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2008 Porsche Cayenne SUV
Layout:
front-engine / AWD
 
Weight [lbs]:
Curb weight: 4,762 (V6)
4,950 (S)
5,191 (Turbo)
GVWR: 6,493 (V6)
6,790
Max. towing capacity: 7,716
 
Fuel Capacity [gal.]: 26.4
 
Steering:
Rack & Pinion; power-assist
Turning Circle [ft.]: 38.4
 
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: 13.8 in. power-assisted vented discs
Turbo: 14.5 in. power-assisted vented discs
Rear: 13.0 in. power-assisted vented discs
Turbo: 14.1 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: 3,598
Bore & Stroke [mm]: 89.0 x 96.4
Compression Ratio: 12.25:1
Power [hp]: 290 at 6,200
Torque [lb-ft]: 273 at 3,000
Mileage City [mpg]: 14
Mileage Hwy [mpg]: 20
Available with: Cayenne V6
 
Optional Engines:
Type: V8; aluminum block and heads
Valvetrain: DOHC 4-valves/cyl.; variable valve timing (VVT)
Displacement: 4,806
Bore & Stroke [mm]: 96.0 x 83.0
Compression Ratio: 12.5:1
Power [hp]: 385 at 6,200
Torque [lb-ft]: 369 at 3,500
Mileage City [mpg]: 13
Mileage Hwy [mpg]: 19
Available with: Cayenne S
 
Type: V8 turbocharged; aluminum block and heads
Valvetrain: DOHC 4-valves/cyl.; variable valve timing (VVT)
Displacement: 4,806
Bore & Stroke [mm]: 96.0 x 83.0
Compression Ratio: 10.5:1
Power [hp]: 500 at 6,000
Torque [lb-ft]: 516 at 2,250 - 4,500
Mileage City [mpg]: 12
Mileage Hwy [mpg]: 19
Available with: Cayenne Turbo
 
 
Transmissions:
Type: 6-speed manual
Ratios: 4.68, 2.53, 1.69, 1.22, 1.00, 0.84
Final Drive: 3.70
Available with: V6
 
Type: 6-speed automatic
Ratios: 4.15, 2.37, 1.56, 1.16, 0.86, 0.69
Final Drive: 4.30 (V6); 3.55 (S); 3.27 (Turbo)
Exterior Dimensions
Length [in.]: 188.9
Width [in.]: 75.9
Height [in.]: 66.9
Wheelbase [in.]: 112.4
Front Track [in.]: 65.2
Rear Track [in.]: 65.8
 
Ground Clear. [in.]: 8.6
Approach Angle [in.]: 28.6
Departure Angle [in.]: 22.8
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)
Standard Features
  • 12 speakers
  • 12-way power front bucket seats with lumbar support
  • 2 power remote, heated, folding door mirrors
  • 235/65 ZR17 high-performance tires
  • 3.6-liter 6-cylinder engine
  • 4 door curb lights
  • 4 doors
  • 5 12v power outlets
  • 6-speed manual transmission
  • AM/FM stereo, seek-scan
  • Air compressor
  • Air-conditioning with air filter
  • All-wheel-drive (4WD)
  • Audio anti-theft protection
  • Auto-locking doors
  • Automatic speed-sensitive volume adjustment
  • Body-color bumpers, door handles, and grille
  • Cargo area carpeting and light
  • Cargo area concealed storage
  • Cargo tie down anchors
  • Cigarette lighter
  • Clock
  • Cruise control
  • Cupholders in front and rear
  • Driver foot-rest
  • External temperature display
  • Flip-up liftgate window
  • Floor carpeting
  • Fog lights in front and rear
  • Front seat center console with armrest and storage
  • Full cloth headliner
  • Illuminated entry with fade
  • Keyfob remote keyless entry for doors and trunk
  • Leather door trim
  • Leather gear shift knob and steering-wheel
  • Leather seat-upholstery
  • Lighted and lockable glove box
  • Low emission vehicle II
  • MP3 Player
  • Overhead console with storage
  • Panic alarm
  • Power door locks
  • Power rear windshield
  • Power windows; with one-touch open in front
  • Power-opening liftgate
  • Projector beam halogen headlights
  • Radio data system (RDS)
  • Reading lights in front and rear
  • Rear 60/40 split-folding bench seats
  • Rear liftgate
  • Rear seat center armrest with storage
  • Rear window defogger
  • Rear window wiper
  • Remote trunk release
  • Single in-dash mounted CD player
  • Steering-wheel mounted audio controls
  • Storage: front doors, front seat-backs, and under front seat
  • Sun visor strip
  • Sun visor vanity mirror with illumination on driver and passenger side
  • Tachometer
  • Temporary spare tire
  • Theft-deterrent system
  • Tilting and telescoping steering-wheel
  • Tinted windows
  • Tire Pressure Monitor System (TPMS)
  • Traction control (TCS)
  • Trip computer
  • Universal garage-door opener (HomeLink)
  • Variable instrument-panel lighting
  • Variable intermittent, rain-detecting windshield wipers with heated washers
  • Vehicle information system
  • Vehicle security system
  • Window grid diversity antenna
  • XM Satellite Radio preparation
Standard Warranties
Bumper to bumper [months / miles] 48 / 50,000
Corrosion perforation [months / miles] 120 / Unlimited
Powertrain [months / miles] 48 / 50,000
Performance
0 - 60 mph [sec.]: 7.5 (V6)
6.4 (S)
4.9 (Turbo)
 
Top Speed [mph]: 141 (V6)
155 (S)
171 (Turbo)