Interior
The Cayman S is an uncompromising sportscar. And uncompromisingly enjoyable for everyday use.
The low-level seats, sweeping domed roof and expansive glass surfaces create a unique sensation of transparency and space. All seat options provide exemplary comfort and lateral support. The choice of materials and clarity of design are central to the ambience of the car.
The load-carrying capability has been carefully designed for optimum practicality. The generous front compartment is balanced at the rear by a large, two-part storage area beneath the hinged rear lid. A stainless steel ‘bridge’ marks the edge of the luggage area and complements the rest of the interior design.
In terms of ergonomics, the Cayman S is precisely as you would expect a Porsche to be. Every control is directly accessible without looking down from the road. Logically arranged, they are simple and easy to use. Every function has its own rocker-type switch, and there are no awkward menus to navigate.
Accompanying it all with clarity and power is a choice of audio systems. The spatial geometry of the passenger compartment provides the ideal setting for optimum acoustics. To exploit that potential, there’s a range of high-quality options, including the BOSE® Surround Sound System.
The interior acoustics in the Cayman S provide the ideal setting for a rich and lifelike sound experience.
The Cayman S features the Porsche CDR-24 CD radio, including Sound Package Plus. For easy access to your favorite programs, the radio is equipped with 30 presets (20 FM, 10 AM, plus 9 for Autostore), background traffic information and a high-end CD drive. Speed-dependent volume control provides continuous compensation for changes in road noise. The enhanced PCM with navigation module and separate DVD drive in the luggage compartment is optionally available.
The Sound Package Plus offers a total of nine loudspeakers, with adequate reserves of power to cope with all driving. The tweeters and mid-range loudspeakers are powered by the 2 x 25-W power amplifier integrated in the CDR-24 CD radio. An additional, external analog amplifier accommodated in the luggage compartment powers the low-range speakers (2 x 70 W) and the center speaker (40 W). Additional features include CD storage in the glove compartment.
A 6-disc CD autochanger is available on request, further enhancing the on-board audio facilities.
Also, a BOSE® Surround Sound System is available as an optional upgrade.
In the Cayman S, data is exchanged between the various audio and communications systems via the Media Orientated Systems Transport (MOST®) bus. This powerful digital technology uses high-speed fiber optics to ensure absolute consistency during data transfer. An essential prerequisite for advanced audio quality, it links the CD autochanger, BOSE® Surround Sound System amplifiers and PCM telephone module (all optional). The result is a significant improvement in sound reproduction.
Porsche Communications Management (PCM) is an optional multimedia control and display system featuring radio, CD player, audio controls, on-board computer and GPS navigation. It can also be combined with an optional integrated GSM-based phone. Key features include a high-resolution 5.8-inch color display with 16:9 aspect ratio. The menu structure is easy to navigate using a multifunction rotary push-button control. Telephone calls are easy to make using a 12-digit keypad. The system also provides easy access to the performance display and memory function included with the optional Sport Chrono Package Plus.
The DVD drive used for satellite navigation is housed in the front luggage compartment. One of the benefits of this arrangement is that the CD drive in PCM can be used exclusively for audio CDs.
The standard on-board computer provides a wide range of information, including average fuel consumption, average speed, range till empty and audio data. It can also be used to view data from the optional Tire Pressure Monitoring (TPM). Information is accessed using a control stalk on the steering column and viewed in the central instrument display.
If combined with the optional PCM, you can access additional data and functions such as average values and driver-defined speed-limit warnings. The control stalk for the computer is also used to select the analogue and digital timing functions in the optional Sport Chrono Package.
Key features on the PCM navigation system include an intuitive menu structure and DVD drive. One of the main benefits of DVD navigation is rapid route calculation. The wide range of zoom layers available on the map enable a finer gradation of scale. The time displayed in both the instrument cluster and the PCM terminal is synchronized with the standard GPS time.
In combination with PCM, this optional expansion module enables automatic navigation along a previously recorded route (reverse route navigation), unsuppressed roads, as well as compass and GPS-based navigation in regions not covered by your navigation DVD.
This optional addition to PCM enables automatic logging on every journey of mileage, route distance, date and time as well as starting location and destination. Data can be downloaded from PCM via the infrared port and processed on a PC using software included with the package. This easy-to-use option fulfils the statutory requirements for automatic logbooks as specified by the German revenue authorities.
Available in conjunction with PCM, this optional GSM telephone module has an integral hands-free facility. The microphone is concealed beneath the steering column casing and is directed towards the driver’s position.
Functions can be accessed using dedicated keys on the PCM terminal, a control stalk on the steering column, or the optional three-spoke multifunction steering wheel.
Special features include SMS (text) messaging as well as card-free calls to emergency services. The antenna is located neatly out of sight beneath the scuttle at the base of the windscreen.
A passive (keyless) handset offering greater call privacy is available as an optional extra.
This optional CD autochanger has a total capacity of six audio CDs. Fully compatible with PCM, the compact unit installs neatly away in a niche in the front luggage compartment. The standard Cayman S comes ready prepared for future installation.
The Cayman S has a generous array of ergonomically positioned storage compartments. The lockable glove box has a roomy interior and comes with integrated CD storage on vehicles fitted with the standard and optional Bose sound system. The main compartment on the center console has a leather-upholstered lid. Matching lids can also be found on each of the door compartments.
The Cayman S has a generous array of ergonomically positioned storage compartments. The lockable glove box has a roomy interior and comes with integrated CD storage on vehicles fitted with the standard and optional Bose sound system. The main compartment on the center console has a leather-upholstered lid. Matching lids can also be found on each of the door compartments.
The standard seats have a partial leather finish. Special features include thorax airbags in each seat backrest, enhanced lateral support, and a specially designed spring system that is adapted to the chassis of the car. The high side bolsters provide optimum support without any sense of restriction. Generous seat travel and adjustment options mean that even taller drivers can find the ideal seat position. The backrest angle is electrically controlled, while the fore/aft position and height are manually adjustable.
Heated seats are available as an option.
The optional leather sports seats offer firmer upholstery than with the standard seat design. Higher side bolsters on the backrest provide additional lateral support. The fore/aft position and height are manually adjustable, while the backrest is electrically controlled.
This second seat option features full electric adjustment of fore/aft position, height, backrest angle, and lumbar support.
A memory function stores your seat and lumbar support settings along with the exterior mirror positions. Two sets of preferences can be stored and selected using buttons conveniently located on the door panel. A further set of preferences can be stored in each of the two key remotes. When either of the remotes is used to open the doors, the corresponding seat and mirror settings are automatically selected.
This alternative seat option combines excellent comfort with a driver memory function. The comprehensive range of power adjustment controls include fore/aft position, height, backrest angle, and lumbar support. The side bolsters on the backrest are pneumatically adjustable for the perfect fit. This exceptional variability ensures generous comfort on long-distance journeys as well as precision support when cornering. The memory function includes both exterior mirrors as well as all seat settings except for the side bolsters.
All seat variants can be equipped with an optional two-stage heating function for the backrest.
The engine and exhaust on the Cayman S create their own unique sound experience. For the perfect accompaniment, choose the lifelike audio of the optional BOSE® Surround Sound System. Jointly developed by Porsche and BOSE®, it is perfectly engineered for the interior acoustics of the Cayman S.
A total of 10 loudspeakers, including an active subwoofer with integral 100-Watt switching amp, deliver crystal-clear surround sound. The lifelike spatial quality is equally compelling in either seat position.
Powering it all is a seven-channel MOST®-based digital amplifier featuring 5 x 25-Watt linear amps and a single 100-Watt switching unit. AudioPilot™ noise compensation technology provides automatic adjustment of tone and volume based on current road speed and ambient noise. The result is a much clearer and more consistent sound, with no need for manual adjustment.
Active equalization matches all sound output to the unique acoustics of the Cayman S. Covering the entire frequency spectrum, it provides lifelike audio for both driver and passenger.
The dynamic loudness function included with the system is a more sophisticated alternative to conventional technologies. By enhancing the lower frequencies in low-volume sound, it actively compensates for the reduced sensitivity of the human ear.
The key system component, BOSE® Automotive Surround Sound, uses independent channels at front and rear to create a push-button panorama of space and sound. The sense of depth is further enhanced with the aid of patented BOSE® Signal Processing (BSP). Thanks to Centerpoint™ technology, even stereo recordings can be split into five separate channels.
Together, these technologies provide a breathtaking alternative to the car’s natural engine acoustics.
Together, these technologies provide a breathtaking alternative to the car’s natural engine acoustics.
The Cayman S is purposefully designed to make every journey a pleasure. Not only when enjoying the car for its own sake, but whatever your destination. Suddenly, even a trip to the store takes on a whole new level of appeal. You’ll also find a car ideally prepared for all types of leisure activities. From diving in the ocean to trekking in the hills, the Cayman S has the carrying capacity for everything you need.
The generous load concept includes two luggage compartments, a wide range of interior storage, and an optional roof transport system. As a result, the Cayman S is both eminently practical and consistently enjoyable, whatever the reason for your journey.
The front luggage compartment is carpet-lined and offers 4.94 cubic feet of storage space. A covered niche provides a secure location for the DVD drive included with the optional navigation system and the optional CD autochanger.
The rear compartment beneath the soft-lined hatch can also be loaded from inside the car. Fully carpeted, it comprises two storage areas: a flat surface on the engine cover and a main luggage area to the rear. This arrangement enables easy loading of longer items of luggage. The rear luggage area is both generously proportioned – totaling 9.2 cubic feet – and elegantly matched to the rest of the car.
As an optional enhancement, you can apply your chosen exterior color to the panels surrounding the engine cover and the integral strut tower moldings.
A retaining rail at the front of the engine cover helps to secure any luggage under braking. This can be augmented by an optional full-size partition, which installs immediately behind the seats. Smaller items can be secured on top of the engine cover using an optional luggage net with four lashing eyelets. A stainless steel ‘bridge’ provides an elegant transition to the lower rear luggage area.
This compartment is designed for larger items of luggage and also has four lashing eyelets.
Another useful feature in the rear compartment is the covered service opening with filler tubes for coolant and oil.
The optional roof transport system for the Cayman S is specially designed to complement the aerodynamics of the car. With its aluminum construction and simple fitting mechanism, it is extremely easy to install. A range of attachments can be used with the system, including a roof box and carriers for bikes, skis and snowboards. The system itself requires no additional preparation on the car. The full range of attachments is available from Porsche Tequipment through your local Porsche dealer. Maximum roof load is 132 lbs.