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The Porsche Cayenne is a mid-size luxury SUV produced by the German automaker Porsche since 2002. It is the first V8 engined vehicle built by Porsche since 1995, when the Porsche 928 was discontinued. Sales of the Cayenne have been strong, with 100,000 sold as of June 2005, becoming Porsche's best-selling vehicle in North America. 40% of Cayenne sales are in North America. Sales slowed by 2006. The Cayenne was skipped for the 2007 model year, but has been redesigned for 2008. The 2008 model with feature a 4.8L V-8 engine with two turbochargers producing 500 hp and 516 lb./ft. of torque reaching an estimated top speed of 171 mph. Image File history File links Download high resolution version (1519x816, 172 KB) 2004 Porsche Cayenne S Source: Photo by User:Sfoskett File links The following pages link to this file: Porsche Cayenne ... 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Design

The Cayenne was co-developed with the Volkswagen Group, who were also looking to add a luxury SUV to their lineup, as a cost-sharing initiative. Volkswagen share this chassis (the E chassis) to underpin their Touareg sports utility vehicle, and Audi use an extended version for their Q7, although there are numerous styling, equipment and technical differences between the three vehicles. The Cayenne shares only its base engine with the Touareg, and Porsche's version is substantially modified. There are currently 4 engines available in the Cayenne: Volkswagen Group (DE0007664005) (TYO: 7659 ) is a German automobile manufacturer and one of the largest automotive companies worldwide. ... The Volkswagen 7L platform is an automobile platform shared among SUVs (4x4s in the European market) of the Volkswagen Group. ... The Volkswagen Touareg is a luxury 4x4 (US: SUV) automobile manufactured by Volkswagen. ... Audi AG is a German automobile manufacturer with headquarters in Ingolstadt, Bavaria, and has been an almost wholly owned (99. ... The Audi Q7 is a full-size luxury SUV produced by German automaker Audi since 2006. ...

• 3.2 L 240 PS (237 hp/177 kW) VR6 from Volkswagen (Based on the unit offered in the VW but with modifications made to the intake, exhaust, timing systems and head)
• 4.5 L 340 PS (335 hp/250 kW) V8 (S)
• 4.5 L 450 hp (340 kW) 460 ft·lbf (624 N·m) twin-turbocharged V8 (Turbo)
• 4.5 L 500 hp (370 kW) 515 ft·lbf (698 N·m) Tequipment twin-turbocharged V8
• 4.5 L 521 hp (389 kW) 531 ft·lbf (720 N·m) twin-turbocharged V8 (Turbo S)

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Performance

The turbocharged model has extremely high performance for a sport utility vehicle. It is roughly as quick to 60 miles per hour as the company's Boxster S (about 5.2 seconds), and the new Tequipment special version will be faster still. Reviews indicate that the Cayenne handles remarkably well for a heavy SUV —  even better than the BMW X5, which is saying something — whilst having a comfortable ride, and, by some sources, better off-road ability than BMW, Mercedes, and Infiniti. Those cars are, unlike native off-road vehicles, not meant to climb rock mountains and pass deep rivers (due to the price and comfort they offer) but are fully capable to drive "where man need". Many users of SUVs report that car's ability to reach any skiing or recreational center and being comfortable during general winter drive is all they need. Other reasons for buying such cars are increased safety, street overview, and independence on "planned route" - which is why many US-based SUVs and pickups lack even 4-wheel drive or self-locking differentials. The Cayenne does not therefore offer the level of off-road capability of Land Rover products. A fourth-generation (2006-) Ford Explorer, the best-selling mid-size SUV in the United States A sport utility vehicle, or SUV, is a passenger vehicle which combines the towing capacity of a pickup truck with the passenger-carrying space of a minivan or station wagon. ... The Porsche Boxster is a convertible sports car released in late 1996. ... The BMW X5 is a mid-size luxury crossover SUV (properly known as an SAV-a Sports Activity Vehicle) sold by BMW since 2000. ... BMW, abbreviated for Bayerische Motoren Werke or in English Bavarian Motor Works, is an independent German company and manufacturer of automobiles and motorcycles. ... This page is about the Mercedes-Benz brand of automobiles and trucks from the DaimlerChrysler automobile manufacturer. ... Infiniti,is a Japanese brand used by Nissan, an automobile manufacturer and serves as Nissans luxury brand to the American, Canadian, Mexican, Middle Eastern, South Korean (first dealership opened in 1989) and Taiwanese markets. ... Motto: (Out Of Many, One) (traditional) In God We Trust (1956 to date) Anthem: The Star-Spangled Banner Capital Washington D.C. Largest city New York City None at federal level (English de facto) Government Federal constitutional republic  - President George Walker Bush (R)  - Vice President Dick Cheney (R) Independence from... Four wheel drive or 4x4, is a type of four wheeled vehicle drivetrain configuration that enables all four wheels to receive power from the engine simultaneously in order to provide maximum traction. ... Land Rover was the name of one of the first British civilian all-terrain utility vehicles, first produced by Rover in 1947. ...

The competence, however, comes at a cost, with the "S" V8 model being more expensive than a comparably-specified BMW X5, and the turbocharged model costing nearly US$90,200 before adding options, about as much as a V8 powered Mercedes-Benz S-Class. The Cayenne's rival in terms of cost and prestige is the Land Rover Range Rover, and to a lesser extent the BMW X5. The Mercedes-Benz M-Class and Audi Q7 regrettably fall short of this distinction. The success of the Cayenne has prompted Land Rover to develop the smaller, sportier, and but fully off-road capable Range Rover Sport as well as to offer a supercharged version of their top-range model. ISO 4217 Code USD User(s) the United States, the British Indian Ocean Territory,[1] the British Virgin Islands, Cambodia, East Timor, Ecuador, El Salvador, the Marshall Islands, Micronesia, Palau, Panama, Turks and Caicos Islands, and the insular areas of the United States Inflation 2. ... The Mercedes-Benz S-Class is the common description for a series of large luxury flagship sedans produced by Mercedes-Benz, a division of DaimlerChrysler. ... The Range Rover is the top luxury 4x4 (four wheel drive in British English) model of Land Rover. ... The BMW X5 is a mid-size luxury crossover SUV (properly known as an SAV-a Sports Activity Vehicle) sold by BMW since 2000. ... This article or section does not cite any references or sources. ... The Audi Q7 is a full-size luxury SUV produced by German automaker Audi since 2006. ... Land Rover was the name of one of the first British civilian all-terrain utility vehicles, first produced by Rover in 1947. ... The Range Rover Sport is a high-performance, five-passenger luxury SUV built by Land Rover and sold since the summer of 2005. ... For other meanings, see supercharger (disambiguation) A supercharger (sometimes called a blower), a positive displacement or centrifugal pump, is a gas compressor used to pump air into the cylinders of an internal combustion engine. ...

The Cayenne comes standard with alloy rims from 17"-20" sizes and a variety of styles. The least-expensive Cayenne model comes standard with the 17" rims, but has the cability to upgrade to any of the four 18"-20" rims. An all-season tire is standard on the 17" rim, and available as a no-cost option for 18" rims. These are the wheels that are most suitable for off-road/snow use. Lower-profile, high performance tires are standard for wheels above 19". These tires would not be suitable for off-road/snow use. Porsche/Volkswagen jointly did extensive off-road testing with the Cayenne and Touareg and actually both are not so capable off-road even though. Both vehicles come standard with 4-wheel drive, a manually lockable center differential and a "low range" setting. Options to make the vehicles more capable off-road include an available air suspension system which can raise the car's ride height on command and an interior switch allowing the rear differential to be manually locked along with the center unit. At maximum ride height, the air suspension system gives the Cayenne 10.7 inches (272 mm) of ground clearance. An inch (plural: inches; symbol or abbreviation: in or, sometimes, ″ - a double prime) is the name of a unit of length in a number of different systems, including English units, Imperial units, and United States customary units. ... A millimetre (American spelling: millimeter), symbol mm is an SI unit of length that is equal to one thousandth of a metre. ...

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Cayenne Turbo S

Porsche introduced a higher-output Turbo S version at the 2006 Los Angeles Auto Show to compete with the Mercedes-Benz ML63 AMG, which produces 510 hp (375 kW) and accelerates from 0-100 km/h (62 mph) in 4.8 seconds. The Turbo S produces 520 hp (389 kW) and 531 ft·lbf (720 N·m), making it the second most powerful vehicle Porsche has ever built for the road, after the Carrera GT. It is able to accelerate to 60 mph quicker than the Cayman S at 5.1 seconds (mfg. claim). It releases 378 gCO₂/km. ... This article or section does not cite any references or sources. ... Kilometre per hour (American spelling: kilometer per hour) is a unit of both speed (scalar) and velocity (vector). ... Miles per hour is a unit of speed, expressing the number of international miles covered per hour. ... The Porsche Carrera GT is a supercar manufactured by Porsche of Germany. ... The Porsche Cayman is a mid-engine 2-seat sports car launched in the 2006 model year. ...

The Turbo S also has a recalibrated suspension, 20 inch wheels, and larger brake discs. It lowers 27 mm above 125 km/h and 11 mm more above 210 km/h.

Hybrid

At the IAA 2005, Porsche announced it will produce a hybrid version of the Cayenne before 2010. The International Motor Show or Internationale Automobil-Ausstellung (IAA) is the worlds largest motor show. ... A hybrid vehicle (HV) is a vehicle that uses two or more distinct power sources such as: An on-board rechargeable energy storage system (RESS) and a fueled power source for vehicle propulsion Human powered bicycle with battery assist A sail boat with electric power[1] The term most commonly...

Recently, Michael Winkler, managing director of Porsche Australia, revealed that a hybrid Cayenne would be available in Australia in 2009.^[1]. Winkler also said that the system is designed to work with all of the engines in the Cayenne lineup. This means a hybrid Cayenne Turbo could be possible. The hybrid will only be mated to the all wheel drive system and won't be offered in any other models.

Controversy

Many Porsche enthusiasts are unhappy with the company for producing an SUV, seeing it as diluting the meaning of the brand. According to Wheels, a well-regarded Australian car magazine, the decision to develop the Cayenne was a contentious one for the company for this reason. Management reportedly felt, however, that the company needed a more dependable source of revenue than the fickle sports car market. Much of the disapproval from Porsche owners come from the joint development of the car with Volkswagen. Although both the Cayenne and Touareg are solid SUVs in the market today, many believe the Cayenne would be superior in many departments if developed solely by Porsche. Some believe the Touareg is a better executed car available for significantly less money. British motoring journalist Jeremy Clarkson put it: "It's not a bad car and in many respects it's a very good one, but just as no-alcohol lager defeats the objective, so does a Porsche off-roader. Can you imagine Land Rover producing a rear engined sports car? Exactly". A brand is a customer experience represented by a collection of images and ideas; often, it refers to a symbol such as a name, logo, slogan, and design scheme. ... Wheels Magazine is an Australian automotive magazine. ... Jeremy Charles Robert Clarkson (born 11 April 1960) is an English broadcaster and writer who specialises in motoring. ...

In May 2004, Porsche issued a recall on the Cayennes for seatbelts that do not function properly during a collision.

It is also rumored that Porsche could produce a second SUV, smaller, shorter, less powerful and based on the Audi Q5. The Audi Q5 is a crossover SUV based on Audis A4 sedan. ...

See also

• List of hybrid vehicles

This is a list of hybrid vehicles in chronological order of production: // 1907 AL (French car) 1989 Audi 100 Duo 1994 Audi 80 Duo 1996 AC Propulsion tzero (primarily electric vehicle; 80 mile PbA, 300 mile Li-ion(2003) EV-mode) 1997 Toyota Prius (first commercially mass-produced and marketed...

References

1. ^ http://www.autoblog.com/2007/03/02/porsche-to-offer-cayenne-turbo-hybrid/

External links

• Porsche official website
  • Cayenne models at official website
• AutoGuideWiki.com
• New Porsche Cayenne Turbo information

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