Porsche Cayenne have been leaked out two months

Porsche Cayenne

Details of the second-generation Porsche Cayenne have been leaked out two months before the upmarket four-wheel drive’s public unveiling at the Geneva motor show. This is also going to be made in Bratislava, Slovakia's capital city along with VW's new hit series of UP! cars.

The information brings to light the all-new-for-2010 Cayenne’s five-strong range of engines, including the first details on the new petrol-electric hybrid drivetrain it will share with the second-generation Volkswagen Touareg, alongside which it has once again been conceived, developed and engineered.

Porsche Cayenne
As with its predecessor, the second-generation Cayenne will continued be manufactured at parent company Volkswagen’s factory in Bratislava, Slovakia alongside the new Volkswagen Touareg and existing Audi Q7.
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Porsche will also continue offering its new four-wheel drive system with the choice of three petrol engines – all updated versions of the units used in the outgoing first-generation model. They include a 296bhp 3.6-litre V6 in the entry level Cayenne, a 395bhp naturally aspirated 4.8-litre V8 in the mid-range Cayenne S and a range-topping 493bhp turbocharged 4.8-litre V8 in the top-of-the-line Cayenne Turbo.

Also planned from the outset of UK sales in May is a successor to the Cayenne Diesel running a lightly modified version of the existing model’s Volkswagen-developed 237bhp 3.0-litre V6.

Porsche Cayenne

Porsche Cayenne

Porsche Cayenne have been leaked out two months

Porsche Cayenne

Details of the second-generation Porsche Cayenne have been leaked out two months before the upmarket four-wheel drive’s public unveiling at the Geneva motor show. This is also going to be made in Bratislava, Slovakia's capital city along with VW's new hit series of UP! cars.

The information brings to light the all-new-for-2010 Cayenne’s five-strong range of engines, including the first details on the new petrol-electric hybrid drivetrain it will share with the second-generation Volkswagen Touareg, alongside which it has once again been conceived, developed and engineered.

Porsche Cayenne
As with its predecessor, the second-generation Cayenne will continued be manufactured at parent company Volkswagen’s factory in Bratislava, Slovakia alongside the new Volkswagen Touareg and existing Audi Q7.
porsche cayenne 2

Porsche will also continue offering its new four-wheel drive system with the choice of three petrol engines – all updated versions of the units used in the outgoing first-generation model. They include a 296bhp 3.6-litre V6 in the entry level Cayenne, a 395bhp naturally aspirated 4.8-litre V8 in the mid-range Cayenne S and a range-topping 493bhp turbocharged 4.8-litre V8 in the top-of-the-line Cayenne Turbo.

Also planned from the outset of UK sales in May is a successor to the Cayenne Diesel running a lightly modified version of the existing model’s Volkswagen-developed 237bhp 3.0-litre V6.

Porsche Cayenne

Porsche Cayenne

new Porsche Cayenne Hybrid

Porsche Cayenne Hybrid

The big news, however, is Porsche’s decision to add a Cayenne Hybrid to its ranks as part of efforts to give its new four-wheel drive a more environmentally friendly image than its predecessor. Set to form an integral part of the new line-up, it uses an Audi developed 328bhp supercharged 3.0-litre V6 petrol engine in combination with a 46bhp electric motor that draws energy from a lithium ion battery mounted within spare wheel well in the floor of the boot. It's an arrangement that will be mirrored in the upcoming Panamera Hybrid. Official Porsche figures put combined reserves at 375bhp – or just 20bhp shy of the Cayenne S.

Porsche Cayenne Hybrid

All second-generation Cayenne models will receive a new eight-speed automatic boasting an automatic stop/start function as well as brake energy regeneration as standard. Porsche claims fuel consumption has been reduced by up to 23 per cent, with three of the five new Cayenne models registering better than 28mpg on the combined European cycle.

More specific is its claim for the new Cayenne Hybrid, which Porsche says returns an impressive 34.5mpg, making it the most fuel efficient model in the entire Porsche line-up while endowing it with a CO2 emission rating under 200g/km

Porsche Cayenne Hybrid

Porsche Cayenne Hybrid

new Porsche Cayenne Hybrid

Porsche Cayenne Hybrid

The big news, however, is Porsche’s decision to add a Cayenne Hybrid to its ranks as part of efforts to give its new four-wheel drive a more environmentally friendly image than its predecessor. Set to form an integral part of the new line-up, it uses an Audi developed 328bhp supercharged 3.0-litre V6 petrol engine in combination with a 46bhp electric motor that draws energy from a lithium ion battery mounted within spare wheel well in the floor of the boot. It's an arrangement that will be mirrored in the upcoming Panamera Hybrid. Official Porsche figures put combined reserves at 375bhp – or just 20bhp shy of the Cayenne S.

Porsche Cayenne Hybrid

All second-generation Cayenne models will receive a new eight-speed automatic boasting an automatic stop/start function as well as brake energy regeneration as standard. Porsche claims fuel consumption has been reduced by up to 23 per cent, with three of the five new Cayenne models registering better than 28mpg on the combined European cycle.

More specific is its claim for the new Cayenne Hybrid, which Porsche says returns an impressive 34.5mpg, making it the most fuel efficient model in the entire Porsche line-up while endowing it with a CO2 emission rating under 200g/km

Porsche Cayenne Hybrid

Porsche Cayenne Hybrid

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SpeedArt is a Porsche tuning company based in Germany specializing in Porsche automobiles. One of their most popular programs is the Titan EVO for the Porsche Cayenne (958). The tuning program consists of increased engine power for the Turbo model, new aerodynamics, interior refinements, and new concave truck wheels. The goal of the Titan EVO was to make the Cayenne even more dynamic, stylish, and powerful.

 

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The Titan EVO aerodynamic body kit is imposing and ostentatious. At the front, SpeedArt installed a new chin spoiler to help generate downforace at the front axle and improve airflow to the air inlets. The headlights are more aggressive with new covers made from ABS plastic, and are painted to match the exterior color. At the rear, a new diffuser sits below the bumper and creates downforce at high speeds. The diffuser also accommodates the quad exhaust from SpeedArt. Along each side are extended fenders that redirect air around the Porsche Cayenne wheels and new skirts that can be painted body color. By adding the extra bodywork the Cayenne has greater stability at high speeds due to increased downforce, thus resulting in improved handling.

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As the Porsche company approached the 21st century, they realised they were missing out on what was becoming a sizable market sector, namely the mid sized crossover market. Up until this point the sector had been dominated by brands such as Land Rover and Jeep. However, since the introduction of the Mercedes ML in 1997 and the BMW X5 in 1999 it was becoming obvious to Porsche that they were missing out on something.

Consequently Porsche designed and introduced its own interpretation of the type in 2002. Porsche were able to call on other similar models within its stable including the Audi Q7 and the Volkswagen Touareg for inspiration and know how, to allow it to develop a rival for the BMW and Mercedes offerings. Also, with the advent of the Porsche Cayenne as it was to be known, Porsche offered something that had not been available in a Porsche since the discontinuation of the Porsche 928 in 1995, namely a V8 engine.

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Hybrid SUVs have been around for a while, but it is a fairly new concept for Porsche. The new auto-stop release is especially significant. This function will stop the car if it waits too long in traffic, helping to reserve energy. Once the brake has been released, the vehicle will start up again. In the United States, this function must be activated by the driver. In Europe, this mode is already activated, but it can also be disable. This feature is an appealing selling point with the declining economic conditions.

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The price tag is the main drawback of the Cayenne. The standard model costs 46,000 dollars, while additional components can raise the price all the way up to 100,000 dollars. However, if you have the money to afford this car, it is certainly an enjoyable and luxurious ride.

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