2010 PORSCHE CAYMAN S change time

If you want to get straight to the point,
you don’t take any detours.
Transmission.
Cayman S
This double clutch provides an
alternating, non-positive connection
bet ween the t wo half gearboxes
and the engine by means of t wo
separate input shafts (input shaft
1 is nested inside the hollowed-out
input shaft 2).
The flow of power from the engine
is only ever transmit ted through
one half gearbox and one clutch
at a time, while the next gear is preselected in the second half
gearbox. During a gear change,
therefore, a conventional shif t no
longer takes place. Instead, one
clutch simply opens and the other
closes at the same time. Gear
changes can therefore take place
within milliseconds.
Clutch 1 controls the first half
gearbox, which contains the

odd gears (1, 3, 5, 7) and reverse.
Clutch 2 controls the second,
which contains the even gears
(2, 4, 6).
Porsche Doppelkupplung (PDK).
The optional Porsche Doppel -
kupplung (PDK), with both manual
gearshif t and an automatic mode,
enables smooth gear changes
with no interruption in the flow of
power. This results in significantly
faster acceleration and lower
fuel consumption, without having
to sacrifice the ease of automatic
transmission. In total, PDK has seven gears

at its disposal. Gears 1 to 6 have
a sports ratio and top speed is
reached in 6th gear. The 7th gear
has a long ratio and helps to
reduce fuel consumption even
f u rt h e r.
PDK is essentially t wo half gear -
boxes in one and thus requires
t wo clutches – designed as a
double wet clutch transmission.
Cayman | Drive
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Light weight spring-strut front axle on the Cayman SLight weight spring-strut rear axle on the Cayman S
struts, front and rear. The spring
and damper unit and the anti-roll
bar unit have been tuned for
exceptional driving dynamics
combined with a high level of
driving comfort. For Porsche, that
is not a contradiction. During Driving stabilit y is excellent, even
in the event of considerable load
changes – thanks not least to

the vehicle’s generous track width.
High levels of safet y and a consist -
ently dynamic driving experience
are the result.Chassis.
The Cayman models follow a
clear line. Their own. Even when it
comes to the chassis. The driver’s
connection to the road is an
essential priorit y at all times, fast lane changes and through
tight corners, this chassis is in its
element. Thanks to the mid- engine
layout and the construction of

the bodyshell, roll and pitch are
practically eliminated. The chassis
responds with absolute precision
along with the delivery of the
engine’s power.
For this reason, the Cayman

models are equipped with
a light weight suspension with
transverse links and spring to acceleration and braking. The
light weight construction keeps
the vehicle gross weight and the
weight of the unsprung masses
low. Virtually all moving axle parts
are made of aluminium.
An expression of agility on the road
that is bound to leave you open-mouthed.
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Mechanically locking rear
differential.
Are you a fan of sport y driving? In
your spare time, do you enjoy the
occasional outing on the racetrack?
Then you shouldn’t do without the
optional mechanically locking rear
differential available in conjunction
with 18-inch or 19-inch wheels.
It further enhances the traction of
the driven rear wheels on uneven
roads and when accelerating out of
tight bends, and the damping of
load-change reactions during
fast cornering is reduced. Road
holding at the limits of perform -
ance is even more impressive. The
car holds its course bet ter and so
PSM intervenes less often.
In other words, sheer driving
pleasure and faster lap times.
Porsche Active Suspension
Management (PASM).
The optional PASM is an electronic
damping control system.
PASM actively and continuously
regulates the damping force
for each wheel according to the
road conditions and driving
st yle. In addition, the suspension
is lowered by 10 mm.
The driver can select bet ween
t wo dif ferent modes: ‘Normal’
which is a blend of performance
and comfort, and ‘Sport ’
where the setup is much firmer.
Depending on the mode selected,
therefore, PASM is sportier
or more comfortable than the
standard chassis. The PASM
control unit evaluates the driving
conditions and modifies the
damping force on each of
the wheels in accordance with
the selected mode. Sensors monitor the movement

of the vehicle body, for example,
under heav y acceleration and
braking or on uneven roads. The
control unit tunes the dampers
to the optimum hardness for the
selected mode to reduce roll and
pitch still further and to increase
contact bet ween each individual
wheel and the road.
In ‘Sport ’ mode, the suspension
is set to a harder damper rating.
On uneven roads, PASM immedi -
ately switches to a softer rating
within the ‘Sport ’ setup range,
thereby improving contact
bet ween the wheels and the road.
When the road surface improves,
PASM automatically reverts
to the original, harder rating.
If ‘Normal’ mode is selected and
the driver’s st yle becomes more
assertive, PASM automatically
switches to a harder rating
within the ‘Normal’ setup range.
Damping becomes harder, and
driving stabilit y and road safet y
are increased.
Compression in ‘Normal’ mode –
working piston and bypass,
sporty-comfortable tuning Rebound in ‘Normal’ mode –
working piston and bypass,
sporty-comfortable tuning
Compression in ‘Sport ’ mode –
working piston only,
sport y- hard tuning Rebound in ‘Spor t ’ mode –
working piston only,
sporty-hard tuning
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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 Communication Management (PCM)
No time for instruction manuals?
We thought as much.
Porsche Communication Management (PCM)
including navigation module.
Navigation module for PCM.
The GPS navigation system
included with the optional PCM has
an internal hard drive containing
maps for most European countries.
A touchscreen enables rapid
destination input and instant view -
ing of traffic information and points
of interest (POIs) by simply allowing
you to touch the symbols on
the map. Route diversions, e.g.
the nearest service stations,
can therefore be incorporated
quickly and easily into the current
route guidance.
As the central control unit
for audio, navigation and
communications, the optional
PCM is multifunctional and
ergonomic to operate.
The main feature is the 6.5-inch
colour touchscreen with a durable,
easy-to - clean coating. Functional,
innovative and easy to use,
you will find the display very
clearly presented and a maximum
of five list entries per page
enable you to operate the unit
quickly and safely. Alternatively,
you can choose to operate PCM
using the rotary pushbut ton on
the right. Radio functions include up to 42
memory presets and an FM dual
tuner frequency diversit y with
RDS, which continuously scans in
the background for the best

signal. The integrated single CD/
DVD drive supports the MP3
format and – in combination with
the optional BOSE
® Surround
Sound System – is able to play
back music from audio and
video DVDs in 5.1 digital format.
An integrated six- disc CD/ DVD
autochanger with MP3 playback
is also available as an option for
PCM.
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Cayman
Cayman SAudio and communication.
Option I no.Page
• PCM with navigation module
1)••P23 92
• Integrated six-disc CD/DVD autochanger (for PCM)
1)••693 92
•
Universal audio interface (AUX, USB, iPod
®) (for PCM)3)••870 9 5, 12 6
•
TV tuner (for PCM)
••676 94
• Telephone module (for PCM)
2)••666 94
• Cordless handset for telephone module (for PCM)
••669
•
Electronic logbook (for PCM)
••6 41 94
•
Voice control system (for PCM)
••671 94
Universal audio inter face for PCM
Cayman | Personalisation
1)
May be incompatible with some copy- protected audio CDs/ DVDs. 2) Please see the notes on page 124.3) For information on compatibility with iPod® and iPhone® models, please contact your Porsche Centre.
The vehicles illustrated in the chapter on personalisation may include additional options not featured in this catalogue.
For information on these options, please consult your Porsche Centre.
For more information on the options featured in this catalogue, please refer to the separate price list.
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extra - cost option • standard equipment A available at no extra cost
State-of-the-art.
And to your specification.
With the range of options featured
in this catalogue, you can make
your Porsche even more special.
Introducing Porsche Exclusive.
Have your vehicle individually and
exclusively tailored to your wishes
even before it leaves the factory. Aesthetically and technically,
inside and outside, using fine
materials and with customary

Porsche qualit y. Our overriding
principle? Uniquely handcraf ted
to your taste. You will find a
wide range of design options in
the separate Porsche Exclusive
Cayman catalogue. Either your Porsche Centre or the
customer centre in Zuf fenhausen
(tel. +49 (0)711 911-25332) will

be happy to answer any questions
you may have.
Please note that delivery times
may be extended for certain
Porsche Exclusive equipment.
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Index
Te r m Pa g e
A
Active safet y 66
Airbags 74
Air- conditioning system 83
Anti-theft protection 75
Audio interface, universal 95
B
BOSE® Surround Sound
System 96
Braking system 69
C
CD autochanger 95
CDR-30 audio system 90
Chassis 56
Child seats 75
Colours 108
Cornering lights, dynamic 67
Cruise control 83
D
Direct fuel injection 34
Dry-sump lubrication,
integrated 38
E
Engine cooling 40
Engine management 40
Engine, flat-six 32
Environment 98
Exclusive 127
Exhaust emission control 100
Exhaust system 44
F
Factory collection 128
Fuel 103
Fuel system 103
G
Garage door opener
(HomeLink
®) 84
H
Headlight cleaning system 67
Headlights, Bi-Xenon 67
Heated seats 83
Heated steering wheel 81
Hill-start assist 53
HomeLink
® (programmable
garage door opener) 84
I
Ignition 44
Instruments 80
L
LED day time running lights 67
Logbook, electronic 94
Luggage compartment, front 86
Luggage space, rear 86
M
Maintenance 103
Maintenance requirements 45
Manual gearbox 53
Materials 103
N
Navigation module 92
Noise 103
O
Oil supply 38
On -board computer
integrated 80
P
ParkAssist 85
Passive safety 73
Personalisation options 106
Porsche Active Suspension
Management (PASM) 60
Porsche Ceramic Composite
Brake (PCCB) 70
Porsche Communication
Management (PCM) 92
Porsche Doppelkupplung
(PDK) 48
Porsche Side Impact Protection
(POSIP) 74
Porsche Stability Management
(PSM) 72
R
Rear differential lock 60
Rear wiper 85
Recycling 103
Resonance intake manifold 43
Roof transport system 89
S
Safet y, active 66
Safet y, passive 73
Seat ventilation 83
Seats, comfort 82
Service 130
Side windows,
water-repellent 84
Sound Package Plus 95
Sport Chrono Package 62
Sport Chrono Package Plus 63
Sports bucket seats 83
Sports exhaust system 44
Sports seats 82
Sports seats, adaptive 82
Standard seats 82
Steering 58
Steering wheels 81
Storage compartments 88
T
Technical data 134
Telephone 94
Telephone preparation 95
Transport concept 86
TV tuner 94
Tyre Pressure Monitoring
(TPM) 59
V
VarioCam Plus 43
Vehicle tracking system 75
Voice control system 94
W
‘Welcome Home’ lighting 84
Wheels 59
Windscreen wipers 84
Index
136 137