Porsche Cayman User Handbook Manual page 26

Sport Chrono Package. centre console, the throttle
becomes more responsive, the
Both Cayman models, like every rev limiter becomes harder, and
Porsche, have lots of performance the engine dynamics become
in reserve. more like those of a racing car.
To help you explore even more While this is happening, the
of that potential, there's the optional sports exhaust system
optional Sport Chrono Package. (see page 41) and optional PASM
This unique range of functions are also switching to 'Sport' mode.
provides simultaneous enhancement The baseline damper rating is
of the engine and chassis for even now considerably firmer, enabling
greater driving pleasure. faster turn-in as well as better
road-holding and traction.
When you activate the package
using the 'Sport' button in the
On vehicles equipped with
optional Tiptronic S, the automatic
gearshift is noticeably more
dynamic. Upshifts and downshifts
are performed at higher revs with
a faster gearshift action. When
you lift off the throttle to slow the
car, engine braking is applied
sooner. There are no unwanted
upshifts in manual mode when
approaching the engine speed limit.
To minimise assistance from
Porsche Stability Management
(PSM – see page 64), its trigger
threshold is raised. The result is
Sport Chrono timer
· 54 ·
'Sport' button on centre console
a more natural and involving centrally located on the dashboard.
response to lateral and longitudinal Functions are accessed via the
forces. Cornering agility is control stalk for the on-board
considerably enhanced, with computer. Analogue dials measure
greater scope for oversteer on hours, minutes and seconds, while
turn-in and exit. This additional a separate digital field displays
manoeuvrability is particularly whole seconds, tenths and one
apparent in lower-speed sequences hundredths of a second. The digital
and bends. field runs in parallel with a second
digital display which is conveniently
For maximum dexterity, PSM can located in the instrument cluster.
be set to standby while the car is
still in 'Sport' mode. PSM simply
monitors the forces acting on the
Sport Chrono Package Plus.
car and will only intervene in the
most critical scenarios, e.g., when This enhanced Sport Chrono option
ABS assistance is required on both is available in conjunction with the
front brakes. optional Porsche Communication
Management (PCM – see page 86).
To help you quantify this increase It offers all the same functions as
in performance, the Sport Chrono the Sport Chrono Package as well
Package includes a compact timer as some additional information
with swivel display which is options and features.
The new Cayman and the Cayman S |
Throttle response
in 'Sport' mode
Throttle
response in
'Normal' mode
Both sets of characteristics
are dependent on engine
speed.
Pedal travel (%)
Comparison of throttle maps in 'Normal' and 'Sport' mode
Lap or journey times can be
viewed, stored and analysed using
a special performance display in
PCM. The information available
includes time elapsed and
distance travelled on the current
lap, as well as the number of laps
completed and their respective
times. You can also view the
current fastest lap as well as the
remaining range till empty. Driving
times can be recorded for any
stretch of road, and benchmark
times defined. Other useful features
include a personal memory
function which is also controlled
via PCM. This can be used to store
personal preferences for a range
of systems, including daytime
running lights, 'Welcome Home'
lighting, optional automatic air
conditioning and door-lock
settings.
· 55 ·
Chassis