| Drivetrain |
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| Configuration | Longitudinal, midengine, rear-wheel drive |
| Engine type | Naturally aspirated, direct-injected flat-6, gasoline |
| Displacement (cc/cu-in) | 3,436/210 |
| Block/head material | Aluminum/aluminum |
| Valvetrain | DOHC, four valves per cylinder, variable intake valve timing and lift |
| Compression ratio (x:1) | 12.5 |
| Redline, indicated (rpm) | 7,600 |
| Horsepower (hp @ rpm) | 330 @ 7,400 |
| Torque (lb-ft @ rpm) | 273 @ 4,750 |
| Fuel type | Premium unleaded (required) |
| Transmission type | Seven-speed automated manual with console lever and steering wheel paddle shifters |
| Transmission ratios (x:1) | I = 3.91; II = 2.29; III = 1.65; IV = 1.30; V = 1.08; VI = 0.88; VII = 0.62; R = 3.55 |
| Final-drive ratio (x:1) | 3.25 |
| Differential(s) | Mechanical limited-slip |
| Chassis |
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| Suspension, front | Independent MacPherson struts, coil springs, twin-tube dampers, stabilizer bar |
| Suspension, rear | Independent MacPherson struts, coil springs, twin-tube dampers, stabilizer bar |
| Steering type | Hydraulic-assist, speed-proportional, rack-and-pinion power steering |
| Steering ratio (x:1) | 17.1-13.8 variable |
| Tire make and model | Bridgestone Potenza RE050A |
| Tire type | Performance front and rear |
| Tire size, front | 235/35ZR19 (87Y) |
| Tire size, rear | 265/35ZR19 (94Y) |
| Wheel size, front | 19-by-8.5 inches |
| Wheel size, rear | 19-by-10 inches |
| Wheel material | Alloy |
| Brakes, front | 12.5-inch ventilated cross-drilled discs with four-piston fixed calipers |
| Brakes, rear | 11.8-inch ventilated cross-drilled discs with four-piston fixed calipers |
| Track Test Results |
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| Acceleration, 0-30 mph (sec.) | 1.7 |
| 0-45 mph (sec.) | 2.7 |
| 0-60 mph (sec.) | 4.3 |
| 0-75 mph (sec.) | 6.1 |
| 1/4-mile (sec. @ mph) | 12.5 @ 110.2 |
| 0-60 with 1 foot of rollout (sec.) | 4.0 |
| 0-30 mph, trac ON (sec.) | 2.1 |
| 0-45 mph, trac ON (sec.) | 3.4 |
| 0-60 mph, trac ON (sec.) | 4.9 |
| 0-75 mph, trac ON (sec.) | 6.9 |
| 1/4-mile, trac ON (sec. @ mph) | 13.0 @ 108.7 |
| 0-60, trac ON with 1 foot of rollout (sec.) | 4.5 |
| Braking, 30-0 mph (ft.) | 27 |
| 60-0 mph (ft.) | 105 |
| Slalom, 6 x 100 ft. (mph) | 71.3 |
| Slalom, 6 x 100 ft. (mph) ESC ON | 70.9 |
| Skid pad, 200-ft. diameter (lateral g) | 0.97 |
| Skid pad, 200-ft. diameter (lateral g) ESC ON | 0.96 |
| Sound level @ idle (dB) | 53.5 |
| @ Full throttle (dB) | 87.4 |
| @ 70 mph cruise (dB) | 69.0 |
| Engine speed @ 70 mph (rpm) | 2,000 |
| Test Driver Ratings & Comments |
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| Acceleration comments | Not exactly slow with PSM/ESC on. But things get hopping once PSM is off and Sport Plus mode is on. Then if you quickly stab the throttle, with your left foot on the brake, it goes into a 6,800-rpm Launch Control mode. This gives a perfect amount of wheelspin. PDK upshifts super quick in Sport Plus mode. Always upshifts for itself at redline, even in manual mode, under full throttle. Will hold gears in Manual mode when not at full throttle. Manual shifting via steering wheel paddles or console lever (pull lever back for downshifts -- wrong, Porsche!). Blips throttle on downshifts. |
| Braking comments | Downright awesome braking abilities. Pedal is firm, pedal stroke short. Hardly any nosedive. Little ABS commotion, but the Cayman R would wiggle just slightly to the left on most stops. Fifth out of six stops was the shortest. No fade. |
| Handling comments | Skid pad: Front end feels very light around the skid pad. Midengine layout gives driver a great view of the front of the car to help keep the Cayman right on the arc. Chassis is responsive to drop throttle in order to squelch understeer. PSM/ESC is hardly intrusive at all, only cutting throttle slightly when switched on. Slalom: Incredibly direct steering with near-perfect quickness. Very composed, terrific suspension tuning. Power-on oversteer at last cone is easy to control. Slight understeer throughout slalom, part of what makes the Cayman so predictable. Time was 1 mph slower than the Boxster Spyder, probably due to that car's 140-pound weight advantage. Cayman R could use better tires, such as the Michelin Pilot Sports as on previous Caymans we've tested. Well-calibrated ESC system. |
| Audio and Advanced Technology |
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| Stereo description | AM/FM/CD/MP3 CDR-30 audio system with 5-inch monochrome screen. |
| iPod/digital media compatibility | Standard generic Aux jack |
| Satellite radio | Optional XM |
| Hard-drive music storage capacity (Gb) | Not available |
| Bluetooth phone connectivity | Optional |
| Navigation system | Optional with 6.5-inch touchscreen |
| Telematics (OnStar, etc.) | Not available |
| Smart entry/Start | Not available |
| Parking aids | Optional parking sonar rear |
| Blind-spot detection | Not available |
| Adaptive cruise control | Not available |
| Lane-departure monitoring | Not available |
| Collision warning/avoidance | Not available |
| Night Vision | Not available |
| Driver coaching display | Not available |
| Dimensions & Capacities |
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| Curb weight, mfr. claim (lbs.) | 2,976 |
| Curb weight, as tested (lbs.) | 3,048 |
| Weight distribution, as tested, f/r (%) | 45/55 |
| Length (in.) | 171.1 |
| Width (in.) | 70.9 |
| Height (in.) | 50.6 |
| Wheelbase (in.) | 95.1 |
| Track, front (in.) | 58.7 |
| Track, rear (in.) | 60.2 |
| Turning circle (ft.) | 36.4 |
| Legroom, front (in.) | 33.5 |
| Headroom, front (in.) | 37.8 |
| Shoulder room, front (in.) | 51.5 |
| Seating capacity | 2 |
| Step-in height, measured (in.) | 13.4 |
| Trunk volume (cu-ft) | 14.5 (combined) |
| Cargo loading height, measured (in.) | 29.1 |
| GVWR (lbs.) | 3,627 |
| Ground clearance (in.) | 4.3 |
