2010 PORSCHE CAYMAN S steering

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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Cayman S exhaust systemCayman S t win tailpipes Cayman S
Cayman tailpipe
circuitry controls and monitors
each cylinder bank separately.

For each exhaust tract, four corre -
sponding oxygen sensors regulate
the composition of the exhaust
gas and monitor the conversion
of pollutants in the cataly tic con -
verters.
A sports exhaust system – for a
more resonant sound – is
available as an option for

each of the Cayman models.
Ignition system.
The ignition system is designed
for static high -voltage distribution.
Individual ignition coils on each
of the spark plugs ensure perfect
ignition every time. The individual
ignition coils are controlled
directly by the engine electronics.
Servicing.
It is a good idea to have your
vehicle serviced regularly, but it
makes just as much sense to keep
the time bet ween maintenance
services as long as possible. Why?
Because a Porsche belongs on
the road, and not in the workshop.
The alternator, power-steering
pump and the air- conditioning
Exhaust system.
The exhaust system – with t win
tailpipes on the Cayman S – is
made of stainless steel. Until it
converges in the connecting tube,
the exhaust gas is channelled
through t wo separate tracts and,
thanks to separate exhaust gas
cleaning systems, the exhaust
gas can flow more freely – for
increased power and torque.
The stereo Lambda control
compressor are all driven by a
single self-adjusting belt. Hydraulic

valve clearance compensation
makes valve clearance adjustment
unnecessary. The drive chains
on the camshaf ts do not normally
require servicing. With the sole
exception of the spark plugs, the
ignition system is also mainte -
nance -free.
Put simply, we don’t expect to
see your Porsche too often.
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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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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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Cayman SBi -Xenon headlights with dynamic cornering lights and LED day time running lights Night design, rear
Night design, front
There can be no driving pleasure without peace of mind.
Introducing the safety features of the Cayman models.
The low front fog lights of fer

outstanding illumination and a
high -level third brake light is
neatly integrated into the rear
window. LED technology is used
in the taillights, brake lights and
rear fog light to provide bet ter
illumination and respond more
quickly to driver input.
Bi-Xenon headlights with
dynamic cornering lights and
LED daytime running lights.
Available as an option for the
Cayman models are Bi-Xenon
headlights including dynamic
cornering lights and LED day time
running lights. Bi-Xenon headlights
are around t wice as powerful as
halogen headlights so they of fer
improved visibilit y and illuminate
the road more evenly. In fact, they
are so ef fective that fog lights are
no longer necessary. A headlight
cleaning system is built-in.
Dynamic cornering lights of fer
particularly effective illumination
of the road ahead, particularly
through bends. Sensors continu -
ously monitor the speed, lateral
acceleration and steering
lock and, from these variables,
calculate the course of the bend.
This determines the angle of
the dynamic cornering lights, with
the lights able to swivel towards
the inside of the bend up to a
limit of 15 degrees, even with the
main beam switched on.Active safety.
Active safet y is a topic that
Porsche actively supports. With
generous safet y margins, even
the suspension tuning makes a
decisive contribution. Optimum
acceleration enables rapid
overtaking and optimum braking
minimises stopping distances.
Safe contact with the road is
provided not only by the wheel/
t yre combination but also by the auto - deploying bi-plane rear

spoiler and aerodynamic front end.
Another important standard
safet y feature is Porsche Stabilit y
Management (PSM, p. 72).
See and be seen. This is a
slogan that t ypifies the headlights
concept. The design is unmistak -
able, the brightness unmissable.
The halogen headlights with LED
position lights in the front light unit
ensure clear visibilit y at all times.
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