World Premiere at “Auto China 2008” in Beijing
Porsche has extended its third model line by the addition of the top
of the range Cayenne Turbo S. The Turbo S, the most powerful Cayenne of
them all, is driven by a
4.8 liter V8 engine with twin turbo forced induction, delivering 550 hp
(404 kW).
The Turbo S is Porsche’s response to the wishes of its customers.
There is huge demand, especially in the new emerging markets of Eastern
Europe and Asia, for exclusive sports-style SUVs with top quality
physical handling dynamics. Despite the fact that Porsche has managed
to give the new Turbo S even better drive performance than the regular
Turbo model (500 hp / 368 kW), the fuel efficiency figures for the
Turbo S are exactly the same as those for the Cayenne Turbo (as per the
calculation methods stipulated under the New European Operating Cycle –
NEFZ).
From the outside, the Turbo S can be recognized by its 21 inch
SportPlus alloy wheels housed within its painted wheel arches and by a
sports exhaust system with four tail pipes made from aluminum
investment casting. The air intake grills and wheel arches are painted
the same color as the car body. The new understated yet elegant “lava
gray metallic” paint option is exclusive to the Turbo S.
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All models of the Turbo S have a chassis which benefits from air
suspension, not to mention suspension leveling and ride-height control,
along with Porsche Active Suspension Management (PASM), which – once
again as standard – is combined with Porsche Dynamic Chassis Control
(PDCC) and Servotronic speed-sensitive variable power steering.
With the introduction of the Porsche Ceramic Composite Brake (PCCB)
as an option, Porsche underscores its leading position as a provider of
ultra durable brake disks made from carbon fiber ceramic composite.
When the 2009 range is introduced, this high tech brake disk –
originally developed for the motor sport sector – will become available
for the first time in a sector other than the sports car sector, namely
in the elite, top quality physical handling SUV sector. The front axle
ceramic disks are 410 mm in diameter, whereas the rear axle disks are
370 mm in diameter. Deceleration takes place via six-piston calipers at
the front and four-piston calipers at the rear. The PCCB is available
as an option on other Cayenne models such as the Cayenne S, GTS and
Turbo, subject to wheel sizes of at least 20 inches.
The high quality character of the new Cayenne top-of-the range Turbo
S is emphasized by the standard equipment of the interior, the front
sports seat with Comfort Memory Package, rear seating with individual
seat contours, aluminum door panels showing the name plate together
with leather upholstery in two exclusive dual-color combinations (black
/ Havana and black / steel gray) plus a leather steering wheel with
padded center.
The latest generation of Porsche Communication Multimedia System
Management (PCM) inclusive of navigation module with hard drive
provides a full range of new, easily accessed functions actuated via a
touch-screen. As with all other Cayenne models, the Cayenne Turbo S
also comes with the option of voice actuation with full word
recognition for navigation system destinations, universal audio
interface (with MP3 connection), cell phone link-up via Bluetooth and a
TV module for both analog and digital terrestrial signals. Offered as
standard, the BOSE® Surround Sound System with 14 speakers features
enhanced 410 Watt output and is now capable of reproducing music from
audio and video DVDs in 5.1 Discrete Surround Format.
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The Turbo S’s enhanced performance relative to that of the regular
Turbo model is due to its modified exhaust system and improvements in
engine control. In addition to the performance improvements, there has
also been an increase in maximum torque by 50 Nm to 750 Nm within an
engine speed range of 2,250 rpm to 4,500 rpm.
The Porsche Cayenne Turbo S can accelerate from zero to 100 km/h in
4.8 seconds and its top speed is 280 km/h. The Turbo S will be
introduced into the market as from August 2008. The international basis
price is EUR 111,400.
Technical data Porsche Cayenne Turbo S
Engine:
V8 with two parallel exhaust turbo loaders
Fuel injection:
Benzindirekteinspritzung (Direct Fuel Injection DFI)
Displacement:
4,806 cm3 (293.3 cu in)
Bore:
96 mm (3,78 in)
Stroke:
83 mm (3,27 in)
Compression ratio:
10,5:1
Max. power output:
404 kW (550 hp) at 6,000 rpm
Max. torque:
750 Nm from 2,250 rpm to 4,500 rpm
Gearbox:
Six-speed Tiptronic S converter automatic
Transmission:
Permanent all-wheel drive Porsche Traction Management (PTM) with transfer gearshift
All-wheel moment distribution:
38 % : 62 % (Basic distribution front/rear)
Chassis:
Independent suspension – front: via large basis double
wishbones; rear: multi-link suspension; air suspension with suspension
leveling and ride-height control, including Porsche Active Suspension
Management (PASM) and Porsche Dynamic Chassis Control (PDCC)
Brakes:
Front: six-piston aluminum monoblock fixed caliper brakes
together with two-part internally ventilated brake disks with diameter
of 380 mm; rear: four-piston aluminum monoblock brake disks together
with internally ventilated brake disks with diameter of 358 mm
Wheels:
10 J x 21
Tires:
295/35 R 21
Steering:
Servotronic speed-sensitive power steering
Basic weight:
2,355 kg (DIN)
Permissible total weight:
3,080 kg
Acceleration:
0-100 km/h in 4.8 sec
0-60 mph in 4.7 sec
Max. speed:
280 km/h (174.0 mph)
Fuel consumption:
14.9 l/100 km (combined, as per NEFZ)
18.1 mpg (combined)
Emissions:
C02 358 g/km (combined)
Pollutant class:
EURO 4