ATLANTA – By drawing on the full depth of its long and proud heritage in

engineering and design, as well as successes from the streets of Le Mans to the

sands of Dakar, only Porsche is in a position to build a sport-utility vehicle (SUV)

that is not just another utility vehicle, but a vehicle with dynamic capabilities that

truly can be described as sporting.

The Porsche Cayenne demonstrated its on- and off-pavement capabilities during

development testing on the twisting, high-speed road racing circuit at Germany’s

famed Nürburgring as well as in Arctic snow and ice, in the sun-baked environment

of Australia’s Outback, in the sands of Dubai, and on the slick and steep surfaces

of North America’s Rocky Mountains. Now the Cayenne S and Cayenne Turbo are

ready to demonstrate their capabilities in the hands of Porsche customers.

“The Cayenne is the first vehicle to really put the sport into sport-utility,” says

Frederick J. Schwab, president and CEO of Porsche Cars North America. “I know

that others have made a similar boast, but we’re confident that the Cayenne will

more than live up to that claim. The Cayenne may have the architecture of an

SUV, but it has the soul that is part of every Porsche product,” Schwab adds.

The Cayenne takes its name from the one of the very hottest of red peppers,

recognized around the world as a symbol for zestful spiciness. With as much as

450 horsepower, with 0-to-62 mph sprint times as quick as 5.6 seconds, and with

Porsche Traction Management and other innovative technologies that provide

sure-footedness in high-speed lane changes and for crawling up slick rock and

down steep and rocky trails, the Cayenne is the first true sport-utility.

With four doors, luxuriously comfortable seating for five, room for the gear a family

needs to enjoy an active lifestyle, and a towing capacity of more than 7,700

pounds, the Cayenne is the first Porsche to provide such true utility.

As Porsche enthusiasts already know, the “S” badge signifies a truly special

Porsche model, not merely a trim upgrade or option package.

The Cayenne S maintains a tradition that dates to 1952 with the S version of the

original Porsche, the 356. Since then, the S badge has been worn by the famed

911S that arrived in 1967 and subsequently by such outstanding vehicles as the

For the launch of the Porsche SUV, the Cayenne S earns its special designation

thanks to its 340-horsepower (SAE), 4.5-liter, normally aspirated V8 engine, a

powerplant designed and manufactured by Porsche that ranks the Cayenne S among

transmission and introduces Porsche Traction Management four-wheel-drive

technology that provides outstanding performance during maneuvers on a variety

of paved and unpaved terrain.

The Cayenne S carries such standard equipment as Porsche Stability Management;

upholstery and automatic climate controls.

The Cayenne S has a base price of $55,900 in the United States and $78,250

in Canada.

With twin turbochargers boosting the output of its 4.5-liter V8, the Cayenne Turbo

delivers 450 horsepower and 457 pound-feet of torque, power that propels it

from a standing start to 62 mph (100 km/h) in a mere 5.6 seconds and to a top

track speed of 165 mph (266 km/h).

But the Cayenne Turbo is just as capable off-pavement, thanks to its combination

of Porsche Traction Management with standard air suspension that can provide

nearly 11 inches of ground clearance for traversing rough terrain.

Like the Cayenne S, the Cayenne Turbo comes with such standard equipment as

Porsche Stability Management; a six-speed Tiptronic S transmission; front, side

and curtain airbags; full leather upholstery and automatic climate controls. The

Cayenne Turbo adds such features as an aluminum-trimmed interior and the new

Porsche Communications Management technology that includes a navigation

system and Bose Cabin Surround Sound System.

The Cayenne Turbo has a base price of in the United States of $88,900 and

$125,100 in Canada.

it was disclosed that the Porsche SUV would have permanent four-wheel drive and

genuine off-pavement capabilities, but also would achieve Porsche benchmarks

for ride and handling. This Porsche SUV would be built at a new, state-of-the-art

assembly center at Leipzig, Germany, where Porsche also has constructed on- and

off-pavement testing facilities.

While the Cayenne would be built on the same platform as a new Volkswagen

SUV, Porsche, which would develop new engines to power its SUV, would lead

the design and engineering efforts.

The new Porsche V8 is a 4.5-liter unit with 32 valves (two intake and two exhaust

The two banks of cylinders are placed at a 90-degree angle.

The engine is designed to operate smoothly at an angle of 45 degrees off

horizontal, thus providing optimum off-pavement abilities. This required modification

of the oil circuit and crankcase-venting system, most notably separate oil re-flow

ducts leading from the cylinder heads into the oil sump. Separation of the oil circuit

from the vent ducts enables engine oil to flow quickly and directly back to the oil

sump to maintain a sufficient oil supply at all times. On extreme gradients, an

efficient supply of oil is also guaranteed by added oil extraction from the rear

section of the oil sump, by the oil intake opening for the main oil pump being

lowered right to the bottom point, and by a baffle wall in the oil sump.

The V8 shares much of its internal architecture with the water-cooled six-cylinder

engine that was developed to power the Porsche Boxster. However, Porsche

engineers developed specific components and dimensions for the Cayenne’s

new V8. For example, while the 3.66-inch (93 mm) cylinder bore is the same as

the Boxster’s, the V8 has a longer stroke of 3.27 inches (83 mm).

The V8 has a two-piece cylinder head similar to that developed for the powerful 911

Turbo, and the Cayenne engine’s cylinder head makes use of an aluminum/silicon

alloy that can withstand very high temperatures.

As with all other Porsche models, the new V8 makes use of Porsche’s VarioCam

technology. For the Cayenne’s V8, VarioCam can adjust the camshafts by as much

as 25 degrees, ensuring outstanding torque characteristics as well as optimum

fuel efficiency and lower emissions.

pipe located above the transmission. The water pump, mounted at the front of

the engine, pumps coolant through a pipe located in the interior of the engine’s V.

Approximately 20 percent of the coolant flows through the crankcase in a

lengthwise direction with 80 percent flowing through the cylinder heads in a

“crossflow” architecture from the hot to the cold side. Heat from the engine oil

is fed into the coolant through an oil/water heat exchanger.

The stainless steel exhaust system features an exhaust pipe for each row of cylinders

that is connected downstream of the main catalysts by a crossover pipe. This

architecture allows enhanced torque at low engine speeds. The pre- and main

catalysts are metallic, allowing thinner design of the coated inner walls. This

system also provides a larger overall area within the catalyst ducts, ensuring higher

efficiency, longer service life and more rapid build-up to the temperatures required

for maximum catalyst efficiency.

The catalysts are controlled by two oxygen sensors. This dual-sensor control

minimizes exhaust emissions, enabling both the Cayenne S and the Cayenne

Turbo to meet LEV (low emission vehicle) standards in the United States and to

fulfill the EU4 standards that go into effect in Europe in 2005.

The normally aspirated engine in the Cayenne S is rated at 340 horsepower (SAE)

and provides 310 pound-feet of torque all the way from 2,500 rpm to 5,500 rpm.

Working in conjunction with the new six-speed Tiptronic S transmission, the

normally aspirated 4.5-liter V8 propels the Cayenne S from a standing start to

62 mph (100 km/h) in only 7.2 seconds. The Cayenne S can achieve a top speed

of 150 mph (242 km/h) on the test track.

The Cayenne Turbo is powered by a similar 4.5-liter V8, but two turbochargers

recycle the engine’s exhaust gases and boost its power to a staggering 450

horsepower (SAE) at 6,000 rpm and to a whopping 457 pound-feet of torque

throughout the 2,250 to 4,750 rpm range.

Because of such higher loads, the Cayenne Turbo has cylinder heads made of

special high temperature-resistant aluminum alloy similar to that used in Porsche

racecars. The intake ducts are modified for the greater fuel/air mixture and the

cylinder head features double valve springs on the exhaust side to ensure maximum

engine performance. The Turbo also has special forged pistons and additional

oil injection cooling jets.

The Tiptronic S transmission is specially tuned for the increased power of the

Turbo engine.

arrangement. Small intake and short exhaust manifolds and a mixed-flow turbine

with reduced mass inertia ensures response and performance, eliminating so-called

turbo lag.

The turbo housing is made of high quality cast steel, assuring temperature control

and optimizing combustion under full load. The compressed air flowing out of the

turbine is cooled to provide a high cylinder charge and to reduce component

temperatures. Intake air flows to the two compressors through separate air filters

for the left and right cylinder banks. Finally, the compressed air flows through

separate intercoolers positioned in front of the left and right wheel arches.

Bypass valves are integrated into the turbine housings and turbocharger pressure

is adjusted through a joint cycle valve controlled by the engine management

system. Maximum turbocharger pressure is approximately 23.2 pounds per

square inch (1.6 bar) and is reached at an engine speed of 2,250 rpm. Boost

pressure then reduces slightly, to 21.7 psi (1.5 bar), where it remains until the

engine reaches its maximum horsepower at 6,000 rpm.

Compared to the Cayenne S engine, the Turbo requires additional lubrication and

cooling, which are provided by separate feed lines. To achieve optimum

performance in off-pavement conditions, the turbochargers are equipped with an

oil retention tank and check valve.

Both Cayenne models will have permanent four-wheel drive, an inter-axle

differential lock and additional low-range gears, Porsche Stability Management

(PSM), and the ability to tow 7,716 pounds (3,500 kilograms). Both Cayenne

models ride on wheels that range from 18 inches to 20 inches in diameter.

“Historically, Porsche has been at the forefront of all-wheel-drive design,” notes

Schwab. “It began with the Lohner-Porsche in 1900 and was highlighted by the

Porsche 959 in 1985, and that car’s victory in the Paris-Dakar marathon. The

Cayenne is a natural next step for Porsche.”

To ensure the Cayenne is both a true Porsche and a true SUV, it has gone

through several years of comprehensive testing in remote locations across the

globe. Test vehicles were on the Porsche development track at Weissach as

early as the spring of 1998, and in addition to Germany’s famed Nürburgring,

on-track tests also were done at Nardo (Italy) and on Hockenheim, home of the

annual German Grand Prix. The Cayenne and its various components and systems

also were tested in the snow and ice in Sweden and Canada; on the sand and rock

of Dubai; in the harsh environment of the Australian Outback; in the mountains of

the American West, Spain and in the Alps; and on hundreds of thousands of miles

of highways around the world.

quality standards, but it had to meet the utility and reliability expectations only

Porsche engineers demand from an SUV.

For the Cayenne, Porsche engineers developed the Porsche Traction Management

(PTM) permanent four-wheel drive system, an air suspension system with a

self-leveling feature and six adjustable ride height positions, and Porsche Active

Suspension Management (PASM), an electronically variable damping system that

stabilizes body sway during sudden gas or brake pedal applications or when

driving in rough terrain. These systems work together to ensure that the Cayenne

offers both supreme on-pavement and outstanding off-pavement driving qualities.

These systems also work in conjunction with PSM (Porsche Stability Management),

which intervenes when the vehicle is driven to the limit of adhesion and stabilizes

the Cayenne in oversteer or understeer conditions to keep it headed in the

direction the driver intends.

Porsche Traction Management (PTM), which is standard on both Cayenne models,

significantly improves dynamic performance and handling.

PTM feeds the engine’s power through a multiple-plate clutch operated by an

electric motor. In normal driving, PTM feeds 62 percent of the engine power to the rear

wheels and 38 percent to the front wheels. However, whenever necessary, it can

direct up to 100 percent of the engine’s torque either to the front or the rear wheels.

The map-controlled longitudinal differential lock and a rear axle differential,

available as an option, not only respond to any lack of traction on the front or rear

wheels, but incorporate sensors measuring vehicle speed, lateral acceleration,

the steering angle, and gas pedal operation. PTM calculates the optimum locking

action on both axles and spreads drive forces as needed to the front and rear

wheels. Therefore, PTM might be compared with a forward-looking, anticipative

active electronic control system providing exactly the right balance for superior

driving stability and supreme safety when changing lanes both at high speeds or

when driving at a moderate pace on ice and snow.

When driven in light terrain, the Cayenne can handle all traction requirements

through its intelligent four-wheel drive. However, when the going gets tough,

PTM interacts with the reduced-ratio off-pavement gear; as soon as the driver

activates the low-range mode, PTM and PSM adjust ABS (anti-lock brake system),

ABD (automatic brake differential) and differential control settings to special

off-pavement calibrations. Should the terrain become so tough that individual

wheels might lose contact with the surface, the four-wheel drive system is linked

by rigid, firm connections to keep the driver on the move. All the driver has to do

is flip the off-pavement switch located on the interior center console a second

time to obtain a 100 percent front-to-rear wheel lock.

• Excellent driving stability and traction in all situations, regardless of surface friction,

• better steering and control by opening the longitudinal differential lock in order

to avoid any understeer,

• enhanced vehicle control when driving to the limit, due to the longitudinal

differential lock,

• improved directional stability and tracking control by appropriate activation of

the longitudinal differential lock, and

• improved traction by increasing the degree of locking action before the wheels

start to spin.

Porsche Stability Management (PSM), also standard on both Cayenne models,

maintains a constant dialogue with PTM but only intervenes when the vehicle reaches

its physical limit. Coordinating essential systems such as the ABS, the automatic

slip regulation (ASR) system, and the automatic brake differential (ABD), PSM is

immediately available whenever the Cayenne enters critical over- or understeer

conditions, “telling” PTM to open the differential locks in order to re-stabilize the

car by applying the brakes specifically on individual wheels. Should that not be

sufficient, PSM intervention includes engine management and automatically can

adjust the engine’s ignition and throttle to help stabilize the vehicle.

The Cayenne’s suspension provides the secure foundation for exceptional driving

dynamics. It combines optimum safety, motoring comfort and off-pavement

driving capabilities.

The front axle is an extra-large double track control arm configuration mounted

on its own subframe. The large distance between the individual track control arms

keeps forces acting on the suspension to a minimum, ensuring precise wheel guidance

for agility and minimizing the influence of any adverse forces. Incorporating

extra-large rubber mounts, the elastic subframe bearings keep road noise transfer

to a minimum.

Made of high-strength steel, the subframe design has an arch-shaped crossbar

and inclined ramps at the front that give the Cayenne ample ground clearance,

up to 10.75 inches (273 mm) with the air suspension system.

The variable-ratio steering gear and the differential are well protected on top of

the subframe to help ensure robust off-pavement driving qualities. Like all

Porsches, the Cayenne has hydraulic power-assisted rack-and-pinion steering as

a standard feature. The steering ratio is 16.7:1, taking just 2.65 turns of the

wheel from lock to lock, which is comparable to a sports car. The Cayenne’s

turning radius is 39 feet (11.9 meters).

is an elaborate multi-arm concept easily able to handle both high traction forces

and the Cayenne’s high service load capabilities. In the interest of extra comfort

and noise reduction, the rear axle is also mounted on a subframe resting on

extra-large, hydraulically dampened rubber bearings. This subframe also is made

of high-strength steel for optimal weight and maximum structure stiffness. The

lower track control arm and the tie-rod are made of steel plate to ensure robust

strength even on the roughest surfaces. The upper track control arm assembly,

which is well protected within the vehicle, is made of extra-light forged aluminum

components.

Through its particular configuration, the axle kinematics reduce undesired squat

and dive when accelerating and braking, keeping the Cayenne almost entirely

level on the road at all times. The rear axle configuration and the rear toe-in control

stabilize the vehicle’s driving behavior particularly in curves and under load change.

A special feature of the axle concept is the extra-long spring travel for

off-pavement purposes.

With the steel spring suspension on the Cayenne S, the front springs compress

4.09 inches and expand 4.57 inches (104 and 116 mm, respectively) while the

rear spring travel is 5.31 inches (135 mm) compressed and 3.86 inches (98

mm) expanded.

With ground clearance of 8.54 inches (217 mm), the maximum embankment

(approach) angle is 29.1 degrees in front and 25.7 degrees (departure) at the

rear. The ramp angle (break over) is 20.4 degrees.

For those needing more ground clearance, an optional air suspension is available

on the Cayenne S and is standard on the Cayenne Turbo.

With the air suspension that is standard on the Cayenne Turbo and available as

an option on the Cayenne S, the front springs compress 4.02 inches and expand

4.65 inches (102 and 118 mm, respectively). The rear springs compress 4.88

inches and expand 4.92 inches (124 and 125 mm).

Air suspension not only guarantees extra ground clearance on rough terrain, its

self-leveling feature provides a consistent vehicle position regardless of the load.

The system also ensures maximum driving pleasure and active safety by

automatically lowering the Cayenne relative to increasing road speed.

Incorporating six different ride height levels, the air suspension adjusts over a

range of 4.56 inches (116 mm).

unladen standard.

• In load trim, the Cayenne moves down 2.36 inches (60 mm) from its standard

position to a loading level of 6.18 inches (157 mm). This level is only available

when the vehicle is not moving and facilitates loading and unloading. As the driver

begins to drive the vehicle, the system automatically returns to its normal level.

• In low-level mode, the Cayenne moves down 1.06 inches (27 mm) inches below

its standard height and is comparable to a vehicle with a sports suspension.

In practice this means the suspension is more firm and air resistance is lower,

making the Cayenne even more stable and dynamic at high speeds. The

suspension level automatically lowers from a higher position to the low high-speed

setting at a road speed of 78 mph (125 km/h).

• At speeds exceeding 130 mph (210 km/h), the Cayenne automatically moves

down to its extra-low ride level, which is 0.43 inches (11 mm) below the “regular”

low setting.

• When driving off-pavement, the Cayenne can be set to the higher off-pavement

level up to 1.02 inches (26 mm) over the standard ride height to negotiate

difficult terrain. However, this high level is only available at speeds up to 50

mph (80 km/h).

• The special off-pavement level is for the most extreme driving conditions,

raising the Cayenne another 1.18 inches (30 mm) to a ground clearance of

10.75 inches (273 mm). This extra-high level is only available at speeds of up

to 19 mph (30 km/h).

Porsche offers air suspension in combination with Porsche Active Suspension

Management (PASM), a new variable damping system. Operated electronically,

PASM adjusts damper forces infinitely as a function of surface conditions and the

driver’s driving style.

A typical example of PASM intervention occurs during powerful application of the

gas and/or brake pedal or when driving on particularly rough terrain. PASM

serves to steady any body sway and dive motions by monitoring body movement

through five accelerometers. As soon as the motion of the Cayenne’s body exceeds

a certain limit depending on specific driving conditions, PASM intervenes and

stabilizes the vehicle by acting on the individual dampers.

PASM also gives the Cayenne driver the opportunity to choose among three

damper settings while driving – Comfort, Normal or Sports.

control function, comparing the operator’s driving style with the program currently

in use. Whenever the driver has chosen a particularly comfortable damper setting

but is driving in a more sporting or dynamic style, the system automatically switches

over to the sports mode and makes the dampers firmer.

The Cayenne’s outstanding road performance does not come at the expense of its

off-pavement capabilities. Due to its intelligent four-wheel drive, the Cayenne is

able to handle minor off-pavement conditions without requiring modification of

the traction systems.

When driven on rough terrain, the Cayenne uses the Porsche Traction Management

system integrated as a standard feature in the power divider. This reduction

gearbox comes with a 2.7:1 gear ratio for even the most extreme off-pavement

driving maneuvers. By activating the low range mode by way of a toggle switch

on the Cayenne’s center console, several control systems are automatically

prepared for off-pavement conditions. PTM switches to the appropriate gear

ratio for off-pavement driving and activates a special off-pavement control map

for the differential locks. PSM switches on the traction-oriented off-pavement

ABS and ABD system, and the air suspension in the Cayenne Turbo automatically

changes to the off-pavement ride level. Porsche is the first car manufacturer to

offer this combination of systems controlled by a central off-pavement switch,

thus reducing the risk of control errors when driving on rough terrain.

The Cayenne’s standard off-pavement driving characteristics can be enhanced to

a higher level. In the event individual wheels lose contact in demanding terrain, a

direct and rigid connection of the four-wheel drive system provides mobility.

Operating the off-pavement switch a second time activates the 100 percent

front-to-rear differential lock, and the Cayenne Turbo’s standard air suspension

provides additional assistance when climbing. In the special off-pavement mode,

which provides 10.75 inches (273 mm) ride height, the inclination angle is up to

32.4 degrees at the front and 27.3 degrees at the rear, enabling the Cayenne to

handle steep ramps.

Even extreme crests when driving from one gradient to another are not obstacles

since the 24.7-degree ramp angle prevents the body, between the axles, from

touching the ground prematurely.

Both models are equipped for water crossings up to 21.85 inches (555mm) when

set to the special off-pavement level thanks to the Cayenne’s special sealing concept,

a high-rise intake funnel, its elevated transmission purge opening, and full

encapsulation of the side sills. The standard steel spring suspension on the Cayenne

S allows it to traverse water up to 19.7 inches (500 mm) in depth.

the most extreme off-pavement conditions. Apart from special side protection

and a steel plate under floor panel around the radiator, this package includes a

fully controllable (up to 100 percent) differential lock on the rear axle. To fully

activate the lock, the driver operates the central off-pavement switch a third time.

The fully controlled rear axle lock then ensures even better traction when setting

off on slippery surfaces with varying frictional coefficients or when negotiating curves.

The package also uses anti-roll bars on the front and rear axle, which are

hydraulically activated and deactivated by a switch in the center console. This

increases front and rear axle articulation by 2.36 inches (60 mm), which improves

ride comfort by minimizing body sway and enhancing off-pavement driving qualities

and traction when negotiating rocks, tree trunks or bumps.

To ensure the Cayenne’s sporting driving qualities on the road, the anti-roll bars

can only be disconnected in the low range mode. As soon as the Cayenne, with

its anti-roll bars disconnected, returns from rough terrain to the road, the anti-roll

bars are automatically reconnected as a safety feature once the vehicle exceeds

31 mph (50 km/h) to provide the additional stability required for on-pavement driving.

To ensure maximum braking efficiency, Porsche engineers equip the Cayenne with

13.78-inch (350 mm) inner-vented front discs with six-piston aluminum monobloc

calipers and 13-inch (330 mm) inner-vented rear discs with four-piston aluminum

monobloc calipers with pad-wear sensors. The front and rear rotors are 1.34

inches (34 mm) and 1.10 inches (28 mm) thick, respectively. Anti-lock braking

technology is standard.

Because of the risk of contamination under off-pavement conditions, the

Cayenne’s brake discs are not cross-drilled. Porsche engineers found in their

extensive testing that cross-drilled brakes can collect debris that can cause

premature wear and even damage to the braking system.

The Cayenne brakes have passed Porsche’s extreme fade test. This test involves

25 full-force braking applications from 90 percent of the vehicle’s top speed

down to 62 mph (100 km/h). This must be accomplished while maintaining a

consistent deceleration of 0.8 g.

The Cayenne is the first Porsche with a foot-operated parking brake, which allows

room for a large storage compartment in the center console. An interim gear

further reduces brake forces to provide additional support. The system, which

also features a self-adjusting brake cable, allows drivers to safely and securely

park a fully laden Cayenne on a 55 percent gradient.

The Cayenne S and Cayenne Turbo ride on standard 18-inch light-alloy wheels

and 255/55 R 18 tires. Optional equipment includes 19- and 20-inch wheels and

a variety of high-performance and winter weather tires.

Cayenne wheels are built in a process called flow-forming, which reduces weight,

depending on wheel size, by 2.2 to 3.3 pounds (1-1.5 kg) per wheel.

Porsche’s know-how in lightweight steel technology plays a significant role to

ensure both the outstanding stiffness and safety of the Cayenne’s body structure.

Some 60 percent of the Cayenne’s body is built from high-strength steel.

Porsche’s know-how also includes special skills in material joining technology,

and the Cayenne makes good use of multi-phase steel (dual-phase and TRIP steel

grades) that offer enhanced strength and good molding qualities compared to

conventional construction techniques. For example, the Cayenne’s A and B pillars

are reinforced with TRIP steel with multi-phase steel at the bottom of the seat

crossbars and on the rear floor crossbars. The Cayenne also benefits from tailored

blanks and tailor-made components similar to those developed for Porsche’s sports

cars, ensuring that all structures along the chassis legs and roof frame edges

are both lightweight and extremely stable.

The front section of the Cayenne features a combination of longitudinal support

and crossbars to ensure the intelligent and safe distribution of forces in the event

of a collision. Deformation energy spreads over three load levels into the stiff

longitudinal floor support, side sill, tunnel and door shaft areas, minimizing

deformation of the passenger compartment. The passenger cell also is highly

resistant and provides supreme protection. Finally, the structure of the side sills is

supplemented by a high-strength tube element inside the sills to reduce side intrusion.

All Cayennes are equipped with front, side and curtain airbags. Two-stage gas

generators that are designed to reduce unnecessary loads on the occupants in the

event of a minor accident activate the airbags for the driver and front passenger.

The Cayenne’s new side impact safety system includes side airbags integrated

into the front seats and a curtain airbag fitted into the roof frame that protects

occupants in both the front and rear seats. This curtain airbag is effective in side

impacts and in the event of an impact with a narrow obstacle such as a pole or tree.

All five seats in the Cayenne are equipped with three-point belts, and all four

outboard belts have belt latch pretensioners. The front seats also have belt-force

limiters.

Porsche has gone to great lengths to ensure the Cayenne interior reflects the

unmistakable quality of Porsche design. The interior is refined, functional and

sophisticated, and includes all the style and characteristics typical of a Porsche.

Of course, the ignition lock is positioned to the left of the three-spoke steering

wheel, inspired by Porsche’s racing history.

The instrument panel features two large round dials with a central multi-functional

display. The leather-wrapped, three-spoke multi-function steering wheel, standard

on both models, bears a multi-colored Porsche crest.

Other standard equipment on both models includes an alarm system, central

locking (with remote control from the ignition key), an on-board computer, tinted

and heat-insulated glass, electric windows, electrically adjustable front seats, an

expansive leather interior, automatic air conditioning with an activated carbon filter,

and the 350-watt Bose Cabin Surround Sound System with a CD player and 14

speakers.

The luggage space – fitted with a luggage net and boot cover – has a capacity

of 19.07 cubic feet (540 liters) with the rear seat in its upright position.

However, the rear seat backrests can fold down with a 40/60 split, and when both

are folded down, cargo capacity increases to 62.51 cubic feet (1,770 liters).

Loading and unloading are eased by the low loading sill height.

However, it is not necessary to fully open the rear hatch when loading smaller

objects. The Cayenne’s rear window opens upward, which provides a second

option for accessing the luggage compartment.

Additional standard features on the Cayenne Turbo include Bi-Xenon headlights, an

electrically adjustable heated steering wheel, front seats with memory function,

metallic paint, Porsche Communication Management (PCM) and Porsche

ParkAssistant technologies.

The Turbo’s headlights use sensors that measure the driver’s steering angle and

road speed and adjust the headlight direction to provide outstanding illumination

of the road ahead.

The new PCM system features a navigation module, an on-board computer,

antenna diversity and the Bose sound system.

The Turbo’s leather interior has aluminum details in areas such as the dashboard,

doors and control panel trim.

In anticipation of the Cayenne’s arrival, Porsche Cars North America launched the

Cayenne Crossing Initiative, a multi-year program dedicated to reclaiming America’s

paved and unpaved roads. Chaired by actor James Brolin, the program includes

a variety of U.S. road restoration and maintenance projects along a route that

stretches from coast to coast.

of Transportation, the San Bernardino National Forest Association and the Porsche

Club of America. Initial restoration efforts began last summer in California’s San

Bernardino National Forest and Virginia’s George Washington National Forest.

Porsche also will partner with key civic groups and volunteers to enhance highway

maintenance efforts along Route 66 in the Midwest.

Every new model-year 2003 Porsche car sold in the United States and Canada

is covered by a four-year/50,000-mile (80,000 kilometer), bumper-to-bumper

limited warranty, which includes Porsche’s roadside assistance program. The

galvanized body and 26-step paint and anti-corrosion process enable Porsche to

warrant each car against rust perforation for 10 years and unlimited mileage.

In addition, Porsche guarantees the paint finish for three years – also without a

mileage limitation.

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Cayenne® S and Cayenne Turbo

Body Monocoque with all-steel lightweight body shell, hot-galvanized on both sides

Valvetrain: Four valves per cylinder (two intake, two exhaust), activated by four overhead camshafts with VarioCam® hydraulic valve camshafts play compensation

Power Transmission: Engine and transmission bolted together to form one drive unit, wheels driven by power divider with an integrated reduction gear acting permanently on all four wheels

Suspension

Porsche Cars North America, Inc. (PCNA), based in Atlanta, Ga., and its subsidiary,

Porsche Cars Canada, Ltd., are the exclusive importers of Porsche vehicles for

the United States and Canada. A wholly owned, indirect subsidiary of Dr. Ing. h.c.

F. Porsche AG, PCNA employs approximately 200 people who provide Porsche

vehicles, parts, marketing and training for its 203 U.S. and Canadian dealers.

They, in turn, provide Porsche owners with best-in-class service.

All images and text courtesy Porsche. The Porsche crest, 911, Cayenne, Porsche Active Suspension Management, Porsche Traction Management, VarioCam, Porsche Stability Management, Porsche Communicatios Management, Tiptronic and Boxster are registered trademarks of Porsche.

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