2012 PORSCHE CAYMAN S wheel

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w heels.
Performance needs sustained stability.
Fit ted as standard on the new Cayman,
18-inch alloy wheels are responsible for
maintaining the strong connection be -
t ween the vehicle and the road. A mini -
malist dual -arm spoke design accentuates
their sport y character – and yours. Tyre
sizes are 235/45 ZR 18 at the front and
265/45 ZR 18 at the rear.
The Cayman S is equipped as standard
with 19-inch wheels with a classic five-
spoke design. The t yre size at the front is 235/40 ZR 19 and 265/40 ZR 19 at
the rear.
Wheels up to 20 inches are available
from our list of options. The large rolling circumference helps to
improve comfort. At the same time, the
rolling resistance of the new generation

of t yres has been reduced, which, in turn,
helps to reduce fuel consumption.
1 18-inch Cayman wheel
2 19 - inch Cayman S wheel
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Tyre Pressure m onitoring (TPm).
Optional Tyre Pressure Monitoring (TPM)
sends warnings to the on-board comput -
er’s display screen in the event of low
t yre pressure. The TFT screen in the

instrument cluster enables the driver to
check the pressure in all four t yres. The system updates quickly and

accurately af ter an engine start, t yre
pressure correction or wheel change –
for increased comfort and your safet y.

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Another key advantage of PCCB is the
extremely low weight of the ceramic brake
discs, which are approximately 50 % light-
er than standard discs of a similar design
and size. As well as enhancing perfor -
mance and fuel economy, this represents a major reduction in unsprung and rotat
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ing masses. The consequence of this is
bet ter road holding and increased com -
fort, particularly on uneven roads, as well
as greater agility and improved handling. Please note that circuit racing, track day
use and other forms of performance driv
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ing can significantly reduce the service
life of even the most durable pads and
discs. As with conventional high-perfor -
mance braking systems, we recommend that all brake components be profession
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ally inspected and replaced where neces -
sary after each track event.
e lectric parking brake.
The electric parking brake, which can be
activated and deactivated manually, is
released automatically as you pull away
with your seat belt fastened. A hill hold
function is integrated as standard for the
manual gearbox and for PDK. It assists
you in making a comfortable, smooth
and roll-free start on an incline. Whenever
you come to halt on an incline, this is
detected automatically and the braking
effect of the electric parking brake is

supplemented by application of the wheel
brakes. As long as a gear remains en -
gaged, the brake pressure is maintained
at all four wheels. To pull away, simply
apply throt tle. As soon as sufficient
starting torque is available, the brake
is
released and the vehicle moves off.
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Porsche Stability management (PSm).
Enhanced Porsche Stability Management
(PSM) is fit ted as standard. This system
automatically maintains stability and trac -
tion even at the limits of dynamic driving
performance. Sensors continuously moni -
tor the direction, speed, yaw velocit y and
lateral acceleration of the car. Using this
information, PSM is able to calculate the
actual direction of travel at any given
moment. If the car begins to oversteer or
understeer, PSM applies selective braking
on individual wheels in order to restore
stability.
Under acceleration on wet or low-grip road
surfaces, PSM improves traction – as well
as agilit y, control and safet y – using the
automatic brake differential (ABD) and
antislip regulation (ASR). Integrated ABS

is designed to minimise braking distances.
If you prefer an ever sportier drive, PSM
can be switched off. For your safet y,
however, PSM remains set to intervene if
the vehicle is braked and ABS assistance
is required.
Also included with PSM are engine drag
torque control (EDC), precharging of the
brake system and brake assist. If you
suddenly release the accelerator pedal
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PSM automatically prepares for your next
action: the braking system is precharged
so that the brake pads are already in light

contact with the brake discs. Maximum
braking power is therefore achieved
much sooner. Brake assist detects a
panic braking situation and generates

the brake pressure required for maximum
deceleration.
PSM increases driving stabilit y and safet y
as well as the agilit y you have come to
expect from a Porsche.
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Porsche Torque Vectoring (PTV).
This optional system for increasing
dynamic performance and stability varies
the distribution of torque to the rear
wheels and includes a mechanically lock -
ing rear differential. When the car is driven assertively into

a corner, moderate brake pressure is
applied to the inside rear wheel. Conse -
quently, an additional rotational pulse
(yaw movement) is induced around the
vehicle’s vertical axis in the direction of the turn. This results in a direct and
sport y steering action as the car enters
the corner.
At low and medium vehicle speeds, PT V
significantly increases agilit y and steering
precision. At high speeds and when

accelerating out of corners, the rear

differential lock ensures greater driving
stabilit y and traction on road surfaces
with varying grip, including the wet and
snow.
The results are remarkable stability,
optimum traction and excellent cornering
dynamics at all speeds, coupled with
precise steering and stable load transfer
characteristics through ever y t wist and
turn of your journey.
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Sport Chrono Package.
Better performance would normally be
impossible to achieve without more inten -
sive training. In the new Cayman models,
it comes at the push of a but ton. The
optional Sport Chrono Package provides
simultaneous enhancement for the chas -
sis, engine and transmission – accom -
panied by an even more emotive sound.
In addition to the performance display,
a digital and an analogue stopwatch,

the Sport Chrono Package also includes
dynamic gearbox mounts (p. 64). Another
component is the SPORT PLUS but ton.
When this is pressed, optional Porsche
Active Suspension Management (PASM)
switches to ‘Sport ’ mode for harder
damping and more direct steering and,
therefore, even more intensive road

holding.
The trigger threshold for PSM is raised.
Agilit y is perceptibly enhanced when
braking for corners with PSM, allowing
even sportier braking and exit accelera -
tion. For even greater dexterit y, PSM can
be set to standby while the car is still in
SPORT PLUS mode. For safet y, it is set
to intervene automatically only when ABS
assistance is required.
The throttle-blip function produces even
sportier gearshifts. A managed burst
of throt tle ensures smooth load changes
for increased stabilit y and makes the
gearshift process an even more engaging
experience.
In conjunction with optional PDK, the
Sport Chrono Package comes with t wo
additional functions for a sport y drive
that borders on a motorsport experience. The first is ‘Launch Control’, which is de
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signed to produce a racing start.
The second function is the ‘motorsport-
derived gearshift strategy’. In this mode,
PDK is designed for very short shift times
and optimum shift points, while torque
boosts during gear changes provide the
maximum acceleration available. Thi
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involving experience is further enhanced
by overrun downshifts and the throt tle-
blip function for uncompromising driving
pleasure.
An additional display in the steering wheel
and instrument cluster indicates whether
the SPORT or SPORT PLUS but tons
and, with PDK, Launch Control have been
activated. In conjunction with optional
Porsche Communication Management
(PCM), a special display enables you to

view, store and evaluate lap times or other
driving times. It shows the total driving
time, lap distance, lap number and lap
times recorded so far.
1 Sport Chrono display on the PDK steering wheel
2 Sport Chrono stopwatch
3 SPORT and SPORT PLUS but ton

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You aren’t the cosy t ype, but you do
appreciate the value of comfort and

convenience.
The completely rest yled interior of the
new Cayman models will therefore make
you feel right at home. Here, every thing
is focused on one goal: advancing with
a blend of sport and comfort. The driver
is optimally integrated in the vehicle. The
ascending centre console positions the
gear lever close to the steering wheel for
fast, sporty and ergonomic gearshifts. The individual controls are clearly organ
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ised. All but tons and the functions of the
on-board computer are intuitive to find
and select so that you can devote your
full at tention to the road.
The sport y character of the new Cayman
is further reinforced by the Sports seats –
fit ted as standard and with seat centres in
Alcantara. Materials have been carefully
chosen to ensure exquisite and st ylish
integration in the interior design. The

visible effect is exemplified by the silver-
coloured details on the dashboard and
centre console and by leather appliqués
on selected features, such as the steering
wheel rim, gear lever/selector and door
handle inlays. In the Cayman S, the door
armrests and the storage compartment
lid on the centre console are also finished
in leather as standard.
Nevertheless, there
is scope to refine and
st yle your Cayman
with, for example, the
comprehensive
leather interior package.
Not enough? Then why not add some more touches of your own? A wide range
of personalisation options is available for
the new Cayman models, a selection of
which is featured on the following pages.
Interior
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1 Cayman S with leather interior in Platinum Grey, PDK
and other optional equipment
Suited to you.
Not adapted to you.

Interior and comfort.

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Steering wheels.
Do you have an exact idea of how things
should turn out? The steering wheel vari -
ants of the new Cayman models with high-
grip rim in smooth-finish leather enable
you to take precise control. In combination
with the optional fully electric seats, the
steering wheel is also electrically adjust-able and, for even more convenience, a
memory function is included.
Sports steering wheel.
The three-spoke sports steering wheel is
fit ted as standard and offers up to 60 and
40 mm of adjustment for both height
and
reach, respectively. In conjunction with optional PDK, it features two ergonomic
switches. One press with the thumb and
PDK shifts up. One pull with the index

finger and PDK shifts down. Either the
right or left hand can be used. If your
Cayman is equipped with the optional

Sport Chrono
Package and optional PDK,
there is an additional display above the
airbag module. It tells you whether the SPORT, SPORT PLUS and Launch Control
functions are activated.
The multifunction steering wheel, which

is available on request, provides extra
convenience with four function buttons

and t wo thumbwheels for easy operation
of many audio, telephone and navigation
functions.
SportDesign steering wheel.
Available on request, the SportDesign
steering wheel is distinguished from the
standard steering wheel by its t win-spoke
design. Even on sport y drives, it remains
in firm hands. In conjunction with optional
PDK, the steering wheel features t wo
gearshift paddles. These are made of solid alloy and are ergonomically located behind

the left- and right-hand steering wheel
spokes. Pull the right-hand paddle and
PDK shifts up. Pull the left-hand paddle
and PDK shifts down. When PDK has been
combined with the optional Sport Chrono
Package, the left- and right-hand spokes
additionally feature a display that tells you whether the SPORT, SPORT PLUS

and Launch Control functions have been
activated.
Steering wheel heating.
For extra comfort on those cold days,
a heating function is available as an

option for the sports steering wheel and
1 Multifunction steering wheel
2 Sports steering wheel
3 Multifunction steering wheel in conjunction with PDK
4 SportDesign steering wheel with gearshif t paddles in
conjunction with PDK
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the multifunction steering wheel. The
heating is activated by a separate control
but ton on the steering wheel and the rim
is warmed to a pleasant temperature.

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Sports seats.
The standard Sports seats are comfort
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able and provide support even when the
car is driven hard into corners. The seat
centres are finished in Alcantara. Electric
backrest adjustment and manual height
and fore/af t adjustment are integrated as
st a n d a rd .
Sports seats Plus.
The optional Sports seats Plus are uphol -
stered in smooth -finish leather. The side
bolsters of the seat squab and backrest
are more prominently defined and have
a firmer, more sport y padding for even
bet ter lateral support. To help you find
the optimum posture, the seats feature

electric backrest adjustment and manual
height and fore/aft adjustment.
Fully electric Sports seats.
If you don’t want to sacrifice sportiness
for comfort, the optional fully electric
Sports seats offer fully electric adjust-
ment of seat height, backrest angle, squab
angle and squab depth. Also electrically
operated are the fore/af t adjustment,
four-way lumbar support and even the
steering column. The included memory
package supports a range of set tings,
including both exterior mirrors and all

driver’s seat and steering wheel positions.
a daptive Sports seats Plus.
For a stronger connection bet ween sport
and comfort, adaptive Sports seats Plus
are available on request. These are an en -
hanced version of the distinctive Sports
seats Plus with the added functionalit y of
fully electric adjustment of both the seat and the side bolsters on the squab and
backrest.
Sports bucket seats.*
Sports bucket seats are available as an
option and feature a folding backrest,


integrated thorax airbag and manual fore/
aft adjustment. The carbon surface finish
conceals a seat shell in glass-/carbon-fibre
reinforced plastic.
Seat heating and ventilation.
A seat heating function is available as an
option for all seats (except for the sports
bucket seats). Seats are heated in the
squab, backrest and side bolsters. In con -
junction with seat heating, we can also
equip your seats with seat ventilation on
request. A slipstream effect is produced
by active ventilation of the perforated
seat centre and backrest and by passive
aeration at the side bolsters. This evapo -
rates perspiration moisture and therefore
makes for a dry and pleasant seating
environment, even in hot weather.
Child seats.
A Cayman should be enjoyed by passen -
gers of all ages. ISOFIX child seat pre-
paration is available as an option and

includes a deactivation function for the
passenger airbag.
1 Standard Sports seat
2 Sports seat Plus
3 Fully electric Sports seat
4 Adaptive Sports seat Plus
5 Sports bucket seat
* Child seats must not be used with sports bucket
seats.
a prerequisite to following your own road:
support you can rely on.

Seats.