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2006 Porsche Cayenne SUV
Layout:
front-engine / AWD
 
Weight [lbs]:
Curb weight: 4,762 - 5,200
Max. towing capacity: 7,716
 
Fuel Capacity [gal.]: 26.4
 
Steering:
Rack & Pinion; power-assist
Turning Circle [ft.]:
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Suspension:
Front: Double-wishbone; coil springs, anti-roll bar
Double-wishbone; air springs, anti-roll bar (Turbo)
Rear: Multi-link; coil springs, anti-roll bar
Multi-link; air springs, anti-roll bar (Turbo)
 
Brakes:
Front: 13.0 in. power-assisted vented discs
S & Turbo: 13.8 in. power-assisted vented discs
Turbo S: 15.0 x 1.5 in. power-assisted vented discs
Rear: 13.0 in. power-assisted vented discs
Turbo S: 14.1 x 1.1 in. power-assisted vented discs
Engines & Transmissions
Type: V6; cast-iron block and aluminum heads
Valvetrain: DOHC 4-valves/cyl.; variable valve timing (VVT)
Displacement: 3,189
Bore & Stroke [mm]: 84.0 x 95.9
Compression Ratio: 11.5:1
Power [hp]: 247 at 6,000
Torque [lb-ft]: 229 at 2,500 - 5,500
Mileage City [mpg]: 16
Mileage Hwy [mpg]: 20
Available with: Cayenne V6
 
Optional Engines:
Type: V8; aluminum block and heads
Valvetrain: DOHC 4-valves/cyl.
Displacement: 4,511
Bore & Stroke [mm]: 93.0 x 83.0
Compression Ratio: 11.5:1
Power [hp]: 340 at 6,000
Torque [lb-ft]: 310 at 2,500
Mileage City [mpg]: 14
Mileage Hwy [mpg]: 18
Available with: Cayenne S
 
Type: V8 turbocharged; aluminum block and heads
Valvetrain: DOHC 4-valves/cyl.
Displacement: 4,511
Bore & Stroke [mm]: 93.0 x 83.0
Compression Ratio: 9.5:1
Power [hp]: 450 at 6,000
Torque [lb-ft]: 457 at 2,250
Mileage City [mpg]: 13
Mileage Hwy [mpg]: 18
Available with: Cayenne Turbo
 
Type: V8 turbocharged; aluminum block and heads
Valvetrain: DOHC 4-valves/cyl.
Displacement: 4,511
Bore & Stroke [mm]: 93.0 x 83.0
Compression Ratio: 9.5:1
Power [hp]: 520 at 5,500
Torque [lb-ft]: 531 at 2,750
Mileage City [mpg]: 13
Mileage Hwy [mpg]: 18
Available with: Cayenne Turbo S
 
 
Transmissions:
Type: 6-speed manual
Ratios: 3.91, 2.32, 1.61, 1.28, 1.08, 0.88
Final Drive: 3.44
Available with: V6
 
Type: 6-speed automatic
Ratios: 4.15, 2.37, 1.56, 1.16, 0.86, 0.69
Final Drive: 4.56; 4.10 (S); 3.70 (Turbo)
Exterior Dimensions
Length [in.]: 188.2
188.3 (Turbo)
Width [in.]: 75.9
Height [in.]: 66.9
Wheelbase [in.]: 112.4
Front Track [in.]: 65.2 (V6)
64.8
Rear Track [in.]: 65.8 (V6)
65.4
 
Ground Clear. [in.]: 8.5
6.2 (Turbo)
Approach Angle [in.]: 29.0
31.0 (Turbo)
Departure Angle [in.]: 26.0
Interior Dimensions
Seating Capacity: 5
 
Headroom
Front Headroom [in.]: 39.7
Rear Headroom [in.]: 38.9
 
Legroom
Front Legroom [in.]: 40.6
Rear Legroom [in.]: 36.0
 
Shoulderroom
Fr. Shoulderroom [in.]: 58.5
R. Shoulderroom [in.]: 56.7
 
Hiproom
Front Hiproom [in.]: 57.4
Rear Hiproom [in.]: 53.3
 
Cargo Cap. [cu-ft]: 19.1; 62.5 (rear seats folded)
Performance
0 - 60 mph [sec.]: 8.5 (V6)
7.1 (S)
5.0 (Turbo)
0 - 100 mph [sec.]: 16.8
13.0 (Turbo)
Quarter Mile [sec.]: 13.5 (Turbo)
 
Top Speed [mph]: 150
165 (Turbo)
Braking 60 - 0 [ft.]: 116