PORSCHE CAYENNE TURBO 2018
PORSCHE CAYENNE TURBO
The Porsche Cayenne is the epitome of the Sport Utility Vehicle (SUV). The third generation offers a significantly increased performance range. The completely redeveloped Cayenne is even closer to its roots as a Porsche sports car than its predecessor, boasting intelligent lightweight construction, powerful drives, exceptional driving dynamics and smart driver assistance systems. All of this is combined with outstanding handling on any terrain, improved comfort and greater suitability for everyday use. The concept has proved a bestseller: since its market launch in 2002, Porsche has delivered over 770,000 Cayenne units.
The starting line-up is comprised of three models. With its 404 kW (550 hp) biturbo eight-cylinder engine and the driving dynamics of a sports car, the Cayenne Turbo is heading up the new Porsche Cayenne generation. In figures: The car accelerates from zero to 100 km/h in 4.1 seconds (or 3.9 seconds with the Sport Chrono Package), and achieves a top speed of 286 km/h. The Cayenne S is powered by a 2.9-litre, 324 kW (440 hp) biturbo-charged V6 engine. From a standing start, the Cayenne S reaches 100 km/h in 5.2 seconds. With the optional Sport Chrono Package, this is reduced to 4.9 seconds. The maximum speed is 265 km/h. The Cayenne with six-cylinder turbo engine and a displacement of three litres delivers 250 kW (340 hp) of power, That means that even the standard model achieves outstanding driving performance. The Porsche Cayenne accelerates to 100 km/h in just 6.2 seconds, or just 5.9 seconds with the Sport Chrono Package, and achieves a top speed of 245 km/h.
Redeveloped with innovative technologies
All of the core components of the Cayenne are new developments. More powerful and efficient engines combine with the new eight-speed Tiptronic S to spontaneously convert the driver's desires into acceleration, traction and best-in-class performance. Thanks to its sports car genes, the new lightweight chassis construction delivers excellent driving dynamics that surpass expectations for this segment. New technologies such as 4D Chassis Control, rear axle steering, three-chamber air suspension, electric 48-volt roll stabilisation and the tungsten-carbide-coated high-performance Porsche Surface Coated Brake (PSCB) play a key role in this performance. The Cayenne Turbo also brings Porsche Active Aerodynamics to this market segment, with an adaptive roof spoiler and new air brake technology for even sportier driving performance and enhanced safety. These systems also set the vehicle even further apart by achieving a level of driving comfort closer to that of a high-end saloon. Going offroad is even easier, too, as the driver can now choose between five pre-programmed drive and chassis modes, depending on the terrain.
Digital networking: Porsche Advanced Cockpit and new Porsche Communication Management
With this new generation, the Cayenne is writing a new chapter in the relationship between the driver and vehicle. The Porsche Advanced Cockpit integrates display and control elements in a single, harmonious design. The centre console with Direct Touch Control and the new 12.3-inch touch display of the Porsche Communication Management (PCM) system act as the driver's interface to all vehicle functions.
The new Porsche Cayenne comes fully networked and connected as standard. The extensive range of new features and services include Amazon Music, the smart home app Nest and Radio Plus, which offers a combination of conventional reception and online streaming. The new Cayenne also offers online navigation including real-time traffic information, an LTE telephone module with integrated SIM card, mobile phone preparation with Bluetooth interface, intelligent online voice control, a Wifi hotspot, four USB ports, new Porsche Connect services with up to two years' membership included (between 12 and 24 months in Germany, depending on the service) and Apple® CarPlay. Drivers can access a wide variety of digital features and services via the new and simplified Porsche Connect App.
The new infotainment system is intuitive to operate and is designed with the ever-increasing degree of connectivity between customers and their vehicles in mind. At the same time, the new PCM brings the next level of customisation, enabling the configuration of up to six individual profiles. As well as a large number of interior settings, a profile is used to store specifications for lights, driving programmes and assistance systems.
Enhanced performance and faster shifting with the completely newly developed powertrain
The new Cayenne features a brand-new range of engines. The six and eight-cylinder turbo engines originally made their début in the Panamera. Porsche has developed these engines in pursuit of its downsizing concept. All engines have a smaller displacement but deliver more power and torque than their respective predecessor models. The basic engine, combustion processes, gas cycles and charge technologies in the new generation of engines are all optimised for improved performance and even greater fuel efficiency. Take the Cayenne S as an example: In spite of the additional 15 kW (20 hp) of engine power, the new six-cylinder engine boasts an NEDC combined fuel consumption of 9.2 to 9.4 litres of Super Plus fuel per 100 km. The driver also benefits from the further improvements made to the responsiveness of the new engines.
Under the bonnet of the standard model lies a turbocharged V6 engine with three-litre displacement, delivering an output of 250 kW (340 hp) and 450 Nm of torque. The Porsche Cayenne S is powered by a biturbo 2.9-litre V6 engine with an output of 324 kW (440 hp) and 550 Nm of torque. The Porsche Cayenne Turbo is driven by a four-litre, eight-cylinder engine with two turbochargers, generating an output of 404 kW (550 hp) and 770 Nm of torque. The specific performances of the petrol engines have been boosted from 83 to 110 hp/l in the Cayenne, 117 to 152 hp/l in the Cayenne S, and 108 to 138 hp/l in the Cayenne Turbo.
These increases have resulted in a significantly improved driving performance. The Porsche Cayenne accelerates from zero to 100 km/h in 6.2 seconds (or 5.9 seconds with the Sport Chrono Package), and achieves a top speed of up to 245 km/h. The Cayenne S, which can achieve a top speed of up to 265 km/h, knocks another second off this acceleration time and is capable of reaching 100 km/h from a complete standstill in just 5.2 seconds - 0.3 seconds faster than its predecessor. Thanks to the faster-shifting Tiptronic S gearbox, the Sport Chrono Package reduces the acceleration time by another half a second, from the previous 5.4 seconds to just 4.9 seconds. At 4.1 seconds (Sports Chrono: 3.9 seconds), the Cayenne Turbo surpasses even the previous Cayenne Turbo S in this respect. The new elite model reaches a top speed of 286 km/h.
Six and eight-cylinder engines with central turbo layout
The new engines are packed with technological innovations. The exhaust turbochargers are arranged in a central turbo layout inside the cylinder V. This results in an engine with significantly more compact dimensions, allowing it to be installed in a deeper position inside the vehicle - which lowers the centre of gravity and improves lateral dynamics. The shortened exhaust paths between the combustion chambers and the turbochargers produce a more spontaneous engine response and a faster build-up in power. The new counter-rotating twin-scroll turbochargers deliver high torque at lower engine speeds. They also help to boost the response speed of the engines. As exhaust gases are kept completely separate, the gas columns generated by the individual cylinders are virtually unaffected by their counterparts - a particular advantage in the V8 engine, and a design that also boosts efficiency.
Innovative production processes and materials are used in the manufacture of the engines. The weight of the crankcase for the eight-cylinder engine, for example, was reduced by 6.7 kilograms (a reduction of 14.6 per cent) by using a sand casing core package manufacturing technique. The rigidity of the component was also increased through the use of high-strength, quadruple-bolted main bearing covers. The linings of the high-performance machine boast a virtually wear-free iron coating, which is applied using an atmospheric plasma spraying process.
The six-cylinder engines also feature a range of innovative solutions. In the 2.9-litre engine of the Porsche Cayenne S, the exhaust manifold is integrated into the cylinder head. As well as reducing weight, this design means that the exhaust manifold is surrounded by cooling water, which ensures that the combustion process is efficient, even under full load.