2012 PORSCHE CAYENNE GTS power steering

Drive | 13
12 | Drive
Relax and take things easy –
in dynamic style.
Everyone needs to escape the everyday
stresses and strains from time to time.
Some people like to do this by exploring
a more dynamic side of life.
In the new Cayenne GTS beats the heart
of a pure athlete that knows only one
direction: straight ahead. The uprated,
naturally aspirated 4.8-liter V8 engine
delivers 420 hp at 6,500 rpm. Maximum
torque of 380 lb.-ft. is available at
3,500 rpm. The benchmark sprint from
0 to 60 is completed in just 5.4 seconds.
Top track speed comes in at 162 mph.
The engine power of the new Cayenne GTS
is 20 hp higher and boasts an added
11 lb.-ft. of torque compared to the

Cayenne S. A shorter drive ratio further
enhances the car’s agilit y. So you feel the
pulse of the road – every inch of the way. Drive is transmit ted to the road with
smoothness and precision by the stand
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ard eight-speed Tiptronic S. Depending
on road conditions and driving st yle, it
automatically selects the correct driving
mode. You can change gear using t wo
gearshift paddles on the standard
SportDesign steering wheel. One pull
on the right-hand paddle and Tiptronic S
shifts up. One pull on the left-hand
paddle and Tiptronic S shifts down.
As you’d expect from a true top performer,
the new Cayenne GTS is also highly
efficient. Thanks to intelligent
performance.
Standard fuel-saving technologies include
the Auto Start Stop function, VarioCam
Plus and Direct Fuel Injection (DFI). DFI
injects fuel directly into the combustion
chamber with millisecond precision using
electromagnetic injectors. This increases the air/fuel mix, thereby enhancing com
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bustion for higher output and torque with
lower fuel consumption and emissions. Thermal management activates the differ
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ent cooling circuits individually, thereby
ensuring that the optimum temperature
for the engine and transmission is reached
more quickly after a cold start. This
minimizes friction and keeps fuel
consumption and CO
2 emissions low
during warm-up. The standard sport exhaust system

delivers an even more distinctive sound.
For the looks to match, it features t win
dual-tube tailpipes finished in matte black.

The drive system on the new Cayenne GTS
is designed for one thing above all else:
Performance.
Spor t exhaust system with t win dual -tube tailpipes trimmed in mat te black

Chassis | 15
14 | Chassis
The Cayenne GTS follows one guiding
principle alone: the racing line.
The new Cayenne GTS is equipped with
air suspension that features a 20 -mm

reduction in height when compared to a
Cayenne S as standard. This allows for
a lower center of gravit y and even closer
contact to the road.
Fit ted as standard equipment, Porsche
Active Suspension Management (PASM)
is an electronic damping control system.
It offers continuous adjustment of the
damping forces on each wheel, depending
on the current road conditions and driving
st yle.
During performance driving with heavy
acceleration and braking phases, there
is an increased tendency for the body to
sway. PASM prevents this from happening.
It has three driver-selectable modes whose
basic setup is performance-orient
ed to
match the capabilit y of the Cayenne GTS:

‘Comfort’, ‘Normal’ and ‘Sport’. Sensors
monitor the movement of the body and
also gather data on lateral acceleration, steering angle, brake pressure and engine
torque. Based on the driving conditions,
the system continuously varies the individ
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ual damping forces within the parameters
defined for the selected mode. PASM
remains active at all times. It automatical -
ly adapts to the prevailing driving situ-
ation, enabling greater vehicle control and
improving comfort and safet y – when out
for a quick ‘run’ after work, for example.
Porsche Traction Management (PTM)
active all-wheel drive enables high levels
of traction and impressive driving dynam -
ics. PTM continuously monitors the status
of the vehicle to ensure the optimum
torque split – for powerful acceleration
on long straights,
through tight corners
or on surfaces with different friction
coefficients.
In sport, it often comes down to those
crucial seconds. The optional Sport
Chrono Package
1) includes an analog and
digital timer located at the center of the dashboard. In conjunction
with PCM, the
performance display informs
you about
the total driving time, lap distance covered
so far, the number of laps completed and
individual lap times. Just in case you wish
to record your own personal best. Available as an option, Porsche Torque
Vectoring Plus (PT V Plus) is a system that
enhances driving dynamics and stability.
PT V Plus offers variable distribution

of engine torque to the rear wheels and an
electronically controlled rear differential. As standard, the Cayenne GTS is fit ted
with 20 -inch RS Spyder Design wheels.
These one-part alloy wheels feature a
race-inspired look.
Purism is about one thing above all:

maximum focus on that which is essen -
tial. High performance – achieved in the
most intelligent way.
Spor t Chrono Package with per formance display in PCM Porsche Torque Vectoring Plus (PTV Plus)
1) Only available in conjunction with Porsche Communication Management (PCM).

Balance | 17
16 | Balance
We’re passionate about building cars that unleash great power.
With the means to responsibly control it.
We understand that it ’s difficult to
curb your enthusiasm. We feel exactly
the same when developing our safet y
concepts.
The new Cayenne GTS is fit ted as stand -
ard with six-piston monobloc aluminum
fixed calipers at the front and four-piston
equivalents at the rear. It has internally
vented discs all round, ensuring consist -
ent performance during heav y use. The
brake discs have a diameter of 360 mm
at the front and 330 mm at the rear and
the calipers are finished in red. Available
as an option, the Porsche Ceramic
Composite Brake (PCCB) offers race-
proven brake performance.
Included as standard, advanced Porsche
Stabilit y Management (PSM) is an auto -
matic control system that helps to
stabilize the vehicle in hazardous road
scenarios. If the throt tle pedal is suddenly
released, 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
cor-responding disc. In an emergency
stop, the brake assist function uses the
PSM hydraulics to apply maximum braking
force at all four wheels.
The car is equipped with standard full-size
airbags for driver and front passenger to
help ensure optimum protection. These

are augmented by Porsche Side Impact
Protection (POSIP) and a driver knee
airbag. This comprises a side airbag in
each front seat, curtain-t ype airbags on
each side of the roof and side impact protection elements in each door.
The Cayenne GTS features Bi-Xenon™
main
headlights with black surround and
Porsche Dynamic Light System (PDLS).
The dynamic cornering light function
swivels the main headlights towards the
inside of a corner based on the current
steering angle and road speed, while
the static cornering lights activate the
auxiliary headlights in order to illuminate
more of the road in tight corners and turns.
PDLS also features speed-sensitive
headlight control and an adverse weather
function, which is activated in conjunction
with the rear foglights. The result: even greater
safet y, not just at night and

during cornering.
LED technology is used for all functions
on the rear light modules – for an ultra-
fast response and greater luminance.
To enhance the car’s purist appearance, the LED taillights also feature a black

surround.
As any top athlete will know, ensuring your
safet y is of paramount importance. Only
then can you relax and enjoy the moment.

Colors and personalization | 27
26 | Colors and personalization
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Option
Wheels.10)

21-inch Cayenne SportEdition wheel painted black (high -gloss) with wheel arch extensions
Exclusive
•CQ1

Summer performance tires for 20-inch wheels
•HT0
20-inch collapsible spare wheel
•1G 6

Wheel center with full- color Porsche Crest
•1N P
Interior.

Comfort lighting package•PP5/PP6

Adaptive Cruise Control
•8T3 19

Lane Change Assist (LCA)
•7Y1 19
14-way power seats
•PE5
20 - inch Cayenne Spor tDesign II wheel
21- inch 911 Turbo II wheel
Air suspension controls
Porsche Ceramic Composite Brake (PCCB)
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Option
Engine, transmission and chassis.
8-speed Tiptronic S with Auto Start Stop function•G1G 12

Porsche Active Suspension Management (PASM)
•1B H 14
Air suspension with 20 -mm reduction in ride height
•1B K 14
Porsche Dynamic Chassis Control (PDCC)
•0AW

Porsche Torque Vectoring Plus (PTV Plus)
•1Y 1 14
Power steering Plus
•1N3

Porsche Ceramic Composite Brake (PCCB)
•PB3 16
Sport exhaust system with t win dual-tube tailpipes trimmed in black
Exclusive
•0P813
Wheels.10)

20 -inch RS Spyder Design wheel•C5B15

20 -inch Cayenne SportDesign II wheel
wCN7

21-inch 911 Turbo II wheel with wheel arch extensions
•CZ4

21-inch Cayenne SportEdition wheel with wheel arch extensions
Exclusive
•CK0

21-inch Cayenne SportEdition wheel painted with wheel arch extensions
Exclusive
•CN5
• extra-cost option• standard equipmentw no-cost option
For explanation of footnotes, please refer to page 33.

Technical data | 37
36 | Technical data
Technical data: Cayenne GTS.
1) The unladen weight (EC) complies with the relevant EC Directives and is valid for standard specification vehicles only. Some items of optional equipment can increase this weight. The figure specified includes 68 kg representing the driver and 7 kg for luggage.2)
The data presented here was recorded using the Euro 5 test procedure (715/2007/ EC, 692/2008/ EC, 566/2011/EC and ECE- R 101) and the NEDC (New European Driving Cycle). The respective figures were not recorded on
individual vehicles and do not constitute par t of the of fer. This data is provided solely for the purposes of compari -
son between the respective models. Fuel consumption was recorded on vehicles with standard specification.
Optional equipment may affect fuel consumption and vehicle performance. Fuel consumption and CO
2 emissions
are not only determined by a vehicle’s fuel ef ficiency, but also by the driving st yle and other factors irrespective
of vehicle specification. All current petrol engines from Porsche are compatible with a fuel ethanol content of up
to 10 %. For more information on individual models, please contact your Porsche Center.
3) At DIN unladen weight, ground clearance at axle center, Cayenne GTS with air suspension.4) In conjunction with comfort memory package.
Engine
Cylinders 8
Displacement 4.8 liters
Max. power (DIN)
at rpm 420 hp
6,500
Max. torque
at rpm 380 lb.-f t.
3,500
Compression ratio 12.5 : 1
Transmission
LayoutPorsche Traction Management (PTM): active
all-wheel drive with electronically variable, map-
controlled
multi-plate clutch, automatic brake
differential (ABD) and anti-slip regulation (ASR)
Lockable differentials (standard) Electronically variable multi-plate clutch,
lockable center differential
8-speed Tiptronic S Standard
Chassis
Front a xleExtra-large format double wishbone
suspension, fully independent
Rear axle Multi-link suspension, fully independent
Steering Power-assisted, hydraulic
Brakes6-piston monobloc aluminum fixed calipers
at front, 4-piston monobloc aluminum
fixed calipers at rear, discs internally vented
Wheels 9.5 J x 20 ET 47
Tires 275/45 R 20
Weight
Curb weight4,597 l bs
Permissible gross weight 6,261 l bs
Maximum payload 1,664 lbs
Performance
Top track speed162 m p h
0 – 60 mph 5.4 secs
Dimensions
Length190.8 inch
Width (incl. mirrors) 78.7 inch (84.8 inch)
Height 66.1 inch
Wheelbase 114.0 inch
Luggage compartment volume,
with rear seats folded 62.9 cu f t
4)
Tank capacity
26.4 gallons
Off-road capability
Wading depth21.22 inch, steel-spring suspension
Approach angle 28.8°, steel-spring suspension
Departure angle 27.2°, steel-spring suspension
Ramp breakover angle 23.4°, steel-spring suspension
Max. ground clearance
High Level II
3)
High Level I3)
Normal Level3)
Low Level I3)
Low Level II3)
Loading Level3)

10.27 inch
9.09 inch
7.99 inch
7.59 inch
7.59 inch
7.13 inch