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Porsche Cayenne S Hybrid not entertaining enough
It’s nice to see that even SUVs can adopt hybrid technology though we still doubt they will be the cars to save the world should that necessity ever present itself. Tellingly, though, the Cayenne S Hybrid is the first Porsche to get the petrol-electric drivetrain but given the verdict, we’re slightly suspicious that Porsche wasn’t serious enough about producing good hybrid technology on this one.
While the Cayenne S Hybrid is fast, it’s not exciting to drive. And before you ask “who expected a hybrid to be fun”, the technology has come far enough that we could have expected something more ‘engaging’ from Porsche. That, and it’s very expensive compared to some of its competitors, and even the Cayenne diesel. The Cayenne is practical and comfortable but otherwise, for Autocar, it doesn’t appeal enough in its driving dynamics.
Porsche 911 Carrera 4S vs Cayenne Turbo on track video
A sports coupé with the upmost pedigree and its ‘expanding-line-up-with-new-SUV’ brother might not seem like the track partners best suited to each other. But Autocar wanted to find out whether the Porsche Cayenne Turbo could go the distance with the Porsche 911 Carrrera 4S. As the guys say, though, the Porsche Cayenne Turbo has supercar-like performance specs with its V8 twinturbo engine producing 500 hp, such that Porsche claims it shares the same 0-100 km/hr acceleration time as the 911.
But pure acceleration does not a track car make, and so while we can crunch numbers on paper, Autocar took them both out for a spin to see just how similar (or different) the SUV and coupé are. From my point of view, there’s no way the Cayenne Turbo will ever beat the Carrera 4S on sex appeal, but whether you’re a SUV lover or hater, it’s hard to deny the impressive characteristics of the Cayenne Turbo.
Three-door Porsche Cayenne by Merdad
This tuning job from Merdad has put together a three-door Porsche Cayenne, although claims that it’s for Porsche purists who believe in only two to three door Porsche models is questionable. While reactions can range from claiming it’s the fastest 2+2 sports SUV/wagon around, to saying it looks like ‘merde’ (to borrow from Latin-based languages), all we can say is that in the world of tuning, there’s no accounting for taste.
Apart from a lack of doors and new body kit, Merdad has increased the horse power of the 4.8-litre V8 to 740 hp (that’s nearly 250 hp more), meaning this new three-door Cayenne could hit 100 km/hr in just 4.4 seconds. No other news is available as to what else they’ve done with it, but seeing these renderings is more than enough to satisfy our curiosity.
Source | WCF via Autoblog.com
New Porsche Cayenne TV commercial
Porsche Cayenne tv commercial which focuses on the different definitions of the Utility part of SUV. The Cayenne has never seemed particularly Porsche to me, but the success of this vehicle for the company shouldn’t be underestimated. This ad proves just how much Porsche believes (sales considering) that the Cayenne is really part of the family and represents the Porsche brand like any other sports coupé in the lineup. The new Cayenne is an impressive development on the previous generation and should prove every bit as successful.
Porsche Panamera GT rendering: sales drive includes Baby Cayenne
The Porsche Panamera could get a coupé version soon as the company looks to reach 150,000 sales a year by 2015. The aim would be achieved by broadening the Porsche offering and the development of the Panamera could prove as important as the emergence of the Cayenne SUV.
The Panamera coupé, currently called the Panamera GT, would be a front engined model which would mark Porsche’s re-entry on the market after its final front engined model, the 928, was abandoned back in 1995. According to the (persistent) rumours, Volkswagen has also specified that the Panamera GT should not compete with the Bentley Continental GT, which will be significantly lighter than the current model (and would likely appeal to a different customer, anyway).
With the Panamera GT and the small central-engine spider which Porsche will develop with Volkswagen, we will see a third option that will widen the range: the compact SUV, or “Baby Cayenne” as it has been known. Its development was shelved by Porsche, but if it manages to be comfortable positioned alongside the Audi Q5, it could be a key model in Porsche’s drive to achieve more sales.
Source | Automobile Magazine
Video Porsche 911 GT3 R Hybrid and Cayenne S hybrid
The Porsche 911 GT3 R Hybrid and Cayenne S Hybrid get their own video in this “Two concepts, one idea: Efficiency” video from Porsche. Both models’ hybrid systems have been developed through the Porsche Intelligent Performance program. At the 2010 Geneva motor show we also saw the Porsche 918 Spyder Concept which also combines traditional fuel technology with an electric motor. See more of the 911 GT3 R Hybrid and Cayenne S Hybrid models in the video.
New Porsche Cayenne and live pics from Geneva
Following release of pics of the new generation Porsche Cayenne, the company had a strong offering at the 2010 Geneva Motor Show, with the lovely Porsche 918 Spyder on show, alongside the Porsche Cayenne S hybrid and Porsche 911 GT3R Hybrid. Such that the new Porsche Cayenne and 997 Turbo S faded into the background. In the galleries below you’ll see Porsche live at Geneva, and the official pics of the new Cayenne.
Everything about the Cayenne restyling suggests more sport and less utility. It is lighter, more compact looking (although longer) and has more Porsche style than previously. The major evolution in the model, though, is the new hybrid version, which will be available from its market launch date, expected in dealerships from May 8th. The Porsche Cayenne S Hybrid is equipped with a 3.0-litre V6 turbo engine with 333 hp, and a battery-powered motor with another 47 hp, for a total of 380 hp. It produces 193 g/km of CO2 emissions and has fuel consumption of 8.2 litres per 100 km.
The new Cayenne diesel is also more environmental than the previous model, consuming 20 percent less fuel with its 3.0-litre V6 with 240 hp and 550 Nm of torque. Other engine options include the 4.8-litre V8 of the Cayenne S and the Turbo, while the entry level Cayenne model now also has the eight-speed Tiptronic S with Start&Stop technology. Automatic transmission is available on all models.
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Volkswagen to sideline Cayenne and Panamera models
Rumours say that Volkswagen will abandon future models of the Porsche Cayenne and Porsche Panamera, as they remove SUV and sedan models from the Porsche line-up in favour of others in the VW brand portfolio.
This would see Porsche go back to its sports-car roots to the delight of Porsche purists, wanting to see Volkswagen do the boring stuff best, while leaving sports cars to Porsche speciality. I should imagine it’s all unlikely to happen; as Motor Authority points out that following the logic, all sports cars from the Volkswagen and Audi range would be removed due to a subsequent overlap with Porsche.
With a seven year lifespan of most vehicles, we’re not going to see anything drastic anytime soon. And should the Panamera prove to be a sales success, the Volkswagen Group will hardly shoot itself in the foot by removing it from the list. And there’s the intriguing possibilities of collaborative projects between the two brands, including roadster and spyder models. All will be revealed sometime in the future…
Porsche Cayenne spy shots show new elegant SUV
I can safely say this is one of the more dramatic changes I’ve seen in a vehicle in the many spy shots that come our way. The Porsche Cayenne, originally a more controversial model for the company, is taking on a more refined Porsche look with a sloping bonnet, as seen in these Cayenne spy shots.
The car is expected to debut in 2010, and we had already seen the interior and the rear lights in previous pics. These spy shots take the glimpse a step further, showing a refined car smaller in size than the current Cayenne.
The height will be reduced by two centimetres; while in itself it is minimal, it shows the overall evolution of the vehicle. Driving pleasure and sports handling will be a focus compared to its cousins, the Audi Q7 and the Volkswagen Tuareg. The updated engines will be those already seen on the Panamera, including the future hybrid version and V6 diesel. Reports have been floating around of a V8 diesel as well.
Source | MotorAuthority
Next gen Cayenne underway as Porsche abandons Roxster
The new Porsche Roxster project, the medium SUV based on the chassis of the Audi Q5, has either been temporarily or permanently shelved according to reports. Efforts are instead being focused on the second generation Porsche Cayenne, which will inherit some of the Panamera technology.
The new Cayenne is likely to adopt start&stop technology, and the hybrid drivetrain, while the basis of the platform will still be the Volkswagen Touareg MK II (currently under testing), with some inspiration from the next generation Audi Q7.
The new Audi-Porsche-VW SUV group will feature chassis’ designed to be at least 200 kg lighter. While optimistic, the new models should use alluminium on the doors, boot and bonnet, while the new Cayenne will also have an increased wheel base of about five centimetres.
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Porsche GT Coupé: heir to the 928?
After the launch of the Porsche Cayenne in 2003, president Wendelin Wiedeking declared that another Porsche model was in development. Many thought that it would be a GT 2+2, but the forth model turned out to be the Panamera. However, an interesting coupé could subsequently be developed, heir to the 928.
This render would prove that the car is in an advanced stage of development, and shows a two door, “granturismo” style, whose name is likely to be GT Coupé. The debut should happen in late 2011, meaning we have a long wait ahead.
The GT Coupé will share its platform with the Panamera, and will also include a similar engine range, with a V6 3.6 L at 300 hp, and a 4.8 L Turbo at 500hp.
Porsche 911 GT3 and Cayenne Diesel at Geneva show
With no official conference at the Geneva show, Porsche presented its 911 GT3 with its new 3.8 litre, 435hp engine. Sales for this model start in May, but the Porsche Active Drivetrain Mount system will be available only from autumn.
No sign was seen of the Porsche Cayenne Hybrid announced by Porsche America, although the Cayenne Diesel was on full display with a V6, 3 three litre engine at 240 hp from Volkswagen Audi. The whole range was present including the Boxster restyling, Cayman restyling and 997 restyling.
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