The new 2008 Porsche Cayenne is here!

Kowalski · 12-04-2006, 01:05 PM

Here it is everyone! The new (scary!) 2008 Porsche Cayenne.

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Porsche Cayenne Facelift Revealed
Source: WCF - New Porsche Cayenne

The new Cayenne will be in Porsche showrooms from February 24, 2007.

The basic version of this sporty SUV has a 40-bhp (29-kW) power enhancement and is now driven by a 290-bhp (213-kW) six-cylinder engine, the displacement of which has increased from 3.2 to 3.6 liters. The torque of the Cayenne has climbed from 310 to 385 Nm. It can accelerate from 0 to 100 km/h in 8.1 seconds, reaching a top speed of 227 km/h. The previous model managed 9.1 seconds and 214 km/h.

Thanks to new direct gasoline injection and the introduction of VarioCam Plus valve control, the Cayenne S, now with an even bigger 4.8-liter, naturally aspirated V8 engine, produces a torque of 500 Nm (previously 420 Nm) and an output of 385 bhp (283 kW), an increase of 45 bhp (33kW). These higher figures translate into a 0-100 time of 6.6 seconds and a top speed of 252 km/h. (Previous model: 6.8 seconds and 242 km/h.) The performance figures for the new Cayenne Turbo are also impressive, with an engine output 50 bhp (37 kW) higher than that of its predecessor. The new eight-cylinder engine, driven by a twin exhaust-gas turbocharger, produces 500 bhp (368 kW) and 700 Nm (previously 620 Nm). This Turbo can race from 0-100 km/h in 5.1 seconds and has a maximum speed of 275 km/h. (Previous model: 5.6 seconds and 266 km/h.)

As before, optimum power transmission is ensured by Porsche Traction Management (PTM) which, in standard operating mode, distributes engine power between the rear and front wheels in a ratio of 62:38. The multi-disk clutch can direct up to 100 percent of drive traction to the front or rear as required.

The Cayenne Turbo is fitted with Porsche Active Suspension Management (PASM) with air suspension as standard. This variant can now be augmented with the new Porsche Dynamic Chassis Control (PDCC) roll stabilizer system. This constant roll control, also available for the Cayenne and Cayenne S, limits vehicle roll on corners and counterbalances it completely in almost all driving situations. The Cayenne thus offers significant improvements in terms of handling, directional stability and ride comfort. When off-road, the system enables maximum axle articulation and improves traction.

Porsche Stability Management (PSM), with its brake assist function, advanced trailer stabilization system and off-road ABS, comes as standard on all Cayenne models. These functions improve the brakes' reaction speed, markedly reduce the yawing which can affect vehicles when towing, and optimize braking performance on loose ground. What's more, with static and, for the first time, dynamic bend lighting, the bi-xenon headlamps fitted as standard to the Cayenne Turbo increase active safety. The system, which can also be ordered for the Cayenne and Cayenne S, is activated as soon a speed of three kilometers per hour has been reached.

The new front-end spooks me out!!!

DuSpinnst · 12-04-2006, 01:12 PM

I really hate the Cayenne and all it stands for.

FoMoCo Fan · 12-04-2006, 01:13 PM

Zzzzzzzz.

Quickening · 12-04-2006, 01:13 PM

Er..I can't decide if its uglier or not. Its just kinda there and the back looks worse. The blinkers going vertical just makes it look very odd.

mbukukanyau · 12-04-2006, 01:14 PM

I think it lost some of it Classic Porsche Look.
Porsche has no business building SUV's anyways... they should stick to 911's

**mgescuro** · 12-04-2006, 01:23 PM

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Originally Posted by DuSpinnst

I really hate the Cayenne and all it stands for.

Ok, I'll bite. What does it stand for???

Z28x · 12-04-2006, 01:28 PM

Doesn't really look much like a Porsche anymore

rhvfd10 · 12-04-2006, 01:32 PM

It looks like a Dodge viper with a big butt. Hence the Cobra resemblance.

New_Mexico_Sunset_on_Rt66 · 12-04-2006, 01:33 PM

I guess I really don't understand to point of this vehicle. It must just be that Porsche saw how well SUVs were selling in the US, and they decided to jump on this prfoitable bandwagon. For the consumer, the appeal is that your SUV says Porsche on it.

To me, if you are going to purchase a Porsche, why not purchase the high-performance coupe? Because if I want to experience Porsche, and all it stands for, I want the performance coupe. But that's just me.

SUPERBADD75 · 12-04-2006, 01:36 PM

the Cayenne may be quicker than stink in turbo form, but it's still butt fugly and it definitely isn't what a Porsche should be. i'll take an X5 over that any day.

kool_zx3 · 12-04-2006, 01:40 PM

I think the Cayenne is a fantastic suv... I love everything about it.

jbartley · 12-04-2006, 01:41 PM

i don't understand. so fugly.

kenman923 · 12-04-2006, 01:44 PM

Doesn't really have that Porsche family resemblance. What's next? Is Rolls Royce going to build an SUV?

**mgescuro** · 12-04-2006, 01:45 PM

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Originally Posted by kenman923

Doesn't really have that Porsche family resemblance. What's next? Is Rolls Royce going to build an SUV?

Bentley is... based on the Touareg/Q7/Cayenne platform.

zete · 12-04-2006, 01:46 PM

It remains the ultimate wanker mobile.

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