Porsche Cayenne

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Porsche Cayenne

Manufacturer	Porsche
Production	2002-present
Assembly	Zuffenhausen, Germany (engine) Bratislava, Slovakia (coachwork) Delitzsch near Leipzig, Germany (final assembly)
Class	Mid-size SUV
Body style(s)	5-door SUV
Layout	Front engine, four-wheel drive
Platform	Volkswagen Group 7L platform
Fuel capacity	100 L (26.4 U.S. gal)
Related	Volkswagen Touareg Audi Q7

Porsche Cayenne 1st generation

Production	2002–2006
Engine(s)	3.2 L 250 hp V6 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	2855 mm (112.4 in)
Length	4780 mm (188.2 in) Turbo: 4783 mm (188.3 in)
Width	1928 mm (75.9 in)
Height	1700 mm (66.9 in)

Porsche Cayenne 1st generation (face-lifted)

Production	2008–present
Engine(s)	3.6 L 290 hp (216 kW) V6 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)
Transmission(s)	6-speed manual 6-speed automatic
Wheelbase	2855 mm (112.4 in)
Length	4798 mm (188.9 in) Turbo: 4795 mm (188.8 in)
Width	1928 mm (75.9 in)
Height	1700 mm (66.9 in)

Electronic Stabilizer decoupling demonstrating extra wheel articulation.

1st Generation Porsche Cayenne S rear

2008 Porsche Cayenne

2008 Porsche Cayenne rear

The Porsche Cayenne is a five-seat mid-size sport utility vehicle produced by the German automaker Porsche since 2002, with North American sales beginning in 2003. It is the first V8 engined vehicle built by Porsche since 1995, when the Porsche 928 was discontinued.

Worldwide sales of the Cayenne are running at nearly double the rate of 20,000 units per year that was originally forecast. 67 percent more Porsches were sold in fiscal year 2006/2007 than were sold in 2002/2003 thanks to the Cayenne model^[1].

Though Porsche markets the 2008 model the 'second generation', the car is largely unchanged — with the addition of new technological features.

All 2008 engines feature direct injection. The charge-cooling effect of direct fuel injection permits a higher compression ratio without the risk of detonation, improving horsepower and torque. Fuel consumption has been reduced approximately 0.4 to 0.8 km/L across the range, even though the official window stickers say otherwise - the EPA changed its testing methodology in 2008. Fuel consumption is 6 Km/L city, 8.5 Km/L Motorway for the base model. The drag coefficient is 0.35 Cd and all models get a power lift gate and a tire pressure monitoring system.

1 Design
2 2008 model range
3 Performance
4 Variants
5 Competition
6 Next generation
7 See also
8 References
9 External links

[edit] Design

Porsche intended the Cayenne to be the new benchmark for SUVs^{[citation needed]}. The Cayenne's frame and doors are sourced from Volkswagen, who also use the frames and doors for the Volkswagen Touareg model. All other aspects of vehicle design, tuning, production are done in house at Porsche.

[edit] 2008 model range

There are currently 5 engines available in the Cayenne:

3.6 L 290 PS (273 ft·lbf) V6 from Volkswagen (Based on the unit offered in the VW & Audi but with modifications made to the intake, exhaust, timing systems and head)
4.8 L 385 hp (283 kW) 369 ft·lbf (500 N·m) V8 (S)
4.8 L 405 hp (298 kW) 369 ft·lbf (500 N·m) V8 (GTS)
4.8 L 500 hp (368 kW) 516 ft·lbf (700 N·m) twin-turbocharged V8 (Turbo)
4.8 L 550 hp (404 kW) 553 ft·lbf (750 N·m) twin-turbocharged V8 (Turbo S) (August 08)

[edit] Performance

On-road: The turbocharged model has extremely high performance for a sport utility vehicle. It will go from 0-100km/h (0-60mph) in 4.9 seconds, according to Car and Driver Magazine, which makes it faster than Porsche's own Cayman S. It's top speed is 275 km/h, making it the fastest production SUV in the world.

Car and Driver noted, "On-road, it's demonstrably better than BMW's X5."

Car and Driver said, "The steering is 911 heavy, quick with only 2.7 turns and a tight turning circle, and has even more precision than the X5's. The Cayenne denies its mass by feeling quite maneuverable, even agile, but it's the ride comfort and body control that are most remarkable.

[edit] Variants

[edit] Cayenne (Base Model)

Its Volkswagen-sourced 3.6-liter V6 is massaged by Porsche to create more power for use in their base model Cayenne. The engine delivers 290 hp (220 kW) and modifications in the exhaust manifold allow it to peak at 6700 rpm. The 2008 Cayenne V6 will start at $44,295, making it the lowest priced Porsche available.

[edit] Cayenne S

This has a normally aspirated 8-cylinder engine with an unusually high 12.5:1 compression ratio. A dry-sump lubrication system improves efficiency, while Porsche's VarioCam Plus variable timing extends the power band. The Cayenne S' 4.8-liter V8 produces some 385 hp (287 kW) and 369 ft·lbf (500 N·m) of torque, good for a 6.4 second time from 0-100 Km/h and a top speed of 249 km/h.

[edit] Cayenne GTS

Comes with a revised 405 horsepower (302 kW) 4.8-liter V8 good for a 0-60mph time of less than 6 seconds, a new sport suspension and 21-inch (530 mm) wheels. It slots between the Cayenne S and Cayenne Turbo, will also be lighter than the Cayenne S, and wear a new aerodynamic body kit. Its unique feature is a second row of bucket seats instead of the Cayenne's standard bench. This will also be the first V-8 Cayenne to offer a six-speed manual transmission in addition to the standard Tiptronic. The Cayenne GTS will be available in GTS Red and Nordic Gold Metallic with a sticker price of $69,300. ^[2]

[edit] Cayenne Turbo

[edit] Cayenne Turbo S

Porsche built a Turbo S version only for the 2006 model year, partly to compete with the Mercedes-Benz ML63 AMG, which produces 503 hp (375 kW), and accelerates from 0-100 km/h in 4.9 seconds, and partly as a last "hoorah". But unlike the Mercedes-Benz ML63 AMG^[3], the Cayenne Turbo also includes a low-range case, a locking differential, and an off-road height adjustable suspension, which is also standard on the turbo model.

Porsche has just released the details to the new Cayenne Turbo S that will start at EUR 111,400 at the 2008 beijing auto show. It gets a boost of an extra 50hp to raise the total to 550hp, thats good for a 0-100 Km/h time of 4.7 seconds. Its distinguished by standard 21 inch sport plus alloy wheels and for the first time the option of Porsche Ceramic Composite Brake on the cayenne line up that measure at a whopping 40.64cm up front and 36.83 cm at the rear. It will be introduced to the market as from august 2008.

[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. ^[4]

Recently, Michael Winkler, managing director of Porsche Australia, revealed that a hybrid Cayenne would be available in 2009.^[5]. Winkler also said that the system is designed to work with all of the engines in the Cayenne lineup, including turbocharged versions.

The Cayenne Hybrid is expected to achieve 11.1km/L under tougher European standards.^[6]

[edit] Competition

The main rival for the Cayenne would be the Land Rover Range Rover Sport. Edmunds.com wrote, "The Porsche is faster in both acceleration and top speed than the equivalent Rover and gets better mpg."

However, all this performance and capability come with Porsche's tradition of being expensive, particularly when fitted with options. Also, the backseat and the cargo area are small for this class.

[edit] Next generation

The next generation Porsche Cayenne is expected to arrive in mid-late 2010. First spy photos of the car were posted on the internet on the 5th of July 2008 ^[7]. The Cayenne will again be the first of the three new SUVs from the VW group. The new Touareg will be 6-12 months behind.

[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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