Porsche Cayenne
Porsche did not want to stay out of the 4x4 market, for that reason he developed the Cayenne that has characteristics closer to a sports car than to a 4x4. The most powerful version is turbo and develops 450 HP that allow it to exceed 260 km/h.
In my first encounter with this vehicle I noticed that it was too low to be an SUV and too high to be a high-performance sports car. Then I uncovered the mystery, Porsche was impacting us with his attempt to create a 4x4 with all the genes of a 911.
Technically it is proclaimed 4x4 for its permanent integral transmission system, electronic stability control, self-locking differential between traction axles and low option. Aesthetically nothing defines it as an off-road vehicle.
Technical specifications of Porsche Cayenne
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Front engine V8 4,500 cm3 Bi-Turbo
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32 valves (DOHC)
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Power: 450 hp @ 6000 rpm
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Torque: 460 lbs ft @ 2250 rpm
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Limit: 6400 rpm
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6-speed automatic gearbox Tiptronic S
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All-wheel drive
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0 to 100 km/h: 5.5 s
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0 to 160 km/h: 13 s
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¼ mile: 13.5 s @ 168 km/h
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Top speed: 265 km/h
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Fuel consumption: 5.5 km/l in city and 7.65 km/l in route
Dimensions of the Porsche Cayenne
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Length: 4785 mm
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Height: 1699 mm
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Width: 1927 mm
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Wheelbase: 2854 mm
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Rims diameter: 18"- 18”
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Weight: 2355 kg.
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Weight distribution: 53-47
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