Porsche Cayman GTS 981 Carrara White Tri-Coat Metallic

— Sold to Ian —

A collector quality April 2016 Cayman GTS with X73 Sport Chassis and PTV Locking Differential plus the biggest options list we’ve come across on a GTS! The GTS Cayman 981 is one of the greatest sports cars of all time, the blend of sensational handling, sound, reliability and practicality can’t be beaten. Our stunning example has unmarked Carrara White Pearl Tri-Coat Metallic paintwork which is Gtechniq Ceramic Coated, Extended Black Leather with Red Stitching and Alcantara GTS Interior and Gloss Black with Diamond Cut Edge 20-inch Carrera S III alloy wheels. Full Porsche service history from new! Over £15k worth of factory options. 6 month warranty and roadside/home assistance. Options include; heated Hardback Sports Seats Plus with GTS embroidered headrests, PSE Switchable Sports Exhaust, Sport Chrono Package Plus with SPORT, SPORT PLUS and LAUNCH CONTROL modes, PADM mounts, X73 Sports Chassis and Sports Suspension -20mm lower ride height, PTV Locking Differential, Gloss Black Exterior Pack, Gloss Black Aluminium Window Surrounds, Carbon Fibre Interior Trim, Illuminated Cayman GTS Stainless Steel Door Entry Guards, Black with Red seatbelts, Carmine Red instrument dials, Alcantara Sport Design steering wheel with PDK shift paddles, Sound Symposer, PCM Navigation and Phone, BOSE 445 Watt 10-speaker Sound System, Online Services with Live Traffic Data, Bluetooth Music, Jukebox hard drive music system, DVD Dolby 5.1 Playback, iPhone/Audio connectivity, Black Edition PDLS+ Dynamic Cornering Bi-Xenon headlights with High Beam Assist, daylight running LEDs, Dark Glass LED Rear Lights, Cruise Control, Tyre Pressure Monitoring with Live View Display, Park Assist Front and Rear, Rain Sensor Auto Wipers, Auto-dimming Mirrors and Vehicle Tracker. It is also comes optioned with the incredible 7-speed PDK double clutch automatic gearbox.

Full comprehensive Official Porsche Centre OPC service history with fully stamped original service book and invoices. The last service was at OPC Porsche Exeter on 13 June 2022 at 16,545 miles. The next service is due in 19,200 miles or June 2024, whichever comes sooner. The current mileage is 17,340 miles. The 981 Cayman GTS has had a full diagnostics and engine hours check carried out by us, with excellent results, so has been carefully driven its entire life, details are in the history file and available to view as a PDF on our website.

The 981 Cayman GTS comes fitted with the mid mounted 3.4 litre DFI flat six engine that produces 340bhp and propels the rear wheel drive sportscar to 60mph in under 4.3 seconds and on to a 175mph top speed. The 981 generation cars do not suffer all of the problems of later 718 cars, such as turbo/oil supply failures, or earlier 987 generation 1 cars, including IMS bearing failures, RMS leaks and Borescoring, all of these issues were eradicated by Porsche when they designed the all-new direct fuel injection DFI naturally aspirated 981 Boxster and Cayman engines.

The Cayman GTS comes with 2 original White Porsche keys, 2 Tracker Fobs, all tools, leather manual pack, factory Tracker, Alarm and Immobiliser. The car is HPI clear, has MOT until 26 January 2024 and comes complete with 6 months warranty and roadside/home assistance.

The full list of options that are fitted to our 981 Cayman GTS

LS9R Carrara White Metallic Tri-coat Paintwork
GQ Extended Black Leather Interior with Red Stitching and Alcantara GTS Interior Package
C16 Official UK Spec
CFX Red Stitched Black Floor Mats with Red Porsche Lettering
CGU Headlamp washers painted in Gloss Black
CPK Porsche Keys Painted in Carrara White Metallic
UN1 Online Services on PCM System with Apple or Android Connectivity
UX7 Black Valves for Tyre Pressure Monitoring System
X73 Sports Chassis and Sports Suspension with -20mm Ride Height
XDA Alloy Wheels Painted in Gloss Black with Diamond Cut Finished Edge
XES Preparation for Illuminated Door Entry Guards
XGB Carbon Fibre Dashboard Trim
XHM Carbon Fibre Centre Console Trim
XLF Switchable Sports Exhaust System PSE
XLK Alcantara Sport Design Steering Wheel
XLN Alcantara PDK Selector
XWC Carbon Fibre Door Trim
XXB Illuminated Stainless Steel Door Entry Guards with Cayman GTS Logo
XXR Darkened Glass Look LED Rear Tail Lights
011 GTS Version
025 Black Faced Stopwatch
027 Carmine Red Instrument Dials
088 GTS Interior Package Extended Black Leather, Red Stitching, Alcantara, Carmine Red Stitched GTS Logo in Seat Headrests
089 GTS Gloss Black Exterior Package Front and Rear Splitters, Side Vents, Wing Mirror Bases, Headlight Washers
140 PADM Porsche Active Drivetrain Mounts
148 Powerkit +10hp
153 Centre Front Radiator for Higher Cooling Performance
155 Sound Symposer – Cabin Engine Sound Enhancement System
220 PTV System with Mechanical Locking Rear Differential
247 Porsche N-Rated High Performance Summer Tyres
250 PDK Porsche Doppelkupplung Double Clutch 7-speed Gearbox
260 Electrically Folding Door Mirrors with Automatic Dimming
268 Rain Sensor
276 Automatic Dimming Rear View Mirror
288 Headlamp Washer Cleaning System
317 Sports Seat Plus with 2-way Electric Operation, Left
318 Sports Seat Plus with 2-way Electric Operation, Right
342 Seat Heating – 3 Stage System
423 20-inch Carrera S III Lightweight Alloy Wheels
426 Without Rear Wiper
446 Wheel Centre Caps with Colour Porsche Crests
454 Cruise Control System
482 Tyre Pressure Monitoring System TPM with Live Display
554 GTS Front Bumper including Extended Front Spoiler
557 Black Seats Belts with Red Details and Stripes
567 Windshield Grey Graduated Top Tint
572 Air Conditioning System with Carbon Filter
594 Alcantara Rooflining
605 LED Daytime Running Lights
610 Navigation System for PCM 3.1 UK and European Maps
619 Bluetooth Phone and Music Connectivity for PCM 3.1
620 Black Design PDLS+ Bi-Xenon Dynamic Cornering Headlight System Plus with High Beam Assist
621 12V Socket in Passenger Side Footwell
636 Park Assist Front and Rear
640 Sport Chrono Package Plus
658 Power Steering Plus Servotronic
665 Porsche Communication Management System PCM 3.1 Touchscreen System
672 Navigation Module for PCM 3.1 System
674 Preparation for Vehicle Tracking System
680 BOSE 445 Watt 10-speaker Surround Sound System
806 Aluminium Package Exterior Door Trims and Triangles in Gloss Black Finish Blackline
810 Floor Mats with Porsche Lettering
870 Universal multimedia interface
951 Alcantara Seat Inserts
975 Alcantara Dashboard, Door, Centre Armrest Trim Package with Red Stitching
981 Extended Leather with Red Stitching Dashboard, Centre Console and Door Panels

Standard items include Electric windows, Dual cup holders, Remote central locking, Trip computer, Daytime running lights, PSM Traction Control, Top Tinted Windscreen, Hill Start Assist, Start/Stop Function, adjustable steering column, ABS, Locking wheel bolts, Locking glovebox, Alarm and Immobiliser. All equipment fitted to our Cayman GTS works perfectly, so the car is exactly as it left the factory in April 2016.

The optional Black Edition PDLS+ Porsche Dynamic Cornering Bi-Xenon headlights with High Beam Assist offer exceptional brightness, even in challenging conditions. The light beam pattern actually adjusts from side to side depending on speed and steering wheel movement to light up round a corner increasing your line of sight at night.

“So the GTS is really rather fantastic. Of course it is. That it looks a little more special than the standard S simply adds a final layer of desirability. Indeed, the appearance and the range topping status, wrapping up all those tasty options in one model, will probably be enough for most. The GTS upgrades are so finely selected and offer sufficient ‘want one’ factor that the premium can be justified; it makes a stunning sports car that little more magnificent.”
PistonHeads, 2014

Background
The Porsche 981 is the internal designation given to the third-generation Porsche Cayman models built by Porsche, released in summer 2012. The 981 reflects the new design language from the 918 Spyder and 991 series 911, and features new and revised engine and transmission specifications. Together with a new body, the type 981 features a new chassis; 40 per cent more torsionally rigid, the front track is 40mm wider, the rear 18mm wider and the wheelbase extended by 60mm, but with a small weight reduction of 30kg. The 981 Cayman is the last to feature a boxer six-cylinder engine. The engine does away with the Intermediate Shaft, which proved to be a weak link in pre-2009 Cayman engines. The Cayman GTS was introduced in March 2014, it featured a more powerful engine, a new front and rear body kit, 20-inch Carrera S III alloy wheels, new Black Edition PDLS+ Bi-Xenon headlights, and a new sports exhaust system. The Cayman GTS is longer than the Cayman S by 30.5 mm due to its unique front and rear sculpted bumpers. 

Exterior
Our hand selected Cayman GTS looks stunning in its pearlescent coat of Carrara White, which has been protected with 5-Year Gtechniq Ceramic Coating in 2021. The striking 20-inch Carrera S III lightweight alloy wheels finished in Gloss Black with Diamond Cut Edges are the perfect contrast to the Carrara White Pearl Tri-Coat Metallic paintwork. The GTS door insignia, gloss black Headlight Washers, window surrounds, mirror bases, front lower GTS spoiler, enlarged front vents, side vents and rear splitter also look fantastic against the metallic Carrara White Tri-Coat paintwork. All the trim has a perfect finish, as do the Black Edition PDLS+ Bi-xenon Headlights and Dark Glass LED rear lights. The windows drop as they should when you open the door. The engine and boot struts also operate as they should.

Interior
The Cayman GTS comes with black leather and Alcantara with Red Stitching Hardback Sports Seats Plus that have 3-stage seat heating, Red GTS Embroidered Headrest Insignia and electric seat backs. The extended black leather and Alcantara with Red Stitching dashboard, centre console, armrest, doors and seats are in excellent condition and provide a perfect contrast to the Carrara White Trim-Coat metallic bodywork. There are no marks or signs of wear to any of the trim parts, panels or switchgear, with the leather and Alcantara retaining a wholly fresh appearance throughout. The sleek aesthetic is topped-off with features like the Carmine Red Instrument Dials, Carbon Fibre Trim, Black with Red Stripe Seat Belts, Alcantara Sport Design Steering Wheel and Alcantara PDK Selector.

Engine and Transmission
Our Cayman GTS is equipped with the 3.4 litre DFI flat six engine. The Cayman GTS engine produces 340bhp and 280ft-lb of torque. The axle load distribution of approximately 45:55 ensures high directional stability and superb road behaviour. The engine starts cleanly when cold or hot, there is no smoke whatsoever either at startup or when driving. There are no unusual sounds or rattles when the engine is running. The 7-speed double-clutch PDK transmission system provides instant changes, unleashing the power of the engine with minimal fuss.

Our Cayman GTS is equipped with the rare and desired X73 Sports Chassis and Sport Suspension. The ride height is 20mm lower than the standard Cayman suspension setup, and 10mm lower than the normal PASM suspension. The springs are harder and shorter, and the anti­-roll bars on the front and rear axles are stiffer. The rear spoiler extends higher when activated manually or automatically. This, combined with the lower ride height, not only further reduce lift at the front axle, but also provide downforce at the rear axle for improved aerodynamics and even better performance.

The Cayman GTS is fitted with Sport Chrono Package Plus, which adds a SPORT and SPORT PLUS button that sharpen the throttle response, decreases shift speeds, hold gears for longer and blips the throttle on downshifts whilst also adding a dashboard mounted stopwatch to add to the sporting image of the GTS.

Our GTS is equipped with the highly desired Porsche Switchable Sports Exhaust PSE system, which unleashes a more sporty sound both on acceleration and lift off. With SPORT or SPORT PLUS mode enabled, the sound increases further, with pops and crackles when you lift off the throttle.

This Cayman GTS is also equipped with the Sound Symposer System, which allows additional sound from the engine to enter the cabin, via an active pipe which opens and closes depending on what mode you have the car in, Normal, SPORT or SPORT PLUS, to add an extra dimension of sportiness to the drive.

This Cayman GTS is equipped with the rare and desirable optional Porsche Torque Vectoring PTV System. This ­optional ­system­ for ­increasing­ dynamic­ performance ­and­ stability ­varies­ the ­distribution ­of ­torque­ to ­the ­rear­ wheels­ and ­includes ­a­ mechanically­ locking ­rear­ differential. ­When­ the ­car ­is driven ­assertively­ into ­a ­corner, ­moderate­ brake­ pressure ­is ­applied ­to ­the ­inside­ rear ­wheel, inducing­ an ­additional­ rotational ­pulse ­(yaw ­movement) ­around­ the ­vehicle’s ­vertical ­axis.­ This ­results ­in ­a ­direct ­and ­sporty­ steering ­action­ as ­the car ­enters ­the­ corner.­ At ­low­ and ­medium­ vehicle ­speeds,­ PTV­ significantly ­increases ­agility ­and ­steering­ precision. ­At ­high­ speeds­ and ­when­ accelerating ­out ­of ­corners,­ the ­rear­ differential ­lock­ ensures­ greater ­driving­ stability­ and­ traction ­on ­a­ range ­of­ surface ­conditions,­ including­ the wet­ and ­snow.­ The­ results ­are ­remarkable­ stability,­ excellent ­traction, ­dynamic ­cornering­ at­ every­ speed,­ with ­precise ­steering ­and­ stable ­load transfer ­characteristics.

This Cayman GTS has the PADM dynamic engine/transmission mounts, which electronically control the oscillations and vibrations of the entire drivetrain, especially the engine. By adapting stiffness and damping characteristics to changes in driving style and road surface conditions, the dynamic gearbox mounts combine the benefits that otherwise distinguish hard and soft gearbox mounting arrangements. For the driver, the results are tangible. Handling is perceptibly more stable under load-change conditions and in fast corners. Whenever a less assertive driving style is adopted, the dynamic gearbox mounts automatically soften to enhance comfort. You experience the best of the best worlds—uncompromisingly sporty performance in corners, yet with a high degree of comfort. The Sport or Sport Plus button enables you to switch the dynamic gearbox mounts from Normal to Sport or Performance mode.

Wheels, Tyres and Brakes
Our Cayman GTS comes fitted with the 20-inch Carrera S III lightweight alloy wheels finished in Gloss Black with Diamond Cut Edges, which are unmarked, free of kerbing damage and corrosion. The brakes are phenomenal, cross drilled and vented discs front and rear. The tyres are matching Porsche N0-rated Michelin Pilot Sport 4S high performance tyres with lots of tread remaining.

History File
Our Porsche Cayman GTS has a full comprehensive Official Porsche Centre OPC service history with fully stamped original service book and invoices. The last service was at OPC Porsche Exeter on 13 June 2022 at 16,545 miles. The next service is due in 19,200 miles or June 2024, whichever comes sooner. The current mileage is 17,340 miles. The 981 Cayman GTS has had a full diagnostics and engine hours check carried out by us, with excellent results, so has been carefully driven its entire life, details are in the history file and available to view as a PDF on our website.

The Cayman GTS comes with 2 original White Porsche keys, 2 Tracker Fobs, all tools, leather manual pack, factory Tracker, Alarm and Immobiliser. The car is HPI clear, has MOT until 26 January 2024 and comes complete with 6 months warranty and roadside/home assistance.

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