Thanks Ernie.
Phillip Island is a fast track. You may have seen it in the moto GP.
I got to about 235kph at the end of the straight, and was going into turn 1 at about 175kph. I was also doing turn 3 and turn 8 foot to the floor in 4th.
You can see the track here:
http://www.phillipislandcircuit.com....tmapcolour.pdf
For interest, surprisingly I did my fastest lap with
PSM on. I felt much faster in the afternoon with it off (especially in the slower corners) but I think was lacking some confidence in the faster corners so lost time overall. Its a track where
PSM doesn't interfere much as it is so fast that if you are even slightly out of shape you are loosing time.
In the right hands the Cayman could probably do 10 seconds a lap faster which would make for an impressive lap time of 1.48. The Superbike lap record is about 1.30 (average speed of 177kph).
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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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