lights PORSCHE CAYMAN 2006 1.G Information Manual

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The Cayman
upward surge. Above the side
windows are two additional lines
which channel the roof into
the rear of the car. While one
line meets with the rear screen
surround, the other continues
its rearward path as far as the
taillight module.
sweeps back from the
windscreen pillars to merge with
the powerful rear section. The
sharply contoured side skirts
track the flow of air as it streams
into the side intake openings.
Within each opening are three
vertically divided sections which
optimise the airflow to the
engine.
Another typical coupé feature
is the absence of a B-pillar. To
the rear of each door, the lower
window edge makes a dramatic The curvature of the headlights,
wings and front lid creates
a fascinating combination of
dynamic forms. The front lid
and apron bring a sense of
forward momentum to the entire
front end of the car.
Move around to the side, and we
can trace the design as it extends
across the rest of the car. The
arcing lines of the front and
rear wings create a gracefully
narrowed mid-section. The coupé
roofline is lightly domed as it
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Evolved for the enjoyment of driving.
The Cayman design philosophy.
A single glance is all it takes
to recognise a Porsche. Look a
little closer and you’ll find a
sporting character unique to the
new Cayman and the Cayman S.
Sinuous, muscular, from front
to rear, they are poised and ready
to perform.Energy and potential are clearly
expressed in the dynamic interplay
of concave and convex forms.
Viewed from the front, this
powerful capability is immediately
conveyed by the large air-intake
openings. Their distinctive design
gives each Cayman model a
unique and provocative look.
Neatly positioned within the
outermost intakes are the twin
fog and side light units. Their
rounded form is elegantly
combined with horizontal aerofoil
elements. Splitter elements at
the base of the front apron
provide a further reduction in
front-end lift.

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Designed entirely around the
driver, the new Cayman is a
contemporary interpretation of
a classic Porsche concept. The
six-cylinder boxer engine has a
2.7-litre displacement generating
180 kW (245 bhp) at 6,500 rpm.
Thanks to VarioCam Plus (see
page 39), the maximum torque
output of 273 Nm is available
between 4,600 and 6,000 rpm.
The mid-engined layout is a crucial
factor in the near perfect front/
rear weight distribution. It also
enhances the car’s rear-end
traction, enabling 0 to 100 km / h
(62 mph) in as little as 6.1 seconds.
Maximum speed in appropriate
track conditions is 258 km / h
(160 mph).
The second key factor when it
comes to performance is, of
course, aerodynamics. Honed in
the wind tunnel, the new Cayman
has a drag coefficient of just 0.29.
Power is transmitted with precision
to the road through a five-speed
manual gearbox. An optional Sport
package is also available,
The new Cayman and the Cayman S |Model range
combining a six-speed manual
gearbox with Porsche Active
Suspension Management
(PASM – see page 52). Five-speed
Tiptronic S, offering both manual
and automatic gearshifts, is
also available as an option.
The standard wheels have a 17-inch
diameter and attractive dual-spoke
design. Clearly visible behind
them are the four-piston fixed brake
calipers in monobloc aluminium
with black anodised finish. All four
discs are vented and cross-drilled,
enabling better performance in wet weather conditions and lower
unsprung weight.
Other distinctive features on the
new Cayman include black lip
spoilers at the front of the car and
a centrally mounted, single-tube
tailpipe. Accompanying it all is the
familiar sound of the Porsche flat-
six engine.
The interior of the car is an
elegant arrangement of smooth
and clearly defined surfaces.
These are augmented by highlights
in Volcano Grey on the dashboard
At Porsche, we have our own theory of evolution.
Only the best engineering survives.
The new Cayman.
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and gear console surround.
Genuine leather trim can be found
on the steering wheel, gear lever,
handbrake lever and door handle
facings. On entering the car, the
first thing to catch your eye is the
Cayman logo on the outer door-sill
guard. The second is the stylish
instrument cluster with classic
black instrument dials. The
instrument shroud unites all three
instruments into a single visual
unit.
The new Cayman. Sport and style
in every detail.

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Chassis
a more natural and involving
response to lateral and longitudinal
forces. Cornering agility is
considerably enhanced, with
greater scope for oversteer on
turn-in and exit. This additional
manoeuvrability is particularly
apparent in lower-speed sequences
and bends.
For maximum dexterity, PSM can
be set to standby while the car is
still in ‘Sport’ mode. PSM simply
monitors the forces acting on the
car and will only intervene in the
most critical scenarios, e.g., when
ABS assistance is required on both
front brakes.
To help you quantify this increase
in performance, the Sport Chrono
Package includes a compact timer
with swivel display which is
centrally located on the dashboard.
Functions are accessed via the
control stalk for the on-board
computer. Analogue dials measure
hours, minutes and seconds, while
a separate digital field displays
whole seconds, tenths and one
hundredths of a second. The digital
field runs in parallel with a second
digital display which is conveniently
located in the instrument cluster.
Sport Chrono Package Plus.
This enhanced Sport Chrono option
is available in conjunction with the
optional Porsche Communication
Management (PCM – see page 86).
It offers all the same functions as
the Sport Chrono Package as well
as some additional information
options and features.
‘Sport’ button on centre console
Lap or journey times can be
viewed, stored and analysed using
a special performance display in
PCM. The information available
includes time elapsed and
distance travelled on the current
lap, as well as the number of laps
completed and their respective
times. You can also view the
current fastest lap as well as the
remaining range till empty. Driving
times can be recorded for any
stretch of road, and benchmark
times defined. Other useful features
include a personal memory
function which is also controlled
via PCM. This can be used to store
personal preferences for a range
of systems, including daytime
running lights, ‘Welcome Home’
lighting, optional automatic air
conditioning and door-lock
settings.
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Sport Chrono Package.
Both Cayman models, like every
Porsche, have lots of performance
in reserve.
To help you explore even more
of that potential, there’s the
optional Sport Chrono Package.
This unique range of functions
provides simultaneous enhancement
of the engine and chassis for even
greater driving pleasure.
When you activate the package
using the ‘Sport’ button in the
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 throttle maps in ‘Normal’ and ‘Sport’ mode
centre console, the throttle
becomes more responsive, the
rev limiter becomes harder, and
the engine dynamics become
more like those of a racing car.
While this is happening, the
optional sports exhaust system
(see page 41) and optional PASM
are also switching to ‘Sport’ mode.
The baseline damper rating is
now considerably firmer, enabling
faster turn-in as well as better
road-holding and traction.On vehicles equipped with
optional Tiptronic S, the automatic
gearshift is noticeably more
dynamic. Upshifts and downshifts
are performed at higher revs with
a faster gearshift action. When
you lift off the throttle to slow the
car, engine braking is applied
sooner. There are no unwanted
upshifts in manual mode when
approaching the engine speed limit.
To minimise assistance from
Porsche Stability Management
(PSM – see page 64), its trigger
threshold is raised. The result is
Sport Chrono timer

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SafetyPerformance is crucial in a
genuine sportscar. But then so are
all aspects of safety. At Porsche,
we believe that nothing is more
important than this balance of
power and control. The stability
of a car is inextricably linked
with its engine and chassis
performance. Neither can be
considered in isolation. Neither
is complete on its own. In the
Cayman and Cayman S, we’ve
used a comprehensive range of
protective features that are
designed around the driver and
passenger. Inherent within themare the very highest standards of
active and passive safety. Only
then do we arrive at a car that is,
in all respects, instantly Porsche.

4-piston monobloc brake calipers

Porsche Stability Management (PSM)

2 full-size front airbags

Porsche Side Impact Protection
(POSIP)

Porsche Ceramic Composite
Brake (PCCB – optional)

Bi-Xenon headlights (optional)

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Safety
Power is only one aspect of performance.
It is nothing without control.
Safety in the Cayman and Cayman S.
Active safety.
Active safety is an integral part of
every new Porsche design. Each
new vehicle concept incorporates
systems and components which
are developed with one aim in
mind: total safety for you and your
passengers.The suspension and steering – the
basic platform of the car – have a decisive role to play. On the
Cayman and Cayman S, they offer
generous reserves of safety,
even at racetrack speeds. Equally
important are the reserves
of power, which enable rapid
overtaking manoeuvres. Bringing
Night-time driving is equally
assured thanks to a highly
effective front and rear lighting
concept. The low front foglights
offer excellent illumination,
precisely where you need it most.
A high-level third brake light is
neatly integrated at the base of
the large rear screen. In addition
to the obvious safety benefits,
the front and rear lighting on the
Cayman and Cayman S create
a unique ‘night design’.
Bi-Xenon lighting system with
headlight cleaning.
This optional headlight system
offers greater light output in
low-beam mode, improved
illumination up to the light/dark
border, better lateral visibility and
reduced driver fatigue thanks
to a higher colour temperature.
A dynamic headlight levelling
function raises and lowers the
angle of each light to compensate
for changes in the attitude of the
car under braking and acceleration.
Night design (rear)
Bi-Xenon headlight Night design (front)
Cayman S
it all swiftly and securely to a
halt is a powerful standard braking
system.
Downforce is provided by a bi-plane
rear spoiler and aerodynamic front
end. Another important standard
safety feature is Porsche Stability
Management (PSM – see page 64).

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Rear screen.
Both models have a large, tinted
and heated rear screen offering
excellent rearward visibility.
A detachable fabric screen on
the inside of the rear lid provides
additional privacy for the main
luggage area.
Rear wiper.
Both Cayman models can also
be equipped with a highly
effective and streamlined rear
wiper system. Its elegant form
blends harmoniously with the
exterior design.
ParkAssist.
This optional parking aid is
automatically enabled whenever
you select reverse gear.
Move too close to a stationary
object and a warning signal is
emitted. Continue to reverse and
the tone increases in frequency.
The distance is measured by a
row of ultrasonic sensors, which
are neatly concealed in the rear
bumper.
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‘Welcome Home’ lighting.
This standard lighting function
provides comfort and safety
when using the car after dark.
The foglights and taillights are
automatically illuminated when the
car is locked or unlocked using
the key remote. The lights remain
illuminated for 30 seconds,
lighting your way to or from the
car. This delay is user-adjustable
on vehicles with optional Sport
Chrono Package Plus and Porsche
Communication Management
(PCM).
HomeLink®.
This optional garage-door opener
is freely programmable and
integrated within the cockpit. It
offers remote control of up to
three garage, gate, home lighting
and/or alarm systems. Compatible
with virtually all garage and gate
systems.
Water-repellent side windows.
The side window glass on both
Cayman models has a highly
effective water-repellent finish. By
rapidly dispersing moisture and
dirt, it ensures optimum visibility
in the wet. (Note: surface finish
requires occasional renewal
depending on vehicle usage.)
Front wipers.
The front wipers have an adjustable
wipe interval, are aerodynamically
designed and park neatly out
of sight when not in use. The
right-hand blade has a bowed
construction enabling maximum
wiper coverage. The windscreen
washer system features two
heated nozzles with integral filter
element. An optional rain sensor
is also available in conjunction
with the auto-dimming interior and
exterior mirrors.
Cayman S with ParkAssist
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