I had planned a few days ago to go with some friends to the Drag Strip just to spectate. At the last minute today I decided "what the heck" might as well she what she can do.
I got to admit I was really suprised considering this track is 1100' above sea level and it was my first time down the 1/4 with the CS.
I used my point and shoot Cannon for the video. The vibration makes the ride look more violent than it really was. Just a tad of wheel hop out of 1st gear.
19" sport designs with rear PS2's aired down to 28psi.
Sport Mode on -
PSM off
I know the reaction time has nothing to do with the ET, but it was pretty good so I noted it also at the end of the video.
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PSM - Porsche Stability Management
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While it can’t overcome the laws of physics, the revolutionary Porsche Stability Management (PSM) system does lend an added degree of balance and control to the Cayman’s mid-engine driving dynamics, inspiring surefooted confidence in corners and extreme situations.
A standard feature on the Cayman and Cayman S, PSM continuously monitors steering input, road speed, yaw velocity and lateral acceleration to calculate the actual direction of travel. If the car begins to steer off line, PSM instantly intervenes with precision brake inputs on individual wheels to help bring the car back onto the driver’s intended path.
If braking alone isn’t enough to correct the vehicle’s cornering line, PSM then calls on the Cayman’s engine management system, adjusting engine output as needed to help stabilize handling. PSM can also compensate in an instant for mid-corner changes in load resulting from deceleration or braking. When Sport mode is selected with the optional Sport Chrono Package, PSM’s threshold for intervention is raised, allowing for greater driver involvement. If you prefer driving without automatic PSM assistance, the system can be set to standby at any time. In this case, it will only intervene under heavy braking, where both front wheels exceed the ABS threshold.
For all of its technical ability, PSM goes virtually unnoticed in everyday driving situations, preserving the Cayman’s natural agility. |
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