Model Year | 2009 | 2009 |
Model | Cayman | Cayman |
Trim | Base | S |
Engines | ||
Transmissions | ||
Drivetrains | ||
Tires | ||
Audio Systems | ||
Accessories | ||
Often must be ordered with power rear side windows, if these are available. | ||
Unlock and lock the car using buttons on the keyfob. | ||
Homelink. | ||
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety | ||
Rear disc brakes. | ||
Only listed when pricing a single model because insufficient data for all cars. | ||
Automatically pulse the brakes in hard stops to prevent wheels from locking up, making it possible to brake and steer at the same time. | ||
When a panic stop is sensed, fully applies the brakes. | ||
Ceramic composite brake rotors. | ||
Mandatory, in all cars. | ||
Torso-level front row airbags, usually contained in the seats. Many also protect the head, but not as well as side curtain airbags. | ||
Beeps signal distance to object behind vehicle. Parking aid. | ||
Selectively applies the brakes to prevent excessive understeer or oversteer (spinning). | ||
Two types: a warning light when a tire is low on air and a pressure readout for each tire. | ||
When a drive wheel slips, it is braked and/or engine power is reduced, restoring traction. | ||
Cargo Management | ||
Climate Control | ||
Maintains set temperature in front row. Requires air conditioning and does not include its value. | ||
Filters exterior air before it enters the passenger compartment. No default value because most cars have them, even in cases where they're not in the official list of features. | ||
Wipers automatically turn on and adjust their speed based on input from a rain sensor. | ||
Time between wipes can be precisely adjusted. | ||
Makes rain bead up and roll off the windows. | ||
Drivetrain | ||
When one rear wheel spins, the differential locks up, sending power to the wheel with better traction. | ||
Engine / Motor | ||
Valves open in the exhaust at high rpm and/or during brisk acceleration, for power boost and/or richer sound. Valves can also be opened with a switch. | ||
The engine is located behind the driver but ahead of the rear axle. | ||
Changes sound of exhaust and/or appearance of the tips. In some cases might slightly improve performance. | ||
Exterior | ||
Increasingly often these are not actually connected to the exhaust. | ||
Spoiler extends automatically at high speeds. Otherwise flush with body. Can be manually extended and retracted. | ||
Only listed if not standard on all trims. No value because no way to compare across models. | ||
Large spoiler stands well above the trunk or hatch. | ||
Infotainment | ||
Jack for an iPod or similar device. No value because of incomplete data. Will soon be standard on nearly every car. | ||
Enables hands-free communication by wirelessly connecting a cell phone to a microphone and the vehicle's stereo speakers. | ||
Includes CD player. | ||
Audio system capable of playing DVD-Audio discs. | ||
Integrates an iPod with the vehicle's controls and speakers. Usually included if there is a USB port, but can also rely on a proprietary port. | ||
Built-in drive with at least 10 GB of storage for MP3 and other audio files. | ||
Screen-based navigation system. | ||
Enables navigation even without roads. Requires and does not include the value of a navigation system. | ||
XM or Sirius. Includes a subscription for three to six months, after which monthly fees apply. | ||
Sometimes also includes voice control over climate control system. | ||
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors | ||
Driver-side exterior mirror automatically dims when hit by headlights of following vehicle. | ||
Passenger-side rearview mirror automatically dims when hit by headlights of following vehicle. | ||
Interior rearview mirror automatically dims when hit by headlights of following vehicle. | ||
Stopwatch, lap timer. Usually includes an analog clock. | ||
Make it easier for following vehicles to see the vehicle in fog. | ||
Light wide area close in front of the vehicle. | ||
Clears ice and fog from mirrors. | ||
Includes value of non-illuminated vanity mirror. | ||
Includes value of non-illuminated vanity mirror. | ||
LEDs cast a soft glow over and/or highlight parts of the interior. | ||
Area around the vehicle is illuminated when the vehicle is remotely unlocked. | ||
Includes value of manual remote mirrors. | ||
Headlights swivel when steering wheel is turned. | ||
Reports engine speed. | ||
Reports average fuel economy, and perhaps also instantaneous fuel economy, distance to empty, average speed, and other stats. | ||
Provide a brighter, whiter light than halogen headlights. | ||
Seats and Interior Trim | ||
Won't be listed in conjunction with wood or aluminum trim even if they are available together. | ||
Seating surfaces are trimmed in leather; other upholstery tends to be leatherette. | ||
Leather beyond the seating surfaces, door panels, and IP top. No additional value over leather upholstery because no way to standardize across all models. | ||
Lower back support power-adjustable vertically as well as in and out. | ||
Power adjustable bolsters on the seatback, to provide lateral support in hard turns. | ||
Power adjustable bolsters on the seatback, to provide lateral support in hard turns. | ||
Power adjustable bolsters on the seat cushion, to prevent sliding out of the seat in hard turns. | ||
Power adjustable bolsters on the seat cushion, to prevent sliding out of the seat in hard turns. | ||
Power tilting seat cushion; can take the form of a second height adjustment. | ||
Power tilting seat cushion; can take the form of a second height adjustment. | ||
Usually also includes synthetic suede on the pillars. | ||
Synthetic suede steering wheel rim. | ||
Only listed if not standard on all trims. No value because no way to compare across models. | ||
No additional value over leather upholstery because no way to standardize across all models. | ||
Real wood trim on instrument panel, door panels, and/or center console. | ||
Real wood comprises part of the steering wheel rim. | ||
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires | ||
Shocks that electrically adjust their firmness based on sensor readings of the road surface. The driver might also be able to select a \"sport\" setting. | ||
Varies throttle, steering, ABS, and/or stability control calibration. | ||
Transmission | ||
Electronically controls engine and transmission for perfect launch. | ||
Only listed if not standard on all trims. No value because no way to compare across models. | ||
Paddles or buttons that can be used to manually shift the transmission. Only listed when optional or not always included with an automatic transmission. |
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