Porsche Cayenne

Manufacturer	Volkswagen
Production	2002-present
Assembly	Leipzig http://www.porsche-leipzig.com , Germany
Class	Mid-size crossover SUV
Body style(s)	5-door SUV
Layout	Front engine, four-wheel drive
Platform	Volkswagen Group PL71 platform
Fuel capacity	100 L (26.4 US gal; 22.0 imp gal)
Related	Volkswagen Touareg Audi Q7

The Porsche Cayenne is a five-seat mid-size luxury sport utility vehicle manufactured by the German automaker Porsche since 2002, with North American sales beginning in 2003. Its platform was developed and is shared with the Volkswagen Touareg. It is the first V8-engined vehicle built by Porsche since 1995, when the Porsche 928 was discontinued. Since 2008, all engines have featured direct injection technology.

[edit] Design

The Cayenne's frame and doors are sourced from Volkswagen, who uses the frames and doors for the Volkswagen Touareg model. All other aspects of vehicle design, tuning, production are done in house at Porsche.

[edit] First generation

Porsche Cayenne
1st generation

Production	2002–2006
Engine(s)	3.2 L 250 hp VR6 4.5 L 340 hp (254 kW) V8 (S) 4.5 L 450 hp (336 kW) V8 (Turbo) 4.5 L 521 hp (389 kW) V8 (Turbo S)
Transmission(s)	6-speed automatic 6-speed manual
Wheelbase	2,855 mm (112.4 in)
Length	4,780 mm (188.2 in) Turbo: 4,783 mm (188.3 in)
Width	1,928 mm (75.9 in)
Height	1,700 mm (66.9 in)

Porsche Cayenne
1st generation (face-lifted)

Production	2008–present
Engine(s)	3.0 L 240 hp (179 kW) V6 Turbo Diesel 3.6 L 290 hp (216 kW) VR6 4.8 L 385 hp (287 kW) V8 (S) 4.8 L 405 hp (302 kW) V8 (GTS) 4.8 L 500 hp (370 kW) V8 (Turbo) 4.8 L 550 hp (410 kW) V8 (Turbo S)
Transmission(s)	6-speed manual 6-speed automatic
Wheelbase	2,855 mm (112.4 in)
Length	4,798 mm (188.9 in) Turbo: 4,795 mm (188.8 in)
Width	1,928 mm (75.9 in)
Height	1,700 mm (66.9 in)

[edit] Cayenne (base model)

Electronic Stabilizer decoupling demonstrating extra wheel articulation.

The base model is powered by a 3.2-liter VR6 engine producing 250 hp (190 kW); modifications in the exhaust manifold allow power to peak at 6700 rpm. A Turbo Diesel engine is also available. Acceleration from 0 to 60 mph (97 km) is 7.5 seconds with manual transmission and 8.1 seconds with the Tiptronic S. Notably, independent testing has produced a time of 9.2 seconds for the Tiptronic diesel.

[edit] Cayenne S

The S is powered by an 8-cylinder engine with a dry-sump lubrication system and variable valve timing. The Cayenne S' engine produces 340 hp (250 kW) and 369 ft·lbf (500 N·m) of torque. Acceleration from 0-60 mph is 6.4 seconds and the top speed is 155 miles per hour.

[edit] Cayenne GTS

The GTS is powered with a 405 hp 4.8 liter V8 and features a sport suspension and 21-inch (530 mm) wheels. It is lighter than the Cayenne S and has an aerodynamic body kit. The Porsche Cayenne GTS has a 0 to 60 mph (97 km/h) time of 5.7 seconds. A six-speed manual transmission is also offered.^[1]

[edit] Cayenne Turbo and Turbo S

The 1st generation Cayenne Turbo had 450 horsepower (340 kW), and accelerated from 0 to 60 mph (97 km/h) in 5.3 seconds. A Turbo S version was built in 2006 to compete with the Mercedes-Benz ML63 AMG. The Cayenne Turbo S included a low-range case, a locking differential, and the height-adjustable, off-road suspension also standard on the regular Turbo model. It was powered by a twin-turbocharged 4.8-liter V8 that produced 500 bhp (370 kW) and 700 N·m (520 lb·ft) of torque. Acceleration from 0-60 mph (96 km/h) was 5.0 seconds and the top speed was 171 miles per hour. It featured a 6-speed automatic Tiptronic transmission.

A new Turbo was revealed at the 2008 Beijing auto show. It received 50 hp (37 kW) more power, and now accelerated from 0-60 mph (96 km/h) in 4.9 seconds. Also revealed with the new Turbo was a new 550 horsepower (410 kW) Turbo S. Acceleration from 0-60 mph is 4.7 seconds and has optional ceramic composite brakes.

[edit] Cayenne Diesel

Porsche will be selling a diesel version of the Cayenne powered by Volkswagen's 3.0L V6 TDI engine from February 2009 onwards.^[2] The engine is rated 240 PS (180 kW; 240 hp) and 550 N·m (410 lb·ft) of torque.

The car was unveiled in 2009 Geneva Motor Show.^[3]

[edit] Cayenne S Transsyberia

Originally a racing vehicle for Transsyberia rally, only 26 were built.^[4]

The street version was later built to commemorate Porsche's victory in Transsyberia rally. It is a variant with the 405 hp (302 kW) direct-inject 4.8L V8 from the Cayenne GTS. Sales began in January 2009.^[5]

[edit] Cayenne GTS Porsche Design Edition 3 (2010)

It is a limited edition (1000 unit, 100 in USA^[6]) model based on Cayenne GTS designed by Porsche Design Studio. It includes Lava Grey Metallic body, 21-inch SportPlus wheels, black leather upholstery with red contrasting seams, Porsche Design Chronograph (Type P’6612).

The sales began in May 2009 with MSRP of €79,100 before tax.^[7]

[edit] Hybrid

At the IAA 2005, Porsche announced it will produce a hybrid version of the Cayenne before 2010 (Porsche Cayenne Hybrid). Two years later, at the IAA 2007, Porsche presented a functioning Cayenne Hybrid and demonstration model of the drivetrain.

Notable modifications to this car include an electric vacuum pump and hydraulic steering pump, allowing the car to function even when the engine is deactivated. A 288-volt nickel metal hydride battery is placed under the boot floor, occupying the space normally used for a spare tire. ^[8]

There will be several versions of the Cayenne Hybrid - Regular, S, and Turbo.^{[citation needed]} The regular will have a 236 horsepower (176 kW) V6 engine, getting the car to 60 mph (97 km/h) in 8.1 seconds.^{[citation needed]} The Cayenne S Hybrid will have a 328 horsepower (245 kW) V6 engine and will reach 60 mph (97 km/h) in 6.9 seconds.^{[citation needed]} The Cayenne GTS Hybrid will have a 383 horsepower (286 kW) V8 engine, accelerating to 60 mph (97 km/h) in 6.0 seconds.^{[citation needed]} A Cayenne Turbo Hybrid powering the car to 60 mph (97 km/h) in 5.3 seconds is rumored but unlikely.

[edit] Engines

[edit] Second generation

The next-generation Porsche Cayenne is expected to go on sale around April-May 2010 as a 2011 model, with an official debut at the 2010 Geneva Motor Show. In preparation for the upcoming unveiling, the Cayenne production facility in Leipzig, Germany, closed in December 2009 in order to commence the obligatory factory retooling for the new model, a process which is planned to take 2-3 months.

The first spy photos of the car were posted on the internet on the 5th of June 2008.^[9] Further spy photos, taken on June 2, 2009 ^[10] and between July and December 2009 reveal a shorter, smaller Cayenne with more muscular curves, a more slanted rear window and less upright windshield, a more sloping roofline, door-mounted mirrors, smaller windows at the rear of the vehicle, headlights inspired by the Carrera GT, taillights that extend onto the car's tailgate, LED daytime running lights and a vastly redesigned interior modeled after the Panamera. The new Cayenne is expected to be almost 250 kilograms lighter than the current model due to extensive use of aluminum and magnesium, making it more fuel efficient than the current lineup, as well as 2 inches (51 mm) shorter than the outgoing model. Due to its lower stance, however, the vehicle's off-road capabilities will be greatly reduced for a more performance-oriented layout and design. Diesel and hybrid variants will also be offered.

The Cayenne will again be the first of the three new SUVs from the VW group; the new Volkswagen Touareg will be 6–12 months behind, while the next-generation Audi Q7 is due in 2013. Rumored standard features of the 2011 Porsche Cayenne will include air conditioning w/dual-zone climate controls, interior air filter, tilt/telescopic leather-wrapped steering wheel w/radio controls, cruise control, leather upholstery, 12-way power front seats, heated front seats, outside-temperature indicator, universal garage door opener, power liftgate, and power sunroof in the base model. The Cayenne S will add on tri-zone climate controls, heated steering wheel, and a compass. The Cayenne GTS will add on a rearview camera, remote engine start, keyless access and start, and memory system. Finally, the most upscale Cayenne Turbo and Turbo S will add on a navigation system w/voice recognition, premium sound system, 4-zone climate controls, heated rear seats, and 6-disc CD changer.^[11] The new Cayenne models will also offer Porsche's new Porsche Doppelkupplung (PDK) seven-speed dual clutch transmission instead of the currently-used six-speed Tiptronic S.

The Cayenne's engines are expected to receive a tuning upgrade, resulting in faster acceleration times with more horsepower and torque, as well as more powerful direct injection technology to improve efficiency. It is expected to source its V8 engines from the Panamera.

[edit] See also

• List of hybrid vehicles
• Lohner-Porsche Mixte Hybrid, the first hybrid in history.

[edit] References

[edit] External links

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