2010 PORSCHE CAYMAN S engine

Porsche Doppelkupplung (PDK,
p. 48) is available as an option.
The key elements of PDK are its
seven gears, t wo half gearboxes
and t wo clutches. It features both
manual and automatic modes.
Gears are changed using the gear
selector for PDK, the switches
on the three-spoke sports steering
wheel or the new optional three-
spoke sports steering wheel with
gearshif t paddles with race track
control logic. The gear change
takes place in a mat ter of millisec -
onds without any interruption in
the flow of power. The advantage
over a fully manual transmission
is the considerably faster rate of
acceleration for the same rate of
fuel consumption. The advantage
over a fully automatic transmission
is the perceptible increase in
driving dynamics – with a similar
level of comfort, and a distinct
reduction in fuel consumption.
Two dif ferent characters. One

personalit y. Their drive for power
is impressive, their spirited nature
fascinating. Two sports coupés
that go beyond all conventions.
Two cars that draw their drivers
under their spell, forever.
The concept behind the Cayman
models is the ‘Le Mans Coupé’,
a sports coupé designed in 1953
specifically for this legendary
race and based on the 550
Spyder. Its mid- engine layout is
what made this car special. The
car’s low centre of gravit y gave it
tremendous agilit y and cornering
dynamics. From this one basic
idea came great success, and
with this success our experience
grew. The result? Two sophisticated
sportscars. The Cayman and the
Cayman S.
Their uncompromising perform -
ance is generated by t wo engine
developments, which stand
out above all for their light weight construction, power output

and ef ficiency. The Cayman has
a 2.9 -litre flat-six engine with a
power output of 195 kW (265 hp).
Even more impressive are the per -
formance values of the Cayman S
with direct fuel injection (DFI, p. 34).
The fuel/air mixture is prepared

entirely in the combustion chamber
af ter having been metered and
injected directly, with millisecond
precision. This means even more
power and torque. To express
this in figures, its 3.4-litre flat-
six engine unleashes a might y
235 kW (320 hp). Depending on
the model, it has been possible
to reduce fuel consumption by
up to 15 % and CO
2 emissions by
up to 16 %.
In either model, this tremendous
power is delivered to the road
by a precision six-speed manual
gearbox.
The primary target group:
your central nervous system.
The Cayman models.
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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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6,000 rpm. From a standing start,
the Cayman accelerates to
62 mph (100 km/ h) in 5.8 seconds.
With the optional Porsche
Doppelkupplung (PDK), this sprint
takes just 5.7 seconds. Top
speed is 165 mph (265 km/ h)
in conjunction with the manual
gearbox. Equally impressive, with the CDR-30 audio system

with 5-inch display. An integrated
six- disc CD autochanger is
available as an option.
The Cayman has found its way.
Its own? Without doubt.
The Cayman is the driving force
behind precisely one at titude:

the absolute conviction to remain
true to oneself. No middle roads.
No compromises. No nonsense.
One of the features that exempli -
fies this at titude is the mid- engine
layout, which ensures a low centre however, is the 10
% reduction in
fuel consumption and the 12 %
reduction in CO2 em issio ns,
depending on the t ype of gearbox.
The power of the engine is deliv -
ered to the road by a precision
six-speed manual gearbox. Fit ted
as standard are 17-inch wheels
with a star-shaped design, which
of gravit y and thus a high degree
of agilit y and an extremely sport y
drive. The six-cylinder horizontally
opposed power unit has a capacit y
of 2.9 litres. The engine delivers a
power output of 195 kW
(265 hp)
at an engine speed of 7,200 rpm.
A maximum torque of 300 Nm
is achieved bet ween 4,400 and allows an eye-catching view of

the powerful brake system. And
the interior? The overall impression
is simply one of high qualit y. For
instance, the rims of all available
steering wheels are covered in
smooth -finish leather. The centre
console, finished in traditional
black, is equipped as standard
You should never doubt your own principles.
The Cayman.
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is achieved at 4,750 rpm.
This means, it has been possible
to reduce fuel consumption by
up to 15 % and CO
2 emissions
by up to 16 %, depending on the
t ype of gearbox.
To accept no compromises,

to make conscious decisions, to
be governed by nothing other
than one’s own free will, and to
have a clear point of view. A
highly promising way to build a
sportscar. For us, it ’s the only
w ay. The Cayman S reaches 62 mph
(100 km/ h) in just 5.2 seconds.
Top speed isn’t reached until

172 mph (277 km/ h). Porsche
Doppelkupplung (PDK, p. 48)
is available as an option.
The fastest rate of acceleration
of 4.9 seconds is achieved
in conjunction with the optional
Sport Chrono Package.
In addition to having a higher
power output, the Cayman S
also dif fers from the Cayman in
This philosophy was also the

basis for the development of the
mid-mounted engine with a
3.4-litre capacit y and direct fuel
injection (DFI, p. 34). The engine
delivers a power output of
235 kW (320 hp) at 7,200 rpm,
and a maximum torque of 370 Nm its appearance. It has a front
spoiler painted in the vehicle’s
exterior colour, and t win

tailpipes in stainless steel. The
sound? Distinctive. In keeping
with the rest of the Cayman S.
But so much power also needs
to be tamed. This is the task of
the enlarged brake system with
four-piston aluminium monobloc
fixed calipers in a striking red
painted finish. To deliver the increased power
output to the road, the Cayman S
is fit ted with 18-inch Cayman S II
wheels. Their design exudes pure
dynamism – as befits the model’s
overall look.
In summary, the Cayman S

is more than just a sportscar.
It ’s a Porsche.
It takes no prisoners,
except for your free will.
The Cayman S.
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Drive
If you want to take your goals by storm,
you had better have the necessary equipment.
Two engines, several goals:
high power, excellent driving
dynamics and comparatively low
fuel consumption and CO
2 emis -
sions. The engine is positioned
in the middle of the car, 30 centi -
metres behind the driver. Just a few centimetres above road
level. Any contact with the

accelerator pedal unleashes
power that knows only one direc -
tion: forwards. And a sound
that is second to none.
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Two examples of the uncompromising efforts of our engineers.
Going forward.
The engines of the Cayman models.
3.4 - litre flat-six engine of the Cayman SCayman S: 370 Nm at 4,750 rpm, 235 kW (320 hp) at 7,200 rpm
Cayman: 300 Nm bet ween 4,400 and 6,000 rpm, 195 kW (265 hp) at 7,200 rpm
larger capacit y of 3.4 litres.

Power output is 235 kW (320 hp)
at 7,200 rpm. Maximum torque:
370 Nm at 4,750 rpm.
Each of the engines convinces
with its outstanding performance
figures, extremely smooth driver regulates engine power –
and of course sound – using the
extremely sensitive electronic
accelerator pedal.The flat-six engines.
The mid-mounted engines of

both Cayman models are compact
and light weight, and the layout is
familiar: six horizontally opposed
cylinders.
running, optimised gas cycles
and tremendous cornering agilit y.
Fuel consumption and CO2
emissions have been reduced by
up to 15 % and 16 %, depending on
the model. All of this is achieved
by DFI (in the Cayman S), a
lightweight construction and

The 2.9 -litre engine of the Cayman
delivers 195 kW (265 hp) at an
engine speed of 7,200 rpm.

The maximum torque of 300 Nm
is achieved bet ween 4,400 and
6,000 rpm. The engine of the
Cayman S features direct fuel
injection (DFI, p. 34) and has a a host of other engineering
advancements, e.g. VarioCam Plus
(p. 43). This system increases
torque in the lower engine speed
range and power output in the
upper engine speed range. Injec
-
tion and ignition are controlled
by the engine electronics. The
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370 Nm
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homogeneous distribution of the
air/fuel mixture and, therefore,
effective
combustion. Multiple fuel
injections
take place, depending
on the driving st yle. DFI improves
the internal cooling of the combus -
tion chamber by having the mixture
standard, thus helping to protect
the environment.
Direct fuel injection (DFI).
The engine of the Cayman S

has direct fuel injection (DFI).
With millisecond precision, fuel is
injected at up to 120 bar directly
into the combustion chamber by prepared directly in the cylinder.
This allows for a higher compres
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sion ratio (12.5 : 1) which helps
to deliver more output along with
enhanced engine ef ficiency.
Depending on the t ype of gear -
box, it has been possible to reduce
means of electromagnetically
actuated injection valves.
The spray and cone angles have
been optimised for torque,

power output, fuel consumption
and emissions by enabling a
fuel consumption by up to
15 % and CO
2 emissions by up to
16 %. Injection is regulated by the
electronic engine management
system. The exhaust gas cleaning
system ensures that emissions
remain well below even the strict
limits of the Euro 5 emission
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3.4 - litre flat-six engine of the Cayman S
1. High-pressure pump
2. High-pressure injector
3. Ignition rod module
4. Camshaft controller
5. Switch tappet with integrated
valve clearance compensation
6. Intake camshaft
7. Intake valves
8. Valve spring
9. Combustion chamber with
Alusil cylinder liner surface
10. Forged aluminium piston
11. Forged connecting rod
12. Crankshaft
13. Water pump
14. Vibration damper
15. Resonance valve
16. Distribution pipe flap
17. Intake manifold with integrated
sound chamber
18. Vacuum pump
19. Coolant jacket
20. Crankcase breather
21. Timing chain
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