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The Porsche Cayenne is a five-seat mid-size luxury sport utility vehicle
Sport utility vehicle

A sport utility vehicle is a generic marketing description for a vehicle similar to a station wagon but built on a light-truck chassis. Usually equipped with four-wheel drive for on or off-road ability, some SUVs include the towing capacity of a pickup truck with the passenger-carrying space of a minivan....
 manufactured by the German
Germany

Germany , officially the Federal Republic of Germany , is a country in Central Europe. It is bordered to the north by the North Sea, Denmark, and the Baltic Sea; to the east by Poland and the Czech Republic; to the south by Austria and Switzerland; and to the west by France, Luxembourg, Belgium, and the Netherlands....
 automaker Porsche
Porsche

Porsche SE or Porsche is a Germany automotive industry of luxury vehicle automobiles, which is majority-owned by the Porsche family and Pi?ch families....
 since 2002, with North America
North America

North America is the northern continent of the Americas, situated in the Earth's northern hemisphere and almost totally in the western hemisphere....
n sales beginning in 2003. It is the first V8 engine
V8 engine

A V8 engine is a V engine with eight cylinder s mounted on the crankcase in two banks of four cylinders, in most cases set at a right angle to each other but sometimes at a narrower angle, with all eight pistons driving a common crankshaft....
d vehicle built by Porsche since 1995, when the Porsche 928
Porsche 928

The Porsche 928 is a grand tourer automobile sold by Porsche Aktiengesellschaft of Germany from model year 1978 to MY 1995, during which time it was one of their most expensive offerings....
 was discontinued.

che intended the Cayenne to be the new benchmark for SUVs . The Cayenne's frame and doors are sourced from Volkswagen
Volkswagen

Volkswagen Passenger Cars, also known as VW, is an automobile manufacturer based in Wolfsburg, Germany and is the original as well as the largest brand by sales volume within the Volkswagen Group....
, who uses the frames and doors for the Volkswagen Touareg
Volkswagen Touareg

The Volkswagen Touareg is a mid-size car sport utility vehicle produced by German automaker Volkswagen since 2003. It was the second Sport Utility Vehicle from the automaker, after the much older Volkswagen 181....
 model.






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The Porsche Cayenne is a five-seat mid-size luxury sport utility vehicle
Sport utility vehicle

A sport utility vehicle is a generic marketing description for a vehicle similar to a station wagon but built on a light-truck chassis. Usually equipped with four-wheel drive for on or off-road ability, some SUVs include the towing capacity of a pickup truck with the passenger-carrying space of a minivan....
 manufactured by the German
Germany

Germany , officially the Federal Republic of Germany , is a country in Central Europe. It is bordered to the north by the North Sea, Denmark, and the Baltic Sea; to the east by Poland and the Czech Republic; to the south by Austria and Switzerland; and to the west by France, Luxembourg, Belgium, and the Netherlands....
 automaker Porsche
Porsche

Porsche SE or Porsche is a Germany automotive industry of luxury vehicle automobiles, which is majority-owned by the Porsche family and Pi?ch families....
 since 2002, with North America
North America

North America is the northern continent of the Americas, situated in the Earth's northern hemisphere and almost totally in the western hemisphere....
n sales beginning in 2003. It is the first V8 engine
V8 engine

A V8 engine is a V engine with eight cylinder s mounted on the crankcase in two banks of four cylinders, in most cases set at a right angle to each other but sometimes at a narrower angle, with all eight pistons driving a common crankshaft....
d vehicle built by Porsche since 1995, when the Porsche 928
Porsche 928

The Porsche 928 is a grand tourer automobile sold by Porsche Aktiengesellschaft of Germany from model year 1978 to MY 1995, during which time it was one of their most expensive offerings....
 was discontinued.

Design

Porsche intended the Cayenne to be the new benchmark for SUVs . The Cayenne's frame and doors are sourced from Volkswagen
Volkswagen

Volkswagen Passenger Cars, also known as VW, is an automobile manufacturer based in Wolfsburg, Germany and is the original as well as the largest brand by sales volume within the Volkswagen Group....
, who uses the frames and doors for the Volkswagen Touareg
Volkswagen Touareg

The Volkswagen Touareg is a mid-size car sport utility vehicle produced by German automaker Volkswagen since 2003. It was the second Sport Utility Vehicle from the automaker, after the much older Volkswagen 181....
 model. All other aspects of vehicle design, tuning, production are done in house at Porsche.

The Cayenne's appearance was criticized on the BBC TV series Top Gear
Top Gear (current format)

Top Gear is a BAFTA, multi-National Television Awards and International Emmy Award-winning BBC television series about motor vehicles, primarily automobile....
.

2008 model range


All 2008 engines feature direct injection
Gasoline direct injection

Gasoline direct injection is a latest variant of fuel injection employed in modern two-stroke cycle and Four-stroke cycle stroke petrol engines....
. The charge-cooling effect of direct fuel injection permits a higher compression ratio without the risk of detonation, improving horsepower and torque. There are currently 6 engines available in the Cayenne:

  • 3.0 L
    Litér

    Lit?r is a village in Veszpr?m , Hungary.External links ...
     240PS V6 Turbo Diesel from Volkswagen
    Volkswagen

    Volkswagen Passenger Cars, also known as VW, is an automobile manufacturer based in Wolfsburg, Germany and is the original as well as the largest brand by sales volume within the Volkswagen Group....
  • 3.6 L
    Litér

    Lit?r is a village in Veszpr?m , Hungary.External links ...
     290 PS (273 ft·lbf) VR6 from Volkswagen
    Volkswagen

    Volkswagen Passenger Cars, also known as VW, is an automobile manufacturer based in Wolfsburg, Germany and is the original as well as the largest brand by sales volume within the Volkswagen Group....
     (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
    Turbocharger

    A turbocharger, or turbo, is a gas compressor used for forced induction of an internal combustion engine. Like a supercharger, the purpose of a turbocharger is to increase the mass of air entering the engine to create more power....
     V8 (Turbo)
  • 4.8 L 550 hp (404 kW) 553 ft·lbf (750 N·m) twin-turbocharged
    Turbocharger

    A turbocharger, or turbo, is a gas compressor used for forced induction of an internal combustion engine. Like a supercharger, the purpose of a turbocharger is to increase the mass of air entering the engine to create more power....
     V8 (Turbo S)


Variants


Cayenne (Base Model)

The Base model is powered by a 3.6-liter VR6 engine producing ; modifications in the exhaust manifold allow power to peak at 6700 rpm. The Cayenne V6 pricing starts at $45,000,

Starting in February 2009, the Base model is also offered with a 3.0-liter V6 Turbo Diesel.

  • The Cayenne base model accelerates from 0-60mph (97km) in 7.5 seconds.


Cayenne S

The S is powered by a naturally aspirated 8-cylinder engine with a compression ratio of 12.5:1. 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 and of torque. Acceleration from 0-62 mph is 6.4 seconds and the top speed is 155 miles per hour.

  • The Cayenne S model accelerates from 0-60mph (97km) in 6.4 seconds.


Cayenne GTS

The GTS is powered with a 405 hp 4.8 liter V8 and features a new sport suspension and wheels. It slots between the Cayenne S and Cayenne Turbo, is lighter than the Cayenne S, and has an aerodynamic body kit. . The Porsche Cayenne GTS has a 0 to time of 5.7 seconds. A six-speed manual transmission is also offered.

  • The Cayenne GTS model accelerates from 0-60mph (97km) in 5.7 seconds.


Cayenne Turbo and Turbo S

The 1st generation Cayenne Turbo had , and it completed the 0 to run 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 produces and 700 NM of torque. Acceleration from 0-60 mph (96km/h) was 5.0 seconds and the top speed was 171 miles per hour. It featured a 6-speed automatic Tiptronic transmission as standard.

A new Turbo was revealed at the 2008 Beijing auto show. For 2008, it got more power, and the new Cayenne Turbo accelerates from 0-60mph (96km/h) in 4.9 seconds. A new Turbo S also was revealed at the 2008 Beijing auto show. It accelerates from 0-60 mph in 4.7 seconds or from 0-62mph (100km/h) in 5.1 seconds. It features alloy wheels and has optional ceramic composite brakes.

  • The Turbo model accelerates from 0-60mph in 4.9 seconds.
  • The Turbo S model accelerates from 0-60mph in 4.7 seconds.


Hybrid

At the IAA 2005, Porsche announced it will produce a hybrid
Hybrid vehicle

File:HondaInsight.jpgA hybrid vehicle is a vehicle that uses two or more distinct power sources to move the vehicle . The term most commonly refers to hybrid electric vehicles , which combine an internal combustion engine and one or more electric motors....
 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.

There will be two versions of the Cayenne Hybrid - Regular, S, and Turbo. The regular will have a V6 engine, getting the car to in 8.1 seconds. The Cayenne S Hybrid will have a V6 engine, and it will reach in 6.9 seconds. The Cayenne Turbo Hybrid will have a V8 engine, powering the car to in 6.0 seconds.

The Cayenne Hybrid will be lighter than the Cayenne, the Hybrid will be getting an EPA estimated 21 city, 28 highway. The Cayenne S Hybrid will get 20 city, 26 highway. The Cayenne Turbo Hybrid will get 18 city, 24 highway. A cylinder deactivation system will be in all Hybrid models. A Cayenne GTR concept is currently being planned for those who want Hybrid technology but would like more power and higher performance than the Turbo Hybrid. If the GTR were to ever be in production, it would reach 60mph in 5.4 seconds and get about 11 city/highwy 23 The hybrid Cayenne will be available in 2009. . It is expected to achieve 11.1km/L under tougher European standards.

Diesel


Porsche will be selling a diesel version of the Cayenne powered by Volkswagen's 3.0L V6 TDI engine from February 2009 onwards. The engine produces and 550Nm of torque.

Cayenne S Transsyberia

It was originally a racing vehicle for Transsyberia rally
Transsyberia rally

= Transsyberia Rally =Although the route changes year to year, the TransSyberia Rally has been deemed the ultimate challenge for off-road racing enthusiasts....
. At least 26 had been built.

The street version was later built to commemorate Porsche's victory in Transsyberia rally
Transsyberia rally

= Transsyberia Rally =Although the route changes year to year, the TransSyberia Rally has been deemed the ultimate challenge for off-road racing enthusiasts....
. It is a variant with 405-hp (20 over original Transsyberia) direct-inject 4.8L V8 from the Cayenne GTS with optional 6-speed Tiptronic S automatic transmission with a final drive ratio shortened 15% to 4.1:1.

It began on sale on January 2009.

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 June 2008 . 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. Standard features of the 2010 Porsche Cayenne base 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. 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.

  • The next generation Cayenne base will have a 310 horsepower V6 engine. It will get from 0-60mph in 7.0 seconds. The Cayenne will likely start out at $47,000.
  • The next generation Cayenne S will have a 418 horsepower V8 engine. It will get from 0-60mph in 6.0 seconds. The Cayenne S will likely start out at $60,000.
  • The next generation Cayenne GTS will have a 460 horsepower V8 engine. It will get from 0-60mph in 5.2 seconds. The Cayenne GTS will likely start out at $80,000.
  • The next generation Cayenne Turbo will have a 533 horsepower V8 engine. It will get from 0-60mph in 4.8 seconds. The Cayenne Turbo will likely start out at $110,000.
  • The next generation Cayenne Turbo S will have a 580 horsepower V10 engine. It will get from 0-60mph in just 4.5 seconds. The Cayenne Turbo S will likely start out at $135,000.


See also

  • List of hybrid vehicles
    List of hybrid vehicles

    This is a list of hybrid vehicles in chronological order of first production:...
  • Lohner-Porsche Mixte Hybrid
    Lohner-Porsche Mixte Hybrid

    The Lohner-Porsche Mixte Hybrid was one of the earliest hybrid vehicles, developed in 1901 by Ferdinand Porsche. It was a series hybrid, with four electric motors mounted in the wheel hubs and electricity delivered by batteries and a small generator....
    , the first hybrid in history.


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