Porsche Cayenne User Handbook

22 · Cayenne | Cayenne S
Power, precision and the potential for more.
Cayenne S.
The Porsche ‘S’ has long been a mark
of heightened sports performance and
abundant reserves of power. On the
Cayenne S, it also stands for strength,
agility and efficiency.
At the heart of the car is a naturally aspir-
ated 4.8-litre V8 engine featuring direct
fuel injection (DFI, p. 42), VarioCam Plus
(p. 41) and a two-stage intake manifold.
This helps to reduce fuel consumption
and emissions
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, while ensuring maximum
output. In short: 294 kW (400 hp), max-
imum torque of 500 Nm and a top speed
of 258 km/h (160 mph). The Cayenne S
accelerates from 0 to 100 km/h (62 mph)
in as little as 5.9 sec onds. Fuel consump-
tion has been reduced by up to 23 % and
CO
2
emissions by as much as 26 %.
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The weight of the car has also been low-
ered by 180 kg.
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Drive is transmitted to the road with
smoothness and precision by the
standard eight-speed Tiptronic S, which
includes gearshift controls on the
steering wheel. The result: optimum
use of the available power reserves.
Of course, to apply exceptional power
like this effectively, it needs to be
harnessed and controlled. For example,
by Porsche Traction Management (PTM,
p. 49). On the Cayenne S, this active
all-wheel drive system features an
electronically variable, map-controlled
multi-plate clutch, an automatic brake
differential (ABD, p. 49) and anti-slip
regulation (ASR, p. 49). Working in
conjunction with advanced Porsche
Stability Management (PSM, p. 70),
PTM ensures the required torque split in
every driving scenario. On or off road.
During performance driving, as well as
on leisurely journeys or when towing
heavy loads.
The black slats on the air intakes make
them appear larger, and the car wider.
Other distinctive features include the
18-inch Cayenne S III wheels.
The Porsche ‘S’. A mark to which the
Cayenne S holds true.
For fuel consumption, CO
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emissions and efficiency class data, please refer to pages 150/151.
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Compared to previous model.

Porsche Cayenne Specifications

General

Brand	Porsche
Model	Cayenne
Category	Automobile
Language	English