2008 PORSCHE CAYENNE height

The Cayenne GTS has a sports
exhaust system that is also
available as an option on the
Cayenne S (in conjunction with
Tiptronic S). As well as enhancing
the engine sound, it features
chrome-plated dual-tube tailpipes.
The Cayenne models
Cayenne S and red on the Cayenne
GTS and Cayenne Turbo. All four
models are equipped with Porsche
Stability Management (PSM) as
standard. PSM is an electronic
active safety system that automat-
ically stabilises the car (and trailer,
if fitted) in critical road scenarios.
Another standard feature is the
‘Sport’ mode function. At the
push of a button, the engine
and Tiptronic S become more
responsive, the air suspension
drops to Low Level I, while PASM
and PDCC are also switched to
‘Sport’ mode.
Standard fitment wheels are 17-inch
Cayenne alloys on the Cayenne,
18-inch Cayenne S II alloys on the
Cayenne S and 19-inch Cayenne
Design alloys on the Cayenne Turbo.
Among the special sports features
on the Cayenne GTS are the stand-
ard 21-inch Cayenne Sport wheels.
The brake performance is more
than a match for the power of each
Cayenne model. All four cars have
six-piston monobloc aluminium fixed
calipers at the front and four-piston
units at the rear. The calipers are
black on the Cayenne, silver on the Another feature that’s standard on
the Cayenne Turbo and optional
on the other three models is self-
levelling air suspension with Porsche
Active Suspension Management
(PASM – see page 76). PASM
is an electronic damping control
system offering a choice of
increased comfort or added sports
performance. The Cayenne GTS
is equipped as standard with an
exclusive steel-sprung sports sus-
pension that also includes PASM.
The air suspension system and
PASM can also be combined with
Porsche Dynamic Chassis Control
(PDCC) on all models. This optional
system actively reduces body-roll
when cornering, thereby enhancing
turn-in response. The results: greater
agility, greater comfort and even
greater driving pleasure.For easier loading, there’s an
optional automatic tailgate with
user-programmable opening
height and push-button operation.
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The Porsche ‘S’ has long been
a mark of heightened sports
performance. On the Cayenne S –
as on many cars before – it means
power, athleticism, more efficient
dynamics – even greater driving
pleasure.
To experience its effects, simply
drop down a gear on the six-speed
manual gearbox (option: six-speed
Tiptronic S) and open up the
throttle on the 4.8-litre V8 engine.
Thanks to direct fuel injection (DFI),
the effect is immediate with drive
transmitted to a set of 18-inch
Cayenne S II wheels. The car is
propelled to 100 km / h (62 mph) in
as little as 6.6 seconds. Maximum
speed is 252 km / h (157 mph).
The naturally aspirated V8 develops
283 kW (385 hp) at 6,200 rpm.
Maximum torque is 500 Nm
from 3,500 rpm. This exceptional
performance is, in part, achieved
with the aid of variable valve
timing and two-stage valve lift
(VarioCam Plus). This system is
also responsible for the smooth
running characteristics, significantly
improved fuel economy and lower
exhaust emissions.
The engine sound is typically
Porsche – even more so with the
optional sports exhaust system
(available in conjunction with
Tiptronic S). As well as enhancing
the acoustics of the car, it features
twin chrome-plated stainless
steel tailpipes. The sports exhaust
has a ‘Sport’ sound setting that
is automatically enabled when the
general ‘Sport’ mode is selected.
Reaches places that others can only dream of.
Like the heights of driving pleasure.
The Cayenne S.
The handling characteristics and
driving properties are exemplary
for a car of such versatility. Equally
impressive are the standard safety
systems, including larger brakes
with distinctive silver-finish calipers.
Porsche Stability Management (PSM)
is standard on all Cayenne models
and provides a further reduction in
braking distances (see page 98).
The Porsche Ceramic Composite
Brake (PCCB) is available as optional
equipment on the Cayenne S,
Cayenne GTS and Cayenne Turbo.
The driving dynamics can be
further enhanced with the optional
air suspension featuring Porsche
Active Suspension Management
(PASM – see page 76).
Model range
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The heightened performance
of the Cayenne S is reflected
throughout the interior.Special features include door-sill
guards in stainless steel plus
partial-leather seats with a genuine
leather finish on the centres,
inner side bolsters and head
restraint centres. Both front seats
have 12-way electric adjustment.The optional sports seats provide
additional lateral support and
have a comfort memory package.
Instruments (Cayenne S) Centre console (Cayenne S)
The familiar arrangement of five
round
instruments includes a
large 3-inch display in the centre
dial. This is used for a wide range
of information, including Tiptronic S
gear display, ‘Sport’ mode
confirmation or readings from
the optional Tyre Pressure
Monitoring (TPM).
Stylish features include an
Aluminium Look finish on the
instrument rings and a gear
lever surround in satin-fin
ish
aluminium.In addition, the Cayenne S offers
greater comfort, including a
grained leather finish on the
centre armrest. The automatic
air conditioning has separate
controls for the driver and front
passenger as standard.
The Cayenne S. It’s amazing how
much difference one letter can
make.
Model range
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Breaking new ground.
On the road.
The Cayenne GTS.
Drive is transmitted through a
high-performance six-speed manual
gearbox or optional six-speed
Tiptronic S. The GTS model has
a shorter final-drive ratio than
the Cayenne S, which increases
acceleration. The benchmark sprint
to 100 km / h (62 mph) requires
just 6.1 seconds (with standard
manual gearbox). Maximum
speed is 253 km / h (157 mph).
The engine sound is specially
enhanced by the standard sports
exhaust system.
Developing the Cayenne GTS was
an exercise in what we do best:
more performance, more agility,
a more immediate driving experi-
ence. In short: more sport – both
visually and technically – designed
exclusively for the road.
The 4.8-litre naturally aspirated
V8 features direct fuel injection
(DFI). It also includes a range
of performance enhancements
compared with the Cayenne S.
The revised intake manifold and
engine management system
enable greater power and
efficiency. The results: 298 kW
(405 hp) at 6,500 rpm and
500 Nm of torque at 3,500 rpm.
Another special feature on the
Cayenne GTS is the combination
of steel-sprung sports suspension
and Porsche Active Suspension
Management (PASM) as standard
(air suspension available as an
option). The ride height has been
lowered by 24 mm (20 mm
on optional air suspension) to
improve handling and high-speed
stability. The car’s cornering
potential is immediately apparent
from the standard 21-inch
Cayenne Sport wheels.
Model range
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Chassis
Exceptional power requires accurate direction.
Steering.Tough for off road, light for the track, stylish for any terrain.
Wheels.
The electrically adjustable steer-
ing column has a driver-selectable
‘Easy Entry’ function, which raises
the steering wheel towards the
dashboard whenever you enter
or leave the car. The comfort and
sports seat options (standard on
Cayenne GTS and Cayenne Turbo)
have a comfort memory package
that stores your preferred
wheel position as well as seat
and exterior mirror settings.
The steering column consists of
multiple collapsing sections linked
by three universal joints. A special
deformation element offering
70 mm of travel provides a high
level of safety in the event of front
impact.
Servotronic.
Servotronic is a speed-sensitive
power steering system available
as an option on all Cayenne
models.
At higher speeds, the steering
becomes firmer, inputs are more
precise and driver comfort is
greatly enhanced.
At lower speeds, it enables easy
manoeuvrability and parking. For optimum manoeuvrability, on
and off road, all Cayenne models
have variable-ratio steering
and special valve settings on
the power-steering system. Lock-
to-lock travel is a modest
2.65 turns, while the turning
circle is just 11.7 metres.
The steering wheel can be adjusted
by 50 mm for reach and 40 mm
for height. Both adjustment options
are electrically assisted on
the Cayenne GTS and Cayenne
Turbo. Electric adjustment is also
available as an option on the
Cayenne and Cayenne S as part
of the optional comfort or sports
seat package (each with comfort
memory package). The optional
padded steering wheel (standard
on Cayenne GTS) brings added
sporting style to each model.
the multi-purpose display in the
instrument cluster. Standard wheel fitments are as
follows: 17-inch Cayenne alloys on
the Cayenne, 18-inch Cayenne S II
on the Cayenne S, 21-inch
Cayenne Sport on the Cayenne
GTS and 19-inch Cayenne Design
on the Cayenne Turbo.
For a more personal touch, you
can choose from a range of
wheel options (see page 160).
Tyre Pressure Monitoring
(TPM).
The optional TPM warns of any
drop in pressure via the on-board
computer display. In addition,
the driver can check the individual
pressures in all four wheels via
17-inch Cayenne wheel 18-inch Cayenne S II wheel
21-inch Cayenne Sport wheel 19-inch Cayenne Design wheel
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Chassis
Active damping adjustment for optimum performance and comfort.
Porsche Active Suspension Management (PASM).
Both systems are optional on
the Cayenne and Cayenne S. The
Cayenne GTS has an exclusive
combination of PASM and high-
performance steel-sprung suspen-
sion (ride height lowered by 24 mm).
During performance driving or
heavy off-road use, there is a
greater tendency for the body
to roll. PASM prevents this from
happening, thereby improving
stability and occupant comfort.
PASM has three setup modes:
‘Comfort’, ‘Normal’ and ‘Sport’.
In all three cases, the system
uses a series of sensors to
monitor the movement of the
body, e.g., under acceleration and
braking or on poor road surfaces.
It also gathers data on lateral
acceleration, steering angle, brake
pressure and engine torque. The
PASM control unit then evaluates
this information and modifies the
damping forces in accordance
with the selected mode.
PASM remains active at
all times, adapting to the
changing conditions.
If the road surface deteriorates
while travelling in ‘Sport’ mode,
for instance, the system
immediately changes to a softer
rating, thereby improving road
contact. When the road surface
improves, PASM automatically
reverts to the original, harder
rating. This not only increases
stability and safety, it also
enhances comfort.
PASM is an electronic damping
control system. It offers continuous
adjustment of individual damping
forces based on current road
conditions and driving style. PASM
is standard on the Cayenne Turbo
in conjunction with air suspension.
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Chassis
No matter how tough the terrain, you are literally floating on air.
Air suspension.
High Level II: 271 mm
Cayenne GTS: 251 mm
Normal Level: 215 mm
Cayenne GTS: 195 mm
Loading Level: 161 mm
1. High Level II.
56 mm above Normal Level,
maximum ground clearance:
271 mm. Selectable at speeds
of up to 30 km / h (19 mph) for
extreme off-road use. Maximum
approach angle on gradients: 31.8°.
2. High Level I.
26 mm above Normal Level,
maximum ground clearance:
241 mm. Selectable at speeds
of up to 80 km / h (50 mph) for
off-road use.
3. Normal Level.
Maximum ground clearance:
215 mm at DIN unladen
weight/ EC. Standard ride height
on Cayenne models.
4. Low Level I.
24 mm below Normal Level,
maximum ground clearance:
191 mm. Suspension is firmer
and drag is reduced. Automatically
selected above 125 km / h
(78 mph).
5. Low Level II.
34 mm below Normal Level,
maximum ground clearance:
181 mm. Automatically selected
above 210 km / h (131 mph),
not manually selectable.
6. Loading Level.
54 mm below Normal Level,
maximum ground clearance:
161 mm. Lowest available setting,
enabling easier loading of vehicle.
Only selectable when vehicle
is stationary. When setting off,
suspension automatically reverts
to Normal Level.
Cayenne GTS.**
The Cayenne GTS is 20 mm lower
than the other Cayenne models
at Normal Level, High Level I and
High Level II, and 5 mm lower at
Low Level I. All other ride-height
settings (Low Level II and Loading
Level) are the same.
The Cayenne Turbo has an air
suspension system featuring
self-levelling, ride-height control
and PASM as standard. The
system is optional on the Cayenne,
Cayenne S and Cayenne GTS*.
On the Cayenne GTS, there’s a
20-mm reduction in ride height
at Normal Level, High Level I and
High Level II.
The self-levelling facility maintains
a constant ground clearance,
regardless of vehicle load. With
the ride-height control on the
centre console, you can easily
vary the ground clearance. The
current ride-height setting is
indicated in the instrument cluster
and on a separate LED display
on the centre console.
** PASM standard on Cayenne GTS.
** With air suspension.
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performance in mind. Directly
before you is the familiar cluster
of five round instruments and a
three-spoke steering wheel with
height/reach adjustment and
leather rim. In the Cayenne GTS
and Cayenne Turbo, the standard
wheel is electrically adjustable.
All four models come with leather
upholstery on the seat centres,
inner side bolsters and head
restraints as well as the gear
lever/selector, door handles,
centre console grab handles and
door panel armrests.
On the Cayenne GTS and
Cayenne Turbo, the leather
extends to parts of the
dashboard, centre console,
door panels and steering wheel
airbag module. As on every Porsche, the interior
of the car is designed around
the driver. The instruments and
controls are logically arranged for
intuitive operation.
Every interior feature is elegantly
crafted with quality, comfort and
Ergonomics and design.
Inseparable in a Porsche.
Interior.
Comfort
Natural leather interior in Black/Chestnut Brown (Cayenne Turbo)
The sporty interior in the
Cayenne GTS includes Alcantara
on the seat centres, rooflining and
parts of the door trim panels. The
centre console has an Aluminium
Look finish, perfectly complemented
by the ‘Sport’ aluminium package.
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Options available on all Cayenne
models include a three-spoke
multifunction steering wheel with
leather rim and a padded steering
wheel for added sporting style
(standard on Cayenne GTS).