Porsche Cayenne

| Petrol: | 3.2 L EA390 VR6 | 3.6 L EA390 VR6 | 4.5 L M4800 V8 (S) | 4.5 L M4850 TT V8 (Turbo/Turbo S) | 4.8 L M4801 V8 (S/GTS) | 4.8 L M4851 TT V8 (Turbo/Turbo S) | Diesel: | 3.0 L CNR/CRC/CVV turbodiesel V6 }} }} The original Porsche Cayenne entered into the global market to a mixed reception, but it proved itself to have excellent performance for an SUV and had comparably good handling as well as 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. In the eight model years of the E1 generation, a total of 276,652 units were produced. The name Cayenne was coined by Manfred Gotta. The base model Cayenne is powered by a 3.2-L VR6 engine producing . The intake manifold is unique to Porsche, but otherwise the engine is largely the same as the VW engine. Acceleration from is 9.1 seconds with the manual transmission and 9.7 seconds with the Tiptronic S. File:Porsche Cayenne Turbo rear 20080527.jpg|Rear view (Face-lifted 9PA Cayenne Turbo) File:Porsche Cayenne 3.2 V6 - Flickr - The Car Spy (10).jpg| E1 Cayenne Interior Cayenne S The S in the 955 pre-facelift 9PA is powered by a 4.5L V8 engine with a wet-sump lubrication system and variable valve timing. It produces and of torque. Acceleration from takes 6.9 seconds and the top speed is . Introduced only for 2006 (as a pre-GTS concept), the Cayenne S Titanium Edition was a one-year exclusive, limited production SUV featuring a lightweight steel body, featuring an aluminium hood (lighter than the one equipped on the Cayenne S), titanium-painted accented body parts, side lower rocker body panels, Sport-Quad Tip Exhaust chrome tailpipes, 19" titanium painted alloy wheels, bi-xenon headlights, two-tone interior upholstery, Porsche PCM 2.0 w/ trip computer navigation, MP3 audio and Bose cabin surround sound. Under the hood, improvements included sport-tuned suspension, an aerodynamic body package, low-range transfer case, locking differential and a 6-speed automatic Tiptronic S transmission. The Cayenne S Titanium Edition is powered by the same 4.5L V8 engine that powered the Cayenne S - still producing and of torque. Acceleration is quicker than the regular Cayenne S from at 6.2 seconds and the top speed is . In the updated 9PA chassis 957 Cayenne S introduced between 2008 and 2010, it featured a direct fuel injection (DFI) 4.8L V8 engine which produces and of torque. It had a 0– time of 6.6 seconds with a top speed of 250 km/h. The updated V8 engine featured VarioCam Plus which combine variable valve timing with two-stage valve lift on the inlet side. Cayenne GTS The E1 Gran-Turismo Sport (GTS) was only offered in the updated 9PA chassis between the year 2008 and 2010. It was the first Porsche of the modern era to feature the GTS abbreviation nameplate in its model designation. Its sporty chassis had been specially developed for this model variant, was powered with a performance tuned 4.8 L V8. It also featured a lowered sport suspension, sports exhaust system and high performance wheels as standard and it had an aerodynamic wide body kit standard from factory. A six-speed manual transmission was also offered in the GTS. The Porsche Cayenne GTS had a 0– time of 6.1 seconds with a top speed of 253 km/h. Cayenne Turbo and Turbo S The first-generation 9PA Cayenne Turbo had , and can accelerate from 0– in 5.6 seconds. Also revealed with the new Turbo, was a new Turbo S model. Acceleration from 0– for that car takes 4.7 seconds and it can be had with optional ceramic composite brakes. Cayenne Diesel The original Cayenne Diesel was only available in the facelift 9PA chassis, powered by a 3.0-L V6 VW TDI engine, since February 2009. The engine is rated at and of torque. The car was unveiled at the 2009 Geneva Motor Show. The diesel can accelerate from 0– in 8.2 seconds. Cayenne S Transsyberia in 2009 The Cayenne S Transsyberia was originally a racing vehicle designed for the Transsyberia rally, in which only 285 were built. The street version was later built to commemorate Porsche's victory in the Transsyberia rally. It is only available in the 9PA chassis with the direct-inject 4.8-L V8 from the Cayenne GTS. Sales began in January 2009, with a targeted production run of 600 road vehicles worldwide (285 for North America), but far fewer were actually built (102 for USA, 17 for Canada including 3 which were 6 speed manual). Cayenne GTS Porsche Design Edition 3 (2010) In May 2009, a limited-edition version based on the Cayenne GTS was introduced, designed by Porsche Design Studio and included a Porsche Design chronograph Type P'6612. Production was limited to 1000 units worldwide. Cayenne Concepts In April 2022, Porsche unveiled a concept open-top Cayenne for the first time to the public as a part of the 20th anniversary of the Porsche Cayenne. The Cayenne was proving successful, so in December 2002 Porsche designers wanted to assess the viability of more Cayenne body styles. They came up 3 alternate body shapes: a coupe style SUV, a convertible SUV and a longer wheelbase 3 row SUV. Porsche designers decided to continue with the idea of a convertible SUV, creating a two-door, non-drivable (due to a lack of strengthening added to the chassis to prevent the car from buckling without a fixed roof) convertible Cayenne that had two alternate designs on the rear. Additionally, its doors were 20 cm longer than the standard Cayenne and it had a shorter A-Pillar than the standard model. Due to the concerns surrounding head room, boot space and rear design the idea was scrapped. However, the coupe style SUV lead to the modern Cayenne Coupe. Moreover, the idea of a longer wheelbase 3 row SUV likely led to the large Porsche SUV which is currently in the prototype stages. Engines } at 3,000 == Second generation (E2 92A; 2010) ==

| Petrol: | 3.0 L EA837 V6 supercharged | 3.6 L EA390 VR6 | 4.8 L M4801 V8 | 4.8 L M4851 V8 twin-turbo | Petrol hybrid: | 3.0 L EA837 V6 supercharged | Petrol plug-in hybrid: | 3.0 L EA837 V6 supercharged (E-Hybrid) | Diesel: | 3.0 L CNR/CRC/CVV V6 turbo diesel | 4.2 L CUD V8 twin-turbo diesel }} | Power-split hybrid (Cayenne S hybrid) | Plug-in hybrid (Cayenne S E-Hybrid) }} | Nickel-metal hydride (Cayenne S hybrid) | Lithium-ion (Cayenne S E-Hybrid) }} }} The second-generation Porsche Cayenne 92A went on sale in April–May 2010 as a 2011 model, with an official debut at the 2010 Geneva Motor Show. In preparation for the unveiling, the Cayenne production facility in Leipzig, Germany, closed in December 2009 to commence factory retooling for the new model, a process that took two to three months. The 92A Porsche Cayenne was slightly larger than its predecessors, but featured a more slanted rear window, less upright windshield, a more sloping roofline, door-mounted mirrors, smaller windows at the rear of the vehicle, headlights inspired by the Carrera GT, taillights that extend onto the car's tailgate, LED daytime running lights and a vastly redesigned interior much like the Panamera. The 2011 Cayenne is almost lighter than the previous models due to removing the low-range transfer case making it slightly more fuel efficient than the previous lineup. More use of aluminium and magnesium also helped shave weight. Despite its lower stance, the new vehicle's off-road capabilities have been retained without compromising the street performance-oriented layout and design. In addition to a diesel offering, a hybrid version is available. Model year 2013–2016 diesel Porsche Cayennes are included in the Volkswagen emissions scandal. Standard features of the 92A Porsche Cayenne included automatic air conditioning with dual-zone climate controls, interior air filter, tilt/telescopic leather-wrapped steering wheel with radio controls, cruise control, leather upholstery, eight-way power front seats, outside-temperature indicator, and universal garage door opener in the base model. The Cayenne S adds a power sunroof and memory for the driver's seat. The E2 Cayenne was powered by a 3.6-L VR6 engine producing , the Cayenne S features the same 4.8-L V8 in the Panamera S models producing and the Cayenne Turbo comes with Panamera Turbo's 4.8 L twin turbo V8 producing . A six-speed manual gearbox serves as the standard transmission system on the base Cayenne to 2014, with all other models featuring an eight-speed automatic (Tiptronic S) as standard equipment. The low-range transfer case found in the previous generation has been removed. All vehicles will feature about 10% less weight than their predecessors, 70 kg worth of standard equipment in excess of that found on the current model and a more heavily contoured rear bench. Available Porsche Dynamic Chassis Control (PDCC) active anti-roll bars, Adaptive air suspension and Porsche Active Suspension Management (PASM). In September 2012 Porsche announced the Cayenne S Diesel. This model is fitted with the Audi 4.2 V8 TDI engine. In October 2012, Porsche confirmed the addition of a new Cayenne Turbo S. In July 2014, Porsche launched a facelifted Cayenne range, with minor exterior alterations and new power-train options, including a plug-in E-Hybrid and upgrading of the S and GTS model's 4.8-L V8 to a twin turbocharged 3.6-L V6. File:2015 Porsche Cayenne V6 Diesel Triptonic S 3.0 Front.jpg|Porsche Cayenne V6 Diesel (UK; facelift) File:2015 Porsche Cayenne V6 Diesel Triptonic S 3.0 Rear.jpg|Porsche Cayenne V6 Diesel (UK; facelift) Hybrid At the IAA 2005, Porsche announced it would produce a hybrid version of the Cayenne before 2010 (Porsche Cayenne Hybrid). Two years later, at the IAA 2007, Porsche presented a functioning Cayenne Hybrid and demonstration model of the drivetrain. Notable modifications to this car include an electric vacuum pump and hydraulic steering pump, allowing the car to function even when the engine is deactivated. A 288-volt nickel metal hydride battery is placed under the boot floor, occupying the space normally used for a spare tire. The production version, called the 'S' Hybrid, was launched in 2010, with a 3.0-L petrol V6 linked with an electric motor to achieve emissions of 193 g/km. The S Hybrid was launched in the U.S. market in November 2010. Plug-in hybrid In July 2014, Porsche announced the launch of the Porsche Cayenne S E-Hybrid, a plug-in hybrid with an all-electric range between under the New European Driving Cycle (NEDC) standard. The plug-in model displaced the Cayenne S Hybrid from the line up, and it is part of the revised range. The Cayenne S E-Hybrid is the first plug-in hybrid in the premium SUV segment, allowing Porsche to become the first automaker with three production plug-in hybrid models. Deliveries in Germany were scheduled to begin in October 2014. Sales in the U.S. began in November 2014. ;EPA fuel economy ratings The following are the official EPA ratings of the Cayenne S E-Hybrid compared with the others models of the 2015 line up available in the U.S.: Engines } at 5,600, at 1,000 || 193 g/km Guinness World Record On 1 May 2017, a 2017 Porsche Cayenne S Diesel set the Guinness World Record for heaviest aircraft pulled by a production car. The Cayenne towed a 265-ton Air France Airbus A380 to a distance of 42 meters, breaking the previous 2013 record of a Nissan Patrol towing a 170-ton Ilyushin Il-76 to a distance of 50 meters. After the attempt Porsche repeated the test using a petrol-powered Cayenne Turbo S with 800 Nm of torque, 50 Nm less than the S Diesel, in an effort to prove the Cayenne's remarkable ability. == Third generation (E3 9YA/9YB; 2017) ==

| Petrol: | 2.9 L EA839TT V6 twin-turbo | 3.0 L EA839T V6 turbo | 4.0 L EA825TT V8 twin-turbo | Petrol plug-in hybrid: | 3.0 L EA839 V6 turbo | 4.0 L EA825 V8 twin-turbo }} | 14.1 kWh lithium-ion (2018–2020) | 17.9 kWh lithium-ion (2021–2022) | 25.9 kWh lithium-ion (2023–present) }} | 5-door SUV (9Y0) | 5-door coupé SUV (9Y3 Coupe) }} | Volkswagen Touareg Mk3 | Audi Q7 Mk2 | Audi Q8 | Bentley Bentayga | Lamborghini Urus | Porsche Cayenne Coupé }} | | (Coupé) }} | | (Coupé) }} }} The third-generation Porsche Cayenne was revealed on August 29, 2017, set to be put on sale in 2019. It is built on the Volkswagen Group MLB platform shared with several other luxury crossover SUVs produced by Volkswagen Group, including the Volkswagen Touareg, Audi Q7, Audi Q8, Bentley Bentayga, and Lamborghini Urus. For this generation, the Cayenne no longer shares the door design with the Volkswagen Touareg. According to Stephan Lenschow, the Cayenne body product manager, this allows Porsche to give the Cayenne a more 'coke bottle' design. The Cayenne also received a redesigned front end with larger air intakes, more prominent creases along the bonnet, and a lower roofline to align its styling with the Porsche 911. The wheelbase remains unchanged from the previous generation, but Porsche increased the Cayenne's overall length slightly by about . The height is slightly lowered by and the coefficient of drag is rated at 0.35. Despite a small increase in length, the third-generation Cayenne is lighter by around , depending on the configuration, due to the use of a lighter chassis. Aluminium is used extensively throughout the vehicle, including in the doors, roof, hood, rear hatch, as well as its body in white. The ratio of aluminium to high-strength steel is roughly 50-50, according to Lenschow. A lighter lithium-ion polymer starter battery that saves also contributes to its weight distribution, which in base configuration is nearly balanced with approximately 55 percent front and 45 percent rear. All engine options of the third-generation Cayenne are turbocharged, while diesel engines are no longer offered. File:2018 Porsche Cayenne V8 Turbo Tiptronic 4.0 Rear.jpg|Rear (Cayenne Turbo) File:2018 Porsche Cayenne S Interior.jpg|Interior (Cayenne S) Cayenne Coupé A model with a more rakish roofline dubbed the Cayenne Coupé became available in 2019. It was revealed during the Shanghai Auto Show in April 2019. At launch, there were two sub-models, the Cayenne Coupé and Cayenne Turbo Coupé. The Cayenne Coupé is extensively reworked from the standard model, featuring a shallower front windshield and narrower A-pillar. The roof is lowered by , while new rear door panels and updated fenders extended the vehicle width by . The drag coefficient is rated at 0.34, which is 0.1 lower than the regular model. Every Cayenne Coupé is equipped with standard fixed-glass panoramic roof, while an optional contoured carbon roof is also available as an option. File:2019 Porsche Cayenne V8 Turbo Automatic Coupe 4.0 Front.jpg|Cayenne Turbo Coupé File:2019 Porsche Cayenne V8 Turbo Automatic Coupe 4.0.jpg|Rear view Variants At its introduction in August 2017, Porsche released two versions of the third-generation Cayenne, which are base and Cayenne S. The Cayenne Turbo was released a month later. The Cayenne S used the EA839 2.9-litre twin turbo V6 engine, with larger brake rotors and calipers compared with the base model. Cayenne Turbo In September 2017, Porsche added the Cayenne Turbo to the line-up. Introduced at the Frankfurt Motor Show, the Cayenne Turbo is powered with a twin-turbocharged 4.0-litre V8 rated at and of torque. Porsche claimed a acceleration figure of 4.1 seconds, or 3.9 seconds with the Sport Chrono package, and a top speed of . Porsche Surface Coated Brakes (PSCB) are standard equipment. Cayenne E-Hybrid In May 2018, Porsche introduced the Cayenne E-Hybrid. Sharing the same plug-in hybrid system with the Panamera 4 E-Hybrid, the variant uses a 3.0-litre V6 petrol engine with an eight-speed Tiptronic S automatic gearbox rated at and of torque. Porsche claims a time of 5.0 seconds and top speed of . The all-electric range is rated by Porsche at . It takes 7.8 hours to fully charge the 14.1 kWh battery with a 230-volt connection, or 2.3 hours if an optional 7.2 kW on-board charger is fitted. Cayenne Turbo S E-Hybrid In August 2019, the Cayenne Turbo S E-Hybrid was released for both regular and Coupé body styles. A plug-in hybrid model, it uses a twin-turbocharged 4.0-litre V8 petrol engine rated at and a electric motor for a combined total of and of torque. A 14.1-kWh lithium-ion battery is used, and was said to offer 30 percent more capacity than the battery used in previous generation plug-in hybrid Cayenne models. Charging time is quoted at 2.4 hours when connected to a 240-volt, 50-amp source. Porsche claimed a acceleration figure of 3.6 seconds with a top speed of . Porsche Ceramic Composite Brakes (PCCB), Porsche Dynamic Chassis Control (PDCC), Porsche Torque Vectoring Plus (PTV+), and Sport Chrono Package are standard equipment for the model. Cayenne GTS In June 2020, Porsche introduced the Cayenne GTS and Cayenne GTS Coupé for the 2021 model year, after a two-year hiatus. It is powered by a twin-turbocharged 4.0-litre V8 shared with the Panamera GTS, which is rated at and of torque. The new models are capable of reaching in 4.8 seconds or 4.5 seconds using Performance Start, which is included in the optional Sport Chrono Package (standard on Coupé). Sport Design package, 21-inch RS Spyder Design wheels, and Sport Exhaust are included as standard equipment. After another one-year hiatus, Porsche reintroduced the GTS trim for the 2025 model year. Both coupe and SUV body styles are available, powered by a 4.0 liter twin turbo V8 producing 493 hp, enabling 0–60 mph accleration in 4.2 seconds. Coupe and SUV models come standard with Porsche Torque Vectoring Plus and the exterior SportDesign package. https://newsroom.porsche.com/en_US/2024/products/The_2025_Cayenne_GTS_models.html File:Porsche Cayenne (PO536) GTS IMG 3952.jpg|Cayenne GTS File:Porsche Cayenne (PO536) GTS IMG 3953.jpg|Rear view Cayenne Turbo GT In June 2021, Porsche introduced the Cayenne Turbo GT version. Based on the Cayenne Coupé, it uses a 4.0-litre twin-turbo V8 engine which Porsche claims to produce and claimed acceleration time in 3.3 seconds. It is equipped with 22-inch wheels with Pirelli P Zero Corsa tyres. Ride height is lowered by , while overall vehicle height is lower. 2023 facelift In April 2023, the Cayenne was given a mid-cycle refresh for the 2024 model year. Notable changes include a new dashboard layout, similar to that of the Taycan, a fully digital 12.6-inch gauge cluster, and minor exterior restyling modifications for the hood, headlights, bumpers, fenders, and trunk. Matrix LED headlamps became standard equipment across the range, while HD Matrix LED units are optional. The HD Matrix LED features two high-definition modules and more than 32 000 pixels per headlamp, and the pixel accuracy of the headlamp units enables the selective blocking out of parts of the high beam. The powertrains were also upgraded, with the base 3.0-litre V6 engine power output increasing by and of torque to produce and . The Cayenne S gained a V8 engine which it lost since the release of the third-generation Cayenne. It is a 4.0-litre turbocharged petrol engine that produces and of torque, representing an increase of output of and over the previous Cayenne S that is powered by a 2.9 dm3 twin-turbocharged petrol V6. The electric motor from the E-Hybrid plug-in hybrid variant was increased from , and the battery increased to , up from previously, offering a pure electric driving range of up to 90 km on the WLTP test cycle. Revisions to the chassis for this refreshed model included revised dampers with two-valve technology for separate compression and rebound sections, which Porsche claimed will help offer a wider range of performance between ride comfort and handling. (SC: 4.7 seconds) (SC: 4.5 seconds) (SC: 4.4 seconds) (SC: 3.9 seconds) Safety Records In June 2021, a Porsche Cayenne Turbo GT lapped 7:38:925 at Nürburgring Nordschleife. The car was driven by test driver Lars Kern. == Fourth generation (E4; 2026) ==

| 5-door SUV | 5-door coupé SUV }} | (Cayenne EV | (Cayenne S EV) | (Cayenne Turbo EV) }} }} The fourth-generation Cayenne was officially unveiled and launched on 19 November 2025, exclusively with a battery-electric powertrain as the Cayenne Electric. Orders started immediately. A fourth-generation internal combustion engine Cayenne has not been confirmed, though Porsche has announced that they will introduce another upgrade to the third-generation model, which is technically unrelated. lt comes with a 14.25-inch OLED instrument display and a curved central 12.25-inch OLED infotainment screen known as the "flow display", with support for Android Auto or Apple CarPlay. It is supplemented by an optional 14.9-inch passenger display and an optional augmented 3D heads-up display. It has a functionally integrated 113 kWh battery pack (108 kWh net) composed of six modules bolted to the chassis. Energy density increases by ~7% over the Taycan sedan. Each module hosts four packs, with eight pouch cells connected in series. The pack can charge at up to 400 kW, going from 10 to 80 percent in as few as 16 minutes. It supports both NACS and J1772 chargers. It offers 11 kW inductive home charging. The cooling system uses 15% less energy, and the predictive thermal management system conditions the battery during driving and charging. Curb weight is in excess of 5,500 lbs (2.5 tonnes). Safety == Mechanical issues ==

The Porsche Cayenne is known for some mechanical issues. This includes the failure of the centre drive shaft carrier bearing. Cayenne engines using Lokasil or Alusil engine blocks, with exception of the VW-based VR6 six-cylinder engine which has a cast iron block, can suffer from cylinder bore scoring as well. Early V8 Cayenne models came equipped with plastic coolant pipes that would crack and fail, possibly causing the engine to overheat. Subsequent Cayenne S and Turbo engines were fitted with upgraded aluminum coolant pipes to rectify this issue. 92A Cayenne models except Hybrid and V6 Diesel suffer with transfer case problems, and Porsche issued a 10-year warranty on pre-facelift 92A (2011–2014) and a 7-year warranty on post-facelift 92A (2015–2018) models, both with unlimited mileage. ==References==