56 · Drive systems and chassis | Chassis
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Air suspension.
The Cayenne models can be equipped
with an air suspension system featuring
self-levelling, ride-height control and
PASM (p. 58)
1)
– for enhanced driving
dynamics and comfort. The self-levelling
facility maintains a constant ground
clearance, which can easily be adjusted
using the ride-height control on the
centre console:
1. High Level II.
2)
58 mm above Normal Level;
max. ground clearance: 268 mm
(Cayenne Turbo: 273 mm); selectable
at speeds of up to 30 km/h (18 mph).
2. High Level I.
2)
28 mm above Normal Level;
max. ground clearance: 238 mm
(Cayenne Turbo: 243 mm); selectable
at speeds of up to 80 km/h (49 mph).
3. Normal Level.
2)
Max. ground clearance: 210 mm
(Cayenne Turbo: 215 mm).
4. Low Level I.
22 mm below Normal Level;
max. ground clearance: 188 mm
(Cayenne Turbo: 193 mm); auto-
matically selected above 138 km/h
(85 mph).
5. Low Level II.
32 mm below Normal Level;
max. ground clearance: 178 mm
(Cayenne Turbo: 183 mm); auto-
matically selected above 210 km/h
(130 mph). (Not manually selectable.)
6. Loading Level.
52 mm below Normal Level;
max. ground clearance: 158 mm
(Cayenne Turbo: 163 mm); only
selectable when vehicle is stationary.
Air suspension with PASM standard
on the Cayenne Turbo. Optional for all
other Cayenne models.
Steel-spring suspension.
The steel-spring suspension meets
high-level requirements in terms of per-
formance, driving pleasure and off-road
capability. Consistent lightweight con-
struction – e.g. through the increased
use of aluminium – results in improved
Air suspension ride heights
Loading Level: 158 mm
Normal Level: 210 mm
High Level II: 268 mm
1)
PASM is fitted as standard on the new Cayenne GTS.
2)
At High Level II, High Level I and Normal Level, the ride height on the new Cayenne GTS is 12 mm lower than on the other Cayenne models.
For further information, please refer to page 153.