2011 PORSCHE CAYENNE ground clearance

3. Normal Level.
Max. ground clearance: 210 mm
(Cayenne Turbo: 215 mm).
4. Low Level I.
22 mm below Normal Level;
max. ground clearance: 188 mm
(Cayenne Turbo: 193 mm);
automatically selected above
138 km/ h (86 mph).
5. Low Level II.
32 mm below Normal Level;
max. ground clearance: 178 mm
(Cayenne Turbo: 183 mm);
automatically selected above
210 km/ h (130 mph).
(Not manually selectable.) 6. Loading Level.
52 mm below Normal Level;
max. ground clearance: 158 mm
(Cayenne Turbo: 163 mm);
only selectable when vehicle is
stationary.
Air suspension with PASM
standard on the Cayenne Turbo.
Optional for all other Cayenne
models.
Porsche Dynamic Chassis
Control (PDCC).
Available as an option in con-
junction with air suspension,
Porsche Dynamic Chassis Control
(PDCC) is an active anti-roll
system that further enhances
the extra ordinary road holding
and precision handling of the
Cayenne models.
PDCC anticipates and significantly
reduces lateral body movement
when cornering. This is achieved
with the aid of the active anti-roll
bars featuring hydraulic swivel
motors on the front and rear
axles. The system responds to
the current steering angle and
lateral acceleration by producing
a stabilising force that precisely
negates the swaying force of the
body. The benefits are greater agilit y
at every speed, more responsive
steering, stable load transfer
characteristics and enhanced
occupant comfort. When off-road
mode is selected via a switch
on the centre console, this allows
the t wo halves of each anti-roll
bar to rotate further in opposition
to each other. This in turn enables
greater wheel articulation and
ensures that each individual
wheel has more contact with
the ground, improving traction
on uneven surfaces.
Optional for the Cayenne,
Cayenne S and Cayenne Turbo.
1. High Level II.
58 mm above Normal Level;
max. ground clearance:
268 mm (Cayenne Turbo:
273 mm); selectable at speeds
of up to 30 km/ h (19 mph).
2. High Level I.
28 mm above Normal Level;
max. ground clearance: 238 mm
(Cayenne Turbo: 243 mm);
selectable at speeds of up to
80 km/ h (50 mph). Air suspension.
The Cayenne models can be
equipped with an air suspension
system featuring self-levelling,
ride-height control and PASM – for
enhanced driving dynamics and
comfort. The self-levelling facilit y
maintains a constant ground clear-
ance, which can easily be adjust-
ed using the ride-height control
on the centre console:
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Air suspension ride heights
Loading Level: 158 mm Normal Level: 210 mm High Level II: 268 mm

Ski bag
Loading option
Even when the car is fully laden,
the self-levelling air suspension
on the Cayenne Turbo (optional
on all other models) maintains a
constant ground clearance at
front and rear.
For greater convenience, the air
suspension package includes
ride-height control, enabling the
car to be lowered below the
normal ride level for easier load-
ing of heav y items. When
moving
off, the suspension automatically
reverts to the standard ride-height
set ting (Normal Level).
An automatic tailgate is avail-
able as an option with a user-
programmable set ting that can
be adjusted to the height of
your garage.
With the rear seats folded, the
loadspace expands to as much

as 1,780 litres
2). Items can be
stored out of view and protected
from the sun using a retractable
cover with detachable storage
casset te.
A handy ski bag is available as an
option. As well as protecting the
interior of your Cayenne, it can
be used to transport your skis
to and from the car. For added
practicalit y, the ski bag is also
washable.
The Cayenne brings a new facet
to the concept of high perform-
ance. And it ’s extremely versatile
too.
Luggage compartment.
The Cayenne models have a
spacious passenger area and,
thanks to the adjustable rear
bench, a large versatile luggage
compartment. With a total volume
of 670 litres
1) (VDA), it of fers
more
than enough space for up
to
six suitcases – depending
on the
size. Other standard
features include an easily acces-
sible
meshed storage compart-
ment on the lef t and a practical
load-through facilit y when the
centre section of the rear bench
is folded down.
The Cayenne models.
For when you need to pack in a whole lot more.
Transpor t.
1) Cayenne S Hybrid: 580 litres. 2) With sports seats: 1,705 litres.
Cayenne S Hybrid: 1,690 litres.
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106 · Comfort and transport | Transport

138 · Technical dataTechnical data · 139
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.
Porsche reser ves the right to alter specifications and other product information without prior notice.