
The Cayenne S Hybrid has a 
3.0 -litre V6 supercharged engine. 
The charging effect of the 
 compressor ensures high levels 
of torque, even at low engine 
speeds. The unit generates an 
output of 245 kW (333 hp). 
440 Nm of torque is available 
bet ween 3,000 and 5,250 rpm, 
enabling a low-rev, economical 
 driving st yle while offering 
 exceptional reserves of power.
At 288 volts, the electric machine 
has a maximum output of 
34 kW (47 hp). The benefits of 
the synchronous motor with 
inner rotor design are extremely 
compact dimensions and high 
levels of efficiency. It also acts as
 
a starter motor and alternator. 
Working in tandem, both units 
 provide a total output of 279 kW 
(380 hp) and maximum torque 
of 580 Nm, propelling the car 
from 0 to 100 km/ h (62 mph) in 
just 6.5 seconds. These are the 
levels of  acceleration you would 
usually expect from an eight- 
cylinder unit, but with fuel con-
sumption of under 8.2 l/100 km 
(34.4 mpg) in the EU cycle.
1)
On the parallel full hybrid system, 
the electric machine is integrated 
directly into the drivetrain. The 
hybrid module is situated bet ween 
the transmission and the com -
bustion engine. The engine is 
 engaged and disengaged using 
a specially designed decoupler.
The electronic engine manage-
ment system receives all infor-
mation on the driving and energy 
status and controls both drive 
systems to ensure optimum per-
formance in any driving scen ario. 
racecar with great potential for 
the future. 
With the Cayenne S Hybrid, our 
primary focus was on meeting 
customer requirements in 
terms of athleticism and greater 
 everyday practically. The result: 
the parallel full hybrid.
The drive system of the 
Cayenne S Hybrid. 
Hybrid drives are suitable for use 
in a wide range of scenarios. On 
road, of f road or on the track – to 
us, it ’s about using technology in 
the most intelligent way. Porsche 
Intelligent Performance has 
 enabled us to introduce hybrid 
technology into a variet y 
of different vehicle concepts.
 
The clearest proof of this is the 
super sportscar of the future – 
the 918 Spyder. The electric 
 machines in its plug-in hybrid 
 system work in conjunction with 
the high rpm engine to deliver 
exceptional performance with 
incredibly low fuel consumption. 
Another example is the 911 GT3 R 
Hybrid. With its front-wheel hybrid 
drive and fly wheel storage sys-
tem, it is an extremely modern 
interpretation of a thoroughbred 
Hybrid, diesel, petrol. Many different options.
One outcome: Porsche.
Drive systems.
1)  The data presented here was recorded using the Euro 5 test procedure (715/2007/ EC and 692/2008/ EC) and the NEDC (New European Driving Cycle). The respective figures were not recorded on individual vehicles and do not constitute part of the of fer. This data is provided solely for the purposes of comparison bet ween the respective models. For more information on individual models, please contact your Porsche Centre.
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28 · Drive systems and chassis  |  Drive systems Parallel full hybrid
It shuts of f the combustion 
 engine and switches it back on. 
Thanks to the ultra-fast decoup-
ler and instantaneous engine 
start-up, all of this goes un-
noticed by the driver. 
Under mod-
erate
 acceleration, the electric 
machine can power the vehicle 
independently using electricit y 
alone. For example, for driving 
quietly through residential areas
. 
In 
addition, it can be used to 
boost 
performance – for even 
faster acceleration.
The parallel full hybrid concept 
also comes into its own during 
performance driving. When 
the Cayenne S Hybrid is driven 
at high speeds and on overrun, 
the combustion engine is  automatically disengaged from 
the drivetrain and shut off: the 
car 
continues to ‘coast’ along. 
Engine drag and the associated 
losses are eliminated and 
 efficiency is increased at speeds 
of up to 156 km/ h (97 mph). 
The ‘e-power’ function expands 
the range in which the vehicle 
can be run solely on electric 
power, when heading out of a 
residential area, for instance. 
The throt tle map is adapted so 
that the combustion engine is 
engaged later than in ‘Normal’ 
mode depending on performance 
requirements. This is activated 
via a but ton on the centre 
 console.
Hybrid module
Decoupler
Protective housing Electric machine 

part-throt tle mode and through 
energy recovery during braking. 
A special bat tery management 
and cooling system maintains 
a constant temperature and 
pro
tects the bat ter y from over-
heating. It also monitors the 
charge/discharge processes. As 
a result, the life of the bat tery is 
optimised and its suitabilit y for 
everyday use ensured, while 
offering a high capacit y: 1.7 kWh. Systems that are usually depen d-
ent on the output provided by 
the combustion engine, such as 
climate control, power steering 
and  brake  assist ,  run  solely 
on electricit y on the Cayenne S 
Hybrid. As they do not rely on 
output from the engine, these 
functions remain active when the 
car is running in electric mode or 
when it is ‘coasting’ or gliding 
along with the engine turned of f. 
In summary: despite its six- 
cylinder powerplant, the  
Cayenne S Hybrid offers per-
formance levels that are com-
parable with an eight-cylinder 
unit – but with significantly lower 
fuel consumption. 
Also when it comes to hybrid 
drives, we’ve taken a completely 
new path. Hardly surprising really, 
with a technology this convincing. 
The compact bat tery is located 
under the loadspace floor in the 
luggage compartment. Weighing 
80 kg, its dimensions are 
426 mm x 925 mm x 286 mm. 
The bat tery is designed to last 
without the need for any main-
tenance. As the electric machine 
also functions as a generator, 
it can charge the bat tery under 
certain conditions when 
the  combustion engine is in 
The hybrid system features a 
high -voltage nickel metal hydride 
(NiMH) bat tery consisting of 
240 cells. It provides the electric 
machine with the energy required 
for the vehicle to drive short 
 distances solely on electric 
power.
Drive systems and chassis  |  Drive systems · 31
Energy management display in PCM: electric mode
100  50
    0
300350400450500
550600650
0
30 60 90
120
150 180 210 240 270 300 330
150200250
 
Power (kW)
Torque (Nm)Torque (Nm)T
1500
7500
2000 25003000 3500400045005000 5500600065007000
1000
Revolutions per minute (rpm)
  360 390 420
700
 580  Nm
279 kW (380 hp)
  Cayenne S Hybrid system (combined)
  Cayenne S Hybrid combustion engine
  Cayenne S Hybrid electric machine 

Technical data
Technical data · 135
134 · Technical data
Cayenne Cayenne Diesel
Engine/electric motor
Cylinders  6 6
Displacement  3,598 cm
32,967 cm3
Max. power (DIN) 
at rpm220 kW (300 hp) 
6,300 180 kW (245 hp) 
3,800–4,400
Max. torque 
at rpm 400 Nm 
3,000 550 Nm 
1,75 0 –2,75 0
Compression ratio 11.7:1 16 . 8 :1
Max. power (electric motor) 
at rpm –
–
Max. torque (electric motor) 
at rpm –
–
Max. power (parallel full hybrid) 
at rpm –
–
Max. torque (parallel full hybrid) 
at rpm –
–
Transmission
Layout Porsche Traction Management (PTM): 
active all-wheel drive with elec-
tronically variable, map-controlled 
multi-plate clutch, automatic 
brake dif ferential (ABD) and anti -slip 
regulation (ASR) Porsche Traction Management (PTM): 
permanent all-wheel drive with self-
locking centre dif ferential, automatic 
brake dif ferential (ABD) and anti -slip 
regulation (ASR)
6-speed manual gearbox  Standard –
8 -speed Tiptronic S  Optional Standard
Chassis
Front axle Extra - large format double wishbone 
suspension, fully independent Extra - large format double wishbone 
suspension, fully independent
Rear axle  Multi-link suspension, 
fully independent Multi-link suspension, 
fully independent
Steering  Power-assisted, hydraulic  Power-assisted, hydraulic
Cayenne SCayenne S Hybrid Cayenne Turbo
8 6 8
4,806 cm
32,995 cm34,806 cm3
294 kW (400 hp) 
6,500 245 kW (333 hp) 
5,500 – 6,500 368 kW (500 hp) 
6,000
500 Nm 
3,500–5,000 440 Nm 
3,000 –5,250  700 Nm 
2,250 – 4,500 
12.5:1 10. 5:1 10. 5:1
– 34 kW (47 hp) 
>  1,15 0 –
– 300 Nm 
<  1,15 0 –
– 279 kW (380 hp) 
5,500 –
– 580 Nm 
1,000 –
Porsche Traction Management (PTM): 
active all-wheel drive with elec-
tronically variable, map - controlled 
multi-plate clutch, automatic 
brake dif ferential (ABD) and anti-slip 
regulation (ASR) Porsche Traction Management (PTM): 
permanent all-wheel drive with self-
locking centre dif ferential, automatic 
brake dif ferential (ABD) and anti-slip 
regulation (ASR)
Porsche Traction Management (PTM): 
active all-wheel drive with elec-
tronically variable, map - controlled 
multi-plate clutch, automatic brake 
dif ferential (ABD) and anti-slip 
 regulation (ASR)
– – –
Standard Standard Standard
Extra - large format double wishbone 
suspension, fully independent Extra - large format double wishbone 
suspension, fully independent Extra - large format double wishbone 
suspension, fully independent
Multi-link suspension, 
fully independent Multi-link suspension, 
fully independent Multi-link suspension, 
fully independent
Power-assisted, hydraulic  Power-assisted, hydraulic  Power-assisted, hydraulic 
Some of the vehicles featured in this catalogue are fit ted with optional equipment available at extra cost. All information in respect of features, 
design, per formance, dimensions, weight, fuel consumption and running costs is correct at the time of publication. 
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CayenneCayenne Diesel
Dimensions
Length  4,846 mm 4,846 mm
Width (incl. mirrors)  1,939 mm (2,155 mm) 1,939 mm (2,155 mm)
Height  1,705 mm 1,705 mm
Wheelbase  2,895 mm 2,895 mm
Luggage compar tment volume 
(VDA), with rear seats folded 670 litres/1,780 litres
670 litres/1,780 litres
Tank capacit y/reser ve  85 litres/15 litres 85 litres/13 litres
Off-road capability
Wading depth 500 mm 500 mm
Approach angle
1)26° 
(steel-sprung suspension) 26° 
(steel-sprung suspension)
Departure angle
1)24.5° 
(steel-sprung suspension) 24.5° 
(steel-sprung suspension)
Ramp breakover angle
1)20.5° 
(steel-sprung suspension) 20.5° 
(steel-sprung suspension)
Lockable differentials (standard)  Electronically variable, 
 map-controlled multi-plate clutch Self-locking centre differential
Max. ground clearance
1)
High Level II
High Level I
Normal Level 
Low Level I
Low Level II
Loading Level 215 mm
215 mm
Cayenne SCayenne S Hybrid Cayenne Turbo
4,846 mm 4,846 mm 4,846 mm
1,939 mm (2,155 mm) 1,939 mm (2,155 mm) 1,939 mm (2,155 mm)
1,705 mm 1,705 mm 1,702 mm
2,895 mm 2,895 mm 2,895 mm
670 litres/1,780 litres 580 litres/1,690 litres 670 litres/1,705 litres
85 litres/15 litres 85 litres/13 litres 100 litres/15 litres
500 mm 500 mm 500 mm
26° 
(steel-sprung suspension) 26° 
(steel-sprung suspension) 26° 
(air suspension)
24.5°
(steel-sprung suspension) 24.5°
(steel-sprung suspension) 24.5°
(air suspension)
20.5°
(steel-sprung suspension) 20.5°
(steel-sprung suspension) 20°
(air suspension)
Electronically variable, 
map-controlled multi-plate clutch Self-locking centre differential
Electronically variable, 
 map-controlled multi-plate clutch
215 mm 215 mm 273 mm
243 mm
215 mm
193 mm
183 mm
163 mm
1)  At DIN unladen weight, ground clearance at axle centre, Cayenne Turbo with air suspension. All information in respect of features, 
design, per formance, dimensions, weight, fuel consumption and running costs is correct at the time of publication. 
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The models featured in this publica-
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Germany. Some items of equipment 
are available as extra- cost options 
only. The availabilit y of models and 
options may vary from market to 
market due to local restrictions 
and regulations. For information on 
standard and optional equipment, 
please consult your Porsche 
Centre. Cayenne Diesel data pro -
visional only. Final data unavailable 
at the time of publication.
 All infor-
mation in respect of construction, 
features, design, per formance, 
dimensions, weight, fuel consumption 
and running costs is correct at the 
time of publication. Porsche reserves 
the right to alter specifications and 
other product information without 
prior notice. Colours may dif fer 
from those illustrated. Errors and 
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