Porsche Introduces Its Second Generation Cayenne SUV
Kuala Lumpur, 14 December 2006 – Porsche presents the second generation of its sporty SUV, the new Cayenne, Cayenne S and Cayenne Turbo models, now with more powerful, direct gasoline injection engines. These engines, known at Porsche as Direct Fuel Injection (DFI) engines, is claimed to lower the fuel consumption of individual models by over eight per cent (NEDC) and in real driving conditions, can increase fuel savings by up to 15 per cent, (a moot point, really, and although Porsche owners won’t really care too much about fuel consumption, it is still good to know).
The basic version of this sporty Porsche SUV has a 40 bhp (29 kW) power enhancement and is now driven by a 290 bhp (213 kW) six-cylinder engine, due to an increase in engine displacement 3.2 to 3.6 liters, and some clever work in the ECU mapping. Torque of the Cayenne has also been raised from 310 to 385 Nm, while acceleration from 0 to 100 km/h takes 8.1 seconds, reaching a top speed of 227 km/h compared to the 9.1 seconds and 214 km/h for the previous model.
Equipped with VarioCam Plus valve control (read as variable valve control), the next in line Cayenne S, now comes with a new engine capacity of 4.8-liter, in the form of a naturally aspirated V8 engine. The new V8 produces a torque of 500 Nm (previously 420 Nm) and an output of 385 bhp (283 kW). These higher figures translate into a 0 to 100 km/h time of 6.6 seconds and a top speed of 252 km/h. (Previous model: 6.8 seconds and 242 km/h.)
The performance figures for the new Cayenne Turbo are even more impressive with an engine output 50 bhp (37 kW) higher than that of its predecessor. The new eight-cylinder engine, driven by a twin exhaust-gas turbocharger, produces 500 bhp (368 kW) and 700 Nm (previously 620 Nm). The Cayenne Turbo can race from 0-100 km/h in 5.1 seconds and has a maximum speed of 275 km/h compared to 5.6 seconds and 266 km/h for the previous model.
The Cayenne Turbo is fitted with Porsche Active Suspension Management (PASM) with air suspension as standard. This variant can now be augmented with the new Porsche Dynamic Chassis Control (PDCC) roll stabilizer system. This constant roll control, also available for the Cayenne and Cayenne S, limits vehicle roll on corners and counterbalances it completely in almost all driving situations. The Cayenne thus offers significant improvements in terms of handling, directional stability and ride comfort. When off-road, the system enables maximum axle articulation and improves traction.
These new Cayenne models are currently available for order, and the first deliveries will be made in March 2007.
