2010 PORSCHE CAYMAN S charging

Cayman S in Carrara WhiteCayman in Basalt Black Metallic
LED day time running lights
and dynamic cornering lights are
available as an option.
Fit ted as standard, Porsche
Stabilit y Management (PSM, p. 72)
makes you feel even safer. The
system combines a range of
safet y functions, such as
precharging of the brake system,
and brake assist. Surround Sound System of fers

a genuine alternative to the
distinctive sound of the engine. In
conjunction with PCM, it supports
audio playback of audio and video
DVDs in the 5.1 digital surround
format.
In fact, there remains only one
thing to consider: which one suits
you best?
The handling of the Cayman

models is impressive. The tuning
of the chassis is undoubtedly
sport y, with no compromise on
the comfort required for longer
journeys.
For a driving experience that is
even more involving, consider the
optionally available Sport Chrono
Package (p. 62). It of fers even
sportier tuning of the engine and A high level of passive safet y

is provided by the driver’s
and passenger’s airbags, which
are fit ted as standard, and the
Porsche Side Impact Protection
System (POSIP, p. 74) with head
and thorax airbags.
A look inside the passenger
compartment leaves you in no
doubt that the car was designed
for uncompromising sportiness.
chassis at the push of a but ton.
The optional mechanically locking
rear dif ferential (p. 60) delivers
high traction and increased

performance. A wider track and
generously dimensioned wheels
are also your guarantee of a reso -
lutely dynamic driving experience.
The headlight design and LED
taillights are a striking feature.
Bi-Xenon headlights including All the important functions are
intuitive to control, including the
optional Porsche Communication
Management (PCM, p. 92) with
navigation module, 6.5-inch

touchscreen and CD/ DVD drive.
Optional seat ventilation keeps
you cool when the weather is very
warm, while the heated steering
wheel is a welcome feature
on particularly cold days. The
optionally available BOSE
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VarioCam Plus
To improve throt tle response
during the warm -up phase,
VarioCam Plus selects high valve
lif ts with retarded valve timing.
In the middle and low load ranges,
low valve lif ts with advanced
timing reduce fuel consumption
and exhaust emissions. High valve
lif ts generate high torque and
maximum output.Two-stage resonance
intake manifold.
The intake manifold with
double-flow distributor pipe has
an adjustable flap that closes and
opens at defined engine speeds.
As a result of a t wo -stage
resonance ef fect, the air mass in
the intake manifold begins to
oscillate, which in turn generates
a turbocharging ef fect and
optimises induction. These t wo
ef fects combine to produce
higher torque at low engine
speeds, a flat ter torque curve and
increased power output at high
engine speeds, while the acoustic
properties of the system are
second to none. A sound that is
typically Porsche.
VarioCam Plus.
VarioCam Plus combines variable
valve timing with t wo -stage lift
on the inlet side. This results in
smoother running, bet ter fuel
economy and lower exhaust

emissions. As well as greater top-
end power and low- end torque. This two-in-one engine concept
seamlessly adapts in response

to driver input. The result: instant
acceleration and extremely
smooth running.
The variation in intake timing
is steplessly controlled by means
of an electrohydraulic rotary
vane adjuster at the head of the
corresponding camshaf t.
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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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