2015 Porsche Cayman GTS in Riverside

Porsche Active Suspension Management (PASM)

PASM is an electronic damping control system and is fitted as standard. It regulates the damping force based on current road conditions and driving style. Two modes are available: ‘Normal’, which is a blend of performance and comfort, and ‘Sport’, where the setup is much firmer. In addition, the body is 10 mm lower than that of the Cayman S.

Sport Chrono Package

Integrated as standard, the Sport Chrono Package not only features a digital and an analogue stopwatch for recording lap times, it offers a sportier setup for the engine, chassis and gearbox. The SPORT PLUS button gives the option of a harder damper setting and a more direct steering response. In short, it delivers a particularly pure driving feel.

The Sport Chrono Package also includes dynamic transmission mounts. Selectable by the SPORT or SPORT PLUS button, they reduce the perceptible oscillations and vibrations of the drivetrain and the engine. The result is sporty performance in the corners – and even greater comfort.

Porsche Torque Vectoring (PTV)

Optional PTV with rear differential lock is designed to further improve the dynamic performance. To be more specific, when the car is driven assertively into a corner, moderate brake pressure is applied to the inside rear wheel. For further angular momentum in the steering action. Under acceleration out of the corner, the rear differential lock provides increased traction.

Safety Concept

Occupant protection is provided by the bodywork design, which has been optimized for stiffness, two full-size airbags fitted as standard and the Porsche Side Impact Protection System (POSIP) featuring two side airbags and steel side impact protection elements, respectively. To match the high engine power of the Cayman GTS, the front and rear axles are equipped with four-piston aluminum monobloc fixed brake calipers.

Interior

Purism can be enhanced. So can that sports car feel. Even clearer, even more direct – with the optional GTS interior package.

The exterior theme of contrasts is continued in the interior. The standard black interior of the Cayman GTS is supplemented by sporty accents in Carmine Red or Rhodium Silver. The ‘GTS’ logos embroidered on the headrests in the contrasting color make a statement of their own. The contrasting color is also picked out on the dial face of the rev counter, in selected decorative seams, the ‘PORSCHE’ logo on the floor mats and the edges of the seat belts. The sporty, progressive impression is purposefully reinforced by the material carbon, which is used for the decorative trims of the dashboard and doors as well as for the centre console, resulting in intensified sportiness for enhanced driving pleasure.

CDR audio system

Fitted as standard, the CDR audio system with 7-inch touchscreen is intuitive to control. It features a CD radio with FM dual-tuner with RDS, 30 memory presets, dynamic autostore and speed-sensitive volume control. The AUX interface in the glove compartment enables you to connect external sources such as a compatible MP3 player.

Porsche Communication Management (PCM)

Optional PCM is your control centre for audio, communication and navigation functions. Thanks to a high-resolution 7-inch touchscreen, it is intuitive to use and includes a navigation module with fast hard drive. The CD/DVD drive is MP3-compatible. An AUX interface and a USB port for connecting suitable external devices are provided in the glove compartment.

Sound Systems

Available as an option, the BOSE® Surround Sound System produces an impressive listening experience. The only way you can make it even more intense is with the optional Burmester® High-End Surround Sound System.

ParkAssist (front and rear) incl. Reversing Camera

Comfort, even in reverse. The image from the optional reversing camera is superimposed with dynamic guidelines to facilitate precise parking and manoeuvring.

Bi-Xenonâ„¢ headlights including PDLS

Bi-Xenon™ headlights incl. Porsche Dynamic Light System Plus (PDLS)

Integrated as standard, PDLS comprises Bi-Xenon™ main headlights with halogen auxiliary high beam headlights, headlight cleaning system and automatic dynamic range control. Dynamic cornering lights provide even better visibility.

Porsche Dynamic Light System Plus (PDLS Plus)

The optional Porsche Dynamic Light System Plus offers an additional function: the high beam assistant detects vehicles driving in front as well as oncoming traffic and adapts the range of the light cone automatically to the prevailing situation. This provides a seamless transition between the high and low beams.

Exhaust emission control

Vehicles manufactured by Porsche demonstrate that even high-performance sports cars can achieve moderate fuel consumption and exhaust emission values in their respective category.

This is accomplished by the use of fuel-efficient technologies such as auto start/stop, thermal management, electrical system recuperation, direct fuel injection, VarioCam Plus and, in conjunction with optional PDK, coasting mode.

The newly developed catalytic converters also provide efficient emission control, while the stereo Lambda control circuitry manages and monitors each cylinder bank separately. For each exhaust tract, oxygen sensors, together with the engine electronics and injectors, regulate the composition of the exhaust gas, while another Lambda sensor on each cylinder bank monitors pollutant conversion in the respective catalytic converter.

Recycling

Intelligent lightweight construction is, and always has been, a fundamental aspect of the Porsche philosophy – for both technical and ecological reasons. This combination forms the basis for achieving low fuel consumption values in conjunction with high performance. On the technical side, various components are made with a high proportion of aluminium, magnesium, plastics and super-high-strength sheet steel. The materials used have been selected for their ability to withstand load, yet they are considerably lighter than conventional steel. As a result, the bodyshell of the Cayman models has a light alloy content of approximately 44%.

On the ecological side, all materials used are meticulously selected. We use only state-of-the-art components, with priority given to products manufactured in a sustainable manner where possible. All synthetic components are easily recoverable and each material is labelled to facilitate its separation for recycling. The reduction in the number of plastic variants helps to ensure more efficient recycling. Recycled plastics are used where they meet our exacting technical requirements.

In short, the Cayman is around 95% recoverable. In addition, Porsche uses a high proportion of environmentally friendly water-based paints. For us, environmental protection does not begin with the vehicle manufacturing process. It starts at the planning and development stage.

Fuel

The Cayman models are designed to operate on fuels with an ethanol content of up to 10%. Ethanol has a positive impact on the CO2 balance since the plants grown for the production of this biofuel also absorb CO2 from the atmosphere. The release of hydrocarbons from the fuel system has been minimised thanks to the active carbon filter and the multilayered material from which the fuel tank is made.