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Porsche recommends seat belt usage and observance of y a traffic laws at all times. C The Cayman e h © 2006 Porsche Cars North America, Inc. Printed in the U.S.A MKT 001 080 07 www.porsche.com 1-800-PORSCHE T Cayman and Cayman S The Cayman 2 Performance 22 Contents Safety 50 Environment 60 Comfort and Personalization 64 Specifications 88 I Two-seater sports coupe Two seats. Four wheels. Six At its Frankfurt Motor Show horizontally opposed cylinders. debut, the Cayman was hailed Cayman S I Mid-mounted engine It all adds up to one result: as “Best in Show” by AutoWeek I Rear-wheel drive an unprecedented blend magazine: instant acclaim for I Dynamic design of breathtaking design. a car that is instantly Porsche. Astonishing performance. I Daily driving practicality And inspired engineering. I Uncompromising performance • 2• • 3• Instantly captivating. Immediately gratifying. The Porsche Cayman and Cayman S. The eyes see things in an instant as the 550 Coupe from 1953 and its predecessors—sports cars The source of this inspiration is a not only as the Cayman’s source incorporated new chassis systems that took decades to evolve. The the 904 Carrera GTS from 1964. victorious on racetracks from torque-rich power plant specially of power, but its poise as well. adapted to the car’s highly rigid new Cayman and Cayman S are the Le Mans to Sebring and Laguna developed for the Cayman. On bodyshell construction. The result: embodiment of beliefs long held in From its sweeping front shoulders Seca. Just as with these racing paper, its specs are more than This mid-engine platform provides smooth, immediate lane changes esteem by the engineers of to its roofline arc and sloping rear forebears, the Cayman and impressive. On the road, its layout an optimum foundation for agile and natural control through every Porsche—ideas first developed in hatch, every line of the Cayman Cayman S find inspiration in is more than ideal: Situated low and response to steering and braking corner. Performance and control mid-engine racing machines such leverages the accomplishments of dynamic engineering. center in the car, the flat six serves inputs. Porsche engineers have can be further enhanced with options such as Porsche Suspension Management (PSM) or the Sport Chrono Package. Behind the wheel, you’ll notice a natural reflection of the Cayman’s mid-engine balance throughout the interior. Every feature is designed around the driver, coalescing into an engrossing sensory experience. A surprisingly spacious cockpit and cleverly conceived hatchback design also prove that sensational performance can make perfect sense. Overall storage capacity in the Cayman eclipses that of some of today’s popular sedans, proving its ability to perform as well on errand-filled weekdays as it does on adrenaline-fueled weekends. Cayman styling cues. Inspired by the curves it swallows whole. Tour the Cayman’s front, side and Front view. Extensive underbody paneling helps Side view. Like the wind, your gaze naturally accelerated learning on racetracks rear surfaces with your eyes, and smooth the flow of air that passes flows to the side intake that feeds around the world—the ultimate you immediately sense Porsche’s Asymmetric headlights set in the beneath the car, keeping the front As your eyes travel from the fenders air into the strategically placed design studio for any Porsche. love of curves. The body’s muscular, Cayman’s curving shoulders serve end grounded at speed. A tapered to a narrowed midsection, a host engine bay. Each of the twin intakes sculpted features are thought by to reinterpret a familiar focal point front trunk lid enhances downforce of unmistakable shapes comes into consists of three vertically divided some to be an adaptation of the of contemporary Porsche design. even further, contributing to an view: the unbroken curve of the sections, which optimizes airflow to twists and turns found along our Arranged beneath them is a large impressively low drag coefficient of arcing roofline. The precise cut of the engine. Their unique form and favorite roads. Each meeting of cross-section of air intakes, hinting 0.29, while raked headlamps and the door. And the dramatic upward aerodynamically advanced function convex and concave surfaces is at the car’s powerful capabilities. wheel arches present a virtually surge of the lower window edge to are the result of more than 700 designed to move the air—and Within the two outer openings are seamless surface to the wind. the rear of the door. hours of wind-tunnel development the driver’s soul—with equal ease. rounded fog- and side-light units. time. And more than 50 years of • 12 • • 13 • Rear view. high-performance tires that rivet no less rewarding, feature is the Wheel design. all four corners to the pavement. large rear hatch. Its top-hinged lid Even at a complete standstill, the offers convenient access to 9.2 Naturally, our love of curves isn’t Cayman’s seductively shaped rear A biplane spoiler that automatically cubic feet of generous storage confined to rooflines and fender wheel arches and wide rear track extends at speeds above 75 mph space, ensuring that no road trip flares. Porsche engineers have reveal a flare for the kind of highly provides still greater adhesion by in your Porsche Cayman need be developed lightweight alloy wheels spirited performance that engages generating extra downforce that cut short. specifically designed to help a all of your senses. Its wide hips contributes to a top track speed Cayman make the most of every 17-inch Cayman wheel 18-inch Cayman S wheel provide ample space for boldly of 171 mph for the Cayman S and long, winding road. The standard twin-spoke motif on the standard A variety of 19-inch designs is emphatic taillights in back and 160 mph for the Cayman (manual Cayman S wheel is an 18-inch, 17-inch Cayman wheel is equally also available for those seeking signature wheels endowed with transmission). A less dynamic, but five-spoke design derived from the impressive in form and function. a more personal touch. ultra-exotic Carrera GT, while the Porsche tunes. Jab the throttle, and A rigid race-bred chassis makes the tires and the Sport Chrono the pleasures of man and machine steering action deliciously precise, Package, which lets you program working together as one are at while a Porsche-tuned suspension engine management and stability your command. exploits the Cayman’s mid-engine control for track driving. layout to deliver intoxicating agility A 2.7-liter, 245-hp flat-six engine and control. Of course, in the everyday world serves as an open invitation to of motoring, man does not live by twist the key with your left hand The Cayman’s option list includes maximum lateral g’s alone. Mounting and begin climbing through five many of the features found in the the engine midship offers another perfectly spaced gears on the Porsche 911’s high-performance unique advantage: dual cargo areas. manual gearbox. Forged-aluminum arsenal. Porsche Active Suspension A deep front compartment stores pistons produce up to 201 lb.-ft. of Management (PASM), which can 5.3 cubic feet, while the large rear thick, silky torque between 4600 program the engine and suspension hatch opens up another 9.2 cubic and 6000 rpm, making the Cayman for a more comfortable ride or feet of luggage. Allowing you to alert, alive and quick as it pours on more aggressive damping, is an use the Cayman like an ordinary car. the power in fluid, lump-free surges. option, as are low-profile 19-inch And drive it like a Porsche. Engineering meets instinct. The new Porsche Cayman. The latest Porsche to be unleashed and sense on a pedestal. To a through the wind while keeping the onto the streets is a perfect blend design concept that conveys the wheels firmly planted. Aerodynamic of refined engineering and untamed inherent balance of a mid-engine lift is minimized by pushing airflow emotion. A genuine sports car that architecture. And finally, to a design where it’s needed most—into large inspires genuine passion in a way lineage rooted in some of the most intake scoops with a thirst for very few automobiles possibly can. dominant, and most distinctive, cooling air. An unflinching focus sports cars ever made. on performance is clearly seen in The ability of the new Cayman to the taut, sleek lines. The massive shift your pulse rate into a higher From the front, the shape is classic brakes lurking behind striking 17- gear can be traced to a design Porsche. A chiseled nose, broad inch aluminum alloy wheels.