four wheel drive PORSCHE CAYMAN S 2012 2.G Information Manual

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It ’s always worth taking the direct route:
from stimulus to response, from resting
pulse to pounding heart, from impulse to
endorphin rush – not least when the dis-
tance to travel is less than half a metre.
The new Cayman is equipped with a com -
pletely newly developed 2.7- litre boxer
engine and the Cayman S is driven by a

3.4-litre variant, both of which are tuned
for sport y driving. Accelerator pedal in -
puts are translated directly into propul -
sion. Maximum torque is available over a
broad engine speed range. Both engines feature direct fuel injection
(DFI) and VarioCam Plus. Power is trans
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mit ted to the wheels by a smooth
6-speed manual gearbox or the optional

7-speed Porsche Doppelkupplung (PDK).
Exemplary efficiency is achieved by means
of sophisticated technologies. As stand ard,
these include the auto start/stop function,
electromechanical power steering, elec -
trical system recuperation and intelligent
thermal management. The result, depend -
ing on the equipment variant, is a 16 %
reduction in CO2 emissions compared with
the previous model.
Six cylinders. Four heart chambers.
Just 30 cm apart.

e ngineering.
Thanks to our principles of intelligent light -
weight construction, we have succeeded
in making the body stiffer and simultan-
eously lighter. The chassis has been com -
pletely revised. For enhanced dynamic per -
formance and increased driving stability
when the car is pushed to the limit, both
models are equipped with Porsche Stability
Management (PSM). Enhanced Porsche
Active Suspension Management (PASM)
is available as an option and includes a
ride height reduction of 10 mm. Porsche
Torque Vectoring (PT V) with rear differen -
tial lock for increased agilit y and traction
in corners is also available on request.
For fuel consumption, CO
2 emissions and efficiency class, please refer to page 131.
The optional Sport Chrono Package makes
the response and handling characteristics
of the new Cayman even sportier. For the
first time, the package now also includes
dynamic transmission mounts, which make
a perceptible contribution to handling
stabi l ity in fast corners whilst ensuring
a high degree of ride comfort.
Several years of development work and
countless draf ts later, our engineers have
realised their goal: the direct link bet ween
action and reaction. Experience the result
in the new Cayman, and let your pulse
rate be the measure of success.
The new Cayman models |
Engineering

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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
Drive |
Chassis
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.
Drive |
Chassis

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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
Interior | Interior and comfort
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.

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CDr audio system.
Fit ted as standard, the CDR audio system
features a seven-inch colour monitor that
also acts as a touchscreen, giving you
quick and easy access to the most impor -
tant functions and menus.
The integrated CD radio includes an FM
dual tuner with RDS diversit y, 30 memory
presets, dynamic autostore and speed-
sensitive volume control and features a
sound system with four loudspeakers and
a total output of 2 x 25 wat ts.
As standard, the glove compartment con -
tains an AUX inter face, which enables you
to connect an external audio device such
as a compatible MP3 player.
Porsche Communication management
(PC m) including navigation module.
PCM is your central information and com -
munication system. It is powerful and
multifunctional, yet easy to operate. The
main feature is the intuitive seven-inch
touchscreen. Alternatively, you can choose
to operate PCM using conventional rotary
pushbut ton controls.
Radio functions include up to 42 memory
presets and an FM dual tuner with RDS
diversity, which continuously scans in
the background for the best signal, and a
dynamic autostore.
The CD/ DVD drive plays CDs and audio
DVDs and is MP3-compatible. A six-disc CD/ DVD autochanger integrated in PCM
is available as an option.
Fit ted in the glove compartment as stand
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ard, the universal audio interface (USB)
enables you to connect and even charge
your iPod
® or any other compatible audio
source of your choice. The iPod® or a
USB stick can be operated conveniently
and safely via PCM, the optional multi -
function steering wheel or the optional

voice control system.
By means of the USB socket, it is also
possible to download data from the per -
formance display of the Sport Chrono
Package, as well as data from the elec-
tronic logbook. In the opposite direction, you can transfer up to 10,000 tracks in
MP3 format to the internal hard drive of
PCM and create your own jukebox. Play
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back of recognised podcast and audio -
book formats is supported and cover art
is displayed.
The navigation module of PCM with high-
speed hard drive allows you to choose
bet ween a 2D display and a 3D perspec -
tive. In some regions, even buildings can
be displayed in 3D as well as terrain with
satellite image overlay. Split screen mode
enables you to view t wo functions at
once, such as the current navigation map
and a list of symbols that represent the
next navigation instruction.
1 CDR audio system
2 Porsche Communication Management (PCM)
Interior |
Audio and communication
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131 Technical data.
CaymanCayman S
e ngine
C y linders 66
Displacement 2,70 6 c m
33,436 cm3
Max. power (DIN)
at rpm 202 kW (275 hp)
7, 4 0 0239 kW (325 hp)
7, 4 0 0
Max. torque
at rpm 290 Nm
4,500 – 6,500370
Nm
4,500–5,800
Compression ratio 12.5 : 112.5 : 1
Transmission
Layout Rear-wheel driveRear-wheel drive
Manual gearbox 6-speed6-speed
PDK (optional) 7-speed7-speed
Chassis
Front axle Lightweight spring-strut suspensionLightweight spring-strut suspension
Rear axle Lightweight spring-strut suspensionLightweight spring-strut suspension
Steering Variable steering ratio, power-assisted
(electromechanical) Variable steering ratio, power-assisted

(electromechanical)
Turning circle 10.9 8 m 10.9 8 m
Brakes Four-piston aluminium monobloc fixed calipers front
and rear, discs internally vented and cross-drilledFour-piston aluminium monobloc fixed calipers front
and rear, discs internally vented and cross-drilled
Vehicle stabilit y system Enhanced Porsche Stabilit y Management (PSM)
(with ABS 9.0) Enhanced
Porsche Stabilit y Management (PSM)
(with ABS 9.0)
Standard wheels Front: 8 J x 18 ET 57, Rear: 9 J x 18 ET 47Front: 8 J x 19 ET 57, Rear: 9,5 J x 19 ET 45
Standard tyres Front: 235/45 ZR 18, Rear: 265/45 ZR 18Front: 235/40 ZR 19, Rear: 265/40 ZR 19
CaymanCayman S
Performance
Manual/PDK Manual/PDK
Top speed km/ h (mph) 2 6 6 (16 5) / 2 6 4 (16 4)2 8 3 ( 17 5 ) / 2 81 ( 174 )
0 –100 km/ h (0 – 62 mph) 5.7 secs/5.6 secs 5.0 secs/4.9 secs
Sport Chrono Package (in conjunction with PDK) 0 –100 km/ h (0 – 62 mph) –/5.4 secs –/4.7 secs
0 –160 km/ h (0 –99 mph) 12.9 secs/12.8 secs 10.8 secs/10.7 secs
Sport Chrono Package (in conjunction with PDK) 0 –160 km/ h (0 –99 mph) –/12.5 secs–/10.5 secs
Flexibilit y 80 –120 km/ h (50 –75 mph) in 5th gear 8.0 secs/– 6.5 secs/–
Overtaking acceleration 80 –120 km/ h (50 –75 mph) –/3.6 secs –/3.0 secs
weightsManual/PDK Manual/PDK
Unladen weight (DIN) 1, 310 k g / 1, 3 4 0 k g 1, 32 0 k g / 1, 3 5 0 k g
Unladen weight (EC)
1)1, 3 8 5 k g / 1,415 k g 1, 3 9 5 k g / 1,425 k g
Pe r m issi b le gross we igh t 1,6 55 k g / 1,6 8 5 k g 1,6 6 5 k g / 1,69 5 k g
Dimensions/aerodynamics
Length 4,380 mm 4,380 mm
Width (including exterior mirrors) 1,8 01 m m (1,978 m m) 1,8 01 m m (1,978 m m)
Height 1, 2 9 4 m m 1, 2 95 m m
Wheelbase 2,475 mm 2,475 mm
Luggage compartment volume
(German Car Manufacturers’ Assoc.) (front/rear) 150
litres/275 litres 150 litres/275 litres
Tank capacity (refill volume) approx. 64 litres approx. 64 litres
Drag coef ficient 0.300.30
Fuel consumption/emissions 2)Manual/PDK Manual/PDK
Urban in l/100 km (mpg) 11.4 (24.8)/10.6 (26.6)12.2 (23.2)/11.2 (25.2)
Extra urban in l/100 km (mpg) 6.3 (44.8)/5.9 (47.9)6.9 (40.9)/6.2 (45.6)
Combined in l/100 km (mpg) 8.2 (34.4)/ 7.7 (36.7)8.8 (32.1)/8.0 (35.3)
CO
2 emissions in g / km 192 / 18 020 6/ 18 8
efficiency class 3)Manual/PDK Manual/PDK
Efficiency class (Germany) G/FG/F
Ef ficiency class (Switzerland) G/FG/F
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) Data determined in the NEDC (New European Driving Cycle) in accordance with the Euro 5 (715/2007/ EC, 692/2008/ EC, 566/2011/ EC and ECE- R 101) measurement method. The figures do not refer to an individual vehicle nor do they constitute part of the
of fer. They are intended solely as a means of comparing dif ferent t ypes of vehicle. Fuel consumption calculated for vehicles with standard specification only. Actual consumption and per formance may var y with items of optional equipment. A vehicle’s fuel
consumption and CO
2 emissions depend not only on its ef ficient use of fuel but also on driving st yle and other non -technical factors. The latest Porsche models with petrol engine are designed to operate on fuels with an ethanol content of up to 10 %. You can
obtain further information about individual vehicles from your Porsche Centre.
3) Valid in the countries listed only.