2008 PORSCHE CAYENNE differential

The standard Porsche Traction
Management (PTM – see page 66)
combines permanent all-wheel drive
with an electronically variable
centre differential, two-speed transfer
gearbox, anti-slip regulation (ASR)
and automatic brake differential
(ABD). The results are excellent
dynamics and greater active safety.
The Cayenne models
The Cayenne V6 develops 213 kW
(290 hp) at 6,200 rpm. Maximum
torque of 385 Nm is available
from 3,000 rpm. The V8 unit in
the Cayenne S produces 283 kW
(385 hp) and 500 Nm of torque
from 3,500 rpm.
In the Cayenne GTS, the V8 engine
develops 298 kW (405 hp) at
6,500 rpm plus 500 Nm of torque
from 3,500 rpm. Maximum output
ratings on the Cayenne Turbo are
368 kW (500 hp) at 6,000 rpm
and as much as 700 Nm of torque
between 2,250 and 4,500 rpm.
The Cayenne, Cayenne S and
Cayenne GTS are all equipped as
standard with a high-performance,
high-precision six-speed manual
gearbox. Alternatively, there’s the
option of six-speed Tiptronic S,
which is standard in the Cayenne
Turbo. Maximum speeds with
Tiptronic S are 227 km / h (141 mph)
for the Cayenne, 250 km / h (155
mph) for the Cayenne S, 251 km / h
(156 mph) for the Cayenne GTS
and 275 km / h (171 mph) for the
Cayenne Turbo.
Direct fuel injection (DFI) increases
engine output while improving fuel
efficiency. The V6 Cayenne has
variable valve timing on inlet and
exhaust. The V8 models feature
VarioCam Plus,combining variable
valve timing with two-stage valve
lift on the inlet side. The results:
high performance, low fuel
consumption and low exhaust
emissions. Seemingly paradoxical,
yet typically Porsche.
For extreme off-road driving,
there’s t
he optional Off-road
Technology package (see page
88), which is
available for the
Cayenne, Cayenne S
and Cayenne
Turbo.
The science: always breaking new ground.
Engineering.
The Cayenne models have high-
capacity engines featuring a range
of innovative technologies. Each
car reconciles the two extremes
of high performance and low fuel
consumption. The Cayenne has a
3.6-litre V6, the Cayenne S and
Cayenne GTS have 4.8-litre V8s,
while the Cayenne Turbo tops the
range with a 4.8-litre twin-turbo V8.
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Model range
Exceptional performance.
What else would you expect from a Porsche?
The Cayenne.
A high-performance six-speed
manual gearbox is standard
equipment. The optional six-speed
Tiptronic S includes gearshift
controls on the steering wheel.
It is also equipped with standby
control for better fuel economy
(see page 64).
The powerful brakes increase
active safety in all driving scenarios.
The black-finish calipers are unique
to the V6 model.
With its precision steering and
sports chassis setup, the Cayenne
is agile and responsive. Using
Porsche Traction Management (PTM)
and Porsche Stability Management
(PSM), power is transmitted through
the permanent all-wheel drive with
efficiency, precision and safety. In
difficult terrain, the electronically
variable centre differential combines
with the anti-slip regulation (ASR)
and automatic brake differential
(ABD) to maintain optimum traction
at all times. This ability is enhanced
in low-range mode, where all gear
ratios are reduced. As a result,
the car remains mobile in soft
ground and performs better when
towing a heavy trailer load. For
the toughest off-road conditions,
the electronically variable centre
differential can be fully locked while
in low-range mode using the PTM
control on the centre console.
The torque split is then fixed with
38 % of drive being transmitted
to the front wheels and 62 % to
the rear.
For extreme off-road use, there’s
the optional Off-road Technology
package. As well as increasing
underbody protection, it includes
an electronically variable rear
differential (see page 89). This
differential can also be manually
locked to increase off-road
traction.
The Cayenne is an excellent on-
road performer with a wide range
of other talents: off-road capability,
comfort, safety, sporting style and
practicality.
Its powerful V6 engine features
direct fuel injection (DFI), variable
valve timing on inlet and exhaust
and a variable resonance intake
manifold. The results: generous
performance and excellent fuel
economy.
The 3.6-litre engine develops
213 kW (290 hp) at 6,200 rpm.
Maximum torque is 385 Nm
from as low as 3,000 rpm. With
a manual gearbox, it requires
8.1 seconds to reach 100 km / h
(62 mph). Maximum speed is
227 km / h (141 mph).
Press the standard ‘Sport’ button
and the engine management is
adjusted to maximise throttle
response.
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Drive
Applying power with intelligence.
Porsche Traction Management (PTM).
If one wheel loses traction, PTM
utilises the ABD function to apply
the corresponding brake. As a
result, more drive is automatically
transferred to the opposite wheel.
If both wheels on one axle lose
traction, ASR modifies engine output
to maintain drive.
All PTM functions are fully automatic.
All you have to do is choose high-
range mode for road and track or
low-range mode for greater off-road
traction. These are selected using
a single control on the centre
console. In low-range mode, the
gearing is reduced to enhance
off-road manoeuvrability or to
increase road traction when towing
heavy loads.
be automatically varied to match
changing driving conditions. For
the toughest off-road terrain, the
differential can be locked via the
PTM control on the centre console.
Other major features in PTM include
a two-speed transfer gearbox (with
low-range gearing for off-road use),
an automatic brake differential
(ABD) and anti-slip regulation (ASR).
Combining a range of systems
and functions, Porsche Traction
Management (PTM) actively
distributes engine torque precisely
where it’s needed most.
At the heart of PTM is a permanent
all-wheel drive system with electron-
ically variable centre differential.
The standard torque split of 38 %
to the front and 62 % to the rear canCombined, they enable exceptional
performance and vehicle control in
normal road driving or off-road
terrain.
PTM uses the ABD and ASR
functions to achieve dynamic
handling and increased traction.
All-wheel drive Two-stage transfer gearbox
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Cayenne Turbo
1. Compressed air cylinder
2. Air suspension and PASM
control unit
3. Air suspension struts
4. Air suspension compressor5. Catalytic converter
6. Silencers
7. Gear selector unit
(Tiptronic S)
8. Tiptronic S transmission9. Two-stage transfer
gearbox with lockable
centre differential
10. Double wishbone
suspension
11. Multi-link suspension
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1
2
3
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Chassis

Off road
Every Porsche is designed and
built to the highest possible
standards – in dynamics, agility,
safety, comfort and everyday
practicality. Combined, the result
is pure driving pleasure. With the
Cayenne models: on any terrain.
All four cars were developed for
the road – and much of the land
beyond. Simply shift the transfer
gearbox into ‘low-range’ mode and
the car is ready for any terrain.
Porsche Traction Management
(PTM) and Porsche Stability
Management (PSM) make a range
of modifications, including auto-
matic
selection of low-range
gearing, a high-traction off-road
chassis
programme (with off-road
ABS and
ABD) and High Level I on
vehicles
with air suspension.
The centre differential, part of
the all-wheel drive system, can
be fully locked for the toughest
conditions.At High Level II, the ground
clearance is increased by a further
30 mm. All models can negotiate
gradients of up to 45° (100 %).
Hill-starts are easy with the Hill
Holder function in Tiptronic S and
Porsche Drive-off Assistant on
vehicles with manual gearbox.
28.6° front max. approach /departure angle * rear 22.8°
31.8° front max. approach /departure angle * * rear 25.4°
29.7° front max. approach /departure angle * * * rear 23.3°
20.4° max. ramp breakover angle *
24.7° max. ramp breakover angle * *
21.1° max. ramp breakover angle***
500 mm max. wading depth *
555 mm max. wading depth * *
535 mm max. wading depth * * *
*** Cayenne and Cayenne S with steel-sprung suspension.
*** Cayenne, Cayenne S and Cayenne Turbo with air suspension in High Level II.
*** Cayenne GTS with air suspension in High Level II.
Note: the Cayenne GTS has
restricted off-road capability.
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Above all, the Cayenne is a Porsche.
Wherever your journey takes you.
Off-road capability.

Off road
Applying power with sensitivity, protecting with strength.
Off-road Technology package.
The rear differential enables
optimum distribution of engine
torque in difficult off-road terrain.
A fully automated part of the
all-wheel system, its primary
function is to optimise traction.
If one of the rear wheels begins
to lose grip, the differential varies
the torque transmitted through
each drive shaft, thereby restoring
traction. Available as a factory-fitted
option on all Cayenne models, the
Off-road Technology package*
incorporates an electronically
variable and lockable rear
differential as part of the standard
all-wheel drive system. Other
features include high-strength
rock-rails with integrated skid
plates, a reinforced engine-bay
guard, enhanced protection for
the fuel tank and rear axle, and
a second towing lug.In low-range mode, the rear
differential can be manually
locked using the main off-road
control on the centre console.
In this state, both rear wheels
receive the same amount of
torque.
For additional off-road protection,
optional wheel-arch extensions
(black finish) and running boards*
with integrated skid plates are
available.
* Not available for the Cayenne GTS.
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Oversteer with PSM
Understeer without PSM
Car steers
off line Car steers
off line PSM corrects
line and
stabilises car
PSM corrects
line and
stabilises car
Understeer with PSM Oversteer without PSM
All Cayenne models are
equipped with Porsche Stability
Management (PSM) as standard.
This electronic control system
uses a range of functions –
including anti-lock braking (ABS) –
to help stabilise the vehicle
(and trailer, if fitted) in hazardous
road scenarios. Throughout each
journey, PSM uses a range of
sensors to monitor the direction,
speed, yaw velocity (speed of
rotation around the vertical axis)
and lateral acceleration of the
car. The system then calculates
the actual direction of travel. If
the car begins to oversteer or
understeer, PSM applies selective
braking on individual wheels to
restore stability. If necessary,
PSM can also intervene in the
engine management system to
temporarily modify the amount
of drive to the wheels.PSM has two additional functions
that help reduce braking distances.
If the throttle pedal is released
suddenly, PSM automatically
readies the braking system. The
pressure in the brake lines is
marginally increased, bringing
each of the pads into light contact
with the corresponding disc. If the
driver goes on to apply the brakes,
the calipers respond more quickly.
In an emergency stop – i.e., when
the pressure on the brake pedal
exceeds a certain threshold –
the brake assist function uses
the PSM hydraulics to apply
maximum braking force at all
four wheels.
PSM makes a significant contribu-
tion to car and trailer safety –
within the laws of physics. It
compensates for load transfer
caused by throttle and brake
inputs up to the maximum degree
of lateral acceleration. It also
enhances the car’s driving dynam-
ics and directional stability when
accelerating on variable road
surfaces. PSM can also intervene
through the locking centre and
axle differentials as part of
Porsche Traction Management
(PTM).
Other features include a
special control strategy in
the PSM-integrated ABS for braking on loose surfaces such
as gravel or snow. By briefly
locking the wheels, a wedge is
formed ahead of each tyre which
provides additional purchase
to help slow the car.
For a more active driving experi-
ence, PSM can also be disabled.
For safety reasons, it remains
active in the background, ready
to intervene in critical scenarios.
Expecting the best means preparing for the worst.
Porsche Stability Management (PSM).
Safety
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Personalisation
Exterior.
Option I no. Page
• Wheel arch extensions in black• ••
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• •6GF 89
• Bi-Xenon headlights with static/dynamic
• ••
••
••PC1 92
cornering lights and headlight cleaning system
• Reversing camera
• ••
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•–7X9 125
• Reversing camera with ParkAssist
• ••
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•7X8 125
Exterior.
Option I no. Page
• Porsche Entry & Drive• ••
••
••
•4F2 126
• ParkAssist (front and rear)
• ••
••
••7X2 124
• Privacy glass (B-pillar rearwards)
• ••
••
••
•PJ2 123
• Heat-insulating laminated glass on all windows
• ••
••
••
•PJ1 123
•
Off-road Technology package: electronically variable rear • ••
•–•
•PT2, 3 88
differential lock, rock rails with integrated skid plates, reinforced
engine-bay guard, additional protection for fuel tank and rear axle,
second towing lug
Reversing camera (deployed)
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– not available •
•extra-cost option • standard equipment W no-cost option
For more information on the options featured in this catalogue, please refer to the price list.
Cayenne
Cayenne S
Cayenne GTS
Cayenne Turbo
Cayenne
Cayenne S
Cayenne GTS
Cayenne Turbo