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The new Porsche Cayman S Technical Specifications
The main difference between the two models of Porsche Cayman is that the entry level has a manual stick shift S version has the tiptronic gearbox, you know the one, the flappy paddles at the side of the steering wheel. This actually means the Cayman S offers better fuel consumption, both urban and extra urban.
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| Technical |
Specification |
Manual |
Tiptronic S |
| Engine |
Layout / cylinders |
6 |
6 |
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Engine drive / layout |
Mid engine |
Mid engine |
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Compression ratio |
11:3:1 |
11:3:1 |
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Power |
180 kW (245 bhp) |
180 kW (245 bhp) |
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Maximum Torque |
273 Nm |
273 Nm |
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@ RPM (1 min) |
4,600 - 6,000 |
4,600 - 6,000 |
| Transmission |
Gearbox |
5-speed |
5-speed |
| Body |
Length |
4,341 mm |
4,341 mm |
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Width |
1,801 mm |
1,801 mm |
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Height |
2,415 mm |
2,415 mm |
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Drag coefficient (Cd) |
0.29 |
0.30 |
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Unladen weight (DIN) |
1,300 kg |
1,360 kg |
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Unladen weight (EG) |
1,375 kg |
1,375 kg |
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Permissible gross weight |
1,620 kg |
1,665 kg |
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Wheelbase |
2,415 mm |
2,415 mm |
| Capacities |
Fuel tank |
64 l |
64 l |
| Fuel consumption |
Urban l/100 km (mpg) |
13.8 l (20.5) |
14.9 l (19.0) |
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Extra urban l/100 km (mpg) |
6.8 l (41.5) |
6.8 l (41.5) |
Porsche Cayman
The Cayman S with the tiptronic gear change, although slightly heavier than the normal manual does give better fuel consumption, both urban and extra urban. The question remains, if you are buying a Porsche are you worried about how much petrol you have to put in?
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