Porsche Cayenne


The Porsche Cayenne is a mid-size luxury crossover sport utility vehicle produced by the German manufacturer 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. It is also Porsche's first off-road variant vehicle since its Super and Junior tractors of the 1950s, and the first Porsche with four doors. Since 2008, all engines have featured direct injection technology.
The second-generation Cayenne was unveiled at the 2010 Geneva Motor Show in March following an online reveal. The Cayenne shares its platform, body frame, doors and electronics with the similar Volkswagen Touareg and Audi Q7. The second generation received a facelift in 2014 with minor external changes, and introduced a new plug-in E-Hybrid version, with its public launch at the Paris Motor Show.

First generation (2003–2010)

The Porsche Cayenne 955 entered the market with mixed anticipation. However, it soon proved that it was the performance vehicle among SUVs and was praised for its excellent handling and powerful engines. The lineup initially consisted of the V8-powered Cayenne S and Cayenne Turbo. Later in the model cycle, VR6 and diesel-powered versions joined the lineup.
The base model is powered by a VW 3.2-L VR6 engine producing. Intake manifold is unique to Porsche, but otherwise engine is very similar to standard VW engine. Acceleration from 0–100 km/h is 9.3 seconds with the manual transmission and 9.7 seconds with the Tiptronic S.

Cayenne S

The S is powered by an 8-cylinder engine with a dry-sump lubrication system and infinitely variable valve timing. It produces and of torque. Acceleration from 0–60 mph takes 6.9 seconds and the top speed is.
Introduced only for 2006, a special distinctive Cayenne S Titanium Edition Wagon, a 1 Year Exclusive, limited production SUV featuring a lightweight steel body, Featuring an aluminum Hood, titanium-painted accented body parts, side lower rocker body panels, Sport-Quad Tip Exhaust chrome tailpipes, 19" titanium painted alloy wheels, bi-xenon headlights, two-tone interior upholstery, Porsche PCM 2.0 w/ trip computer navigation, MP3 audio and Bose cabin surround sound. This Porsche Design S is also powered by an alloy 4.5L V8 engine with a dry-sump lubrication system and variable valve timing. The Cayenne S engine produces and 310 lb·ft of torque. Acceleration is even quicker than the regular Cayenne S from 0–60 mph at sub 6.2 seconds and the top speed is 150+ mph. It featured sport tuned suspension, Aerodynamic Sports Body Package, and includes a low-range case, a locking differential and six-speed automatic Tiptronic transmission.

Cayenne GTS

The GTS 957 is powered with a 4.8 L V8 and features a sport suspension and wheels. It is lighter than the Cayenne S and has an aerodynamic body kit. The Porsche Cayenne GTS has a 0– time of 5.7 seconds. A six-speed manual transmission is also offered.

Cayenne Turbo and Turbo S

The first-generation Cayenne Turbo 995 has, and can accelerate from 0– in 5.3 seconds. A Turbo S version was built in 2006 to compete with the Mercedes-Benz ML 63 AMG. The Cayenne Turbo and Turbo S include a low-range case, a locking differential, and height-adjustable, off-road suspension. The Turbo S is powered by a twin-turbocharged 4.5 L V8 that produces and of torque; Acceleration from 0–60 mph takes 5.0 seconds and the top speed is ; It features a six-speed automatic Tiptronic transmission.
In 2008 an updated Turbo model 957, featuring a larger 4.8-L engine, was revealed at the Beijing Auto Show. It produces more power, and can accelerate from 0–60 mph in 4.9 seconds. Also revealed with the new Turbo, was a new Turbo S model. Acceleration from 0–60 mph for that car takes 4.7 seconds and it can be had with optional ceramic composite brakes.

Cayenne Diesel

Porsche has sold a diesel version of the Cayenne, powered by a 3.0-L V6 VW TDI engine, since February 2009. The engine is rated at and of torque. The car was unveiled at the 2009 Geneva Motor Show. The diesel can accelerate from 0–60 mph in 9.2 seconds.

Cayenne S Transsyberia

The Cayenne S Transsyberia was originally a racing vehicle designed for Transsyberia rally, only 26 were built.
The street version was later built to commemorate Porsche's victory in the Transsyberia rally. It is a variant with the direct-inject 4.8-L V8 from the Cayenne GTS. Sales began in January 2009, with a production run of 600 road vehicles.

Cayenne GTS Porsche Design Edition 3 (2010)

In May 2009, a limited edition version based on the Cayenne GTS was introduced, designed by Porsche Design Studio and included a Porsche Design chronograph Type P’6612. Production was limited to 1000 units, 100 in the USA.

Engines

ModelProduction periodEnginePower at rpm
Cayenne 9552003-2006 VR6 at 6,000, at 2,500
Cayenne 9572008-2010 VR6 at 6,200, at 3,000
Cayenne S 9552002-2006 V8 at 6,000, at 2,500
Cayenne S Titanium Edition 9552006 only V8 at 6,000, at 2,500
Cayenne S 9572008-2010 V8 at 6,200, at 3,500
Cayenne S Transsyberia 9572009 V8 at 6,500, at 3,500
Cayenne GTS 9572008-2010 V8 at 6,500, at 3,500
Cayenne GTS Porsche Design Edition 32009-2009 V8 at 6,500, at 3,500
Cayenne Turbo 9552002-2006 twin turbo V8 at 6,000, at 2,250
Cayenne Turbo 9572008-2010 twin turbo V8 at 6,000, at 4,500
Cayenne Turbo S 9552006 twin turbo V8 at 5,500, at 2,750
Cayenne Turbo S 9572008-2010 twin turbo V8 at 6,000, at 2,250
Cayenne Diesel 9572009-2010 turbo V6240 PS at 4,000, at 2,000

Second generation (2011–2018)

The second-generation Porsche Cayenne 958 went on sale in April–May 2010 as a 2011 model, with an official debut at the 2010 Geneva Motor Show. In preparation for the unveiling, the Cayenne production facility in Leipzig, Germany, closed in December 2009 to commence factory retooling for the new model, a process that took 2–3 months.
The 2011 Porsche Cayenne is larger than its predecessors, but features a more slanted rear window, 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 much like Panamera. The 2011 Cayenne is almost lighter than the previous models due to removing the low-range transfer case making it slightly more fuel efficient than the previous lineup. More use of aluminium and magnesium too helped shave Despite its lower stance, the new vehicle's off-road capabilities have been retained without compromising the street performance-oriented layout and design. In addition to a diesel offering, a hybrid version is available. Also, model year 2013 - 2016 diesel Porsche Cayennes are included in the Volkswagen emissions scandal.
Standard features of the 2011 Porsche Cayenne include air conditioning with dual-zone climate controls, interior air filter, tilt/telescopic leather-wrapped steering wheel with radio controls, cruise control, leather upholstery, eight-way power front seats, outside-temperature indicator, and universal garage door opener in the base model. The Cayenne S adds a power sunroof and memory for the driver's seat. The Cayenne GTS added an optional rearview camera, keyless access and start, and memory system. Finally, the most upscale Cayenne Turbo and Turbo S added a navigation system with voice recognition, optional four-zone climate controls, heated rear seats, premium sound system with six-disc CD changer.
The Cayenne's naturally aspirated and turbocharged V8 engines are shared with the Panamera and have been upgraded for faster acceleration times with more horsepower and torque, as well as more powerful direct-injection technology to improve efficiency. The base Cayenne model Cayenne is tuned to offer 300 hp.
The Cayenne comes powered by a 3.6-L VR6 engine producing, the Cayenne S features the same 4.8-L V8 in the Panamera S models producing and the Cayenne Turbo comes with Panamera Turbo's 4.8 L twin turbo V8 producing. The Cayenne S Hybrid uses an Volkswagen-sourced 3.0-L V6 engine producing, paired with a nickel metal hydride battery capable of, for a total of. A manual gearbox serves as the standard transmission system on the base Cayenne, with all other models featuring an eight-speed Tiptronic as standard equipment. The low-range transfer case found in the previous generation has been removed. All vehicles will feature about 10% less weight than their predecessors, 70 kg worth of standard equipment in excess of that found on the current model and a more heavily contoured rear bench.
Available Porsche Dynamic Chassis Control active anti-roll bars, Adaptive air suspension and Porsche Active Suspension Management.
In September 2012 Porsche announced the Cayenne S Diesel. This model is fitted with the Volkswagen 4.1-L V8 TDI engine. In October 2012, Porsche confirmed the addition of a new Cayenne Turbo S.
In July 2014, Porsche launched a facelifted Cayenne range, with minor exterior alterations and new power-train options, including a plug-in E-Hybrid and downsizing of the S model's 4.8-L V8 to a turbocharged 3.6-L V6.

Hybrid

At the IAA 2005, Porsche announced it would produce a hybrid version of the Cayenne before 2010. 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.
The production version, called the 'S' Hybrid, was launched in 2010, with a 3.0-L petrol V6 linked with an electric motor to achieve emissions of 193 g/km. The S Hybrid was launched in the U.S. market in November 2010.

Plug-in hybrid

In July 2014, Porsche announced the launch of the Porsche Cayenne S E-Hybrid, a plug-in hybrid with an all-electric range between under the New European Driving Cycle standard. The plug-in model displaced the Cayenne S Hybrid from the line up, and it is part of the revised range. The Cayenne S E-Hybrid is the first plug-in hybrid in the premium SUV segment, allowing Porsche to become the first automaker with three production plug-in hybrid models. Deliveries in Germany were scheduled to begin in October 2014. Sales in the U.S. began in November 2014.
;EPA fuel economy ratings
The following are the official EPA ratings of the Cayenne S E-Hybrid compared with the others models of the 2015 line up available in the U.S.:

Engines

ModelProduction periodEnginePower at rpmEmissions
Cayenne2010-2014 VR6 at 6,300, at 3,000236 g/km
Cayenne2014-2018 VR6 at 6,300, at 3,000215 g/km
Cayenne S2010-2014 V8 at 6,000, at 3,500245 g/km
Cayenne S2015-2018 twin turbo V6 at 6,000, at 1,350223 g/km
Cayenne S Hybrid2010-2014 supercharged V6 + electric motor at 5,600, at 1,000193 g/km
Cayenne S E-Hybrid2014-2018 supercharged V6 PHEV at 5,500, at 3,00079 g/km
Cayenne GTS2010-2014 V8 at 6,500, at 3,500251 g/km
Cayenne GTS2015-2018 twin turbo V6 at 6,000, at 1,600228 g/km
Cayenne Turbo2010-2014 twin turbo V8 at 6,000, at 2,250270 g/km
Cayenne Turbo2014-2018 twin turbo V8 at 6,000, at 2,250261 g/km
Cayenne Turbo S2010-2014 twin turbo V8 at 6,000, at 2,250270 g/km
Cayenne Turbo S2015-2018 twin turbo V8 at 6,000, at 2,500267 g/km
Cayenne Diesel2010-2011 turbo V6240 PS at 4,000, at 2,000
Cayenne Diesel2011-2014 turbo V6 at 4,000, at 1,750189 g/km
Cayenne Diesel2014-2018 turbo V6 at 4,000, at 1,750173 g/km
Cayenne S Diesel2014-2018 twin turbo v8 at 3,750, at 2,000209 g/km

Guinness World Record

On 1 May 2017, a 2017 Porsche Cayenne S Diesel set the Guinness World Record for heaviest aircraft pulled by a production car. The Cayenne towed a 285-ton Air France Airbus A380 to a distance of 42 meters, breaking the previous 2013 record of a Nissan Patrol towing a 170-ton Ilyushin Il-76 to a distance of 50 meters. After the attempt Porsche repeated the test using a petrol-powered Cayenne Turbo S with 800 Nm of torque, 50 Nm less than the S Diesel, in an effort to prove the Cayenne's remarkable ability.

Third generation (2018–present)

The third-generation Porsche Cayenne was revealed online on August 29, 2017 as a 2019 model, based on the Volkswagen Group MLB platform.
A Cayenne Coupé model was available in 2019, based on the third generation Cayenne. It was revealed during the 2019 Shanghai Auto Show in April 2019. At launch, there were two models, the Cayenne Coupé and Cayenne Turbo Coupé.

Safety

Engines

All engines of the third generation models are turbocharged.
ModelProduction periodEnginePower at rpmEmissions Acceleration
Cayenne2019- turbo V6 at 5,300-6,400, at 1,340-5,300205 g/km6.2 - 5.9
Cayenne E-Hybrid2019- turbo V6 PHEV at 5,300-6,400, at 1,340-5,30078-72 g/km5.0
Cayenne S2019- twin turbo V6 at 5,700-6,600, at 1,800-5,500209 g/km4.9
Cayenne Turbo2019- twin turbo V8 at 5,750, at 1,960272-267 g/km3.9
Cayenne Turbo S E-Hybrid2019- twin turbo V8 PHEV at 5,750, at 1,96099 g/km3.7