Demo of 2015 Porsche Cayman S manual with Sport Chrono Package and Porsche Sport Exhaust

Presenting a thorough demonstration of a 2015 Porsche Cayman S with 6-speed manual transmission including Sport Chrono Package--including the rev-matching function--and Porsche Sport Exhaust.
I demonstrate the automated blip of the throttle with SP engaged, showcase some audio differences with and without Porsche Sport Exhaust (PSE) engaged, and finally demonstrate the function of hill hold assist, and auto restart upon stalling the engine.
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[@ashtonmurch2142]

this single video has taught me more about cool Porsche features that I haven't even seen in 100+ videos of porsches

[@Bowerbird01]

I love that the steering wheel is free of buttons covering most modern wheels, and it's always nice to see a car equipped with a manual trans.

[@jkrogstad5]

i cry a little bit every time you accelerate. no joke. imo, this 3.4 is one of the best sounding engines. even the 2.7 i drove transcends human auditory comprehension.

[@jetstream454]

The 2.7 is a gorgeous engine, from my limited experience.

[@hvf26]

great video. a lot of people dont show the features with the manual transmission, you did a great job of highlighting some of them!

[@bm4995]

hvf26 agree.....

[@mustafaamer9707]

+Budi Mardionع 7ة o ز8ظ

[@futuref22pilot]

+hvf26 Can you explain more of the features? I have a manual 2016 on order but I didn't test drive the manual.

[@tcsvlogs2667]

+hvf26 Same

[@Scorpion7substance]

I'm ruined, I rode around the track in a GT4 and now I keep watching videos on these cars.

[@fhkazm]

Great video ! I just purchased a 2015 Cayman GTS . One salesperson told me it rev matches in SPORT mode. Another salesperson told me it rev matches in SPORT-PLUS. This video cleared that up. Also appreciate the demo of the HOLD function.

[@Aadyi]

Very informative, no BS, straight to the point video where I actually learned something new ;) Thanks Mike!

[@StevenYoung28]

This video was fantastic mate! Thank you greatly for the detailed information. I have been trying to decide between Manual and Auto for weeks now... I would prefer Manual... but was considering Auto as hills in my area are a pain the the rear... and now that I know the car has Hill Hold.... it has helped me make up my mind! Thanks again!!!

[@MandalorianFanboy]

I am currently on the hunt for a 2015 Cayman GTS with a manual...this video was awesome!

[@kconfire]

Damn I come back to your video every once in a while to remind myself to get 918 cayman s.... such nice and pleasant video.

[@MikeLudes]

Give me a call when you're ready to get it!

[@sgirwan]

Compliments on your video Mike. Very informative with clear visuals and sound! I would love to see you driving the new Boxster 718 or other new Porsche models as well. Keep up the good work!

[@MikeLudes]

Please subscribe (if you don't mind videos of my family mixed in with car vids!). I'm going to 718 Boxster/S training in three weeks, so I'll have some videos by early July!

[@incognito31013]

Excellent démonstrations and présentation. thank you.

[@Flies2FLL]

"Porsche makes a perfect car, just perfect" I agree-

[@goons123flofy]

Ducking A! Love you passion for Porsche.

[@thomasglover3834]

Best video ever. Loved this

[@hovnojede010101]

Very informative video! Would love a manual GTS in my garage.

[@rogersalameh7843]

Nice video. Showed some features I didn't know about.

[@momomomomomo842]

The view angle is great.

[@Gaetania]

Best video. Mike drop

[@zachc7401]

Really good video

[@aninstrumentalvision]

If I were going to buy a Porsche in Florida, I'd go to you.

[@IgorMundstock]

Amazing video! My dream car, but rather have the GTS.

[@piraux999]

i really enjoyed it :D good ob mike :D

[@ybkrnmusic]

I hit like just because of the sound :D

[@DeckedSwift]

I KNEW THAT PLACE LOOKING FIMILIER! I was in Tallahassee Florida not long ago, the other day. I'm back in Georgia and I see a black Porsche going past us down the road and that made my day. It was so cool to see one. We had too have been close to the Porsche dealership place! If you know like where the ummm... Mar... Or something like that name of the hospital is, then you know what I'm talking about. Also the Something Suites Hotel also. :D I hope I can go back there and find the place and take a look at some. That will be so special to me. :)

[@funkingitup1805]

+Decked Swift | Gaming & Tutorials When in Tallahassee, it all about the burgers at Monk's Brothers Bar and Grill. Huge and with some unusual options. Give them a try.

[@MikeLudes]

Monks is awesome... but now it's called Wells Brothers I think. Same food though!

[@chrisgerarddelossantos2103]

Great video! What audio set up are you running, and what action camera? Thanks!

[@michaelhart7638]

How do you engage hill assist and also how do you get the gear to show up in the little box? Thanks!!

[@beetleything1864]

yep nicely done....

[@EuropeansCars]

Nice!

[@HuaxiWang]

Great video Mike! I have a base cayman 2.7 manual and I'd like to add sports plus button to enable auto rev matching. However my dealership wouldn't do it. Do you have any official documentation or SKU number from Porsche that I can show to my dealership to activate it? I think they just didn't know how to do it. Thanks!

[@MikeLudes]

Hello, it should not be a problem. If you go to the Porsche Tequipment page, you can find your vehicle and it will show the 987-generation Cayman 2.7 with Sport Plus. Google the Part number: "997 044 903 01" and you should get the info you're looking for!Regarding dealer installation, it is a Porsche genuine part, so they should be *happy* to take your money and install the software! Porsche will provide them with installation instructions. If they won't do it, they're either incompetent or lazy... Part number: 997 044 903 01 For vehicles with manual transmission $902.42 excl. tax and installationcontent2.us.porsche.com/prod/pag/tequipment/TeqFinder.nsf/TeqFinder?ReadForm&country=usaThanks,Mike

[@bikeninja956]

not sure if you mentioned this, but does the manual have hill hold? not sure if that is a thing on manuals...

[@thedudeabides1443]

The auto blip function is cool but there is no better feeling in driving a manual car than rev matching yourself!

[@23294virgo]

@3:02-3:07... LOL! Call your Lawyer.. :o) I trust that's KPH. Great vid! I want a new Cayman once my '15 Mustang is paid off. My 944 is the ancestor of the Cayman despite the lack of mid-engine config? Love your commentary! Thx for Post!

[@sdb87149]

Yes it's mph but I believe this is a 45 or 50mph speed limit and he was doing it safely! (No traffic)

[@brianpellicone6189]

just test drove a 2014 Cayman S (preowned) with 7K miles and loved it. Intentions have always been manual however getting lots of pressure to purchase the auto PDK... i feel like automatic will take some of the fun out of driving... does auto increase performance that much that one should reconsider auto over manual?

[@zenjitsuman]

The tests seem to indicate 0-60 mph a half second faster. A bit better gas mileage, and clutch won't wear out probably over the life of the car in normal driving. Having said that the rev matching manual will have less wear on clutch because its so smooth. If you want the car for shifting, don't care about a half second to 60mph, and does that so often then go for the manual stick and the 3.4L engine. Even in stop and go driving the car won't buck because of rev matching and you can creep along at 1 mph without stalling and if it stalls it starts right up on its own.

[@DeckedSwift]

Oh the hotel it was called in Tallahassee Florida was Baymont Inn & Suites. Does anyone know exactly where that Porsche dealership is?? Or if it's far from it. (Hopefully not far) I'm only 15 years old and we went up there to the hospital near the hotel too. We went inside the hotel obviously and my papa spent 3 weeks in it. And it costed 87 dollars - 105 dollars a day in a room there...

[@leotsang214]

how to disable daytime running light on my 2015 Cayman?

[@Trucho001]

Per the Owners Manual, you are not supposed to rev past 4,200 rpm during the first 2,000 miles. You are killing this car as it only has 25 miles on the odo.

[@darkpill]

Your steering needs some work, but this is a great video on the features of the Cayman.

[@lukoradulic5340]

Why isn't rev matching on all the time?

[@sujanpoudel2]

Does base Cayman without PSE still pop and crackle?

[@Stephen981cs]

sujanpoudel no

[@Flies2FLL]

Tallahassee, Florida, I recognize where you are driving. My '14 has PDK and while I honestly miss my clutch pedal, I have to say that this PDK transmission always knows what gear I want it to be in and in that regard it is almost telepathic. My car would kick your car's ass in a race-

[@jklok]

Flies2FLL what are you like 12? You have the same car, why does it even matter who’s car is faster?

[@MagicAyrtonforever]

Now go listen to the 718 Cayman!! LOL

[@rossyannis3000]

Exactly. Test drove the 718 and couldn't wait to return the keys, so underwhelming was the engine/exhaust noise. Bought a 981 Cayman S remapped the ecu to 364hp, 420Nm, 0-100km/h 3.89sec. Hair-trigger throttle response pulling like the clappers from 3000rpm to redline. I laugh during and after every drive!!

[@tungming5749]

I dont get the point for a auto rev-match, rev matching and rpm reading is where the fun is when driving a manual. If you take that away,you might as well get a PDK.

[@MikeLudes]

Yeah, heel/toe is certainly more fun, but if you're doing something like an Autocross event where you're trying to have the best time, the rev-match is indispensable! And it can be deactivated if you prefer.

[@ushabhatnagar4579]

it's a on and off feature , how can you complain

[@b3n5chn31d3r]

Mike Ludes how do you deactivate it in sport+ with TC on?

[@hunterjohnson7393]

"raises your rpm by a hundred or two". he, he, he.

[@glenrussell5242]

where's the e-brake? how can you drift this almighty porsche?

[@MikeLudes]

You drift it with power, not with e-brake! The e-brake would force a slide, but with this car, you put it into Sport Plus mode, and press-and-hold the PSM button to deactivate the Stability Control. Then start your turn, then counter-steer and punch the throttle! Drift achieved!!!

[@luizbruno2010]

better to stall than slip your clutch???

[@EnterGenericUserName884]

Yeah, I didn't quite get that too lol

[@luizbruno2010]

+nutellabananenmist lol

[@MikeLudes]

Well yeah, if you stall, you have not created any wear on your clutch disc. As a salesperson, I get some very inexperienced clients who "think" they want a manual, but on the demo drive it becomes clear that they are not destined for manual transmission... they rev up to 2500 on flat ground just to get the car moving. Very damaging to the clutch, wears it out so much faster! Better to slowly release clutch at 1000 rpm and possibly stall, than to drag the clutch at 2500 rpm.

[@brokenbmw3441]

@@MikeLudes I think I do this but now I will be more aware.

[@b3n5chn31d3r]

So...you’re telling me I would have to turn off traction control if I want to do my own rev-match downshifts while in sport+? If that’s the case, that would keep me from buying the car. That is a driver aid for people that don’t know how to properly drive a manual and there should always be an option to turn permanently it off.

[@curttheboywonder]

Nice video but still not quite sure what SC would do that non-SC wouldnt.

[@MikeLudes]

For this generation, Sport Chrono adds Sport Plus which gives the automated rev-matching feature. On the 981 generation, it's the only way to get rev-matching. Additionally, Sport Plus mode will adjust various vehicle features, such as engine throttle response speed, and optionally available equipment like Porsche Sport Exhaust (PSE) and Porsche Adaptive Suspension Management (PASM).

[@curttheboywonder]

@@MikeLudes thanks!!

[@Kauffman578]

How reliable is this car?

[@MikeLudes]

Extremely reliable! It's always at the highest rankings in JD Powers quality studies!

[@Kauffman578]

@@MikeLudes You serious? JD Powers is an ad company

[@Sicolirics]

I like the PDK better Co2 emissions 188 gr/km and it is also a faster car pay attention to the reductions that is not done by the manual :) look min 0.45 y 0.47 kzbin.info/www/bejne/rnLKk6WNjpl-o6s

[@Stephen981cs]

Surprised you took the sport driving school and still push/pull the wheel in order to steer. Keep it at 9 and 3

[@moimeme7839]

No handbrake?!? 😂😂😂😂😂😂😂 how do you drift that thing??

[@Stephen981cs]

Goat From Hell you don’t need a handbrake to drift a RWD car.

[@zephyr4705]

Clutch kick my dude

[@a64738]

Hand break turns is not drifting, it is doing a handbrake turn... Drifting you do by using the power of the engine to break the traction so the rear end slides.

[@Nospeakyenglish]

That shit is slow. I hate how these people say now i have to do it on my own as if cars always had active rev matching. People please take these beautiful cars away from these horrible owners.

[@mic01]

Never learned to drive a stick shift, looked likes to much work.

[@MegaVinny73]

2.24 a gallon at that garage. Then came Biden.

[@hawaiirealmedia5610]

Biden came in and raised all the gas prices. LOL!!!

[@konigwhetzel8087]

Dude get some balls

[@gd9704]

I don't think I would ever get sick of that sound. Lovely.

[@MrShadyfish]

Best demonstration of rev-matching and sport and sport plus customizability yet!

[@codename6]

Beautiful car and manual transmission!

[@EwokEight]

Perfect car, perfect spec, perfect video. It's actually really heartbreaking that the new ones are just not the same, I mean even the steering wheel in the new one is nice... but it's just not THIS car.

[@tonychiarizzi7574]

Thank you very much Mike. Your demonstration is THE best out there. Can't tell you how many salespersons I've met whose eyes glaze over when trying to explain..... lol

[@DarthVader-eg9jm]

Great job Mike! You have a great delivery and voice. You could have a career in reviewing cars!

[@goons123flofy]

Love, love both sports exhaust and rev matching!

[@marcov.7938]

Nice video Mike, well done

[@tcsvlogs2667]

I LOVE THE CRACKLES FROM THE EXHAUST IT IS JUST LIKE THE JAGUAR F-TYPE

[@chorseundgrd]

Auto re start on a stall is very cool! Let's face it, even the most experienced manual driver might stall rarely once every blue moon. Also helps a lot when learning the engagement point of the car if you've never driven a Porsche before. Auto rev match is kind of odd to me but it is defeatable so no harm, no foul. Very cool demonstration!

[@MikeLudes]

Thanks! Yep, it's better to stall than to slip the clutch. So it's quite normal and acceptable to stall every once in a while. The Hill hold feature is even better than restart to me.

[@chriswinter5765]

Wow the rev match feature is very cool! So just like a Nissan 370Z from 2009! Nice! :)

[@MikeLudes]

Yeah, I remember when Nissan unveiled the feature, and I immediately wondered when Porsche would do the same...

[@damon1096]

yip thanks for the video, hugely informative

[@rporther]

Yes this was indeed quite informative. I suspect many of us Porsche 'armchair' enthusiasts assumed the clutch/throttle movement was just the a-ol' ordinary type but this shows you have to get used to the up and down shift features. You just don't want to be at 'kindergarten' level in even moderate traffic and guessing your way around the clutch. And I did put a like on the request if a cam could be placed to show the pedal movement.

[@MikeLudes]

I've tried a couple low-camera angles, but I think I need to use two cameras to show it in full effect. Still working on it!

[@bedlambikes]

This video is a perfect testament to why the 2017 Cayman with the 4 cylinder turbo ruined the car. I know its faster, more fuel efficient, etc... but NOTHING replaces a great sounding car. What a shame Porsche for killing the Cayman!

[@MikeLudes]

... wait until you hear the 718 Cayman S with PSE (Porsche Sport Exhaust). You won't be disappointed. It is a different sound for sure, but still every bit an emotional tone. I'll post videos when the 718 models are released!

[@bedlambikes]

Mike - I look forward to that immensely as I'd order my Cayman with the sport exhaust, ESPECIALLY if its so much better..

[@otsmalls1580]

Blame it on Obama with the auto law on more efficiency vehicles

[@rossyannis3000]

Correct. My 981 Cayman S PDK had the ecu remapped to 364hp, 420Nm, 0-100km/h 3.89sec. Plenty fast with the legendary flat 6 NA engine note... Best A1900 option Porsche never offered... The 718 maybe sharper, but the 981 driving experience is sports car heaven, for the price.

[@Flies2FLL]

"Porsche makes a perfect car, just perfect" I agree-

[@DMX-PAT]

Like he said, a perfect car...Uh-Maze-In!!

[@SimonYpsilon]

Great Video! What Kind of fuel economy do you get driving like this?

[@YunGG429]

Woah I know where you are in this video. I live there!!

[@TheBucklandgrp]

Nice video Mike! It almost looked like you were not engaging the clutch. But that could be because of the black pants in the black interior. Are you still engaging the clutch normally with the rev matching?

[@MikeLudes]

Yes, clutch action is the same with and without rev-matching. Perhaps I'm tilting my foot, more than pushing with my leg?

[@L4GMedia]

I was at a dealership and I was gonna get a cayman s chrono but a guy cut in front of me and bought it first what a said day right now

[@RobertSmith-bh5cv]

Great review. Can you answer this question honestly: Is there a high level of road noise in the Cayman? The induction and exhaust sound are beautiful and the car is obviously tight and rattle free, but... it seems like there's a lot of road noise. Almost like a window is partially open.

[@checkmate1996]

At Robert - The cabin is very quiet for a mid engine.

[@ozoaiuozaiuo9505]

Merci

[@brokenbmw3441]

No wonder why you're a sales person, you make me wanna buy this fucking car.

[@cooperbull9393]

Beautiful car, once I get the money, I'm going to purchase it. I found a few around here for about 51,000

[@cooperbull9393]

Those can range up to more like 62k. Probably not.

[@HoHoTacoBaco]

+Sans Buy Cayenne Turbo - you wouldn't regret it (personal experience). Cheers

[@MatteoP-rm2mi]

Really!!! I didn't expect a car with a manual transmission in the us

[@andyclark1542]

I recently bought a CPO 2012 Cayman S Black Edition manual transmission and Sporrts Chrono. Please, what are the differences compared to the 2015 Cayman S in your KZbin review? No rev matching, I guess?

[@MikeLudes]

They are fully different. I certainly can't describe them all here... the 2012 is the 987.2 series, the 2014+ is the 981 series. They have completely different chassis, engine, transmission, seats, console, dash, infotainment, suspension, wheels, etc.The one thing that is the EXACT SAME is the spirit of the mid-engine, light-weight sports car!!!

[@Californification]

Does Sport plus make the throttle more responsive (sensitive) ? Am looking for a 981 manual and debating if sports Chrono is a must have? Thanks.

[@MikeLudes]

///M yes it does. Sort of like if you pressed the throttle 50% down, Sport would act like you pressed it 70% down and Sport Plus would be like 100%. (Those values are not accurate, but it’s sort of like that) Remember you can add Sport Plus programming and the button at your dealership, but only factory-optioned Chrono Pack will give you active engine and/or transmission mounts-an oft-overlooked benefit of Chrono Pack!

[@Californification]

Mike Ludes Thanks. So it’s the same as on my M3. Got it. Didn’t know about the active mounts. Can you elaborate? Are they a totally separate part such as stiffer mounts or is it like adaptive suspension in a M3? How much would it cost at the dealer to add the sport plus?

[@avtawf]

Fuck this was a good video...

[@kafaya77]

i'm planning on getting a Cayman S since most likely my car was totaled this past Saturday. I was wondering what years did they start releasing the Cayman in a 4 cylinder turbo? i'm thinking i'd rather get the flat 6

[@MikeLudes]

in the USA, model year 2017 was the release of the 718 Cayman model--the 718 introduced the 4 cylinder. Personally, I'm torn. In every technical way, the 718 is superior. But the classic flat-6 is irreplaceable.

[@kafaya77]

I’m coming from a 370z w the synchro rev match so I kind of want to hear the motor so I’m gonna be looking at the flat 6’s

[@MikeLudes]

The 718 is actually louder than the old flat-6... in fact, a 718 S with Sport Exhaust is the loudest Porsche made right now. Seriously, louder than the GT3 RS! The 718 just needs to be warmed up for about 5 minutes before she really sings.

[@denisKPMG]

2:56 - turn using first gear? Where did you get your driving skills?))

[@ThePinoyMamba]

it's a complete stop

[@gtb5]

It would be best if rev match is available in normal mode.

[@manwhoneedlove]

Hy Mike, is that standard shifter or sport (short) shifter? Thanks

[@hvf26]

manwhoneedlove standard transmission. i dont think they offer a short shifter on this car as a factory option. it does have the sport steering wheel though.

[@MikeLudes]

It's the standard shifter. The GTS model and GT4 have a slightly shorter throw.

[@andyclark1542]

I, too, learned a lot from this GT4 manual video. I feel lucky to recently have bought a CPO 2012 Cayman S Black Edition manual, 24k miles, with additional options heated Sports Seats and Chrono Plus. With the manual transmission I don't see any advantage from the Chrono Plus. Apparently it's one of the last Porsches with hydraulic steering. Is there any real advantage to this?

[@brndlm5]

does it require to step on the clutch

[@MikeLudes]

Yes. Shifting gears still requires clutch pedal depression with auto rev-matching, and you have to step on the clutch to auto-restart a stalled engine.

[@verygood7155]

Is there any annoying throttle lag when shifting into first from a stop?

[@EnterGenericUserName884]

What do you mean by "throttle lag when shifting into first from a stop"?

[@verygood7155]

Google it.

[@EnterGenericUserName884]

+Very Good I'm aware of what throttle lag is, I just can't really picture what it has to do with shifting into gear from a stop. No offence, I was just curious.

[@verygood7155]

I suggest you do a Google search for: Porsche throttle lag Sprint Booster-Planet-9.

[@MikeLudes]

none that I can discern! Very punchy motor!

[@MKNAOMIII]

fuking pro driver If i heard those downshifts coming down the road

[@capuchinseven]

It's great and all, but I'll never ever understand why someone would want a manual that then rev matches for you. Totally defeats the point of a manual.

[@RacingRalphEVO]

Man, I'm not a great driver but I have to say - the way you operate the steering wheel is just bad. I just see too many people doing it like you on the internet. At the begining you unnecessarily do many small moves instead of doing one big turn. I'm fine with that - if you want to make it harder for you - your choice. But what you've done at 4:52 is just dangerous.

[@RacingRalphEVO]

+kingsmeadow Aha.

[@tuta123seb]

Man youre right

[@Gman1337mods]

Sounds like you drive a Camry

[@610amine]

You're actually very right

[@GordonLF]

It may be because Mr. Ludes is filming a video and talking at the same time, but there is a bit of lack of coordination between the hands on the wheel, hand on gear shift and acceleration. Perhaps just due to low concentration. Porsche gearbox is so good that corrects almost anything, but steering is so responsive that amplifies the small imperfections. Great video anyway.

[@frapparm]

i hate the way you turn the steer

[@MikeLudes]

Thanks! I love the way your comment is brief.

[@frapparm]

haha yes but until wheel do about 90 grades you havent to change hands position!

[@TheUlysse2000]

you're right. nice guy and good video but he doesn't really know how to drive a car. sorry to tell but how you handle the steer hurts...

[@joepepe6517]

Porsche is making it too easy for bad stick drivers like you.

[@mauricioluisvega8342]

from what I see, you do not know how to drive a manual car ... why do you put your hand on the gear lever ???? You're ruining the transmission ... and that, anyone knows!