2010 PORSCHE CAYMAN S gearbox

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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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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1. Radiator module
2. Brake booster
3. Gear lever/gear selector
4. PASM shock absorbers
5. 6-speed manual gearbox
or 7-speed Porsche
Doppelkupplung (PDK)
6. Resonance intake
manifold
7. Coolant expansion tank
8. Electronically controlled
throttle valve
9. Connecting duct
10. Rear silencer
11. Interconnecting tube
12. Oil filler pipe
13. Air cleaner snorkel
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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.
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Multi - plate clutch 1
Multi - plate clutch 2
Semi -gearbox 2
(2nd, 4th, 6th gear)
Semi -gearbox 1
(1st, 3rd, 5th, 7th, R gear)
Differential



P DK function diagram
is established, and power is
transmit ted to the wheels.
The gear which is engaged is
displayed on the instrument
cluster. Depending on the
gearshif t programme, the gear
change is optimised for comfort
or for sport y handling and takes
place in a mat ter of milliseconds.
The advantages over a fully
manual transmission are very PDK is enhanced by the ‘Launch
Control’ and ‘motorsport- derived
gearshift strategy’ functions (p. 62).
In essence, PDK combines
sportiness with ef ficiency and
comfort. What does all this
mean for you? Exactly what you
would expect: uninterrupted
driving pleasure.
Porsche Doppelkupplung (PDK)
in detail.
The crankshaf t transmits engine
torque to the dual-mass fly wheel
which is then channelled through
the clutch housing and onto the
multi-plate clutches, or to be more
precise, the outer disc carrier.
Under oil pressure, clutch 1 closes
and forms a frictional connection rapid gearshif ts with no
interruption in the flow of power,
which result in a 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.
with input shaft 1. The torque is
now transmit ted through the
dif ferential to the rear axle.
At this stage, PDK has already
preselected the next gear.
Engine torque is already acting
on the other outer disc carrier
and, in response to a gear change
signal, the overlap shift is

initiated, i.e. as clutch 1 opens,
clutch 2 closes. The non-positive
connection with input shaf t 2 The compact dimensions of the
gearbox reduce rotational masses
which means that the engine
response is more direct and the
system is more light weight.
This, along with the long-ratio 7th
gear, helps to achieve reduced
fuel consumption and emission
figures comparable with those
of a manual gearbox. With the
optional Sport Chrono Package,
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Three -spoke sports steering wheel with gearshif t paddles
Three -spoke sports steering wheel with gearshif t switches Gear selector for PDKGear lever in carbon
A display on the left and right
steering wheel spokes tells you
whether the SPORT, SPORT PLUS
and Launch Control functions
are activated. Another feature
reminiscent of the world of

motorsport is the top centre
marking on the steering wheel
rim.
Gear selector for Porsche
Doppelkupplung (PDK).
The gear selector for PDK
impresses not only with its unique
design, but above all with its supe -
rior functionalit y enabling you
to change gear manually: press wheels for approximately t wo
seconds once the footbrake is
released. The vehicle is therefore
temporarily prevented from rolling
backwards. Brake pressure is
reduced if, within t wo seconds,
sufficient revs have been gener
-
ated by the driver depressing
the accelerator pedal (or, in the
case of manual transmission, the
accelerator pedal is depressed
and the clutch is engaged).
Three-spoke sports steering
wheel with gearshift switches.
In conjunction with the optional
Porsche Doppelkupplung (PDK),
the standard three-spoke sports
steering wheel has t wo ergonomic
switches.
One press with the thumb and PDK
shif ts up. One pull with the index
finger and PDK shif ts down. When
combined with one of the optional
Sport Chrono Packages (p. 62),
there is an additional display
above the airbag module. It tells
you whether the SPORT, SPORT
PLUS and Launch Control func -
tions are activated. forwards to shift up, pull back
-
wards to shift down.
Even if the gear selector is set
to automatic mode, you can still
change gear manually using the
switches or gearshif t paddles on
the steering wheel.
Six-speed manual gearbox.
Fit ted as standard in each of the
Cayman models is a six-speed
manual gearbox. The shift throw is
short and precise, the tuning is
sport y – as befits the character of
the Cayman models. The dual-mass
fly wheel minimises engine noise
Three-spoke sports steering
wheel with gearshift paddles.
This optional steering wheel
allows you to make motorsport-
st yle gear changes. The gearshift
paddles are made from a strong
alloy and are ergonomically
located behind the steering wheel
spokes. Pull the right-hand paddle
and PDK shifts up. Pull the left-
hand paddle and PDK shifts down.
Visually, the steering wheel is
distinguished by its high-qualit y
t win -spoke design and silver-
coloured galvanised spoke cover.
The airbag module is finished in
the same colour as the steering
wheel rim.
and the control cable mechanism
prevents vibrations from being
transmit ted to the gear lever.
Hill-start assist.
Hill-start assist comes as standard
for manual and Porsche Doppel -
kupplung (PDK) transmissions.
It assists the driver in making a
comfortable, smooth and roll-free
start on an incline.
The system automatically detects
that the vehicle has been braked
to a halt on an incline. Provided
a gear is engaged, the brake
pressure is maintained at all four
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Technical data
CaymanCayman S
Weights
Manual/ PDK Manual/ PDK
Unladen weight (DIN) 1, 3 3 0 k g / 1, 3 6 0 k g 1, 3 5 0 k g / 1, 375 k g
Unladen weight (EC)
1)1,4 0 5 k g / 1,4 3 5 k g 1,425 k g / 1,4 5 0 k g
Permissible gross weight 1,6 3 5 k g / 1,670 k g 1,6 4 5 k g / 1,675 k g
PerformanceManual/PDK (SPORT PLUS)2)Manual/PDK (SPORT PLUS)2)
Top speed km/ h (mph) 2 6 5 (16 5) / 2 6 3 (16 3) 27 7 ( 17 2 ) / 27 5 ( 17 1)
0 –100 km/ h (0 – 62 mph) 5.8 secs/5.7 secs (5.5 secs)
2)5.2 secs/5.1 secs (4.9 secs)2)
0 –160 km/ h (0 –99 mph) 13.4 secs/13.2 secs (12.9 secs)2)11.4 secs/11.2 secs (10.9 secs)2)
Flexibilit y
80 –120 km/ h (50 –75 mph) in 5th gear
In -gear acceleration
80 –120 km/ h (50 –75 mph) 7.6 secs/–

–/ 3.7 s e c s 6.5 secs/–

–/3.1 secs
Fuel consumption/emissions3)Manual/ PDK Manual/ PDK
Urban in l/100 km (mpg) 13.8 (20.5)/13.6 (20.8) 14.4 (19.6)/14.1 (20.0)
Extra urban in l/100 km (mpg) 6.9 (40.9)/6.5 (43.5) 7.2 (39.2)/6.6 (42.8)
Combined in l/100 km (mpg) 9.4 (30.1)/9.1 (31.0) 9.8 (28.8)/9.4 (30.1)
CO
2 emissions in g / km 221/214223/221
Dimensions/aerodynamics
Length 4,347 mm4,347 mm
Width (including exterior mirrors) 1,801 mm (1,952 mm)1,801 mm (1,952 mm)
Height 1,304 mm1,306 mm
Wheelbase 2,415 mm2,415 mm
Luggage compartment volume ( VDA)
front/rear 150 litres/260 litres
150 litres/260 litres
Tank capacit y (refill volume) 64 litres64 litres
Drag coef ficient 0.29/0.290.29/0.30
Technical data
CaymanCayman S
Engine
Ty p e Horizontally opposed cylinder Horizontally opposed cylinder
Installation Mid - mounted Mid - mounted
Cylinders 6 6
Displacement 2,893 cm
33,436 cm3
Max. power (DIN)
at rpm 195 kW (265
hp)
7, 2 0 0 r p m 235 kW (320
hp)
7, 2 0 0 r p m
Max. torque
at rpm 300 Nm
4,400–6,000 rpm 370 Nm
4,75 0 r p m
Compression ratio 11.5 : 1 12.5 : 1
Transmission
Layout Rear-wheel drive Rear-wheel drive
Manual gearbox 6-speed 6-speed
PDK (optional) 7-speed 7-speed
Chassis
Front axle Light weight spring strut suspension Lightweight spring strut suspension
Rear axle Light weight spring strut suspension Lightweight spring strut suspension
Steering Power-assisted (hydraulic), with
variable steering ratio Power-assisted (hydraulic), with

variable steering ratio
Turning circle 11. 1 m 11. 1 m
Brakes Four-piston aluminium monobloc
fixed calipers front and rear,
internally vented and cross-drilled discs Four-piston aluminium monobloc

fixed calipers front and rear,
internally vented and cross-drilled discs
Vehicle stabilit y system PSM (with ABS 8.0) PSM (with ABS 8.0)
Wheels
Front:
7 J x 17
Rear: 8.5 J x 17 Front:
8 J x 18
Rear: 9 J x 18
Tyres
Front:
205/55 ZR 17
Rear: 235/50 ZR 17 Front:
235/40 ZR 18
Rear: 265/40 ZR 18
3) Data determined in the NEDC (New European Driving Cycle) in accordance with the Euro 5 (715/2007/EC and 692/2008/EC) measurement
method. The figures do not refer to an individual vehicle nor do they constitute part of the offer. They are intended solely as a means of comparing
different types of vehicle. You can obtain further information about individual vehicles from your Porsche Centre. Fuel consumption calculated for
vehicles with standard specification only. Optional equipment may affect fuel consumption and performance.1) Weight is calculated in accordance with the relevant EC Directives and is valid for vehicles with standard specification only.
Optional equipment increases this figure. The figure given includes 68 kg for the driver and 7 kg for luggage.
2) In conjunction with the optional Sport Chrono Package or Sport Chrono Package Plus and with the SPORT PLUS button selected.
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