In its basic mode, this outstanding system of four-wheel drive distributes 62 per cent of the engine power to the rear and 38 per cent to the front wheels. The Cayenne, Cayenne S and Cayenne Turbo take Porsche's four-wheel-drive expertise to new venues and have proven their capabilities in off-pavement expeditions around the world. All Porsche Cayenne models are equipped for water crossings thanks to the Cayenne's special sealing concept, a high-rise intake funnel, its elevated transmission purge opening, and full encapsulation of the side sills. Porsche engineers continued to work on all-wheel drivetrain technology throughout the years that followed. Of course, the ignition lock is positioned to the left of the three-spoke steering wheel, inspired by Porsche's racing history. Porsche execs… Automotive manufacturers are seeding the clouds of a worldwide performance downpour.
To fully activate the lock, the driver operates the central off-pavement switch a third time. All five seats in the Porsche Cayenne are equipped with three-point belts, and all four outboard belts have belt latch pretensioners. The first V6 in any Porsche model While the engine block is sourced from Volkswagen, which is Porsche's partner in the construction of the Cayenne's unit-body chassis, the 15-degree, 3. Like all Porsches, the Cayenne has hydraulic power-assisted rack-and-pinion steering as a standard feature. Maximum torque of the V8 power unit is 310 lb-ft maintained consistently between 2500 and 5500 rpm. The highly resistant passenger cell, in turn, offers supreme passenger safety and protection.
Forces acting on the suspension are likewise kept to a minimum by the big distance between the two track control arms. Depending on the situation, up to 100 per cent of engine power and torque may be fed to the front or rear, as required. The map-controlled front-to-rear differential lock as well as the rear axle differential available as an option respond not only to a lack of traction on the various wheels, but also interact with sensors measuring the speed of the vehicle, lateral acceleration, the steering angle and operation of the gas pedal. In this case, the driver can shift manually only by moving the shift lever on the center console. When required to show its full performance, the Cayenne S with manual transmission fitted as standard accelerates from 0 — 60 mph in 6. With four doors, luxuriously comfortable seating for five, room for the gear a family needs to enjoy an active lifestyle, and a towing capacity of more than 7,700 pounds 3,500 kg.
A special feature of the axle concept is the extra-long spring travel for off-pavement purposes. The extremely short and compact normal-aspiration V8 power unit with the two rows of cylinders facing one another at an angle of 90o develops maximum output of 250 kW 340 bhp at 6000 rpm from total displacement of 4. When the going gets tough. Again like the Cayenne Turbo, the Cayenne S features side-sills finished in body colour as well as special front and rear air dams. A multiple-plate clutch operated by an electric motor and controlled electronically is then able, depending on the driving situation and the driver's requirements, to feed up to 100 per cent of the engine's power either to the front or to the rear.
The upper track control arm assembly, which is well protected within the vehicle, is made of extra-light forged aluminum components. Drivers also can enter a destination through a special finder and use a new backtracking function that memorizes the route covered and then guides the driver back along the same route. Engine bore x stroke 3. Incorporating the most advanced and sophisticated materials, the Cayenne combines excellent passive safety with exceptionally good body stiffness. Whenever pressure drops by 2. The driver can move the thumb switch on the steering wheel and shift gears manually even though the gearshift selector lever in the center console remains in the automatic position.
The most significant signs of distinction setting the Cayenne S and the Cayenne Turbo apart from one another at very first sight are the smaller air intake scoops at the front and two instead of four tailpipes at the rear. The ramp angle break over is 20. The front axle is an extra-large double-track control arm configuration resting on a subframe mounted elastically on extra-large rubber bearings and thus reducing drive noise to a minimum. The rear-seat backrests can be tilted to the front either with a 40:60 or 60:40 split or all the way from one side to the other, increasing luggage capacity in the process to a maximum of 1770 litres or 62 cubic feet. This system is designed to provide protection even when the vehicle strikes a narrow obstacle such as a pole or a tree.
In the special off-pavement mode, which provides 10. Moving on to the brakes, the Porsche Cayenne S differs from the Cayenne Turbo only in its looks through the silver-coloured brake callipers on the top-of-the-range model. When driven in light terrain, the Porsche Cayenne can handle all traction requirements through its intelligent four-wheel drive. Maximum torque of the V8 power unit is 420 Newton-metres or 310 lb-ft maintained consistently between 2500 and 5500 rpm. Given the road conditions in India, the 21 inch wheels with low profile tyres are having issues. The Porsche Cayenne's outstanding road performance does not come at the expense of its off-pavement capabilities. In that case all the driver has to do is flip the offroad switch a second time to obtain a 100 per cent front-to-rear wheel lock.
While providing protection for the driver and front-seat passenger's heads, this separate airbag also helps protect passengers sitting in the rear seat in the event of a side impact. Ideal suspension with a brake system typical of Porsche All models in the Cayenne range boast a new axle concept combining supreme performance and dynamic driving characteristics with superior safety, driving comfort and offroad qualities. It combines optimum safety, motoring comfort and off-pavement driving capabilities. The luggage compartment in the Porsche Cayenne S is the same as on the entry-level model, featuring a ski-bag, a partition net and a complete cover on top and offering capacity of 540 litres. Again like the Cayenne Turbo, the Cayenne S features side-sills finished in body colour as well as special front and rear air dams. And last but not least, the shell structure of the sills is quite unusual, supplemented by a high-strength tube element inside the sills to reduce intrusion into the vehicle when hitting a pole from the side.
The engine it-self is able to operate smoothly even at an angle of 45°, simply ideal for off-road requirements. In the event individual wheels lose contact in demanding terrain, a direct and rigid connection of the four-wheel drive system provides mobility. Forces acting on the suspension are likewise kept to a minimum by the big distance between the two track control arms. Use of tailored blanks, tailor-made components already featured in Porsche's sports cars, ensures that all structures along the chassis legs and on the roof frame at the side are both light and extremely stable at the same time. Not sure what my options are? Taken from the very hottest of red peppers, the Cayenne name stands for zestful spiciness that includes 0 to 62 mph sprint times of as little as 5. Units Affected 4099 Study these four vehicles carefully, and you'll notice something missing: compromises.
Porsche-style interior Porsche has gone to great lengths to ensure the 2004 Porsche Cayenne interior reflects the unmistakable quality of Porsche design. The Porsche Cayenne option list includes the Porsche Communication Management system that features a navigation system and Porsche's new Advanced Offroad Technology Package, which also becomes available on the Porsche Cayenne S and Cayenne Turbo models. Further processing options on such extended routes are also possible, such as adding information, removing destinations, changing the order of destinations on the way or skipping a certain point. In this case the thorax airbag integrated in the seat and the curtain airbag fitted in the roof frame and protecting occupants both front and rear ensure superior safety. In its basic mode, this four-wheel-drive system transmits 62 per cent of the engine's power to the rear wheels and 38 per cent to the front.