Porsche Cayenne | |
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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) | |
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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) | |
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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, Designated 955) 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 Varient sports car since its Super and Junior tractors of 1950s, and the first Porsche 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. Acceleration from 0 to 60 mph (97 km) is 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.