| Production | 2002–2010 |
|---|---|
| Model years | 2004 – 2010 |
| Engine | 3.2 L 250 hp VR6 4.5 L 340 hp (254 kW) V8 (S) 4.5 L 450 hp (336 kW) V8 (Turbo) 4.5 L 521 hp (389 kW) V8 (Turbo S) 3.0 L 240 hp (179 kW) V6 Turbo Diesel 3.6 L 290 hp (216 kW) VR6 4.8 L 385 hp (287 kW) V8 (S) 4.8 L 405 hp (302 kW) V8 (GTS) 4.8 L 493 hp (370 kW) V8 (Turbo) 4.8 L 542 hp (400 kW) V8 (Turbo S) |
| Transmission |
6-speed automatic |
| 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) |
The Porsche Cayenne entered the market with mixed anticipation. However, the Porsche Cayenne soon proved that it was the performance vehicle among SUV's 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. This is the same motor found on the Volkswagen Touareg and Volkswagen Golf R32. A Turbo Diesel engine is also available. Acceleration from 0 to 60 mph (97 km) is 7.5 seconds with manual transmission and 8.1 seconds with the Tiptronic S. Notably, independent testing has produced a time of 9.2 seconds for the Tiptronic diesel.
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