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Porsche Cayman Coupe, the mid-engined, rear wheel drive 2-seat sportser is  manufactured by the Porsche AG of Germany. The two-door coupe is spawned on the second generation Boxster convertible. The car first saw the light of the day in the year 2006 and as most of the Boxter’s the  Caymans are also assembled in Finland for Porsche by Valmet Automotive, the rest are manufactured at Stuggart, Germany. However as Volkswagen took over this German company, that agreement between Porsche and Valmet fell through and now the production of Cayman will be done at Karmann plant in Osnabruck, Germany  owned by Volkswagen.

Cayman, the name which is derived from a reptile in the same family as the alligator Caiman, is not named after Cayman Island. The distinctive, unyielding, resolute, strong-willed Coupe comes in two different characters. Porsche Cayman is spawned on the 550 Spyder model  and was developed particularly for the  “Le Mans Coupe” a legendary sports coupe race that was began in the year 1953.

Porsche Cayman Models

Porsche Cayman Models

Porsche Cayman 3.0LPorsche Cayman 3.0L variant comes with a 2893cc flat-6 mid engine which is good to yield 265 hp power with a maximum torque capacity of 300 Nm at 4400-6000 rpm. The top speed of the car is 265 kmph with a sprint capacity to reach 100 km per hour from standstill position in just 5.8 seconds. The proportions of the car are 4347mm X 1801mmX 1304mm with a wheelbase of 2415mm.
Porsche Cayman RPorsche Cayman R mid placed engine generates 330 hp of peak power at 7,400 rpm and 370 Nm of torque at 4750 rpm. The rear wheel drive comes with a six speed manual gearbox whereas the PDK toolbox offers 7 speed gearbox. The fuel tank capacity is 54 liters. This sporty coupe offers a top speed of 280/282 kmph whereas the sprint capacity is 4.9 to 5.0 seconds depending upon the gearbox.
Porsche Cayman SPorsche Cayman S is good to produce 320 hp of peak power with 370 Nm with the engine that comes with a displacement of 3436cc. Porsche Cayman S has more headroom space that the base variant with proportions of 4347mm X 1801mmX 1306mm.
Porsche Cayman S Black EditionThis limited edition of the Porsche Cayman luxury coupe comes with 19-inch Boxter Spyder wheels, blackened twin tail pipe and all black interiors as the name suggests. Bi-Xenon headlights with dynamic cornering lights, sport designed steering wheel and blackened twin tail pipes are amongst the few exclusive features of the coupe.
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Power of Porsche Cayman

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Porsche Cayman comes with an absolute conviction to remain true to oneself and one feature that accentuates this attitude is its mid engine layout which  guarantees a low centre of gravity and  that gives high degree nimbleness and an whooping sports drive. The horizontally opposed six-cylinder has the capacity of 2.9L and delivers maximum power of 265 hp @ 7,200 rpm and a max torque of 300 Nm @ 4,400 and 6,000 rpm. Porsche Cayman can accelerate to 100 km/hr in 5.8 seconds however with the optional Porsche Doppelkupplung (PDK), the 5.8 seconds time is reduced to 5.7 seconds only.

The top speed of the coupe is 265 kmph when the engine comes with the manual gearbox which reduces 10-12% in CO2 emissions depending on the type of gearbox, manual or PDK. Cayman comes adorned with enlarged brake discs at the front axle to provide you with the option of shorter braking distance and enhanced safety. There are also 17” wheels that are incorporated with a star shaped design which gives a charming view of the brake system.

Porsche Cayman Colours

These colors are available with all variants of Porsche Cayman
 
Platinum Silver Metallic
 
Black
 
Ruby Red Metallic
 
Meteor Grey Metallic
 
Guards Red
 
Macadamia Metallic
 
Dark Blue Metallic

 
Carrara White
 
GT Silver Metallic
 
Basalt Black Metallic

Acceleration & Pick-Up

Porsche Cayman GearPorsche Cayman can speed up to 100 kmph from a standstill position in 5.5 seconds , Porsche Cayman S can go from 0-100 kmpl speed in just 4.9 seconds whereas Porsche Cayman sprint capability from 0-100 kmph speed is 4.7 seconds , whereas the top speed of the coupe is 165 kmph, 172 kmph and 175 kmph respectively.

Porsche Cayman Exteriors

The design of the Cayman models is befitting of their distinctive, sporty character.The exteriors are wordplay of convex and concave curves and the styling has not been seen before. The front facia of the car is a true example of the kind of character one associates with Porsche sportster Cayman and the it has been refreshed with elongated air pipes that just gives you a touch of the performance capability.

The proportions of the front apron gives the car a sturdy stance and the front spoiler lip has been enlarged, further squeezing the lift at the front axle. The front wings with the incorporated headlights give Cayman models a distinctive sporty touch. Both the Cayman siblings comes adorned with halogen headlights, LED position lights and front fog headlamps , and as an optional package Bi-Xenon headlights with dynamic cornering lights, including LED daytime running lights, are also available. The smooth lines along the side that goes past the rear are newly styled and enlarged exterior mirrors is where the astounding design continues to live. The styling is further enhanced by the immaculately pronounced curves of the front and the rear wings and contours of the door.

Porsche Cayman Interior

Comfort

Porsche did not build Cayman for a Sunday drivers, rather the car is manufactured to be driven 365 days a year. No wonder, the sports coupe is regarded as everyday sportscar. The gives an airy ambience with the low seat position, dome shaped roof and large windows. Seating Comfort is best in its class and every control is within easy reach of the driver as well as the passenger. The luggage storage concept is also ingeniously carved by Porsche engineers- there is a luggage compartment in the front and another spacious area at the rear end.

Instruments

Each dial that has been adorned in the instrument panel supplies important information about the car at one glance. The central space is occupied by the analogue rev counter with digital speedometer and a customizable display of key data from the standard on board computer.  In addition, average fuel consumption, fuel range or the data of the optional TPM can be shown as per requirement. The outside temperature and shift pattern of the optional PDK toolbox as well as the select gear are also shown on the right-hand dial.

Steering wheel

The three spoke steering wheel of the Porsche Cayman Coupe comes with full-size airbag. The Steering wheel is height-adjustable for height and reach. The rim is smooth-leather finish and as an option you can get a three spoke multifunction steering wheel wrapped in leather with incorporated buttons for the essential functions like audio, navigation and telephone functions. In the PDK version the three spoke steering wheel comes with standard gearshift switches. For extra comfort on the chilly days, steering wheel heating is available on request.

Standard Seats

The standard seats with centre upholstered in Alcantara gives a high comfort level along with optimum lateral support and under seat suspension. The seats come with height adjusters and an electric backrest adjustment helping every driver to find their comfortable position regardless of body structure. The OVRMS come with memory function support that restores the one of the two chosen positions. Also you can store a further seat position in each key ignition. The moment the door is unlocked the door using the remote key the driver’s seat and the exteriors resume the preferred position.

Adaptive sports seats with driver memory

The optional adaptive leather sports seats in Porsche Cayman combines excellent comfort along with first rate performance. The side bolsters on the seat surface and t he backrest are individually electrically adjustable for increased ease on long drives and customized lateral support through bends or on race tracks.

Sports bucket seats

For sports experience you could choose a sports bucket seat with foldable backrest, integral thorax airbag and manual fore/aft adjustment.  The backseats pivots are positioned at a high level in fact to provide on the side support to the pelvic area, character of a race seat.

Seat heating and ventilation

As an option, all compatible seats can be equipped with two level seat heating. Seat ventilation is also available as an option with heated seats, climate control and part or full leather interior. A splitstream effect immediately evaporates perspiration moisture for a comfortable seating environment.

Porsche Cayman Engine and Performance

The driving force behind the one attitude Cayman is the mid engine layout just 30 meters behind the driver that only knows one direction, ’forward’.   The fast moving engine of this  coupe has a low centre of gravity, a high degree nimbleness which offers an extremely sporty drive. The six-cylinder horizontally opposed power engine of 2.9L yields a power output of 265 hp at a speed of 7,200 rpm and a maximum torque of 300 Nm that is achieved at an engine speed of 4,400 and 6000 rpm. Porsche Cayman 2.9L engine in conjunction with the six speed manual gearbox reduces the fuel consumption by 10% and  12% reduction in CO2 emissions as per the gearbox. The other engine offered in the Porsche Cayman coupe series is a  mid-mounted oily unit with a capacity of 3.4L and direct fuel injection system that is good to produce a power figure of 320 hp at 7,200 rpm and a maximum torque of 370 Nm at 4,750 rpm. This translates into a reduction of fuel consumption of 15% and 16% CO2 emissions.  The direct fuel injection system along with the light weight construction and an array of other engineering advancements like the Variocam Plus increases the torque yield in the lower engine speed range and power output in the upper speed range. The injection and ignition system are engine controlled.

Wheels

Porsche Cayman WheelsThe distinctive styling of the Cayman models is complemented by the wheel design. The Cayman is fitted with customized 17-inch wheels, the Cayman S with 18-inch wheels. A 19-inchoption is available for both models. With these unique measures Porsche Cayman gets a refined aerodynamics with a low drag coefficient of only 0.29.

Braking & Handling

Porsche Cayman DashBoardThe acceleration of Cayman is stately and one step ahead is the braking which keep tight reins on the 265 and 320 horsepower engine. Porsche Cayman, the sporty coupe comes with four-piston aluminum monoblanc brake calipers incorporated at the front and rear end.  The best in class monoblanc brakes are extremely responsive for fast and sensitive braking and no doubt required in this pulsating coupe.  A special ventilation system is also incorporated that supplies the entire wheel brake with cooling air to increase the stability of the wheel in case of heavy use.

Porsche Cayman are uncompromising sports car, they give you an adrenaline rush, but with safety. If you are driving a Porsche you are confident about the vehicle in every respect as they say there can be no drining pleasure without peace of mind. The Porsche Cayman coupe comes with active as well as passive safety supports. Even the suspension turning makes a decisive involvement.  The coupe comes equipped with auto-deploying bi-plane rear spoiler and aerodynamic front end along with Porsche Stability management to ensure your safety on road. In addition, the Bi-Xenon headlight comes along with dynamic cornering lights and LED daytime running light ensures clear visibility at all times. The low light front fog light gives you an outstanding illumination and a superior level third brake light that is neatly tucked in the rear window.

Handling & Safety

In addition with the seven speed optional PDK (Porsche Doppelkupplung), the customary three-spokesports steering wheel that has two ergonomic switches. The PDK starts with just one button press and one pull of the finger pulls it down also. The Coupe comes with a Hill-start assist system that comes as a standard for manual and Porsche Doppel-kupplung(PDK) transmissions that assist the driver’s ride comfortable, easy and roll-free on an incline. The system also detects that the coupe has been braked to a halt on an incline position. Given that the brake pressure is stable, at all four wheels for approximately two seconds even after you take your feet from the footbrake, therefore preventing the coupe from rolling down. If you a sports lover or you enjoy occasional outing at the racetrack then this Coupe offers you a the optional mechanically locking rear differential available with 18”/19” alloy wheels. That combination enhances the traction of the driven rear wheels on rough patches and when speeding on sharp bends and damping of load change reactions during fast cornering is less. Road holding at the high speeds is extremely impressive, the car holds its flow of line better, and so the intervention is much less.

The suspension system of the Coupe is very lightweight with transverse links and spring struts at the front and rear end. The front axle and the rear axle both come with McPherson struts braking system that gives the car exceptional driving dynamics and greater driving comfort. The fast lane changing and driving in tight corners is when this chassis is at its best. The coupe comes with perfect suspension that works with as much precision and immediacy all thanks to the power assistance. The steering effort is minimal and around the long highways Porsche Cayman is easy to maneuver. The steering wheel is at its best around the tight bends and parking where the coupe reveals its immediate driving response. The steering wheel can be adjusted according to height and the car has turning circle of 11.1m. The optional PASM (Porsche Active Suspension Management) is an electronic damping control system. The PASM comes with two different modes ’Normal’ which is a amalgamation of  comfort and performance and ‘Sport’ where the setup harder damping more direct steering and  therefore better road handling