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New Porsche Cayenne For 2007
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The Cayenne is starting a new chapter in its story: four years after the
model’s launch Porsche is presenting the second generation of its SUV. The new
Cayenne, Cayenne S and Cayenne Turbo models have been given more powerful engines.
These are known at Porsche as Direct Fuel Injection (DFI) and they lower the fuel
consumption of individual models by over eight percent. In real driving conditions,
savings of up to 15 percent are possible. The new Cayenne will be in European
Porsche showrooms from February 2007. An Australian release seems reasonable in
mid-2007. The basic version of this SUV has a 29 kW power enhancement and is now driven
by a 213-kW six-cylinder engine, the displacement of which has increased from
3.2 to 3.6 litres. The torque of the Cayenne has climbed from 310 to 385 Nm. It
can accelerate from 0 to 100 km/h in 8.1 seconds, reaching a top speed of 227
km/h. The previous model managed 9.1 seconds and 214 km/h. Thanks to new direct petrol injection and the
introduction of VarioCam Plus valve control, the Cayenne S, now with an even
bigger 4.8-litre, naturally aspirated V8 engine, produces a torque of 500 Nm
(previously 420 Nm) and an output of 283 kW, an increase of 33kW. These higher
figures translate into a 0-100 time of 6.6 seconds and a
top speed of 252 km/h. (Previous model: 6.8 seconds and 242 km/h.) The
performance figures for the new Cayenne Turbo are also impressive, with an
engine output 37 kW higher than that of its predecessor. The new
eight-cylinder engine, driven by a twin exhaust-gas turbocharger, produces 368 kW
and 700 Nm (previously 620 Nm). This Turbo can cover 0-100 km/h
in 5.1 seconds and has a maximum speed of 275 km/h. (Previous model: 5.6 seconds
and 266 km/h.) As before, optimum power transmission is ensured by
Porsche Traction Management (PTM) which, in standard operating mode, distributes
engine power between the rear and front wheels in a ratio of 62:38. The
multi-disc clutch can direct up to 100 percent of drive traction to the front or
rear as required. The Cayenne Turbo is fitted with Porsche Active
Suspension Management (PASM) with air suspension as standard. This variant can
now be augmented with the new Porsche Dynamic Chassis Control (PDCC) roll
stabiliser system. This constant roll control, also available for the Cayenne
and Cayenne S, limits vehicle roll on corners and counterbalances it completely
in almost all driving situations. The Cayenne thus offers significant
improvements in terms of handling, directional stability and ride comfort. When
off-road, the system enables maximum axle articulation and improves traction. Porsche Stability Management (PSM), with its brake assist
function, advanced trailer stabilisation system and off-road ABS, comes as
standard on all Cayenne models. These functions improve the brakes’ reaction
speed, markedly reduce the yawing which can affect vehicles when towing and
optimise braking performance on loose ground. What’s more, with static and, for
the first time, dynamic bend lighting, the bi-xenon headlamps fitted as standard
to the Cayenne Turbo increase active safety. The system, which can also be
ordered for the Cayenne and Cayenne S, is activated as soon a speed of three
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