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

Front engine V8 4.500 cm3 Bi-Turbo
32 valves (DOHC)
Power: 450 hp @ 6000 rpm
Torque: 460 lbs ft @ 2250 rpm
Limit: 6400 rpm
6-speed automatic gearbox Tiptronic S
All-wheel drive
0 to 100 km/h: 5.5 s
0 to 160 km/h: 13 s
¼ mile: 13.5 s @ 168 km/h
Top speed: 265 km/h
Fuel consumption: 5.5 km/l in city and 7.65 km/l in route

Dimensions of the Porsche Cayenne

Length: 4785 mm
Height: 1699 mm
Width: 1927 mm
Wheelbase: 2854 mm
Rims diameter: 18"- 18”
Weight: 2355 kg.
Weight distribution: 53-47

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por Adrian Blanco