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Cayenne Sets New Standards In Performance Technology

Published: 10th June 2002
Specifications - Cayenne S

Engine concept: Water-cooled V8 front engine; engine block, cylinder heads and pistons made of light alloy

Intake system: Intake manifold with resonance pipe charge

Capacity: 4511 cc

Max output (DIN): 250 kW (340 bhp)
At engine speed: 6000 rpm

Max torque:420 Nm (310 lb-ft)

At engine speed: 2500-5500 rpm

Suspension

Front axle: Double-track control arm
Rear axle:< Multi-track control arm
Steering: Rack-and-pinion steering with power assistance and variable transmission ratios

Brakes: 18" brake system with six-piston aluminium monobloc fixed callipers at the front and 17" brake system with four-piston aluminium monobloc fixed callipers at the rear; inner-vented brake discs

Wheels: 8J x18

Tyres: 255/55R18

Power transmission: Four-wheel drive

Weight And Dimensions

Max permissible: 3060 kg
Max load: 815 kg
Max trailer load: 3500 kg
Length: 4782 mm (188.3")
Width: 1928 mm (75.9")
Height: 1699 mm (66.9")
Wheelbase: 2855 mm (112.4")
Track, front: 1647 mm (64.8")
Track, rear: 1662 mm (65.4")
Min ground clearance: 217 mm (8.54") (mid-axle)
Max ground clearance: 217 mm (8.54") (mid-axle)

Performance

Top speed: 242 km/h (150 mph)
0-100 km/h: 7.2 sec

Specifications - Cayenne Turbo

Engine concept: Water-cooled V8 front engine; engine block, cylinder heads and pistons made of light alloy

Intake system: Biturbo with intercooler

Capacity: 4511 cc

Max output (DIN): 331 kW (450 bhp)
at engine speed: 6000 rpm

Max torque: 620 Nm (457 lb-ft)
at engine speed: 2250-4750 rpm

Suspension

Front axle: Double-track control arm
Rear axle: Multi-track control arm
Steering: Rack-and-pinion steering with power assistance and variable transmission ratios

Brakes: 18" brake system with six-piston aluminium monobloc fixed callipers at the front and 17" brake system with four-piston aluminium monobloc fixed callipers at the rear; inner-vented brake discs

Wheels: 8J x 18

Tyres: 255/55R18

Power transmission: Four-wheel drive

Weight And Dimensions

Max permissible: 3080 kg
Max load: 725 kg
Max trailer load: 3500 kg
Length: 4786 mm (188.4")
Width: 1928 mm (75.9")
Height: 1699 mm (66.9")
Wheelbase: 2855 mm (112.4")
Track, front: 1647 mm (64.8")
Track, rear: 1662 mm (65.4")
Min ground clearance: 157 mm (6.18") (mid-axle)
Max ground clearance: 273 mm (10.75") (mid-axle)

Performance

Top speed: 266 km/h (165 mph)
0-100 km/h: 5.6 sec


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