Porsche Cayman 2014 Owner's Manual
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Cayman SCayman S
Cayman
The new Cayman models 4
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Cayman concept 6
Engineering 8
Design 12
The new Cayman 20
The new Cayman S 22
Interior 72
Interior and comfort 74
Audio and communication 86
Personalization 96
Factory collection 117
Drive 25
Engine 27
Trans missi o n 39
Chassis 45
Panorama 118
Summary 121
Safety and environment 62
Safety 64
Environment 69
Technical data 122
Index 124
The law of inertia need never mean a dull moment.
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THE NEW CAYMAN MODELS.
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Cayman concept
For those who believe life is lived at the apex of a curve.
Cayman concept.
There is a place where driving pleasure
reaches its pinnacle. Where the laws of
physics are set in asphalt, and where
gravity insists on finding its center.
It’s a point so precisely located, a
single degree can be the difference
between a perfect moment and
profound disappointment. Welcome
to the apex of the curve, where
the new Porsche Cayman lives.
Cayman is a sports car concept that
pursues performance unconventionally.
With its mid-engine design, the Cayman
centers weight low in the chassis, so the
car’s center of gravity is directly beneath
the driver seat. The connection between
car and driver is pure and undiluted.
And now, the Cayman concept
enters its second generation. New
chassis developments, new engine
developments, and a front-to-tail
redesign of its coupe shape create an
entirely new Cayman, with enhanced
levels of power, efficiency, and handling
agility. Enter a corner and roll on the
throttle: Whether you choose the Cayman
model with its new 2.7-liter, 275-hp six-
cylinder engine or the Cayman S with
its 3.4-liter, 325-hp six, pressing the
accelerator creates forward propulsion
combined with formidable lateral grip.
The new Cayman and Cayman S. There’s
an apex just waiting for you to arrive.
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Engineering
Six cylinders. Four heart chambers.
Just 12 inches apart.
Engineering.
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The new Cayman adheres to
Porsche’s long-held principle of
intelligent lightweight construction.
The doors, luggage compartment
lid, and rear hatch are made entirely
of aluminum, with the lightweight
material accounting for approximately
44 percent of the entire structure.
The chassis has been completely
revised and its wheelbase lengthened,
helping the new Cayman achieve two of
automotive engineering’s most coveted
aims: an ideal front/rear weight balance,
and an optimal power-to-weight ratio.
For enhanced dynamic performance
and increased driving stability when
the car is pushed to the limit, both
Cayman 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 (PTV) with rear differential
lock for increased agility and traction in
corners is also available on request.
The optional Sport Chrono Package
makes the highly responsive handling
characteristics of the new Cayman
even sportier. For the first time, the
package now also includes dynamic
gearbox mounts, which make a
perceptible contribution to handling
stability in fast corners while ensuring
a high degree of ride comfort.
The Cayman model’s new 2.7-liter engine
and the Cayman S model’s 3.4-liter engine
are “boxer” designs. Unlike a conventional
“V” configuration, in our boxer engines the
pistons are horizontally opposed, forming
a “flat six.” It’s a compact yet potent
engine that keeps the core weight mass
positioned low within the engine—and
engine low within the car. It’s the ideal
design for a mid-engine sports car.
Both engines feature Direct Fuel Injection
(DFI) and VarioCam Plus. Power is
transmitted to the wheels by a smooth six-
speed manual transmission or the optional
7-speed Porsche Doppelkupplung (PDK).
Fuel efficiency is achieved by a suite
of engineering innovations. The Auto
Start Stop function, electromechanical
power steering, electrical system
recuperation, and intelligent thermal
management all help reduce the demand
for fuel and the level of emissions.
The new Cayman design is unmistakably
that of a pure-bred Porsche sports
car, with every line and every edge
energized in one direction: forward.
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Design
The purposeful, now made even more beautiful.
Design.
Exterior
Study the sculpted lines and edges, narrow
wheel arches, short overhangs, taut
proportions, and sleek silhouette of the
new Cayman. What you will observe is a
design aesthetic that is unique to Porsche.
The family values encoded into the
Cayman genes since the very beginning
are evident. No matter where your eye
falls, it sees the Porsche character, the
Porsche profile, and the unwavering
Porsche belief in form following function.
The new front is dominated by the
prominent fenders. With its large and
dynamic air intakes, the front end
signals the powerful persona of the
Cayman. Restyled headlights—-inspired
by the Porsche racing heritage of the
1960s and 1970s—are the windows
to the soul of the Cayman. The circular
front light units integrated in the air
intakes are a signature of Cayman
styling and incorporate LED daytime
running lights and position lights.
Precise edges stretch backward along
the roof to the rear. In conjunction
with the wide track, the effect is a
sculpted and honed physique. Imposing
fenders lend prominence to the wheels.
The wide brake light is an integral
feature of the large rear window.
The rear spoiler is more than a stunning
eye-catcher. It deploys automatically
at 75 mph to effectively enlarge the
aerodynamic surface area and increase
downforce. The firm contact with
the road heightens driving pleasure
at the limits of performance.
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Retracted, the separation edge of
the rear spoiler makes a seamless
transition to the LED taillights. The
integrated turn signals are narrow and
in line with the fender. The rear fascia
with centrally framed stainless steel
tailpipe (dual-tube on the Cayman S)
adds the powerful finishing touch.
Compared with that of the previous
model, the wheelbase of the new
Cayman has been extended by 2.4
inches, the wheels are larger, and the
silhouette is sleeker. The effect on the
eye is more dynamic. The effect on the
road? It’s more dynamic too. The side
windows are narrow and, if you wish,
you can highlight their contours with
optional trim strips in a high-gloss
finish. The taut energy of the exterior
design is accentuated by a forward-
shifted windshield, aggressive air-intake
channels, large wheel arches, and a
roofline that extends far into the rear.
It’s as if the Cayman is moving swiftly,
even when it’s standing perfectly still.
To help improve aerodynamics and
reduce wind buffeting, the exterior
mirrors are mounted directly on the
doors. Their dynamic contouring not
only gives emphasis to the Cayman
profile—it improves airflow to the
side air intakes. The rush of cooling
air supplies oxygen to this athlete’s
beating heart: the boxer engine.
Where the new Cayman wants
to go is clear. Every line and
every technical detail is focused
in one direction: forward.
Our mid-engine coupe now puts the driver
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Interior
Creating an uncompromising
sports car takes conviction. Giving
it an unmistaka
creativity. Combine both conviction
and creativity and apply it to the
interior design. What results? An
environment where the driver is
central in the driving experience.
In the new Cayman, this has been
made possible by a new interior
architecture that gives a feeling of
open space and offers plenty of
ble design takes
freedom of movement around the
low-positioned standard sport seats.
The central feature of the interior is the
redesigned ascending center console.
We believe that the gear lever should be
positioned close to the steering wheel
to enable fast, efficient, and ergonomic
gear
shifts. It’s just one of many
principles
the racetrack
expect, the ignition lock is on the left.
The three-spoke sport steering
wheel fits the hand perfectly.
that we’ve transferred from
to the road. As you would
Behind it are the three central circular
instruments, which give you all the
important information you need.
The new and generously proportioned
luggage compartment is located
underneath the wide rear window. The
large rear hatch above the exquisitely
styled
luggage compartment has a
wide opening
protection bar is
Aluminum just like the
the upper and rear luggage
Storage compartments on both sides
offer additional storage room.
angle. The luggage
finished in Brushed
inlay between
spaces.
To further enhance the interior, we
offer a comprehensive range of
personalization
selection of colors and materials.
All to create your unique vision.
options and a wide
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Cayman
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A sports car that does more with less. How very Porsche.
The new Cayman.
At Porsche, it’s never our aim to pursue
efficiency purely for its own sake. Our
rationale is always to use any savings
in size or weight to help make a better
sports car. A more agile sports car. A
quicker sports car, whether accelerating
or braking. A safer sports car, able
to use its razor-sharp reflexes to
avoid accidents in the first place. It’s
an approach to engineering we call
Intelligent Performance. And in the new
Cayman model, it results in a sports
car that simply does more with less.
The Cayman model’s new 2.7-liter
boxer engine is actually smaller in
terms of displacement than the engine it
replaces. The six-cylinder boxer engine
is as compact as possible. After all,
the less weight an engine carries, the
more the car it propels is able then to
translate that weight savings into brisk
acceleration and responsive handling.
The secret to the engine’s less-is-more
ethos is a suite of engineering innovations
that optimize power. This six-cylinder
engine uses Direct Fuel Injection (DFI)
and VarioCam Plus to help it produce
275 horsepower, with a top track speed
of 165 mph. With its precisely geared
six-speed manual transmission, the
Cayman accelerates from 0–60 mph in
5.4 seconds. Add the optional 7-speed
Porsche Doppelkupplung (PDK) combined
with the Sport Chrono Package, and the
Cayman model’s 0–60-mph acceleration
time is cut to a mere 5.1 seconds.
The 18-inch Cayman wheels, a new front
end, brake calipers finished in black,
and, of course, the central tailpipe in
brushed stainless steel are unmistakable
ways to identify the Cayman model.
Come to think of it, so is the sound
coming from that singular exhaust.
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Cayman S
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We’re not the first company to put the letter “S” on our
high-performance models.
Just the most qualified.
The new Cayman S.
When you start at an already-high level,
where do you go next? At Porsche, we go
to the 19th letter of the alphabet. With
the new Cayman S, this is exactly what
we did—in every respect. Its 3.4-liter
flat-six engine with DFI and VarioCam Plus
generates 325 horsepower. It accelerates
from 0–60 mph in 4.7 seconds and
achieves a top track speed of 175 mph.
With PDK and the Sport Chrono
Package, both of which are optional, it
reaches 60 mph in just 4.4 seconds.
Improved performance demands capable
components. The chassis of the new
Cayman S is matched specifically to
the high power output of the engine.
Even greater levels of agility, traction,
and control in corners can be achieved
with Porsche Active Suspension
Management (PASM), Porsche Torque
Vectoring (PTV) with rear differential
lock, and the dynamic gearbox mounts
of the Sport Chrono Package, all of
which are available from our list of
options. For added safety, the front
axle is equipped with larger brake discs
to cope with the increased engine
power. The brake calipers are finished
in red. Imposing 19-inch Cayman S
light-alloy wheels with a classic five-
spoke design are fitted as standard.
On the new Cayman S, Bi-Xenon™
headlights are also standard. The
precisely styled LED front light units
accentuate the front air intakes finished
in black. At the rear, the twin tailpipe
in brushed stainless steel is located
in the center and produces the
typically resonant Porsche sound.
The new Cayman S. Because
Porsche engineers gave it their all,
we’re able to give it the letter S.
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The natural place for an outstanding performer: center stage.
DRIVE.
We’re behind the driver 100 percent. Or in this case, about 12 inches.
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Boxer engines.
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The new Cayman models are powered
by compact, mid-mounted boxer
engines positioned no further than
12 inches behind the driver. This
unorthodox approach yields unique
attributes. A substantial amount of the
weight of the Cayman is concentrated
close to the middle of the vehicle. The
center of gravity is low and central,
and weight is distributed uniformly
between the front and rear axles.
The tangible effect—a truly stunning
level of agility, with well-balanced
handling, particularly in corners.
The new engine concept is defined
by high power plus reduced fuel
consumption and emissions figures
compared with the previous model.
We call it Intelligent Performance, a
philosophy that applies the engineering
principles of the racetrack to the road.
Both engines are equipped as
standard with VarioCam Plus and
Direct Fuel Injection (DFI) as well as
efficiency-enhancing technologies
such as Auto Start Stop, electrical
system recuperation, and advanced
thermal management.
What can you expect from the Cayman
driving experience? Direct responses to
every burst of acceleration. Dynamic
handling in every corner. Oh yes, and
one more thing: the inevitable pain of
separation at the end of every drive.
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2.7-Liter Engine
The Cayman model is equipped with a
free-revving 2.7-liter flat-six engine with
Direct Fuel Injection (DFI) and VarioCam
Plus. It develops 275 horsepower at
7400 rpm. The maximum torque of
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213 lb.-ft. is available across a wide
speed range from 4500 to 6500 rpm.
The new Cayman with six-speed manual
gearbox accelerates from 0– 60 mph in
5.4 seconds and reaches a top track
speed of 165 mph. With the optional
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Porsche Doppelkupplung (PDK), it
completes the 0–60-mph sprint in 5.3
seconds and achieves a maximum
track speed of 164 mph. Available as
an option, the Sport Chrono Package
offers a further performance boost,
enabling the new Cayman to accelerate
from 0–60 mph in just 5.1 seconds.
3.4-Liter Engine
The new Cayman S draws its agility
from a 3.4-liter flat-six engine with
Direct Fuel Injection (DFI) and VarioCam
Plus. It produces 325 horespower
at 7400 rpm and its maximum
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torque of 273 lb.-ft. is generated
between 4500 and 5800 rpm.
The new Cayman S with six-speed
manual gearbox races from 0–60
mph in 4.7 seconds and reaches
a top track speed of 175 mph.
Even sportier figures are achieved with
the optional PDK: 4.6 seconds from
0–60 mph and a top track speed of
174 mph. In conjunction with the Sport
Chrono Package available on request,
the new Cayman S finishes the sprint
to 60 mph in just 4.4 seconds.
1 Power outp ut and torqu e chart fo r the Cayman
2 Power output a nd torque cha rt for the Cayman S
3 Engine, gearbox, a nd exhaust system of the Cayman S
4 Cayma n S engine
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Resonance Intake Manifold
The new boxer engines benefit from
the resonance effect. It’s used to
oscillate the air mass inside the intake
manifold for improved air induction. In
turn, it helps optimize the formation of
the air/fuel mixture. In the Cayman S,
the manifold is also equipped with
a switchable resonance valve.
The results are high torque, a uniform
torque curve, and high power output.
The sound produced is characteristically
resonant and deep.
Direct Fuel Injection (DFI)
In both new Cayman engines, Direct Fuel
Injection (DFI) is standard. Multi-hole
injectors deliver fuel directly into the
combustion chamber with millisecond
precision. The injection pattern has been
optimized for torque, power output, fuel
consumption, and emissions. Combustion
is even more effective as a result.
With direct injection, the engine
management system regulates injection
timing individually for each cylinder as
well as the injection rate for each cylinder
bank. This optimizes the combustion
process and therefore fuel economy.
Depending on the engine operating
condition, multiple fuel injections take
place so that the catalytic converter
reaches normal operating temperature
sooner after a cold start and a greater
top-end torque can be achieved.
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, which helps to deliver greater power
output at the same time as enhanced
engine efficiency. Injection is regulated
by the electronic engine management
system and emissions are monitored
by the stereo lambda sensors, thus
helping to protect the environment.
VarioCam Plus
By adjusting the intake camshafts
and switching the lift of the intake
valves, VarioCam Plus transforms the
characteristics of the engine. So much
so, it’s like getting two engines in one.
The system first differentiates between
driver inputs that typify normal,
everyday driving and those inputs
that demand maximum performance.
The electronic engine management
system then imperceptibly adapts valve
operation to the prevailing conditions.
This results in instant acceleration
and extremely smooth running.
In short, VarioCam Plus provides
excellent acceleration power with
comparatively low fuel consumption.
Integrated Dry-Sump Lubrication
A reliable oil supply is the lifeblood
of a performance engine. In the new
Cayman and Cayman S, the engines
are supplied oil via integrated dry-sump
lubrication. It ensures a reliable supply
of oil even when a sporty driving style is
adopted and the vehicle is experiencing
powerful lateral acceleration. It also
has additional cooling functions.
The oil tank is located in the
engine, thereby eliminating the
need for an external oil tank and
saving space and weight.
To reduce power losses and increase
efficiency, an electronically controlled
oil pump supplies the lubricating
points inside the engine as and when
required. It optimizes the supply
of oil, improves fuel economy, and
thereby reduces emissions levels.
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Efficiency Technologies
Heat is the enemy of performance.
The intelligent thermal management
system in the Cayman models regulates
the temperature in the engine and
gearbox to reduce friction losses that
occur during the warm-up phase.
Thanks to the purposeful control of
heat flow and on-demand, gradual
activation of the various cooling
circuits, the engine and gearbox warm
up to normal operating temperature
more rapidly. The resulting reduction
in friction also results in more
efficient fuel consumption and CO
emissions. During sporty driving,
thermal management also acts to
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reduce temperatures so as to maintain
a high degree of performance.
Our cross-flow cooling system, originally
developed for Porsche race cars to fight
the extreme temperatures encountered
in endurance races, supplies each
engine cylinder uniformly with coolant.
It protects all valves against thermal
overload and premature wear. This
helps improve combustion and helps
keep emissions, fuel consumption,
and noise comparatively low.
Exhaust System
In the new Cayman models, each cylinder
bank has its own stainless steel exhaust
tract. Downstream of their respective
rear silencer, the tracts converge in a
connecting tube and a single (Cayman)
or twin (Cayman S) tailpipe. The stereo
lambda sensor 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
performance of the catalytic converters.
The separate tracts enable the exhaust
gas to flow more freely. The resulting
reduction in pressure loss has a positive
impact on power output, torque, and
the unmistakable engine sound.
Available as an option for the new Cayman
models is the sport exhaust system
including Sport tailpipe. It produces an
even more resonant Porsche sound.
1 Standa rd tailpi pe of the Cayman S
2 Standard tailpipe of the Cayman
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Engine Management
An electronic engine management
system regulates all engine-related
functions to achieve optimal engine
performance at all times. The engine
operates near the peak of its power
and torque output across a wide
rpm range with comparatively low
fuel consumption and emissions—
whatever the driving style.
One example is the cylinder-specific
knock control. Since engine cylinders
never all work under exactly the same
conditions, the knock control function
monitors each one separately. To help
protect the cylinders and pistons at high
engine speeds and loads, the ignition
point is shifted individually, as and when
necessary. The onboard diagnostics
detect any faults and defects that
may occur in the exhaust and fuel
systems and then display them on the
onboard computer. This also helps to
avoid increased pollutant emissions
and unnecessary fuel consumption.
Auto Start Stop Function
A standard feature of the new Cayman
engines is the Auto Start Stop function.
A fuel-saving innovation designed
primarily for use in urban traffic, it
works automatically, switching off
the engine when you stop, selecting
Neutral, and releasing the clutch
pedal. When equipped with the
optional Porsche Doppelkupplung
(PDK) transmission, engaging the
Auto Start Stop is simply a case of
applying and holding the brake pedal.
In Auto Start Stop mode, all audio and
communication systems remain on. The
engine instantly and seamlessly restarts
as soon as you operate the clutch or,
in cars with PDK, release the brake.
Auto Start Stop can be deactivated and
reactivated using a separate button
on the center console. The function is
deactivated automatically under particular
circumstances—in the event of extreme
outside temperatures, activation of the
Sport button, or low battery charge.
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Sport Button
What happens when you press the Sport
button on the center console? Sport mode
is activated, instantly tuning the engine
dynamics for enhanced performance.
The engine response to commands
from the accelerator pedal is even
more direct and immediate, and the rev
limiter is adjusted to a harder setting.
At the same time, the Auto Start Stop
function is deactivated automatically.
With the optional Porsche Doppelkupplung
(PDK), the shift points are reconfigured
to offer higher and even sportier
rpm bands. Shift times are reduced
and gearshifts become firmer and
more immediate, while throttle-blip
downshifts are accompanied by an even
more emotive engine sound. Coasting
mode is deactivated automatically.
Electrical System Recuperation
Another efficiency-enhancing feature of
the new Cayman models is intelligent
electrical system recuperation. It takes
the energy created from the forces
of braking and uses it to recharge
the vehicle’s battery. Thanks to this
selective recharging, when you request
full driving power, the maximum
possible output of the engine can be
directed straight to the road because
the electrical systems are supplied
mainly by the energy that was stored in
the battery during the braking phase.
Servicing
In the Cayman models, the generator
and air-conditioning system are driven
by a single self-adjusting belt. 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.
In short, longer service intervals means
the pleasure of driving is uninterrupted.
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