
For the Cayman S, the Porsche
Ceramic Composite Brake (PCCB)
is available as an option.
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Aluminium
it is automatically reactivated for
your safet y if either of the front
wheels (in ‘Sport ’ mode, both
of the front wheels) requires ABS
assistance. ABD remains perma -
nently active. Two additional
functions of PSM increase safet y
even further: precharging of the
brake system, and brake assist.
If you suddenly release the accel -
erator pedal, PSM automatically
readies the braking system. With
the braking system having been
precharged, the brake pads are
already in light contact with the
brake discs. Maximum braking
power is therefore achieved much rigidit y of the car. The forces
exerted in a frontal collision are
transmit ted into the side structure
along a higher load path (4),

which improves the deformation
characteristics of the passenger
cell even further.Porsche Stability Management
(PSM).
PSM, which comes as standard, is
an automatic control system that
stabilises the vehicle at the limits
of dynamic driving performance.
Sensors continuously monitor
driving direction, speed, yaw veloc-
it y and lateral acceleration. Using
this information, PSM computes the
actual direction of motion. If this
direction deviates from the desired
course, PSM initiates braking
interventions targeted at individual
wheels in order to stabilise the
vehicle.
sooner. When sudden braking is
detected, the brake assist function
applies maximum brake pressure
to all four wheels.
Passive safety:
engineered design.
The system of longitudinal and
transverse members at the front
of the vehicle (1) distributes the
Under acceleration on wet or
low-grip road surfaces, PSM
improves traction using the ABD
(automatic brake differential)
and ASR (anti-slip regulation)
functions, giving an agile
response. When ‘Sport ’ mode is
selected on the optional Sport
Chrono Packages (p. 62), the PSM
intervention threshold is raised to
enable greater driver involvement
– particularly at speeds of up to
approximately 70 km/ h (45 mph).
The integrated ABS can further
reduce the braking distance.
For an even sportier drive, PSM
can be deactivated. However, forces exerted onto the bodyshell
in the event of an impact
and minimises deformation of

the passenger cell. Our patented
body work structure with a rigid
bulkhead cross member (2) made
of ultra high -strength steel
absorbs the forces introduced
into the system of longitudinal
members which prevents deforma -
tion of the foot well. The reinforced
doors (3) contribute to the overall
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Cayman with matching luggage set from the Porsche Design Driver’s SelectionLuggage stop
Rear luggage space
Front luggage compartment
Front luggage compartment.
The front luggage compartment is
lined with black carpet and of fers
150 litres of loadspace.
Rear luggage space.
The luggage space located
beneath the upholstered rear lid

is lined with carpet in the interior
colour and consists of both a
Transport concept.
The Cayman models satisf y your
need for independence, whatever
your destination or purpose. Af ter
all, there are occasions when
you don’t get into your car merely
for the sake of it. Sometimes, you
simply need to get from A to B.
Such as a trip to the shops, or
to pursue your favourite leisure
activities. With their generous storage surface above the engine
cover and the luggage compart
-
ment behind it. This design
enables the convenient loading of
longer items of luggage. It has a
capacit y of 260 litres and a
high - qualit y finish. On request,
you can have the panels
surrounding the engine cover and
the integral strut tower mouldings
finished in the vehicle’s exterior
colour.
A retaining rail at the front of the
engine cover helps to secure any
luggage under braking. A luggage
stop behind the seats is also
available as an option. Smaller
items can be secured on top of
the engine cover using a luggage
net with four lashing eyelets. A
stainless steel partition provides
an elegant transition to the lower
rear luggage area. This is the
ideal space for larger items and
also has four lashing eyelets for
at taching a luggage net.
Another useful feature is the
covered service opening, which
conceals the conveniently located
coolant and engine oil filler tubes.
transport concept, which includes
t wo luggage compartments, a
wide range of storage spaces

and the optional roof transport
system, the Cayman models
are extremely practical.
And, of course, they still offer an
abundance of driving pleasure,
whatever the reason for your
journey.
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Rear luggage space Cup holder
Lockable glove compartment
Door compartment
Cayman roof transport system
Storage compartments.
The interior of the Cayman models
is packed with a wide range
of ingenious and ergonomically
positioned storage spaces. On the
passenger’s side, there is a large,
lockable glove compartment, which
will contain integral CD storage
if you have selected an optional
sound system. Other storage
compartments can be found
beneath the radio or PCM, in the
rear centre console and in the
door armrests. In the Cayman S,
the lids of these compartments are
trimmed in leather. Bet ween the
t wo seats, on the engine bulkhead,
is another compartment offering
4.5 litres of storage space.
The dashboard trim strip neatly
conceals t wo separate cup holders.
mounting the roof transport
system is fit ted as standard,
while at tachments are available
from Porsche Tequipment through
your Porsche Centre.
at tachments are available for

the roof transport system, such as
a roof box and carriers for bikes
and skis/snowboards – for sport y
activities 365 days a year. The
maximum permissible roof load
is 60 kg. The preparation for Roof transport system.
The optional roof transport system
is aerodynamically efficient and
made of aluminium. Its low weight
and uncomplicated mechanism
make it easy to fit. A range of
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8.0 cm neodymium mid - range speaker and 20.0 cm Nd® bass speaker1)

Active subwoofer, 10.2 cm x 15.3 cm bass
speaker in the passenger foot well
7.0 cm centre speaker
8.0 cm neodymium mid - range speaker
1) Neodymium subwoofer with BOSE® patented technolog y for an extremely slim design and superior bass per formance. Microphone for AudioPilot
®
on the steering column
2.5 cm neodymium t weeter
To complement these features,
the BOSE
® Surround Sound
System of fers a comprehensive
selection of equaliser presets for
customised sound. The dynamic
loudness function increases
bass levels as you decrease the
volume, thereby compensating for
the decreasing sensitivit y of the
human ear at these frequencies.
Moreover, the AudioPilot
® Noise
Compensation Technology uses a
microphone to continuously
measure the ambient noise inside
the vehicle and adapts music
playback automatically so that a
consistent sound is maintained in
all driving conditions.
The BOSE
® Surround Sound
System. A genuine – perhaps the
only – alternative to the character -
istic engine sound.
BOSE® Surround Sound System
for PCM and CDR-30.
The optional BOSE® Surround
Sound System is compatible with
both the CDR-30 audio system,
which comes as standard,
and the optionally available PCM.
Developed specifically for
Porsche, it has been optimised for
the Cayman models. A total of
10 loudspeakers, including
an active subwoofer and central
speaker, and a seven - channel
digital amplifier with a total output
of 385 wat ts, combine to
produce a truly memorable sound
experience.
During audio playback from audio
or video DVDs (only in conjunction
with the optional PCM), the system
is able to make full use of the
impressive sound spectrum of 5.1
digital recordings. With music
in 5.1 digital format, the sound
has already been recorded in a
multi- channel format and is
faithfully reproduced exactly as
the original. Five dedicated audio channels
(front lef t, front right, centre,
surround lef t, surround right)
deliver a sound that is as authen
-
tic as it is natural. The digital
5.1 surround sound is balanced,
lifelike and crystal clear. It ’s
a sound that ’s as true to a live
performance or cinematic
experience as you can get.
Of course, you can still play
traditional music sources such
as CDs (only format supported
by CDR-30), either in stereo or
in one of the surround modes
generated by the patented BOSE®
Centerpoint® system. The
algorithm of Centerpoint® II
extracts an even more precise
and realistic sound from the
stereo signal.
The SurroundStage
® signal
processing circuitry developed
by BOSE® assigns each individual
audio channel, whether sourced
from a DVD or generated by
Centerpoint
®, to a selected
combination of loudspeakers and
is therefore able to deliver an
optimally balanced surround
sound experience to both seat
positions.
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Top marks for cleanliness.
1) Not in markets with leaded fuel.
In short, the Cayman is not only
extremely sport y, it is also very
clean.
This at tribute is achieved by
means of a t wo -stage cascade-
t ype cataly tic converter
which comprises t wo monolith
substrates on each of the t win
exhaust tracts. These specially
coated substrates contain
ultra-fine honeycomb channels in
which pollutants are converted
as exhaust gas passes through.
The stereo Lambda control
circuitry controls and monitors
each cylinder bank separately,
while another Lambda sensor
on each cylinder bank monitors
pollutant conversion in the respec -
tive cataly tic converter (p. 44).
1)
In an era of intensif ying debate
about global climate change and
CO
2 emissions, every automotive
manufacturer is asking itself
what it has to of fer in terms
of environmental protection. Our
answer has long been the same:
maximum ef ficiency.
Over the last 15 years, Porsche
has managed to reduce the
fuel consumption of its vehicles
by an average of 1.7 % each year.
Improvements in fuel economy
also have a beneficial impact
on CO
2 emissions. In relation to
power output (g / km per hp),
Porsche is already among those
manufacturers achieving the
lowest CO
2 emissions. This has
been achieved through an ef ficient
drive concept (DFI), light weight
construction, optimum aerody -
namics and low rolling resistance. This high level of environmental
responsibilit y is clearly demon
-
strated by our approach to
environmental management at the
Porsche development centre in
Weissach. Here, all technological
developments are carried out
with environmental protection in
mind. The goal? Pure perform -
ance – but not at the expense of
the environment. A goal achieved
by the Cayman models.
Exhaust emission control.
Both engines comply with stringent
emission standards, including Euro 5
in Europe and LEV II/ ULEV in
the USA. Vehicles manufactured
by Porsche demonstrate that even
high -performance sportscars
can achieve moderate emission
values in their respective category.
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