manual transmission 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
-
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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Six-speed manual gearbox.
The new Cayman models are equipped
as standard with the six-speed manual

gearbox. Gearshifts are smooth, precise
and optimally adapted to the respective
engine map. Shift throws are short and
the gear lever is easy to operate, provid -
ing a truly engaging driving experience.
The upshift indicator located in the central
circular instrument helps you to maximise
fuel efficiency.
The ascending centre console reinforces
the authentic sports car feel. It positions
the gear lever close to the steering wheel,
enabling you to change gear as fast and
as ergonomically as possible.
Porsche Doppelkupplung (PDK).
Of course, you could let us take care of
the gearshift strategy so that you can
devote all your at tention to your cornering
strategy.
Available as an option is the completely
retuned 7-speed Porsche Doppelkupplung
(PDK), featuring both manual and auto -
matic modes. The advantages are percep -
tible. Gear changes take place with no
interruption in the flow of power. Sharper
gearshift programs and significantly short -
er shift times produce faster acceleration
than with the manual gearbox. Fuel econ-
omy and comfort characteristics have also
been optimised. In response to a less
assertive driving st yle, shif t points are

recalculated to make use of the more
comfortable and more economical engine
speed ranges, and coasting mode is acti -
vated where possible (p. 44).
This is how PDK works: PDK is essentially
t wo gearboxes in one, thus requiring t wo
clutches. This double clutch arrangement
provides an alternating, non-positive con -
nection between the two half gearboxes
and the engine by means of t wo separate
input shafts. The flow of power from the
engine is transmit ted through one half
gearbox and one clutch at a time, while

the next gear is preselected in the second
half gearbox. During a gear change, there -
fore, one clutch simply opens and the
other closes at the same time, enabling
gear changes to take place within milli
-
seconds.
PDK has seven forward gears at its
disposal. Gears 1 to 6 have a sports
ratio and top speed is reached in sixth

gear. Seventh gear has a long ratio and
keeps
engine speed low to reduce fuel
con
sumption and improve comfort.
1 Gear lever for six-speed manual gearbox
2 Porsche Doppelkupplung (PDK) gear selector
3 Gearshif t switch on spor ts steering wheel
in conjunction with PDK
y ou’ve developed your own strategies for advancement.
So have we.

Transmission.
For fuel consumption, CO2 emissions and efficiency class, please refer to page 131.

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.