Based on the Boxster roadster but with design elements that cue the historic 904 and 550 Coupes, the 2012 Porsche Cayman is as pleasing to the eye as it is to those senses involved in the dynamic driving experience.
The 2012 Porsche Cayman is equipped similar the Boxster – a 265-hp 2.9-liter “boxer” engine and other standard equipment (see above). However, the advantages of the Cayman’s sleek bodywork and slightly lighter weight (thanks to a fixed roof) make it one-tenth of a second quicker in all sprint numbers and 1 mph faster in terms of top speed on the test track.
Like the Boxster, the mid-engine Cayman has 5.3-cubic-feet of cargo space under its hood up front. But with its coupe design, the Cayman also provides 9.2-cubic-feet of space for cargo under its rear hatch.
2012 Press Kit:
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2012 Cayman
2012 Cayman R
2012 Cayman S
2012 Cayman S Black Edition
2012 Cayman
Engine
2.9 Liter flat-six cylinder engine
265 hp @ 7200 rpm
Torque: 221 lb.-ft. @ 4400-6000 rpm
Drivetrain
Rear-wheel drive
Brakes
4-piston monobloc fixed aluminum calipers front and rear
Calipers with black finish
Ventilated and cross-drilled brake discs
Anti-lock brakes
Equipment Features
Body
Front apron molding with integral air intakes
Centrally mounted single tube tailpipe
High opening rear screen with heated glass
Dynamic rear spoiler
Bow-type door handles
Water-repellent coating on side windows
Preparation for roof transport system
Sheet steel hot-dip galvanized on both sides
Front lip spoiler unpainted
Side air intakes in exterior color with vertical ribs
Rear lid logo with silver-colored finish
Aluminium luggage compartment lid (front)
Chassis
Tire Pressure Monitoring System (TPMS)
17-inch Cayman II wheel
Porsche Stability Management (PSM)
MacPherson Strut suspension front
MacPherson Strut suspension rear
Climate Control Systems
Climate control with integrated active carbon filter
Continously adjustable blower with defroster and recirculaton settings
Green tinted glass, all-around
Electrical Systems
AM/FM radio with CD player (digital)
Power windows with tip-up/tip-down driver and passenger side and automatic window lowering (including anti-jam)
Dual speed and intermittent windshield wipers and heatable twin washer nozzle
Electrically adjustable heatable outside mirrors
Central locking system with remote control including luggage compartment release
Uniform lighting concept in white for the entire interior, continuously variable dimming
Universal audio interface (Aux-In)
Bluetooth® hands-free mobile phone connection
Engine features
Individual ignition coils, static high voltage distribution system
Variocam Plus variable valve timing and lift
Aluminum block and cylinder heads
Water-cooling
4 valves per cylinder
Hydraulic valve adjustment
Integrated dry-sump lubrication
Electronic Engine management (ME 7.8.2)
Electronic throttle
Cylinder-specific knock control
Resonance intake manifold
Pressure sensor for determining air mass
Instruments
HomeLink programmable garage door opener
Cruise Control
3 Round instruments integrated in the cockpit with black dials
Instrument cluster with central tachometer and multi-purpose display in the dot-matrix display and special scoop
Gauges for revs, speed, oil pressure, oil temperature, coolant temperature and fuel-level
Digital continuous indication of total mileage, trip mileage, time, outside temperature and speed
On-board computer
Interior
Three spoke steering wheel in leather with full color Porsche crest
Integrated dual cupholders
Lockable glove box and storage compartment behind handbrake lever
Driver and passenger seat with electrical backrest adjustment and manual height and position adjustment
Head rest integrated in seats
Floor mats
Lighting Systems
Clear glass Halogen (projection beam headlight) with integrated indictor
Separate additional lights in front apron; parking and fog light
Rear LED fog light on driver's side
LED tail lights, brake lights and high-level third brake light
Welcome Home Function
Luggage compartment
5.3 cubic-feet front / 9.2 cubic-feet rear
Performance and Transmission
6-speed manual transmission
Safety and Security
4-year/50,000-mile (whichever comes first) limited warranty covers any defects in materials and workmanship
Seatbelt pretensioner with belt-force limitation
Dual front Advanced Airbags, head and thorax airbags
Anti-theft system with immobilizer, interior sensor and remote control
Roadside Assistance Program for duration of limited warranty
Limited corrosion warranty extends a full 10 years, regardless of mileage
Heated and electrically adjustable outside mirrors
Automatically deployed rear spoiler
Wide opening hatchback with heated window glass
Preparation for roof-rack system installation
Alarm System
Tire Pressure Monitoring System (TPMS)
Front and rear deformation zones
Side-guard door beams
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2012 Cayman R
Engine
3.4 Liter flat-six cylinder engine
330 hp @ 7400 rpm
Torque: 273 lb.-ft. @ 4750 rpm
Drivetrain
Rear-wheel drive
Brakes
4-piston aluminum monobloc fixed calipers front and rear
12.5 in. front/11.8 in. rear diameter internally vented and cross drilled discs
PSM 8.0 incl. ABS, ASR, ABD, EDTC, brake pre-filling, brake assist
Calipers painted red
Equipment Features
Body
2-seat sport coupe with two luggage compartments
Aluminum front compartment lid
Wide-opening rear lid
Fixed rear wing in contrasting color and front spoiler from Cayman aerokit
Exterior mirrors in contrasting color
Porsche side logo in contrasting color
Bow-type door handles
Underbody paneling
Preparation for roof transport system
Side windows with hydrophobic coating and heated rear window
Rear side section air intake in contrasting black or silver
Black Cayman R logo on rear lid
Chassis
Wheels individually suspended on wishbones with trailing links
Tie rods and spring struts (McPherson type, Porsche optimized)
Locking rear differential
Climate Control Systems
Heating and air recirculation with optional climate control with active carbon filter
Green tinting heat insulating glass
Windhshield with grey top tint
Electrical Systems
Alarm system with interior surveillance
Electric engine immobilizer
No cost CDR-30 radio with 4 speakers
Power windows with one-touch open/close functions
Cruise control
Homelink garage door opener
Engine features
Aluminum engine block and cylinder heads
Integrated dry-sump lubrication
Direct fuel injection
VarioCam Plus
Cylinder specific knock control
Hydraulic valve adjustment
SDI 3.1 engine management system
On-board diagnostics for monitoring emission control system
Stereo Lambda control circuits
Electronic throttle
Instruments
Instrument cluster with cowl removed and aluminum look cover
Central tachometer
Multi-function display
Permanent digital display of total mileage, trip mileage, time, outside temperature, and speed, along with analog tachometer, speedometer, coolant temperature, and fuel level gauges
Black instrument dials
Interior
3-spoke SportDesign steering wheel with manual height and reach adjustment
Sport bucket seats on driver's and passenger's sides with Alcantara center sections
Steering wheel rim, gear lever, handbrake lever grip, center console storage compartment lid, armrests in door panels and door handles covered with leather in interior color, and door opener loop in red or black
Rear center console and dashboard covers in exterior color, armrest storage compartments deleted, black center and side air vent surrounds, red gear selector pattern, gear lever/selector trim, glove box opener, and lever trim in aluminum look
2 cupholders integrated behind switch panel trim available at no cost
Sports look pedals
Stainless steel entry guards with logo
Optional cell phone preparation
Large lockable glove compartment
Lighting Systems
Modular halogen clear glass headlamps with integrated direction indicator and black surround
LED position/fog lights in front section, LED rear fog light on driver's side
LED 3rd brake light
Performance and Transmission
Top track speed: 175 mph (manual) / 174 mph (PDK)
0-60 mph: 4.7 sec (manual) / 4.6 sec (PDK)
When equipped with both PDK and Sport Chrono Package Plus, 0-60 mph is 4.4 sec
6-speed manual transmission
Safety and Security
Rigid passenger cell with computer designed deformation zones
Deformable front and rear section with energy-absorbing aluminum impact elements
Full size airbags and Porsche Side Impact Protection System
Seat occupancy detection with preparation for ISOFIX and child seat detection
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2012 Cayman S
Engine
3.4 Liter flat-six cylinder engine
320 hp @ 7200 rpm
Torque: 273 lb.-ft. @ 4750 rpm
Drivetrain
Rear-wheel drive
Brakes
Calipers with red finish
Ventilated and cross-drilled brake discs
Anti-lock brakes
4-piston monobloc fixed aluminum calipers front and rear
Equipment Features
Body
High opening rear screen with heated glass
Dynamic rear spoiler
Front lip spoiler exterior color
Sheet steel hot-dip galvanized on both sides
Side air intakes in exterior color with vertical ribs
Preparation for roof transport system
Front apron molding with integral air intakes
Centrally mounted dual tube tailpipe
Rear lid logo with silver-colored finish
Aluminium luggage compartment lid (front)
Bow-type door handles
Water-repellent coating on side windows
Chassis
18-inch Cayman S II wheel
Porsche Stability Management (PSM)
MacPherson Strut suspension front
MacPherson Strut suspension rear
Tire Pressure Monitoring System (TPMS)
Climate Control Systems
Climate control with integrated active carbon filter
Continously adjustable blower with defroster and recirculaton settings
Green tinted glass, all-around
Electrical Systems
Digital Radio with in-dash CD
Power windows with tip-up/tip-down driver and passenger side and automatic window lowering (including anti-jam)
Dual speed and intermittent windshield wipers and heatable twin washer nozzle
Electrically adjustable heatable outside mirrors
Central locking system with remote control including luggage compartment release
Uniform lighting concept in white for the entire interior, continuously variable dimming
Universal audio interface (Aux-In)
Bluetooth® hands-free mobile phone connection
Engine features
Aluminum block and cylinder heads
Water-cooling
4 valves per cylinder
Hydraulic valve adjustment
Integrated dry-sump lubrication
Electronic engine management (EMS SDI 3.1)
Electronic throttle
Direct fuel injection (DFI)
Cylinder-specific knock control
Resonance intake manifold
Pressure sensor for determining air mass
Individual ignition coils, static high voltage distribution system
Variocam Plus variable valve timing and lift
Instruments
Homelink System
Cruise Control
3 Round instruments in the cockpit with aluminum colored dials
Instrument cluster with central tachometer and multi-purpose display in the dot-matrix display and special scoop
Gauges for revs, speed, oil pressure, oil temperature, coolant temperature and fuel-level
Digital continuous indication of total mileage, trip mileage, time, outside temperature and speed
On-board computer
Interior
Three spoke steering wheel in leather with full color Porsche crest
Integrated dual cupholders
Lockable glove box and storage compartment behind handbrake lever
Driver and passenger seat with electrical backrest adjustment and manual height and position adjustment
Head rest integrated in seats
Floor mats
Lighting Systems
Clear glass Halogen (projection beam headlight) with integrated indictor
Separate additional lights in front apron; parking and fog light
Rear LED fog light on driver's side
LED tail lights, brake lights and high-level third brake light
Welcome Home Function
Luggage compartment
5.3 cubic-feet front / 9.2 cubic-feet rear
Performance and Transmission
6-speed manual transmission
Safety and Security
Seatbelt pretensioner with belt-force limitation
Dual front Advanced Airbags, head and thorax airbags
Immobilizer System with transponder system for safety protection
Heated and electrically adjustable outside mirrors
Automatically deployed rear spoiler
Wide opening hatchback with heated window glass
Preparation for roof-rack system installation
Tire Pressure Monitoring System (TPMS)
Front and rear deformation zones
Side-guard door beams
4-year/50,000-mile (whichever comes first) limited warranty covers any defects in materials and workmanship
Roadside Assistance program for duration of limited warranty
Limited corrosion warranty extends a full 10 years, regardless of mileage
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2012 Cayman S Black Edition
Engine
3.4 Liter flat-six cylinder engine
330 hp @ 7400 rpm
Torque: 273 lb.-ft. @ 4750 rpm
Drivetrain
Rear-wheel drive
Brakes
Calipers with red finish
Ventilated and cross-drilled brake discs
Anti-lock brakes
4-piston monobloc fixed aluminum calipers front and rear
Equipment Features
Body
High opening rear screen with heated glass
Dynamic rear spoiler
Front lip spoiler exterior color
Sheet steel hot-dip galvanized on both sides
Side air intakes in exterior color with vertical ribs
Preparation for roof transport system
Front apron molding with integral air intakes
Centrally mounted dual tube tailpipe - black finish
Rear lid logo with Black finish
Aluminium luggage compartment lid (front)
Bow-type door handles
Water-repellent coating on side windows
Chassis
19-inch Boxster Spyder wheel
Porsche Stability Management (PSM)
MacPherson Strut suspension front
MacPherson Strut suspension rear
Tire Pressure Monitoring System (TPMS)
Climate Control Systems
Automatic climate control with integrated active carbon filter
Continously adjustable blower with defroster and recirculaton settings
Green tinted glass, all-around
Electrical Systems
Digital Radio with in-dash CD
Power windows with tip-up/tip-down driver and passenger side and automatic window lowering (including anti-jam)
Dual speed and intermittent windshield wipers and heatable twin washer nozzle
Electrically adjustable heatable outside mirrors
Central locking system with remote control including luggage compartment release
Uniform lighting concept in white for the entire interior, continuously variable dimming
Universal audio interface (Aux-In)
Bluetooth® hands-free mobile phone connection
Engine features
Aluminum block and cylinder heads
Water-cooling
4 valves per cylinder
Hydraulic valve adjustment
Integrated dry-sump lubrication
Electronic engine management (EMS SDI 3.1)
Electronic throttle
Direct fuel injection (DFI)
Cylinder-specific knock control
Resonance intake manifold
Pressure sensor for determining air mass
Individual ignition coils, static high voltage distribution system
Variocam Plus variable valve timing and lift
Instruments
Homelink System
Cruise Control
3 Round instruments in the cockpit with Black dials
Instrument cluster with central tachometer and multi-purpose display in the dot-matrix display and special scoop
Gauges for revs, speed, oil pressure, oil temperature, coolant temperature and fuel-level
Digital continuous indication of total mileage, trip mileage, time, outside temperature and speed
On-board computer
Interior
3-spoke SportDesign steering wheel
Integrated dual cupholders
Lockable glove box and storage compartment behind handbrake lever
Driver and passenger seat with electrical backrest adjustment and manual height and position adjustment
Head rest integrated in seats embosssed with Porsche Crest
Floor mats
Metal limited edition plaque on glove compartment cover
Stainless steel door entry guards with model logo.
Lighting Systems
Bi-Xenon headlights with dynamic cornering and LED daytime running lights
Separate additional lights in front apron; parking and fog light
Rear LED fog light on driver's side
LED tail lights, brake lights and high-level third brake light
Welcome Home Function
Luggage compartment
5.3 cubic-feet front / 9.2 cubic-feet rear
Performance and Transmission
6-speed manual transmission
Safety and Security
Seatbelt pretensioner with belt-force limitation
Dual front Advanced Airbags, head and thorax airbags
Immobilizer System with transponder system for safety protection
Heated and electrically adjustable outside mirrors
Automatically deployed rear spoiler
Wide opening hatchback with heated window glass
Preparation for roof-rack system installation
Tire Pressure Monitoring System (TPMS)
Front and rear deformation zones
Side-guard door beams
4-year/50,000-mile (whichever comes first) limited warranty covers any defects in materials and workmanship
Roadside Assistance program for duration of limited warranty
Limited corrosion warranty extends a full 10 years, regardless of mileage
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