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2014 Porsche Cayman Third generation of the mid-engined sports car Built for driving enthusiasts, the 2014 Porsche Cayman sets a new standard for performance with a longer wheelbase, new chassis and reduced weight. On the heels of the new 911 Carrera and Boxster, this completely redeveloped two-seater is now the third Porsche sports car to use new lightweight body construction technology recently developed by Porsche. The new Cayman is up to 60 pounds lighter, depending on specific model and equipment, and when equipped with the Porsche Doppelkupplungsgetriebe (PDK), the Cayman has a U.S. EPA highway label fuel economy value of 32 mpg, despite an increase in power and torque. Cayman 2.7-liter flat-six cylinder engine with 275 hp; rear-wheel drive, six-speed manual transmission, optional seven-speed Porsche Doppelkupplungsgetriebe (PDK); acceleration from zero to 60 mph in 5.4 seconds, with PDK in 5.3 seconds (5.1 seconds with Sport Chrono package); top speed 165 mph, with PDK 164 mph; U.S. EPA highway label fuel economy 30 mpg; with PDK 32 mpg. Cayman S 3.4-liter flat-six cylinder engine with 325 hp; rear-wheel drive, six-speed manual transmission, optional seven-speed Porsche Doppelkupplungsgetriebe
(PDK); acceleration from zero to 60 mph in 4.7 seconds, with PDK in 4.6 seconds (4.4 seconds with Sport Chrono package); top speed 175 mph, 174 mph with PDK; U.S. EPA highway label fuel economy 28 mpg; with PDK 30 mpg.
Design New proportions, prominent lines A longer wheelbase, shorter overhangs, and larger wheels with a larger overall tire diameter visually reflect the enhanced performance of the new
Cayman. Styling cues have been sharpened and are marked by precise lines and sculpted edges that complement the lowered, lengthened profile.
The base of the windshield has been pulled forward while the roofline now extends further rearward. The new beltline, rising sharply from the
headlamps and continuing through the rear fenders, incorporates the side-view mirrors and epitomizes the more aggressive demeanor of the Cayman.
Tapered recesses in both doors channel air into the intakes, a visual indication of the car's mid-engine orientation and a functional necessity for maximum engine breathing.
The new Cayman is powered by two engines which combine ample torque throughout the operating range with high-rpm power. While base engine
displacement has been reduced by 0.2 liter compared with the previous model, power has been increased. With a specific output of 101.6 hp/liter,
the base 2.7-liter flat-six pushes the Cayman beyond 100 hp per liter. Both engines now produce maximum horsepower at 7,400 rpm, 200 rpm higher
than in the previous generation; both also produce more power at identical engine speeds than their predecessors. The Cayman gains 10 hp and the Cayman S gains five hp over respective last-generation models.
The flat-six cylinder engines in the Cayman use gasoline direct injection, thermal management, electrical system recuperation and auto start/stop to
contribute to efficiency gains. Electrical system recuperation is provided by intelligent use of the alternator; the battery receives greater charge from
the alternator during braking and coasting. When the battery is fully charged, the generator draws less mechanical energy from the drive belt, which
in turn yields more power to the drivetrain for acceleration. Likewise, intelligent control of the combined engine and transmission cooling systems
ensures that both reach their operating temperatures sooner. This reduces friction and improves combustion efficiency.
The new Cayman is equipped with a six-speed manual transmission, which features gear ratios carefully matched to power and torque curves for
each engine. The optional Porsche Doppelkupplungsgetriebe (PDK) uses two automated clutches and seven gears for automatic shifts with no interruption in power, enabling faster acceleration and better fuel economy.
The optional Sport Chrono package features PDK transmission settings ranging from aggressive – e.g. for the track – to relaxed, for everyday use.
The package also features a Sport Plus button and dynamic transmission mounts. These three systems work in concert to deliver the most rapid
launches from rest; a new PDK-equipped Cayman with the Sport Plus button and Launch Control engaged shortens 0-60 mph sprints by 0.2 seconds
compared to normal mode. The Sport Plus button also activates the PDK "race course" shifting strategy, which provides quicker and later upshifts for maximum acceleration and performance.
Driving dynamics and agility New chassis delivers sharpened handling Chassis changes to the Cayman include a 2.4-inch longer wheelbase for greater stability at speed, a wider track at both axles for stability and cornering agility, and larger diameter wheels and tires for improved grip up to the limits of adhesion. In keeping with the typical Porsche approach, engineers placed a high priority on tuning the chassis for improved performance and agility while improving everyday comfort, efficiency and daily livability.
The new generation of the optional Porsche Active Suspension Management (PASM) active damping system significantly improves the driving abilities of the Cayman. Four additional vertical sensors at the front and rear wheels enable more finely tuned control of the system. Optimal damping control improves grip, offering greater driving stability, more comfort, enhanced performance and shorter braking distances. The driver can choose between "Normal" and "Sport" modes via the PASM chassis control button located on the center console. The system reacts to driving style and situation; sedate highway driving yields moderate damping for comfort, while aggressive driving results in high damping rates for ultimate grip and chassis control.
Electromechanical power steering replaces the previous hydraulic system in the Cayman. This system provides direct feedback to the driver via the steering wheel while filtering out unpleasant or unnecessary surface irregularities. The system also provides an improvement in fuel efficiency. The optional power steering "Plus" provides extra assist up to 31 mph, greatly easing parking and other low-speed maneuvers. This system also improves steering wheel selfcentering at lower vehicle speeds.
Building upon the capabilities of the PASM system, the optional Porsche Torque Vectoring (PTV) system is able to increase the performance potential of the Cayman even further. This optional system for increasing dynamic performance and stability varies the distribution of torque to the rear wheels and includes a mechanically locking rear differential. When the car is driven assertively into a corner, moderate brake pressure is applied to the inside rear wheel. Consequently, a greater amount of drive force is distributed to the outside rear wheel, inducing an additional rotational pulse (yaw movement) around the vehicle's vertical axis. This results in a direct and sporty steering action as the car enters the corner. At low and medium vehicle speeds, PTV significantly increases agility and steering precision. At high speeds and when accelerating out of corners, the rear differential lock ensures greater driving stability on a range of surface conditions, including the wet and snow.
To match the higher performance limits of the new Cayman, the braking system has been enhanced with stiffer front calipers, an optimized brake pad design, larger swept area, and improved cooling of the brake discs. The new Cayman S has larger front brake discs from the 911 Carrera. The high-performance Porsche Ceramic Composite Brake (PCCB) system remains available as an option. This system features 350 mm diameter brake discs at both the front and rear wheels. PCCB brake calipers are painted yellow, and the front brakes feature new six-piston calipers from the 911 Carrera.
The new Cayman models ride on wheels and tires one inch larger in diameter than previous models. Unique 18- and 19-inch wheels give the Cayman better lateral stability and handling. Optional for the new Cayman and Cayman S are the 20-inch Carrera S wheels, 20-inch two-color Carrera Classic wheels and new 20-inch Sport Techno wheels. The standard tires feature low rolling resistance (improved by seven percent compared to the previous tires) and low weight but still meet exacting Porsche standards for handling and braking distance.
Innovative lightweight body design. Lighter, stiffer, sportier The body of the new Cayman is entirely new and is based on the body-in-white design of the Boxster. Innovative lightweight body design with mixed
aluminium-steel construction has reduced body-in-white weight by approximately 100 pounds. At the same time, static torsional rigidity is increased
by 40 percent. This lighter weight and reduced chassis flex are the foundation for the improvements in the dynamic performance of the Cayman.
New optional features Elegant ambience, luxurious options The interior of the new Cayman follows the new Porsche sports car interior design ethos, adding substance and value. New optional features help
move the Cayman upmarket and include a high-end Burmester® sound system tailored specifically for the interior of the Cayman, Adaptive Cruise
Control (ACC) and the keyless Entry & Drive system. Optional bi-color leather packages lend an exclusive, upscale ambiance to the Cayman's interior.
Lime gold, pebble gray, or amber leather may be combined with the agate gray leather to striking effect.
Improved ergonomics in the Cayman are afforded by the ascending center console and the driver's seat position, which ensures a short distance
between the steering wheel and the gearshift lever. A new gear indicator resides in the tachometer and an upshift recommendation indicator helps the driver maximize fuel efficiency.
Working with Burmester®, Porsche developed an optional premium audio system for the Cayman. Based on experience acquired while developing systems for the Panamera, Cayenne and 911 Carrera, the Cayman's new system delivers impressive power and sound quality. The system features twelve individually-controlled speakers, including an active "body-inwhite" 5.5-inch subwoofer with an integrated 300 Watt Class-D amplifier, and twelve amplifier channels with a total output power of over 800 watts.
Adaptive Cruise Control (ACC) is now available on Cayman models equipped with the PDK transmission. This system controls vehicle distance and
speed in traffic, and is enhanced with the addition of Porsche Active Safe (PAS). ACC's front-mounted radar scans up to 650 feet in front of the
vehicle. Using data from its scan of the lane ahead, ACC maintains one of four driver-selected distances to the vehicle ahead, automatically adjusting
vehicle speed as necessary up to a full stop. This feature helps reduce driver fatigue during long commutes and in stop-and-go traffic.
Porsche Entry & Drive, which enables keyless unlocking and locking of the doors and both trunks as well as engine starting, is offered for the first time in the Cayman. When the driver touches the door handle, Porsche Entry & Drive queries an access code saved in the key; if the code is a match, the door is unlocked. Similarly, when the driver approaches the sensor zones at the front or rear of the car, the respective trunk unlocks and can be opened.
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