Porsche Cayman 2013 Owner's Manual
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Contents
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The Cayman 2
The models 20
Drive 26
Chassis 50
Safety 60
Comfort 72
Environment 94
Personalization 100
Porsche Exclusive 118
Porsche Tourist Delivery 119
Service 120
Summary 122
Technical data 124
Index 126
The Cayman
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Distinctive. Unyielding. Resolute. Strong-willed.
The perfect match.
Do you go your own way? Do you
stop to question the rules, and
prefer to make your own? Would
you rather trust your own mind
than go with the flow?
Then this is the place for you.
Right here in the driver seat.
The Cayman and the Cayman S.
An uncompromising declaration
of individuality.
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Convention shaken.
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Senses stirred.
The Cayman models.
Cayman | The concept
Two different characters. One
personality. Their drive for
power is impressive, their
spirited nature fascinating.
Two sport coupes that go
beyond all conventions. Two
cars that draw their drivers
under their spell, forever.
The concept behind the Cayman
models is the “Le Mans Coupe,”
a sport coupe designed in
1953 specifically for this
legendary race and based on
the 550 Spyder. Its mid-engine
layout is what made this car
special. The car’s low center of
gravity gave it tremendous agility
and cornering dynamics. From
this one basic idea came great
success, and with this success
our experience
Two sophisticated
The Cayman and the Cayman S.
Their uncompromising
performance is generated by
two engine developments,
grew. The result?
sports cars.
which stand out above all for
their lightweight construction,
power output, and efficiency.
The Cayman has a 2.9-liter
flat-six engine with a power
output of 265 horsepower.
Even more impressive are
the performance values of
the Cayman S
Injection (DFI). The air/fuel
mixture is prepared entirely
in the combustion chamber
after having been metered and
injected directly, with millisecond
precision. This means even
more power and torque. To
express this in figures, its 3.4-
liter flat-six engine unleashes a
mighty 320 horsepower in an
efficient manner—29 mpg on the
highway with the optional PDK.
In either model, this tremendous
power is delivered to the
road by a precision six-speed
manual gearbox. Porsche
Doppelkupplung (PDK) is
available as an option. The key
with Direct Fuel
elements of PDK are its seven
gears, two half gearboxes, and
two clutches. It features both
manual and automatic modes.
Gears are changed using the
gear selector for PDK, the
switches on the three-spoke
sport steering wheel, or the
new, optional three-spoke sport
steering wheel with gearshift
paddles. The gear change takes
place in a matter of milliseconds
without any interruption in the
flow of power. The advantage
over a fully manual transmission
is the considerably faster rate
of acceleration and a slightly
improved fuel consumption.
The advantage
automatic transmission
perceptible increase in driving
dynamics—with a similar level
of comfort, and a distinct
reduction in fuel consumption.
over a fully
is the
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The handling of the Cayman
models is impressive. The
tuning of the chassis is
undoubtedly sporty, with no
compromise in the comfort
required for longer journeys.
For a driving experience that is
even more involving, consider
the optionally available Sport
Chrono Package. It offers
even sportier tuning of the
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engine and chassis at the
push of a button. The optional
mechanically locking rear
differential delivers high traction
and increased performance.
A wider track and generously
dimensioned wheels are also
your guarantee of a resolutely
dynamic driving experience.
The headlight design and LED
taillights are a striking feature.
Cayma n S in Carrara White
Bi-Xenon™ headlights including
LED daytime running lights
and dynamic cornering lights
are available as an option.
Fitted as standard, the Porsche
Stability Management (PSM)
system combines a range
of safety functions, such
as precharging of the brake
system, and Brake Assist.
A high level of passive safety
is provided by the driver and
passenger airbags, w hich
are fitted as standard, and
the Porsche Side Impact
Protection (POSIP) system with
head and thorax airbags.
A look inside the passenger
compartment leaves you with no
doubt that the car was designed
for uncompromising sportiness.
All the important functions are
intuitive to control, including the
optional Porsche Communication
Management (PCM) with
navigation module, 6.5-inch
touchscreen, and CD/DVD drive.
Optional seat ventilation keeps
you cool when the weather is
very warm, while the heated
steering wheel is a welcome
feature on particularly cold
days. The optionally available
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Bose® Surround Sound system
offers a genuine alternative
to the distinctive sound of the
engine. In conjunction with PCM,
it supports audio playback of
audio and video DVDs in the
5.1 digital surround format.
In fact, there remains only
one thing to consider: Which
one suits you best?
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Front desig n (Cay man S) Rear desi gn (Cayman)
An unmistakable style.
Design.
The design of the Cayman
models is befitting of their
distinctive, sporty character.
Their performance potential
is obvious at first sight, for
these are true specimens of
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force and athleticism. Individual
styling features help to define
both vehicles so impressively.
A constant interaction of
convex and concave curves.
A certain style, like no other.
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Immediately, the front displays
the kind of character that you
expect to find in the Cayman
models. The front end features
large air intakes, the geometry
of which is unmistakable.
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The contouring of the front
of the Cayman gives the car
an extremely purposeful
appearance. The front spoiler
lip reduces lift at the front axle.
The front fenders with their
integrated headlights give
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the Cayman models a
distinctively sporty look.
The headlights feature an
imposing design. Both models
are equipped as standard
with halogen headlights, LED
position lights, and fog lights
integrated into the outer air
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intakes. Bi-Xenon™ headlights
with dynamic cornering lights,
including LED daytime running
lights, are available on request.
Follow the car’s clean lines along
the side toward the rear, and
the impressive design continues.
The styling is emphasized
by the distinctly pronounced
curves of the front and rear hips
and the shape of the doors.
Typical for a coupe, there is
a gradual, flowing transition
from the A-pillar to the rear.
The sharper contour of the side
skirts directs the airstream
down to the side air intakes,
which are designed to facilitate
considerable through-flow.
The rear section of the side
windows curves dynamically
upward. Extending beyond
the side windows are two
additional lines that direct
attention toward the rear end.
One of these lines continues to
frame the large rear window.
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The second line continues
its rearward path to the LED
taillight module. The elegant,
extendable rear spoiler further
reduces lift at the rear axle.
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Below, you cannot miss
the
visible hallmark of the
characteristic
Porsche sound:
the stainless steel tailpipe—twin
tailpipes on the Cayman S—
integrated into the rear end.
Rear hip (Cayma n S)
The unmistakable styling of the
Cayman models is complemented
by the wheel design. The Cayman
is fitted with 17-inch wheels as
standard, the Cayman S with
18-inch wheels. A 19-inch option
is available for both models. The
result of all these measures?
An impressive appearance and
refined aerodynamics with a
drag coefficient of only 0.29.
This is the principle of Porsche
Intelligent Performance.
Rear spoiler (Cayman), extended
The Cayman models. Powerful
and dynamic, and when it comes
to style, they believe in only
one direction: their own.
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The models
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Two models.
One undeniable spirit.
It’s not just about the drive
for individuality or supreme
performance. Above all,
it’s the indescribable intensity
with which the Cayman models
express these t wo virtues.
Uncompromising. Unyielding.
Completely unimpressionable,
but extremely impressive.
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Cayman | The models
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The truth is in the driving.
The Cayman.
The Cayman is the driving force
behind precisely one attitude:
the absolute conviction to remain
true to oneself. No middle roads.
No compromises. No nonsense.
One of the features that
exemplifies this attitude is the
mid-engine layout, which ensures
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a low center of gravity and thus
a high degree of agility and an
extremely sporty drive. The
six-cylinder horizontally
opposed
power unit has a capacity of 2.9
liters. The engine delivers a power
output of
265 horsepower at an
engine speed of 7200 rpm. A
maximum torque of 221 Ib.-ft.
is achieved between 4400 and
6000 rpm. From a standing
start,
the Cayman accelerates to
60 mph in 5.5 seconds.
With the
optional Porsche Doppelkupplung
(PDK), this sprint takes just 5.4
seconds. Top track speed is
164 mph in conjunction with
the manual gearbox. The power
of the engine is delivered to
the road by a precision six-
speed manual gearbox. Fitted
as standard are 17-inch wheels
with a star-shaped design, which
allows an eye-catching view
of the powerful brake system.
And the interior? The overall
impression is simply one of
high quality. For instance, the
rims of all available steering
wheels are covered in Smooth-
Finish Leather. The center
console, finished in traditional
black, is equipped as standard
with the CDR-30 audio system
with five-inch display. An
integrated six-disc CD changer
is available as an option.
The Cayman has found its way.
Without doubt.
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Cayman | The models
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Freedom.
The Cayman S.
To accept no compromises,
to make conscious decisions,
to be governed by nothing
other than one’s own free
will, and to have a clear point
of view. A highly promising
way to build a sports car.
For us, it’s the only way.
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This philosophy was also the
basis for the development of
the mid-mounted engine with a
3.4-liter capacity and Direct
Fuel Injection (DFI). The engine
delivers a power output of 320
horsepower at 7200 rpm, and
a maximum torque of 273 Ib.-ft.
is achieved at 4750 rpm.
The Cayman S reaches 60 mph
in just 4.9 seconds. Top track
speed isn’t reached until 172
mph. Porsche Doppelkupplung
(PDK) is available as an option.
With the optional Sport Chrono
Package, 0–60 mph is achieved
in 4.6 seconds.
In addition to having a higher
power output, the Cayman S
also differs from the Cayman in
its appearance. It has a front
spoiler painted in the vehicle’s
exterior color, and twin tailpipes
in stainless steel. The sound?
Distinctive. In keeping with the
rest of the Cayman S.
But so much power also needs
to be tamed. This is the task of
the enlarged brake system with
four-piston, aluminum monobloc
fixed calipers in a striking red-
painted finish.
To deliver the increased power
output to the road, the Cayman S
is fitted with 18-inch Cayman S II
wheels. Their design exudes pure
dynamism—as befits the model’s
overall look.
The Cayman S—more than just a
sports car. It’s a Porsche.
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Uncompromising in their intent.
Unwavering in their intensity.
Two engines, several goals:
high power, excellent driving
dynamics, and comparatively
low fuel consumption and
CO2 emissions. The engine is
positioned in the middle of the
car, 11.8 inches (30 cm) behind
the driver and just inches above
the road. Any contact with the
accelerator pedal unleashes
power that knows only one
direction: forward. And a sound
that is second to none.
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Two examples of the uncompromising efforts of our engineers.
Torque (lb.-ft.)
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Going forward.
The engines of the Cayman models.
Cayman | Drive
The flat-six engines.
The mid-mounted engines of
both Cayman models are
compact and lightweight,
and the layout is familiar: six
horizontally opposed cylinders.
The 2.9-liter engine of the
Cayman delivers 265 horsepower
at an engine speed of 7200 rpm.
The maximum torque of 221
Ib.-ft. is achieved between 4400
and 6000 rpm. The engine of the
Cayman S features Direct Fuel
Injection (DFI) and has a larger
capacity of 3.4 liters. Power
output is 320 horsepower at
7200 rpm. Maximum torque:
273 Ib.-ft. at 4750 rpm.
Each of the engines convinces
with its outstanding performance
figures, extremely smooth
running, optimized gas cycles,
and tremendous cornering
agility. All of this is achieved
by DFI (in the Cayman S), a
lightweight construction, and
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Power (hp)
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Cayma n: 22l Ib.-ft. betwee n 4400 a nd 6000 rpm, 265 horsepower at 7200 rpm
a host of other engineering
advancements, e.g., VarioCam
Plus. This system increases
torque in the lower engine-
speed range and power
output in the upper engine-
speed range. Injection and
ignition are controlled by the
221 lb.-ft.
Engine speed (rpm)
265 hp
engine electronics. The driver
regulates engine power—
and of course sound—
using the extremely precise
electronic accelerator pedal.
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Torque (lb.-ft.)
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3.4-l iter f lat-si x engin e of the Cayman S
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Power (hp)
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Engine speed (rpm)
Cayma n S: 273 Ib.-f t. at 4750 rpm, 320 horsepower at 720 0 rpm
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Direct Fuel Injection (DFI).
The engine of the Cayman S
has Direct Fuel Injection (DFI).
With millisecond precision, fuel
is injected at up to 1,740 psi
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(120 bar) directly into the
combustion chamber by
means of electromagnetically
actuated injection valves.
The spray and cone angles have
been optimized for torque,
power output, fuel consumption,
and emissions by enabling a
homogeneous distribution of the
air/fuel mixture and, therefore,
effective
fuel injections
combustion. Multiple
take place,
depending on the driving style.
DFI improves
the internal cooling
of the combustion chamber by
having the mixture
prepared
directly in the cylinder. This
allows for a higher compression
ratio (12.5:1), which helps to
deliver more output along with
enhanced engine efficiency.
Cayman S
Injection is regulated by the
electronic engine management
system. The exhaust gas cleaning
system ensures that emissions
remain well below U.S. emissions
standards, thus helping to
protect the environment.
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1. High-pressure pump
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2. High-pressure injector
3. Ignition rod module
4. Camshaft controller
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5. Switch tappet with integrated
valve-clearance compensation
6. Intake camshaft
7. Intake valves
8. Valve spring
9. Combustion chamber with
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Alusil cylinder liner surface
10. Forged aluminum piston
11. Forged connecting rod
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12. Crankshaft
13. Water pump
14. Vibration damper
15. Resonance valve
16. Distribution pipe flap
17. Intake manifold with integrated
sound chamber
18. Vacuum pump
19. Coolant jacket
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20. Crankcase breather
21. Timing chain
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Lightweight construction.
Both Cayman models are
equipped with alloy engines. The
ingenious design, down to the
finest detail, keeps the weight
of the engines low, therefore
reducing fuel consumption.
One of the ways in which this
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lightweight construction was
achieved was by fully integrating
the camshaft bearings
into the cylinder heads.
Integrated dry-sump
lubrication.
The purpose of integrated dry-
sump
lubrication is to guarantee
a reliable oil supply while
reducing engine temperatures,
even in sportily driven cars.
The oil reservoir is located
inside the engine. Four oil
pumps remove the oil from the
cylinder heads directly into the
oil sump. A fifth pump in the
oil sump directly supplies the
lubricating points in the engine.
To reduce power loss and
increase efficiency, an
electronically controlled oil
pump supplies the lubricating
points inside the
engine as and
when required. This means
that the oil pump
work so hard when there
does not
is
less demand for lubrication.
For the engine, these detailed
solutions mean a consistent
Cayman
supply of oil, regardless of
gravitational loads, even in the
most demanding situations.
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Engine cooling system.
Our cross-flow cooling system,
as used in motorsport, supplies
each engine cylinder uniformly
with coolant. Valves are thus
protected against overload and
premature wear, which minimizes
the engine’s tendency to knock
and optimizes emissions
and fuel consumption.
Engine management
system with E-gas.
The electronic engine
management system ensures
optimal engine performance
at all times. It regulates all
engine-related functions and
assemblies (see diagram). The
results: optimal performance
and torque with reduced fuel
consumption and emissions.
Another important function of
the system is cylinder-specific
knock control. Since the six
Cayman
cylinders never all work under
exactly the same conditions,
they are monitored individually
by the knock control. The ignition
point is shifted individually, as
and when necessary, to protect
the cylinders and pistons at high
engine speeds. The onboard
diagnostics ensure timely
detection of any faults and
defects that may occur in the
exhaust and fuel systems, and
notify the driver immediately.
This also prevents increased
pollutant emissions and
unnecessary fuel consumption.
Engine speed (from crankshaft)
Inlet camshaft phase angle
Engine load
Throttle-valve angle
Lambda Sensor® signals
Knock sensor signals
Temperatures
– Coolant
– Intake air
– Air in engine compartment
– Engine oil
– Ambient air
Pressures
– Engine oil
– Fuel
– Ambient air
Vehicle speed
Air-conditioning settings
Accelerator pedal
CAN interface with driving dynamics control, transmission control, immobilizer, instrument cluster, climate control,
Sport button, Sport Plus button, sport exhaust system button, diagnostics, etc.
ME 7.8/Cayman – SDI 3.1/ Cayman S
Electronic engine management
Ignition
Manifold injection (Cayman)/
Direct Fuel Injection (Cayman S)
Idling via throttle valve
and ignition
Heating of Lambda Sensors
Fuel pump (Cayman)/fuel pumps
controlled on demand (Cayman S)
Fuel-tank venting
Camshaft position
Valve-lift switchover
(VarioCam Plus)
Secondary air injection (Cayman)
Engine fan
Starter
Continuously variable oil pump
Fuel pressure (Cayman S)
Throttle valve
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Two-stage resonance
intake manifold.
The intake manifold with double-
flow distributor pipe has an
adjustable flap that closes
and opens at defined engine
speeds. As a result of a two-
stage resonance effect, the
air mass in the intake manifold
begins to oscillate, which in
turn generates a turbocharging
effect and optimizes induction.
These two effects combine to
produce higher torque at low
engine speeds, a flatter torque
curve, and increased power
output at high engine speeds,
while the acoustic properties of
the system are second to none.
A sound that is typically Porsche.
This two-in-one engine concept
seamlessly adapts in response
to driver input. The result:
instant acceleration and
extremely smooth running.
The variation in intake timing
is steplessly controlled by means
of an electrohydraulic rotary
vane adjuster at the head of
the corresponding camshaft.
To improve throttle response
during the warm-up phase,
VarioCam Plus selects high valve
lifts with retarded valve timing. In
the middle and low load ranges,
low valve lifts with advanced
timing reduce fuel consumption
and exhaust emissions. High
valve lifts generate high torque
and maximum output.
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Cayman S
VarioCam Plus.
VarioCam Plus combines
variable-
valve timing with two-
stage lift on the inlet side.
This results in smoother
running, better fuel economy,
and lower exhaust
As well as greater top-end
power and low-end torque.
emissions.
VarioCam Plus
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Ignition system.
The ignition system is designed
for static high-voltage distribution.
Individual ignition coils on each
of the spark plugs ensure perfect
ignition every time. The individual
ignition coils are controlled
directly by the engine electronics.
Cayman S exhaust system Cayman S twin tailpipes
Exhaust system.
The exhaust system—with twin
tailpipes on the Cayman S—is
made of stainless steel. Until
it converges in the connecting
tube, the exhaust gas is
channeled through two separate
tracts and, thanks to separate
exhaust gas cleaning systems,
the exhaust gas can flow more
freely—for increased power
and torque.
The stereo Lambda
circuitry controls and monitors
each cylinder bank separately.
For each exhaust tract, four
corresponding oxygen sensors
regulate the composition of
the exhaust gas and monitor
the conversion of pollutants
in the catalytic converters.
A sport exhaust system—
for a
more resonant sound—
is available as an option for
each of the Cayman models.
Servicing.
It is a good idea to have your
vehicle serviced regularly, but
it makes just as much sense
to keep the time between
maintenance services as long
as possible. Why? Because
a Porsche belongs on the
road, not in the workshop.
The alternator, power-steering
pump, and the air-conditioning
compressor are all driven by
a single self-adjusting belt.
Hydraulic
valve-clearance
compensation makes valve-
clearance adjustment
unnecessary. The drive chains
on the camshafts do not
normally require servicing.
With the sole exception of the
spark plugs, the ignition system
is also maintenance-free.
Put simply, we don’t expect to
see your Porsche too often.
Cayman S
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