Peak Inside – 2007 Porsche Cayman Interior

How sporty is the cabin of the first generation Cayman? Let’s peak inside the 2007 Porsche Cayman.

2007 Porsche Cayman Interior

Inside the Cayman, the sweeping domed roof and expansive glass surfaces create a refreshing sense of openness. The Cayman instrument cluster integrates new technologies within a time-honored shape. The large, round instruments are, in keeping with established Porsche tradition, easy to read at a glance. A permanent reminder that you are driving a Porsche, the familiar instrument shroud with semi-transparent grille helps focus the eyes front and center, where a large tachometer tracks the engine’s revs.

The natural grip of leather makes it an ideal choice for main controls. The steering wheel, gear shifter, handbrake and door handles are all finished in leather. Perfectly placed for both hand and eye, the controls and instruments facilitate fluent communication between car and driver. Rocker switches and buttons controlling the climate and audio systems are exactly where your fingers expect them to be.

As with the instrument cluster, the Cayman’s three-spoke steering wheel blends classic form with modern function. Height and reach adjustment allows you to place the wheel precisely where you want it, while an intricately stitched leather grip rewards the tactile senses.

Standard seats inside the Cayman are clad in an attractive leatherette finish. Special features include a thorax airbag in each backrest, enhanced lateral support and a spring system perfectly tuned to the sporty dynamics of the Cayman chassis. Generous seat travel and adjustment options results in a seat comfortable for almost every driver. The backrest angle is electrically controlled, while forward/aft and height adjustments are adjusted mechanically. Behind the seats, a stainless-steel bridge neatly separates the luggage compartment from the passenger seating area.

Two Luggage Compartments

With its mid-engined concept and tailgate opening far up to a very convenient angle, the Cayman is able to accommodate a large amount of luggage. The luggage compartment above the front axle alone offers capacity of no less than 150 litres (5.25 cubic feet), the even larger luggage compartment above the rear axle takes up 260 litres (9.1 cubic feet). Further convenience is provided by the availability of several large, in some cases lockable, storage boxes within Porsche’s Sports Coupe.

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