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<td class="verdana14">TechArt Porsche Cayman S Engine Tuning
<div class="verdana7">Text &amp; Photos courtesy TechArt Automobildesign
03-21-2006
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<h4>Engine Tuning to 310 hp / 228 kW</h4>
<p style="MARGIN-BOTTOM: 0in"><span lang="en-US">Even more power for the Cayman S: TechArt Automobildesign ([/quote]<u><span lang="en-US">www.techart.de[/quote]</u><span lang="en-US">) lends the top-of-the-line model of the latest Porsche model range even more power. With TechArt TA 087S/C1 performance tuning power output jumps to 310 hp / 228 kW.[/quote]
<p style="MARGIN-BOTTOM: 0in">The TechArt power kit consists of a sport air filter and newly programmed engine electronics. After the installation, which can be done directly at TechArt Automobildesign or by any authorized Porsche dealer, maximum power output for each model increases by 15 hp / 11 kW.
<p style="MARGIN-BOTTOM: 0in">Performance improves accordingly: Depending on vehicle weight and the type of tires acceleration time from 0 - 100 km/h improves by slightly under half a second. Top speed increases by some 5 km/h. Even more important for everyday use is the even more spontaneous throttle response and the further improved liveliness of the tuned engine.
<p style="MARGIN-BOTTOM: 0in">The perfect complement to the power kits is TechArt exhaust tuning, of which various versions are available. The product lineup includes black chrome dual tailpipes for the production exhaust system, a throttle-controlled sport exhaust system and a complete high-performance exhaust system with high-performance manifolds, sport catalysts and rear muffler.
<p style="MARGIN-BOTTOM: 0in">Sporty elegance characterizes the design of the TechArt aerodynamic-enhancement kit. The TechArt front spoiler, which is mounted to the production bumper, lends the front of the two-seater a more dynamic appearance. But that’s not all: At high speeds it also reduces lift on the front axle.
<p style="MARGIN-BOTTOM: 0in"><span lang="en-US">The TechArt side sills were shaped to calm the airstream between front and rear wheel houses and further to give the Cayman a lower, sleeker appearance. [/quote]<span lang="en-GB">To optimize the lifting effect on the rear axle and to achieve a more exciting look, TechArt Automobildesign offers a rear spoiler for the Cayman models.[/quote]
<p style="MARGIN-BOTTOM: 0in">The sporty TechArt looks are also characterized by custom-tailored tire/wheel combinations. The one-piece TechArt Formula wheels are especially light weight and are available for the new Cayman in 17-, 18-, 19- or 20-inch diameters, all T&Uuml;V-tested. The largest version features 8.5Jx20 wheels with ContiSportContact 2 tires in size 235/30 ZR 20 in front and 11Jx20 wheels with 305/25 ZR 20 tires on the rear axle.
<p lang="en-US" style="MARGIN-BOTTOM: 0in">The TechArt suspensions are custom-calibrated to the new tires. For a ride-height lowering by some 25 &ndash; 30 millimeters TechArt offers sport springs, which also harmonize perfectly with the PASM suspension available from the factory. Alternatively they offer a tighter set up sport suspension that was developed in cooperation with Bilstein.
<p style="MARGIN-BOTTOM: 0in">As a world-renowned specialist for exclusive interiors TechArt Automobildesign also creates individual interiors for the new Cayman in all colors and designs in the company-own upholstery shop.
<p style="MARGIN-BOTTOM: 0in">The lineup includes exclusive fully leather interiors and sporty accessories: TechArt offers ergonomically shaped airbag sport steering wheels with three or four spokes, and aluminum foot pedals, shift knob and foot rest. In addition there are stainless-steel sill plates with TechArt logo.
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Nice pics, I wonder how much the tune up kit alone costs? .5 .seconds off 0-60 is pretty nice!

Russ

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I am looking forward to some reviews of these Cayman modifications.

Do any of the mods void the warranty?

Some of the mods might void your enjoyment of what is a nearly perfect suspension setup by Porsche.

The black exhaust tips are sweet! Those wheels are beefy. Not sure about the side skirts

Well unless there is something specificly stated in the manual, or if the modification causes direct engine failure, there is nothing to worry about. Check the Magnuson-Moss Warranty – Federal Trade Commission Improvement Act of 1975. if you are unsure.

I think it will be interesting to dyno the modification and see if there is really that much HP at the rear wheels. I tuned two BMWs (318is and 530i) with Dinan mods (chips, exhaust, and cold air) and basically got nothing noticable, and at that time BMW dealers were selling the Dinan mods without warranty issues. The article stated that the mods should/could be done by an authorized Porsche dealer. If the figures are real it would be a good deal for all of us because it is very unlikely that the next Cayman "upgrade" from Porsche will be beyond 315HP.

15 hp gets you a half second? I wouldn't even expect a .1 second improvement on 15 hp. Am I missing something here?

I see your point - especially with the 20" wheels!

DaveC,

When I asked my service manager about mods for the Cayman, he told me that he had a 911 get all the engine tunes, ECU mapping, exhaust etc.. and have no impriovement in performance.

Amro, yes I agree how can 15 hp get you a 1/2 second.

Russ

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