The New Cayenne: More Performance, Less Consumption
Malaysia. 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, 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.
The basic version of this sporty SUV has a 40 bhp (29 kW) power enhancement and is now driven by a 290 bhp (213 kW) six-cylinder engine, increasing its displacement from 3.2 to 3.6 liters. The torque of the Cayenne has climbed from 310 to 385 Nm, 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, the Cayenne S, now with an even bigger 4.8-liter, naturally aspirated V8 engine, 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 Cayenne models will be launched in Malaysia on 9 March 2007, and are currently available for order.
