2011 PORSCHE CAYMAN S wheel

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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 (p. 72) 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
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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Porsche Ceramic Composite Brake (PCCB)Standard brake unit (Cayman S)
Standard brake unit (Cayman)
Braking system.
The acceleration of the Cayman
models is impressive. Even more

impressive, perhaps, is the vehicle’s
maximum braking power, which
comfortably tames the power of
the engine.
Four-piston aluminium monobloc
brake calipers are fit ted front and
rear. Offering excellent rigidit y,
they are compact and save on
weight. Their superior responsive -
ness, for fast and sensitive
braking, sets them apart. A brake
booster provides assistance,
reducing pedal effort whilst main -
taining a powerful braking effect.
A special ventilation system,
whereby the entire wheel brake
is supplied with cooling air by
openings in the front end and
special channelling systems,
increases the stabilit y of the
brakes during heav y use. The front axle of the Cayman
and Cayman S features internally
vented brake discs with a diameter
of 318 mm. 299 mm brake discs
are fit ted to the rear axle. The
result is outstanding braking

performance. The rear brake discs
of the Cayman S are 4 mm thicker
than those of the Cayman, which
increases stabilit y under load even
further. To distinguish them visually,
the brake calipers on the Cayman
have a black anodised
finish while
those on the Cayman S
are painted
red.
For reduced weight, optimum
braking in the wet and improved
cooling, the brake discs on both
models are cross- drilled.
For the Cayman S, the Porsche
Ceramic Composite Brake (PCCB)
is available as an option.
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Sheet steel
Tailored blanks
Super high-strength steel
Ultra high-streng th steel
Aluminium
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 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 deformation of the
foot well. The reinforced doors (3)
contribute to the overall rigidit y of
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Cayman S dashboard with optional equipment, including PCM, cordless handset, Tyre Pressure Monitoring (TPM), Sport Chrono Package Plus and PDK
Doppel
kupplung (PDK), as well as
the selected gear. The dial on the
left contains the analogue speed -
ometer with digital trip meter and
total distance display. The design
and legibilit y of the dials are also
enhanced by the white backlight
illumination.as an option is the SportDesign
steering wheel with gearshift

paddles (p. 52).
For extra comfort on those cold
days, steering wheel heating is
also available on request for all
steering wheels (available only in
conjunction with seat heating).
Instruments.
Each black circular dial in the
instrument cluster – aluminium-
coloured in the Cayman S model
– provides important information
at a glance. In the centre is the
analogue rev counter with digital
speedometer and a customisable
display of key data from the
Steering wheels.
The Cayman models feature as
standard a sports steering wheel
with full-size airbag. The steering
wheel is adjustable for height and
reach and the rim is in smooth-
finish leather. As an option, you

can specify a multifunction steering
wheel in leather with integrated
but tons for the most essential
audio and, where applicable,
standard on -board computer.
Additional data, such as average
fuel consumption, fuel range
or the data of the optional TPM
can be shown as desired.
The right-hand dial displays a
range of information, including
the outside temperature and shif t
pat tern of the optional Porsche navigation and telephone functions.
Alternatively, the multifunction
steering wheel is available in
smooth-finish leather, Aluminium
Look, carbon or macassar wood.
Fit ted as standard in conjunction
with Porsche Doppelkupplung (PDK)
is the sports steering wheel with
gearshift switches. A multifunction
version of this steering wheel is
offered as an option. Also available
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CDR-30 audio system
When you’re driving along with bells and whistles,
why not listen to some music, too?
Porsche audio and communication systems.
output stages. For an even more
impressive sound experience,
you could opt for the Sound
Package Plus or BOSE
® Surround
Sound System.
Controlling the CDR-30 could not
be more simple: the function keys
ensure that all the main functions
are directly at your fingertips,
and it is possible to conveniently
control all of the most important
functions using the but tons on
any of the optional multifunction
steering wheels.
Admit tedly, to outperform the
distinctively powerful Porsche
sound is a real challenge.

Nevertheless, we’ve tried and
have developed audio systems
that offer a genuine alternative.
CDR-30 audio system.
Both Cayman models are
equipped as standard with the
CDR-30 audio system with
a 5-inch display (monochrome)
and an MP3- compatible CD drive. An integrated six- disc CD/ DVD
autochanger is available as an
option.
The FM dual tuner with RDS
diversit y, a total of 30 memory
presets, dynamic autostore and
speed-sensitive volume control
are, as usual, all part of the
standard package. Just like the
high-qualit y sound, which is

delivered by t wo high -range
speakers in the dashboard, t wo
low/mid-range speakers in the
door trims and t wo 25-wat t
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1) Please see the notes on p. 124.
Telephone module for PCM.1)
Available as an option, the GSM
telephone module offers conven -
ience and excellent reception.
By inserting a SIM card directly
into PCM’s integral SIM card
reader, calls can be made using
the hands-free facilit y. For even
more convenience, the Bluetooth
®
capabilit y of a mobile phone can
be used to make calls through the
SIM Access Profile (SAP). Once
automatic pairing is complete, the
mobile phone’s aerial is switched
of f to conserve bat tery charge
and the phone operates via the
car aerial. Depending on the t ype
of mobile phone, this gives access
not only to the numbers on the
SIM card, but also to the phone’s
internal memory. A selection of
mobile phones can be controlled
entirely using PCM, the optional
multifunction steering wheel or
the optional voice control system
without the phone ever leaving
your pocket.
In addition, the telephone
module enables you to establish
a Bluetooth
® link with those
mobile phones that only support
the Handsfree Profile (HFP).
In this case, the GSM connection
is always established through
of 235 wat ts, a total of nine
speakers combine to create the
perfect interior sound experience.
Sound set tings can be customised
using the CDR-30 audio system or
the optional Porsche Communication
Management (PCM, p. 92). Also
includes CD storage in the glove
compartment.
CD or CD/DVD autochanger.
An integrated six- disc CD
autochanger is available for the
CDR-30 audio system on request.
An integrated six- disc CD/ DVD
autochanger is also available for
the optional PCM (Audio DVD
playback only in conjunction with
PCM). Both autochangers support
the playback of audio tracks
in MP3 format. They hold up to six
CDs or DVDs and are easy to load

by simply inserting the discs into
the slot on the CDR-30 or PCM.
the
aerial of the mobile phone.
PCM then acts merely as a hands-
free
system and you can leave
the mobile phone tucked away.
On request, a cordless handset
for the telephone module is also
available. However, the handset
cannot be used for Bluetooth
®
links established using the Hands -
free Profile (HFP).
Mobile phone preparation for
PCM and CDR-30.
1)
To enable a Bluetooth® connection
for those mobile phones that
only support the Handsfree Profile
(HFP), an optional mobile phone
preparation is available. With HFP,
PCM or CDR-30 acts merely as
a hands-free system. Here, too,
you can leave the mobile phone
tucked away in your pocket.
However, PCM or CDR-30 is able
to control only the basic functions
of the mobile phone.
The GSM connection is estab -
lished through the aerial of the
mobile phone. The mobile phone
preparation is available with
or without a mounting bracket.
the sof t ware supplied (sof t ware
complies with all statutory
requirements for automatic
logbooks as specified by
the German revenue authorities).
TV tuner for PCM.
The T V tuner, available on request,
is capable of receiving free-to -air
analogue and digital television
broadcasts (DVB-T) to provide
entertainment bet ween journeys.
For your safet y, the T V picture
is switched of f while the car is in
motion.
Voice control system for PCM.
Almost all of the functions of
PCM can be controlled using the
optional voice control system
with word-by-word input. The
menu item is read aloud exactly
as it is displayed on the screen

and the voice control system
recognises commands or
sequences of numbers, whoever
the speaker. It then gives an
audible acknowledgement and
carries out the functions you
request. There is no need to

‘train’ the system.
Universal audio interface for
PCM and CDR-30.
With this optional feature, the
storage compartment in the centre
console will, in conjunction with the
optional PCM, contain up to three
connections: one for your iPod
®,
one for a USB stick/ MP3 player
and one as an AUX interface for
any compatible audio source of

your choice. The iPod
® or USB stick
can be controlled conveniently and
safely using PCM. Through the USB
socket, it is also possible to down-
load data from the performance
display of the Sport Chrono Pack-
age Plus, as well as data from the
electronic logbook.
In conjunction with the CDR-30
audio system that comes as
standard, the optional universal
audio interface features an
AUX socket for connecting any
other t ype of audio source.
Sound Package Plus for PCM
and CDR-30.
For sophisticated ears: the
optionally available Sound
Package Plus. With a total output
3D map view with turn notification
2D map view
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When viewing a map, it is
possible to select bet ween a 3D
perspective and the 2D display.
At motorway exits, graphical
turn indications are displayed

for bet ter orientation. In splitscreen
mode, you can choose to display
not only the current map over -
view, but also a list of icons
that represent dynamic route

guidance.
Electronic logbook for PCM.
The optional electronic logbook
enables automatic recording of
relevant driving data. Once you
have downloaded the logbooks
via Bluetooth
® or the optional
USB interface, you can evaluate
them on your home PC using