Brochure: Porsche 987.II Cayman
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The Cayman This catalogue is produced by Porsche for use in English speaking markets around the world. The standard specifi cation of the Cayman 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 Cayman S Page ParkAssist (parking sensors at rear) 85 Climate control 83 Cruise control 83 Electrically adjustable seats with driver memory 82 Porsche Communication Management (PCM) with navigation module 92 Sound package plus 95 Six-disc CD/DVD changer 95 Telephone Module (SIM Card insertion or Bluetooth® connectivity) 94 Universal Audio Interface (iPod®, USB, Aux-In) 95 Anti-theft system including interior radar surveillance 75 Windscreen with grey top-tint - Please note that Factory Collection, ISOFIX mountings and Vehicle Tracking System is not available for Australian delivered vehicles. Porsche Cars Australia Pty Ltd, October 2009. The Cayman concept 6 Personalisation 104 Contents Model range 24 Factory collection 128 Drive 30 Service 130 Chassis 54 Summary 132 Safety 64 Technical data 134 Comfort 76 Index 136 Environment 98 Do you go your own way? Then this is the place for you. The Cayman concept Do you stop to question the rules, Right here in the driver’s seat. and prefer to make your own? Distinctive. Unyielding. Resolute. Strong-willed. Would you rather trust your own The Cayman and the Cayman S. The perfect match. mind than go with the flow? An uncompromising declaration of individuality. 6 7 Cayman | The concept The primary target group: your central nervous system. The Cayman models. Two different characters. One construction, power output Porsche Doppelkupplung (PDK, personality. Their drive for power and efficiency. The Cayman has p. 48) is available as an option. is impressive, their spirited nature a 2.9-litre flat-six engine with a fascinating. Two sports coupés power output of 195 kW (265 hp). The key elements of PDK are its that go beyond all conventions. seven gears, two half gearboxes Two cars that draw their drivers Even more impressive are the per- and two clutches. It features both under their spell, forever. formance values of the Cayman S manual and automatic modes. with direct fuel injection (DFI, p. 34). Gears are changed using the gear The concept behind the Cayman The fuel/air mixture is prepared selector for PDK, the switches models is the ‘Le Mans Coupé’, entirely in the combustion chamber on the three-spoke sports steering a sports coupé designed in 1953 after having been metered and wheel or the new optional three- specifically for this legendary injected directly, with millisecond spoke sports steering wheel with race and based on the 550 precision. This means even more gearshift paddles with race track Spyder. Its mid-engine layout is power and torque. To express control logic. The gear change what made this car special. The this in figures, its 3.4-litre flat- takes place in a matter of millisec- car’s low centre of gravity gave it six engine unleashes a mighty onds without any interruption in tremendous agility and cornering 235 kW (320 hp). Depending on the flow of power. The advantage dynamics. From this one basic the model, it has been possible over a fully manual transmission idea came great success, and to reduce fuel consumption by is the considerably faster rate of with this success our experience up to 15 % and CO2 emissions by acceleration for the same rate of grew. The result? Two sophisticated up to 16 %. fuel consumption. The advantage sportscars. The Cayman and the over a fully automatic transmission Cayman S. In either model, this tremendous is the perceptible increase in power is delivered to the road driving dynamics – with a similar Their uncompromising perform- by a precision six-speed manual level of comfort, and a distinct ance is generated by two engine gearbox. reduction in fuel consumption. developments, which stand out above all for their lightweight 8 9 Cayman | The concept Cayman S in Carrara White Cayman in Basalt Black Metallic The handling of the Cayman chassis at the push of a button. LED daytime running lights A high level of passive safety All the important functions are Surround Sound System offers models is impressive. The tuning The optional mechanically locking and dynamic cornering lights are is provided by the driver’s intuitive to control, including the a genuine alternative to the of the chassis is undoubtedly rear differential (p. 60) delivers available as an option. and passenger’s airbags, which optional Porsche Communication distinctive sound of the engine. In sporty, with no compromise on high traction and increased are fitted as standard, and the Management (PCM, p. 92) with conjunction with PCM, it supports the comfort required for longer performance. A wider track and Fitted as standard, Porsche Porsche Side Impact Protection navigation module, 6.5-inch audio playback of audio and video journeys. generously dimensioned wheels Stability Management (PSM, p. 72) System (POSIP, p. 74) with head touchscreen and CD/DVD drive. DVDs in the 5.1 digital surround are also your guarantee of a reso- makes you feel even safer. The and thorax airbags. Optional seat ventilation keeps format. For a driving experience that is lutely dynamic driving experience. system combines a range of you cool when the weather is very even more involving, consider the safety functions, such as A look inside the passenger warm, while the heated steering In fact, there remains only one optionally available Sport Chrono The headlight design and LED precharging of the brake system, compartment leaves you in no wheel is a welcome feature thing to consider: which one suits Package (p. 62). It offers even taillights are a striking feature. and brake assist. doubt that the car was designed on particularly cold days. The you best? sportier tuning of the engine and Bi-Xenon headlights including for uncompromising sportiness. optionally available BOSE® 10 11 Cayman | The concept Front design (Cayman S) Rear design (Cayman) They say that clothes make the person. But only style makes you unmistakable. Design. The design of the Cayman models ance potential is obvious at first Individual styling features interaction of convex and concave displays the kind of character that large air intakes, the geometry is befitting of their distinctive, sight, for these are true speci- help to define both vehicles so curves. A certain style, like you expect to find in the Cayman of which is unmistakable. sporty character. Their perform- mens of force and athleticism. impressively. A constant no other. Immediately, the front models. The front end features 18 19 Cayman | The concept Front design (Cayman) Rear design (Cayman S) The contouring of the front Cayman models a distinctively Bi-Xenon headlights with dynamic distinctly pronounced curves of down to the side air intakes continues to frame the large rear apron gives the car an extremely sporty look. cornering lights, including the front and rear wings and the which are designed to facilitate screen. purposeful appearance. The LED daytime running lights, are shape of the doors. considerable through-flow. front spoiler lip reduces lift at The headlights feature an available on request. The rear section of the side the front axle. imposing design. Both models Typically for a coupé, there windows curves dynamically are equipped as standard with Follow the car’s clean lines along is a gradual, flowing transition upwards. Extending beyond the The front wings with their halogen headlights, LED position the side towards the rear and from the A-pillar to the rear. side windows are two additional integrated headlights give the lights, and fog lights integrated the impressive design continues. The sharper contour of the side lines that direct attention towards into the outer air intakes. The styling is emphasised by the skirts directs the air stream the rear end. One of these lines 20 21 Cayman | The concept Rear wing (Cayman S) Rear wing (Cayman), extended The second line continues Below, you cannot miss the The unmistakable styling of the 18-inch wheels. A 19-inch option drag coefficient of only 0.29. The Cayman models. Powerful its rearward path to the LED visible hallmark of the characteristic Cayman models is complemented is available for both models. The This is the principle of Porsche and dynamic, and when it comes taillight module. The elegant, Porsche sound: the stainless by the wheel design. The Cayman result of all these measures? Intelligent Performance. to style, they trust in only one extendable rear wing reduces steel tailpipe – twin tailpipes on is fitted with 17-inch wheels An impressive appearance and direction: their own. lift at the rear axle. the Cayman S – integrated into as standard, the Cayman S with refined aerodynamics with a the rear end. 22 23 It’s not just about the drive Uncompromising. Unyielding. Model range for individuality or supreme Completely unimpressionable, performance. Above all, but extremely impressive. The forecast for the following pages: it’s the indescribable intensity an imminent storm. with which the Cayman models express these two virtues. 24 25 Cayman | Model range You should never doubt your own principles. The Cayman. The Cayman is the driving force of gravity and thus a high degree 6,000 rpm. From a standing start, however, is the 10 % reduction in allows an eye-catching view of with the CDR-30 audio system behind precisely one attitude: of agility and an extremely sporty the Cayman accelerates to fuel consumption and the 12 % the powerful brake system. And with 5-inch display. An integrated the absolute conviction to remain drive. The six-cylinder horizontally 62 mph (100 km/h) in 5.8 seconds.