
Drive systems and chassis  |  Off-road capability · 52 
51 · Drive systems and chassis  |   Off-road capability
From urban jungle to the windy wilds.
The Cayenne is perfectly at home on any terrain.
Off-road capability.
Steep ascents leading to snow- covered 
mountain lodges, boggy ground or 
muddy, loose surfaces – all situations 
that the Cayenne handles superbly with 
intelligent all-wheel drive. The drive 
  systems featured on the Cayenne models 
deliver exceptional torque. For plent y of 
power on tap. On any terrain.
Operating concept.
With the help of Porsche Traction 
  Management (PTM), the Cayenne can 
cope with even the most demanding 
  off-road scenarios. Simply move the 
main off-road control on the centre 
 
console forward or backward to select 
one of up to three off-road modes  
(depending on the model). Available  
on the Cayenne, Cayenne Diesel,  
Cayenne S, Cayenne GTS and Cayenne 
Turbo, this 
function readies the car for 
off-road use or reverts the set ting to 
normal road driving.
In Off-road Mode 1, for example, the 
maps for all relevant systems, e.g. ABS, 
are adapted to provide optimum traction. 
In addition, High Level I is selected   
on vehicles featuring air suspension   
with PASM. If that ’s not enough, the air 
suspension can be raised further to 
High Level II to increase the approach/
departure angle and wading depth.
1)
Push the off-road control forward again 
on the Cayenne, Cayenne S, Cayenne GTS 
and Cayenne Turbo to activate Off-road 
Mode 2 – for even greater traction on    difficult terrain, the multi-plate clutch can 
be fully locked.
The electronically variable rear diffe
  r-
ential on the optional Porsche Torque 
Vectoring Plus (PT V Plus, p. 56) is inte -
grated within the all-wheel drive system. 
This automatically ensures the optimum 
distribution of drive torque on particular -
ly uneven surfaces. If one of the rear 
wheels begins to slip, the rear differential 
varies the amount of torque transmit ted 
through each drive shaft, thereby restor -
ing traction. In Off-road Mode 3, the rear 
differential can be manually locked using 
the main off-road control. Then both   
rear wheels receive the same amount of 
torque, regardless of surface conditions. 
The optional PDCC (p. 55) enables    greater wheel articulation in all three 
modes, improving traction still further. 
For effective prevention of damage to the 
underside of the car, all Cayenne models 
can be equipped with optional off-road 
underbody protection comprising rock 
rails with integrated skid plates, a 
  reinforced engine-bay guard, additional 
protection for fuel tank and rear axle, 
and a second towing lug.
1) The Cayenne GTS has a steel -spring spor ts suspension with a 24 mm reduction in ride height (20 mm reduction with optional air suspension). This will lead to restricted capabilit y when driving of f road.
Main off-road control 

Safety and environment  |  Safet y · 70 
69 · Safety and environment   |  Safet y
Porsche Stability Management (PSM).
Porsche Stabilit y Management (PSM) is 
an electronic control system that uses a 
range of functions – including anti-lock 
braking (ABS) – to help stabilise the 
  vehicle (and trailer, if fit ted) in hazardous 
road scenarios. Throughout each journey, 
sensors monitor the direction, speed, 
yaw velocit y and lateral acceleration of 
the car. Using this information, it is pos-
sible to calculate the actual direction of 
travel at any given moment. If the car 
  begins to oversteer or understeer, PSM 
applies selective braking on individual 
wheels to restore stabilit y. If necessary, 
PSM can also intervene in the engine 
management system to temporarily 
  modify the amount of drive transmitted 
to the wheels.  PSM has three additional functions that 
help reduce braking distances. If the 
throt tle pedal is released suddenly, PSM 
automatically readies the braking sys
-
tem. 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 and the braking distance is 
reduced. 
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. 
Preparing for the road ahead.
With a little help from PSM.
For added safet y, the system also read -
ies the brakes whenever a decreasing 
distance to the vehicle in front is detect -
ed. The optional adaptive cruise control 
and PSM interact to prefill the brakes.
Even if adaptive cruise control is inactive, 
the system registers the speed of the 
  vehicle in front and automatically readies 
the braking system. In addition, the sys -
tem alerts the driver to the decreasing 
distance by briefly tugging on the 
brakes.
PSM also features a trailer stabilisation 
function – for a significant contribution  
to car and trailer safet y. Within the laws 
of physics, it compensates for load   
transfer caused by throt tle and brake    inputs up to the maximum degree of 
  lateral acceleration. It also enhances the 
car’s driving dynamics and directional 
stability when accelerating on inconsis
-
tent road surfaces.
Other features include a special control 
strategy in the ABS for braking on loose 
surfaces. By briefly locking the wheels,   
a wedge is formed ahead of each t yre 
which provides additional purchase to 
help slow the car, e.g. on gravel or snow.
For a more involving driving experience, 
PSM can also be disabled, but remains 
active in the background.
Standard on all Cayenne models.  

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75 · Safety and environment   |  Environment
Exhaust emissions.
The Cayenne models are all equipped 
with the latest emissions technology. As 
a result, they comply with the European 
exhaust emissions standard, EU 5.
Whatever the class, every Porsche 
  combines high performance with com -
paratively moderate emissions. On the 
Cayenne models, this is achieved using 
advanced drive concepts – from petrol 
and diesel engines to our parallel full 
  hybrid drive. This is further aided by the 
rapid warm-up cycle of the catalytic 
  converters. The optimum operating tem -
perature is reached earlier so emissions 
are reduced sooner when starting from 
cold. On the petrol- engined and hybrid models, 
another important feature is the use of 
t win oxygen-sensor circuits. Each bank of 
cylinders has a separate control system 
which the engine management system 
uses to establish the optimum amount of 
fuel – for effective emissions control.
The exhaust-gas recirculation on the 
  Cayenne Diesel routes part of the exhaust 
gas back into the combustion process, 
resulting in lower peak com   bustion tem-
perature and therefore lower nitrogen 
oxide emissions. An oxidation catalyst 
also forms an integral part of the process 
along with a diesel particulate filter.
Porsche engines.
Performing for today – and the future.
Fuel and fuel economy.
Increasing performance while enhancing 
fuel economy. The Cayenne comes in a 
choice of three different drive systems, 
each featuring state-of-the-art technol -
ogy for high efficiency and relatively low 
fuel consumption. The petrol-engined 
models already operate on fuels with 
 
an ethanol content of up to 10  %. This 
further improves the carbon dioxide 
  balance since the plants grown for the 
production of biofuels absorb carbon 
  dioxide from the atmosphere. As you 
can see, for the benefit of the environ
-
ment, we are continually working on 
making our cars more efficient – as 
 
well as compatible with alternative  
fuels. While ensuring that they remain 
one thing: a thoroughbred Porsche.
Fuel system. 
We have also applied the highest stand -
ards to our petrol- engined models in 
order to protect the environment from 
fuel evaporation. The non-return fuel 
  supply system provides a considerable 
reduction in vapour emissions. The lines 
carrying vapour are made from multi-  
layer plastics. A large active-carbon   
filter and multi-layer plastic fuel tank help 
reduce evaporation still further.
For fuel consumption, CO
2 emissions and efficiency class data, please refer to pages 
15 0/ 151. 

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77 · Safety and environment   |  Environment
Noise.
As paradoxical as it may seem, the 
  distinctive Porsche sound is also created 
by what you don’t hear – the absence of 
unwanted noise. Naturally, its main origin 
is deep within the engine. But that ’s   
not all. Our holistic approach to vehicle 
design also extends to the acoustics. 
Which is why we’ve optimised them for 
the entire car.
To minimise ‘play’ between components, 
we’ve used stronger, lighter and more 
temperature-resistant materials. This 
  reduces mechanical noise. Large-volume 
silencers and air intake manifolds also 
help to eliminate noise – throughout the 
life of the car.
Tyre noise has been drastically reduced 
in collaboration with our official t yre 
  partners. Wind noise levels have also 
been lowered thanks to aerodynamic 
 refinements. All that remains is a sound that is pure 
Porsche.
Servicing. 
With lengthy service intervals and long-
life components, vehicle maintenance is 
kept to a minimum. In the case of the oil 
filter, for example, all that ’s replaced is 
an easily recyclable paper element. The 
oil filter casing remains on the car.
All moving parts inside the engine are 
fully self-adjusting. The valve clearances, 
for instance, feature automatic hydraulic 
control.
Thanks to single-spark coils on each of 
the cylinders, the entire ignition system 
on the petrol-engined models, with 
 
the exception of the spark plugs, is 
 maintenance-free.
These modest service requirements 
mean less waste disposal and fewer    demands on natural resources. They 
 
also lower the cost of ownership while 
keeping your car on the road. 
Service intervals for the Cayenne models 
are dependent on a range of factors, 
  including local fuel quality. For full details 
of service intervals in your country, please 
consult the relevant price list or contact 
your Porsche Centre.
Materials and recycling. 
Owning a Porsche should be a lasting 
pleasure with minimal impact on the 
  environment. This Porsche principle   
can be summed up in one word: sustain -
abilit y. The light weight exhaust on the 
Cayenne models, for example, is con -
structed from long-life stainless steel.
Every Porsche model is entirely free of 
CFCs and components manufactured 
using CFCs. All legal requirements in 
  respect of recoverability are fulfilled.   
Materials are clearly labelled for 
  subsequent identification and sorting 
 
to facilitate efficient recycling.
While more than 95  % of the car can be 
recycled using current technologies, the 
chances are your Cayenne may never 
need 
recycling at all. After all, t wo thirds 
of all the cars we have ever made are 
still on the road today.
For more information on environmental 
issues, please visit www.porsche.com 

149 · Technical dataTechnical data · 150 
CayenneCayenne DieselCayenne S
Chassis
Front a xle Extra-large format double wishbone
suspension, fully independent Extra-large format double wishbone
suspension, fully independentExtra-large format double wishbone
suspension, fully independent
Rear axle Multi-link suspension, fully independent Multi-link suspension, fully independentMulti-link suspension, fully independent
Steering Power-assisted, hydraulic Power-assisted, hydraulicPower-assisted, hydraulic
Brakes 6-piston monobloc aluminium fixed
calipers at front, 4-piston monobloc
aluminium brakes at rear, ABS 6-piston monobloc aluminium fixed
calipers at front, 4-piston monobloc
aluminium brakes at rear, ABS6-piston monobloc aluminium fixed
calipers at front, 4-piston monobloc
aluminium brakes at rear, ABS
Wheels 8.0J x 18 8.0J x 188.0J x 18
Ty r e s 255/55 R 18 255/55 R 18255/55 R 18
Unladen weightManual gearbox/ Tiptronic STiptronic STiptronic S
DIN 1,995 kg /2,030 kg 2,080 kg 2,065 kg
EC
1)2,070  kg /2,105  kg 2,155 k g 2 ,14 0 k g
Permissible gross weight 2,865 kg /2,900  kg 2,940 k g 2,940 k g
Maximum payload 770 kg / 770  kg 760 k g 775 kg
PerformanceManual gearbox/ Tiptronic S Tiptronic STiptronic S
Top speed 230 km/ h / 230 km/ h 220 km/ h258 km/ h
0–100  km/h 7.5 secs/7.8 secs 7.6 secs5.9 secs
Flexibility (manual gearbox) in second   
highest (5th) gear, 80 –120 km/ h 9.6 secs
––
Overtaking acceleration (automatic
transmission) 80 –120 km/ h 5.4 secs
5.3 secs4.0 secs
Cayenne S HybridCayenne GTS Cayenne Turbo
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, electro-hydraulic Power-assisted, hydraulic Power-assisted, hydraulic
6-piston monobloc aluminium fixed
calipers at front, 4-piston monobloc
aluminium brakes at rear, ABS 6-piston monobloc aluminium fixed
calipers at front, 4-piston monobloc
aluminium brakes at rear, ABS 6-piston monobloc aluminium fixed
calipers at front, 4-piston monobloc
aluminium brakes at rear, ABS
8.0J x 18 9.5J x 20 8.5J x 19
255/55 R 18 275/45 R 20 265/50 R 19
Tiptronic S Tiptronic S Tiptronic S
2,240  k g 2,085 kg 2,170 k g
2,315  k g 2,16 0 k g 2,245 k g
2,910  k g 2,940 k g 2,980 k g
670  kg 755 kg 710 k g
Tiptronic S Tiptronic S Tiptronic S
242  k m / h 261 k m / h 278 km/ h
6.5  secs 5.7 secs 4.7 secs
–  – –
4.6 secs 3.8 secs 3.1 secs
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 above includes 68 kg representing the driver and 7 kg for luggage. 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.
Technical data. 

155 · IndexIndex · 155
Index
Drive systems  28
‘Coasting’   21
Electric machine   28
Hybrid module   28
Parallel full hybrid   28
Performance   31–36
Engine technology  38
Air intake system   42
Auto start/stop function   38
Common-rail injection system   40
Cooling systems   40
Direct fuel injection (DFI)   40
Engine management (electronic)   42
E-power button   30
Exhaust system   43
High-voltage battery   30
Lubrication   41
Sports exhaust system   43
Supercharging system   42
Turbocharging systems   42
Variable Turbine Geometry (VTG)   42
Variable valve timing   39
VarioCam Plus   39
Transmission 44
All-wheel drive   47
Anti-slip regulation (ASR)   47
Automatic brake differential (ABD)   47
Downhill assistance   48
Manual gearbox   44
Porsche Traction Management (PTM)   47
Tiptronic S   44
Off-road capability  50
Chassis 52
Air suspension   54
Front axle  53
Porsche Active Suspension   
Management (PASM)   57
Porsche Dynamic Chassis Control   
(PDCC)   55
Porsche Torque Vectoring Plus  
(PT V Plus)   56
Power steering Plus  53
Rear axle  53
Self-levelling   54
Steel-spring suspension 54
Steering   53
Tyre Pressure Monitoring (TPM)   58
Ty r e s   5 8
Weight reduction   53
Wheels   58
Safety 62
Active safet y  62
Airbags   70
Anti-lock braking (ABS)  68
Automatic headlight activation   62
Automatic hold function  65
Bodyshell  71
Braking systems   65
Ceramic brakes   66
Cornering lights   63
Day time running lights  63
Headlights   63
Interior safety features   70, 71
ISOFIX  71
Lighting   62
Parking brake (electric)  65
Passive Safet y   70
Porsche Active Safe (PAS)   110
Porsche Ceramic Composite Brake 
(PCCB)   66
Porsche Dynamic Light System   
(PDLS)   63
Porsche Dynamic Light System Plus 
(PDLS Plus)  63
Porsche Side Impact Protection   
(POSIP)   70
Porsche Stabilit y Management (PSM)   68
Recuperation   66
Seat belt system   70
Taillights  63
Environment  72
Exhaust emissions   74
Fuel economy   75
Fuel system   75
Lightweight construction   72
Materials   77
Noise  77
Recycling   77
Ser vicing   77
Comfort 80
Adaptive sports seats 84
Anti-theft protection   102
Audio systems   90
Bluetooth
®   92, 93
BOSE
® Surround Sound System   98
Burmester
® High-End Surround   
Sound System   96
CD/ DVD autochanger   90
CDR/CDR Plus audio system  90
Child seats   87
Climate control   100
Comfort memory package   84
Comfort seats   84
Compass display   80
Digital radio  95
Driver memory package   84
Electronic logbook   95
GTS sports seats  84
Heat and noise-insulating glass  100
Heated windscreen  100
Interior   80
Interior lighting   88
Mobile phone preparation   93
MP3   90, 91, 93
Multifunction steering wheel   80Navigation system  
90
On-board computer   80
Online services  94
Panoramic roof system   104
Porsche Communication   
Management (PCM)   90
Porsche  Entry & Drive   102
Porsche Rear Seat Entertainment   88
Porsche Vehicle Tracking System   
( P V T S)  10 2
Privacy glass   100
Radio   90
Rain sensor   102
Rear seats  87
Seat ventilation  85
Seat/steering wheel heating  85
Seats  84
Sport Chrono Package  95
Storage compartments   88
S u n r o o f    10 4
S u n s c r e e n    10 2
Telephone module   92
Touchscreen display   90
T V tuner   88, 92
Universal audio interface   93
USB port  90, 93
Voice control   93
Driver assistance systems   106
Adaptive cruise control with PAS  110
Automatic headlight activation  62
Automatically dimming mirrors  106
Comfort lighting package   100
Cruise control   106
Lane Change Assist (LCA)   109
Lane Departure Warning (LDW)  108
P a r k A s s i s t    10 6
Reversing camera   106
Speed limit indicator  111
Tr a n s p o r t 112
Loading Level  113
Loading options   112
Loadspace management system   117
Luggage compartment   112
Roof rails  115
Roof transport system  115
Tailgate (automatic)   113
Towbar systems   117
Personalisation 118
C o l o u rs   120
Exterior   120
I n t e r i o r   122–127
Porsche Exclusive 140
Factory collection   141
Panorama  142
Technical data   146