Porsche Cayenne

Porsche Cayenne
Overview
Manufacturer	Porsche AG
Production	2002-present
Model years	2003–present
Assembly	Bratislava, Slovakia (Volkswagen Bratislava Plant) (body assembly, paint, engine, gearbox, drivetrain, under chassis, wheels) Leipzig, Germany (interior, finishing, inspection)
Body and chassis
Class	Mid-size luxury crossover SUV
Body style	5-door SUV
Layout	Front engine, four-wheel drive
Platform	Volkswagen Group PL71 platform
Related	Volkswagen Touareg Audi Q7

First generation (9PA)
Overview
Production	2002–2010
Model years	2003–2010
Powertrain
Engine	3.2 L 240 hp (179 kW) VR6 3.6 L 290 hp (216 kW) VR6 4.5 L 340 hp (254 kW) V8 (S) 4.5 L 450 hp (336 kW) V8 TT (Turbo) 4.5 L 521 hp (389 kW) V8 Twin-turbo
Transmission	6-speed automatic 6-speed manual
Dimensions
Wheelbase	2,855 mm (112.4 in)
Length	4,780 mm (188.2 in) Turbo: 4,783 mm (188.3 in)
Width	1,928 mm (75.9 in)
Height	1,700 mm (66.9 in)

Second generation (92A)
Overview
Production	2010-present
Model years	2011-present
Powertrain
Engine	petrol 3.0 S/C V6 333PS 3.6 VR6 300PS 4.8 V8 400PS / 420PS 4.8 T V8 500PS / 550PS diesel 3.0 V6 250PS 4.1 V8 385 PS
Transmission	6-Speed ZF Manual 8-Speed Aisin Tiptronic S Automatic
Dimensions
Wheelbase	2,895 mm (114.0 in)
Length	4,846 mm (190.8 in) (2010-14) 4,855 mm (191.1 in)(2014-)
Width	1,938 mm (76.3 in) (2010-14) 1,939 mm (76.3 in)(2014-)
Height	1,705 mm (67.1 in)
Curb weight	2085 kg to 2215 kg (DIN)

The Porsche Cayenne (Type 9PA) 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 non sports car sInce Super and Junior tractors of 1950s, and first vehicle with four doors. Since 2008, all engines have featured direct injection technology.

The second-generation Cayenne (Type 92A) was unveiled at the 2010 Geneva Motor Show in March following an online reveal. Although the Cayenne shares its platform, body frame and doors with the similar Volkswagen Touareg, all other aspects of vehicle design, tuning and production are done in-house at Porsche. 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.

The Porsche Cayenne 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 3.2-L VR6 engine producing 250 PS (184 kW); modifications in the exhaust manifold allow power to peak at 6700 rpm. The Engine block & doors are the only components which are shared across the Volkswagen Touareg & Acceleration from 0 to 60 mph (97 km) is done in approx 7.5 seconds with manual transmission and 8.1 seconds with the Tiptronic S.

The S is powered by an 8-cylinder engine with a dry-sump lubrication system and variable valve timing. The Cayenne S engine produces 340 PS (250 kW) and 310 lb·ft (420 N·m) of torque. Acceleration from 0–60 mph is 7.1 seconds and the top speed is 150 mph.

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