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Basic instinct
The entry-level Cayman may not be a trackday special, but it's a value-for-money way into real Porsche sportscar ownership.

   


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Performance, emissions & economy

Top speed (mph): 165
0-62 mph (seconds): 5.8

Urban mpg: 20.5
Extra urban mpg: 40.9
Combined mpg: 30.1
CO2 (g/km): 221


Dimensions & weights

Length (mm): 4347
Height (mm): 1304
Width (mm): 1801
Wheelbase (mm): 2415
Front track (mm): 1490
Rear track (mm): 1534
Cargo volume (litres): 410
Gross weight (kg): 1635
Kerb weight (kg): 1330
Fuel tank capacity (litres): 65


 
Engine & transmission

Engine: Water-cooled petrol six-cylinder boxer engine; engine block and cylinder head made of aluminium; two-stage switching intake manifold; integrated dry sump lubrication with on-demand oil pump.

Cubic capacity (cc): 2893
Compression ratio: 11.50:1
Bore x stroke (mm): 89.00 x 77.50
Valve gear: Four overhead camshafts; four valves per cylinder (24v); variable valve timing and valve stroke (VarioCam Plus); hydraulic valve play compensation.
Max. power (bhp): 261 at 7200 rpm
Max. torque (lb.ft): 221 at 4400 rpm

Transmission: Six-speed manual as standard. Rear-wheel drive. Seven-speed dual-clutch PDK optional.

Gear ratios:
1st: 3.667:1
2nd: 2.050:1
3rd: 1.407:1
4th: 1.133:1
5th: 0.972:1
6th: 0.841:1
Final drive ratio: 3.875:1


 
Chassis & running gear

Front: Independent wheel suspension on track control arms, longitudinal arms, thrust rods and spring struts; conical stump springs with inner twin-sleeve gas pressure shock absorbers.

Rear: Independent wheel suspension on track control arms, longitudinal arms, thrust rods and spring struts; coil springs with inner twin-sleeve gas pressure dampers.

Steering: Power assisted rack and pinion.

Brakes: Twin-circuit brake system with individual axle split front-to-rear; four-piston aluminium monobloc brake callipers; cross-drilled and inner-vented brake discs measuring 318 x 28mm front and 299 x 20mm a rear; Porsche Stability Management (PSM).

Wheels: Front: 7J x 17-inch. Rear: 8.5J x 17-inch.

Tyres: Front: 205/55 R17. Rear: 235/50 R17.







 

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