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SPECIFICATIONS
TRIM
MSRP
Porsche Cayenne $43,400
Porsche Cayenne S $57,900
Porsche Cayenne Turbo $93,700
ENGINES
Type:
3,598cc V6; cast iron block and aluminum heads
Valvetrain: DOHC 4-valves/cyl.
Power [hp at rpm]: 290 at 6,200
Torque [lb-ft at rpm]: 273 at 3,000
Bore & Stroke [mm]: 89.0 x 96.4
Compression Ratio: 12.25:1
Mileage City / Hwy [mpg]: 14 / 20
Available with: Cayenne V6
 
Type:
4,806cc V8; aluminum block and heads
Valvetrain: DOHC 4-valves/cyl.
Power [hp at rpm]: 385 at 6,200
Torque [lb-ft at rpm]: 369 at 3,500
Bore & Stroke [mm]: 96.0 x 83.0
Compression Ratio: 12.5:1
Mileage City / Hwy [mpg]: 13 / 19
Available with: Cayenne S
 
Type:
4,806cc V8 turbocharged; aluminum block and heads
Valvetrain: DOHC 4-valves/cyl.
Power [hp at rpm]: 500 at 6,000
Torque [lb-ft at rpm]: 516 at 2,250 - 4,500
Bore & Stroke [mm]: 96.0 x 83.0
Compression Ratio: 10.5:1
Mileage City / Hwy [mpg]: 12 / 19
Available with: Cayenne Turbo
 
TRANSMISSIONS
Type:
6-speed manual
Ratios: 4.68, 2.53, 1.69, 1.22, 1.00, 0.84
Final Drive: 3.70
Available with: V6
 
Type:
6-speed automatic
Ratios: 4.15, 2.37, 1.56, 1.16, 0.86, 0.69
Final Drive: 4.30 (V6); 3.55 (S); 3.27 (Turbo)
 
LAYOUT
Engine position:
Front-engine
Driveline:
All-wheel-drive
 
SUSPENSION
Front:
Double-wishbone; coil springs, anti-roll bar
Double-wishbone; air springs, anti-roll bar (Turbo)
Rear:
Multi-link; coil springs, anti-roll bar
Multi-link; air springs, anti-roll bar (Turbo)
 
BRAKES
Front:
13.0 in. power-assisted vented discs
13.8 in. power-assisted vented discs (S)
14.5 in. power-assisted vented discs (Turbo)
Rear:
13.0 in. power-assisted vented discs
14.1 in. power-assisted vented discs (Turbo)
 
WEIGHT & CAPACITIES
Curb weight [lbs]:
4,762 (V6)
4,950 (S)
5,191 (Turbo)
GVWR [lbs]:
6,493 (V6)
6,790
Max. towing capacity [lbs]: 7,716
Fuel Capacity [gal.]: 26.4
 
STEERING
Type:
Rack & Pinion; power-assist
Turning Circle [ft.]
38.4
 
EXTERIOR DIMENSIONS
Length [in.]:
188.9
Width [in.]:
75.9
Height [in.]:
66.9
Wheelbase [in.]: 112.4
Front Track [in.]: 65.2
Rear Track [in.]: 65.8
 
Coefficient of Drag:
0.35
 
Ground Clear. [in.]: 8.6
Approach Angle [in.]: 28.6
Departure Angle [in.]: 22.8
 
INTERIOR DIMENSIONS
Seating Capacity:
5
 
Front Headroom [in.]:
39.7
Rear Headroom [in.]: 38.9
 
Front Legroom [in.]:
40.6
Rear Legroom [in.]: 36.0
 
Front Shoulderroom [in.]:
58.5
Rear Shoulderroom [in.]: 56.7
 
Front Hiproom [in.]:
57.4
Rear Hiproom [in.]: 53.3
 
Cargo Cap. [cu-ft]:
19.1; 62.5 (rear seats folded)