Brochure: Porsche 987.II Cayman R (October 2010)
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WSLS1201000120 GB/WWWSLS1201000120 The new Cayman R The The new Cayman R Radically Porsche This catalogue is produced by Porsche for use in English speaking markets around the world. The standard specifi cation of the Cayman R in Australia, however, is substantially above the one presented in this catalogue. The table below shows features which are referred to as “optional” but which in fact are standard in Australia. Cayman R ParkAssist (parking sensors at rear) Climate control Cruise control Porsche Communication Management (PCM) with navigation module Sound package plus Six-disc CD/DVD changer Telephone Module (SIM Card insertion or Bluetooth® connectivity) Universal Audio Interface (iPod®, USB, Aux-In) Please note that Factory Collection, ISOFIX mountings and Vehicle Tracking System is not available for Australian delivered vehicles. Porsche Cars Australia Pty Ltd, November 2010. PCA 0042 MY11 Cayman R Option Sticker.indd 1 8/11/2010 10:53:48 AM Every so often, it’s time to take the next step forward. Every so often, you realise that the best is simply not enough. Every so often, there is only one right way: your own. The new Cayman R – radically Porsche. 4 5 6 7 8 Minimising is another way to push the boundaries. How exactly do you refine an Many would think so. We don’t. the power-to-weight ratio. For would otherwise mean only What does this mean for the existing sportscar concept? By The result is the new Cayman R. us, improving performance one thing: increased weight. driver? Even more dynamics, The Cayman R. adding one thing after another, is not simply about boosting This is the principle of Porsche even more agility, and even piling more and more on top, Minimise to maximise was the engine output, but radically Intelligent Performance. more Porsche. and packing even more in? idea. The guiding principle was dispensing with features that 10 11 What’s the effect on others? As if you’d care. Cayman R concept. A rebellious character knows the driver, such as a purposeful wheels, sports bucket seats, The Cayman R reflects the exactly what it wants. Our mid-engine layout combined and 330 hp. In short, 55 kg radical rejection of the pursuit of engineers adopted the same with a rigorous reduction in less and 10 hp more than the comfort. It’s a character that is attitude when developing the weight and increased engine Cayman S. not influenced by the opinion of Cayman R. One thing was clear: output. In other words, Porsche others. And that is exactly what it should be uncompromising, Intelligent Performance. The body has been lowered makes it so attractive. sharper and more radical than by 20 mm, and a retuned ever before. To achieve this, The result? No radio. No air con- sports suspension provides anything was acceptable as long ditioning system. No cupholders. uncompromising proximity to as it would ultimately benefit Instead, 19-inch lightweight alloy the road. 13 It never seeks the middle ground. And therein lies its strength. Mid-engine concept. Wilful and strong personalities The reason? An intelligent mid- distribution between the front are known for their extreme engine concept which, owing and rear axles and particularly emotions, like those of the to the concentration of weight well-balanced handling charac- Cayman R. Its heart has a close to the centre of the vehi- teristics for high cornering particularly powerful and loud cle, gave it enormous agility, speeds with excellent control. beat, and it is in exactly the excellent cornering dynamics right place: the middle. and a low centre of gravity. As a whole, the Cayman R Reason enough, then, to go is a convincing and coherent Built in 1953 with a design back to these old values. concept. After all, a strong based on the 550 Spyder, character also has a strong the ‘Le Mans Coupé’ proved The result today is a pure-bred heart. successful in the legendary sportscar with a mid-mounted Le Mans motor race. engine, delivering uniform weight 14 280 440 260 243 kW (330 hp) 420 240 400 220 370 Nm 380 200 360 180 340 160 320 140 300 orque (Nm) Power (kW) 120 280 T 100 260 80 240 60 220 Efficiency only takes one route: 40 200 1000 1500 2000 2500 3000 3500 4000 4500 5000 5500 6000 6500 7000 7500 the direct one. Engine speed (rpm) Drive system. How can one satisfy an insatiable output alone, but by a harmonious possible to achieve a power-to- At the rear end, the exhaust urge for increased performance? balance of low weight – for weight ratio of less than 4 kg/hp. system with its twin tailpipe in There are many ways. We take excellent agility – and high engine The light-alloy 3.4-litre horizon- black has the last sporty word. the intelligent route, which power – for outstanding perfor- tally opposed cylinder engine The optional sports exhaust has been the common theme mance. In other words, by an produces 243 kW (330 hp) at system offers an even more at Porsche for over 60 years. optimum power-to-weight ratio. 7,400 rpm. Maximum torque is impressive sound. For Porsche, at least, simply 370 Nm at 4,750 rpm. increasing engine output is not The Cayman R is 55 kg lighter enough. Improved dynamics and 10 hp more powerful than are not achieved by increased the Cayman S. This has made it 17 The engine features direct fuel The results are impressive The top speed is 175 mph PDK, the Cayman R completes injection (DFI) as standard. performance figures, extremely (282 km/h). In conjunction with the sprint from 0 to 62 mph Fuel is injected at up to 120 bar smooth running, optimised the differential lock fitted as (100 km/h) in only 4.9 seconds. directly into the combustion gas cycles and tremendous standard, the precise six-speed chamber with millisecond preci- cornering agility with low fuel manual gearbox delivers out- Also available is the optional sion by means of electromag- consumption and emissions. standing traction directly to the Sport Chrono Package which, netically actuated injection The Cayman R responds to road. when combined with Porsche valves. The injection spray and every touch of the accelerator Doppelkupplung, offers the cone angles are tuned for the pedal with radical forward Available as an option is Porsche ‘Launch Control’ function to optimum fuel/air mixture and thrust. Acceleration from 0 to Doppelkupplung (PDK), for improve acceleration by a effective combustion. 62 mph (100 km/h) is completed gear changes that take place in further 0.2 seconds. in just 5 seconds, 0.2 seconds milliseconds with no interrup- faster than the Cayman S. tion in the flow of power. With 18 19 If you have belief in your own direction, you will stay true to your course. Chassis. What does exploring your own shock absorbers tuned for bends. It also acts to damp direction actually mean? At firm rebound and compression load-change reactions during Porsche, it means concentrating to provide improved dynamic fast cornering. without compromise on what performance with virtually no matters: the road. It’s no won- difference in ride comfort. The Cayman R is equipped der, then, that the body of the as standard with 19-inch Cayman R has been lowered by The impact on driving stability is Boxster Spyder wheels with a 20 mm compared with that of extremely profound: pitch and high-quality silver painted finish. the Cayman S and the chassis roll are practically eliminated. They are lightweight and reduce set-up has been modified The mechanically locking rear unsprung masses, ensure accordingly. differential, fitted as standard, excellent responsiveness and further enhances the traction of offer a high level of agility. The resulting lightweight spring- the driven rear wheels on road strut suspension has anti-roll surfaces with varying grip and bars front and rear and four when accelerating out of tight 20 21 1 What does following a train of thought mean? The more spirited a character four-piston aluminium monobloc With the optional Sport Chrono the throttle response more the Sport Chrono Package also racing start. The second is the The Cayman R. Uncompromisingly is, the more power it takes to brake calipers. Available as an Package, the engine and PSM immediate. The rev-limiter is features a SPORT PLUS button ‘motorsport-derived gearshift reduced to the sporting basics, Also being able to stop dead in one’s tracks. stop it. option is the Porsche Ceramic are even more directly and finely then adjusted to a harder setting with two functions for a sporty strategy’ for faster shift speeds, but with no sacrifice in terms of Composite Brake (PCCB). Tested tuned. and the engine dynamics are drive that borders on a motor- extremely short shift times safety. Can we even attempt to The 19-inch Boxster Spyder on the racetrack, it provides tuned for performance driving. sport experience. and shift points optimised for describe the driving experience? wheels in a superior lightweight consistently high levels of friction Selecting the SPORT button maximum acceleration. Can you count to infinity? We can design afford an unobstructed and reduces unsprung and rotat- on the centre console activates In combination with the optional The first function is ‘Launch only suggest one thing: give it a 1 Porsche Ceramic Composite Brake (PCCB) view of the brake system and its ing masses. ‘Sport’ mode, which makes Porsche Doppelkupplung (PDK), Control’, which unleashes a try for yourself. 22 23 Who actually decides how far is too far? 24 25 As long as you’re at ease with yourself, it doesn’t matter what others say.