
25 · The  Cayenne   |   Cayenne  Turbo The  Cayenne   |   Cayenne  Turbo · 26 
Reduced weight, lower fuel consumption, fewer emissions.
At Porsche, we believe less is more.
 
Cayenne Tu r b o.
Understatement coupled with clear state -
ments: lower fuel consumption, faster 
 acceleration.
1) Supreme engineering that 
speaks for itself. In short, every thing 
you’d expect from a Turbo.
Another clear statement is the distinctive 
sound from the twin dual-tube tailpipes. 
Produced by the 4.8-litre t win-turbo V8 
engine that delivers 368 kW (500 hp) and 
features direct fuel injection (DFI, p. 40). 
The car has a top speed of 278 km/ h 
and the benchmark sprint from 0 to 
100 km/ h is completed in 4.7 seconds. 
Maximum torque is 700 Nm. Here too, 
fuel consumption has been reduced by 
23  % and CO
2 emissions by 25  %.1) 
Not least thanks to a weight saving of 
185 k g.
1)
Optimum traction and safet y are pro -
vided by Porsche Traction Management 
(PTM, p. 47) active all-wheel drive. Also 
connecting the car to the road are the 
19-inch Cayenne Turbo wheels – wheels 
up to 21 inches in diameter are available 
as an option. The chassis on the Cayenne 
Turbo is equipped as standard with air 
suspension featuring self-levelling and 
ride-height control, as well as Porsche 
Active Suspension Management (PASM, 
p. 57). This electronic damping control 
system offers continuous adjustment   
of the damping forces on each wheel – 
depending on current road conditions 
and driving st yle. This enables greater 
car control, improving safety and 
 comfor t.  Comfort is also key in the Cayenne Turbo 
interior. Standard equipment comprises 
an interior package in smooth-finish 
leather, a rooflining in Alcantara and an 
electrically adjustable steering column.
Also fit ted as standard: the BOSE® 
  Surround Sound System, Porsche 
 
Communication Management (PCM, p. 90) 
with navigation module, adaptive sports 
seats with comfort memory package   
(18-way), Tyre Pressure Monitoring (TPM, 
p. 58), automatic headlight activation   
and automatically dimming exterior and 
interior mirrors. 
Exterior features exclusive to the 
  Cayenne Turbo include Bi-Xenon main 
headlights with Porsche Dynamic Light  System (PDLS, p. 63), larger air intakes 
and a distinctive ‘power dome’ on 
 
the bonnet – a clear reference to the 
enormous potential within. 
Following our long established principles, 
the Cayenne Turbo blends phenomenal 
performance with outstanding comfort 
and efficiency. It does so in st yle, but 
without ever compromising on any one   
in particular. Because we believe that 
less can also mean more.
For fuel consumption, CO
2 emissions and efficiency class data, please refer to pages 150/151.1) Compared to previous model. 

Drive systems and chassis  |  Engine technology · 42 
41 · Drive systems and chassis  |   Engine technology
Compression with precision.
Essential for getting right to the point.
Direct fuel injection (DFI).
DFI injects fuel directly into the combus -
tion chamber at up to 120 bar with milli -
second precision using electromagnetic 
injectors. The injector position and spray 
geometry have been carefully designed 
to improve output, torque, fuel economy 
and emissions. The swirling of the fuel as 
it enters each chamber increases the 
mixing of air and fuel, thereby enhancing 
combustion. By forming the air/fuel mix -
ture directly in the combustion chamber, 
DFI contributes to engine cooling. As a 
result, it was possible to increase the 
compression ratio and therefore power 
and efficiency.
Direct fuel injection on the diesel 
  engine (common-rail injection system).
On the Cayenne Diesel, direct fuel injec -
tion comes courtesy of a common-rail 
  injection system. The injection pressure 
is now up to 2,000 bar, ensuring optimum 
distribution of the air/fuel mixture – for 
greater performance. The piezoelectric 
injectors provide flexible injection rate 
adjustment, using exactly metered 
  quantities of fuel, with multiple injections 
for each power stroke to deliver smooth 
combustion.
Cooling systems.
A high-performance engine can only 
maintain its maximum capability over 
a long service life if all components are 
operating consistently within a specific 
temperature range. The engines in the 
Cayenne models are therefore designed 
for efficient cooling.
In order to reduce the frictional losses 
that occur during warm-up, all Cayenne 
models feature comprehensive thermal 
management. Using intelligent control,   
it activates the different cooling circuits 
individually and on demand, thereby 
  ensuring that the optimum operating 
  temperature for the engine and trans -
mission is reached more quickly. This 
minimises friction – and keeps fuel 
  consumption and CO
2 emissions low.
The V8 engines have an enhanced coolant 
management system offering   effective 
temperature control throughout the engine. 
While 20  % of coolant flows longitudinally 
through the crankcase, the remaining 80  % 
serves the cylinder heads using the proven 
cross-flow principle (from hot to cold).
On all Cayenne models, the piston heads 
are cooled using oil-spray jets integrated 
within the main lubrication system.
The entire cooling system is designed for 
prolonged heav y-dut y use, e.g. off-road 
driving or heav y towing and carrying 
 applications.
Lubrication.
The V8 engines use dry-sump lubrication 
to ensure a consistent supply of oil in  
all load conditions, especially in off-road 
terrain. The oil reservoir is located inside 
the engine. This saves on space and 
 reduces  weight. 
Oil is circulated around the V8 engines 
using a demand-driven pump. This has 
been designed for the toughest driving 
scenarios on and off road, including per -
formance driving and extreme gradients.
The V6 engines have a wet-sump lubrica -
tion system. Ensuring a reliable supply of 
oil, whatever the driving conditions.
For fuel consumption, CO
2 emissions and efficiency class data, please refer to pages 150/151. 

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 

Drive systems and chassis  |  Chassis · 58 
57 · Drive systems and chassis  |   Chassis
Making headway without getting in a spin.
An approach we thoroughly support. 
Porsche Torque Vectoring Plus   
(PTV Plus).
A system for enhancing driving dynamics 
and stability, PTV Plus offers variable 
  distribution of engine torque to the rear 
wheels and electronically controlled rear 
differential. Depending on the steering 
angle, steering speed, throttle pedal 
  position, yaw velocit y and vehicle speed, 
PT V Plus optimises steering response 
and precision by applying brake pres   -
sure to the left or right rear wheel, as   
r equired. Specifically, this means that when enter
-
ing a corner at high speed, moderate 
brake pressure is applied to the inside 
rear wheel. This transfers drive torque to 
the outside rear wheel which supports 
the steering motion of the car, thereby 
improving its cornering dynamics.
At slow and medium speeds, PT V Plus 
considerably enhances agility and steer -
ing precision. At high speeds, during   
fast cornering and under wheel spin, the 
electronically controlled rear differential 
ensures additional stabilit y. Also on 
  variable-grip surfaces, in the wet and on  snow, PT V Plus – combined with Porsche 
Traction Management (PTM, p. 47) and Porsche Stabilit y Management (PSM, p. 68) 
– provides a major contribution to active 
safety.
In off-road terrain, PT V Plus reduces 
wheel spin on the rear wheels – even  when towing heav y trailer loads. The 
electronically controlled rear differential 
can be fully locked using the off-road 
control on the centre console.
Optional for the Cayenne, Cayenne S, 
Cayenne GTS and Cayenne Turbo.
Porsche Active Suspension 
 
Management (PASM).
PASM is an electronic damping control 
system. It offers continuous adjustment 
of individual damping forces based on 
current road conditions and driving st yle.
During performance driving or heav y off-
road use, there is an increased tendency 
for the body to sway. PASM prevents   
this from happening, thereby improving 
stability and occupant comfort. PASM 
has three setup modes: ‘Comfort ’, 
  ‘Normal’ and ‘Sport’.
Porsche Torque Vectoring Plus (PTV Plus)
Whichever one you select, the system 
uses a series of sensors to monitor the 
movement of the body. It also gathers 
data on lateral acceleration, steering 
angle, brake pressure and engine torque 
and modifies the damping force on each 
individual wheel in accordance with the 
selected mode.
PASM remains active at all times. It 
  automatically adapts to the prevailing 
driving conditions, enabling greater   
car control and improving comfort and 
safety.The Cayenne GTS is the only model in the 
range to feature a steel-spring suspension
 
with a 24 mm reduction in ride height 
including PASM. For a lower centre of 
gravit y and even closer contact with the 
road.
Optional for the Cayenne, Cayenne 
  Diesel, Cayenne S, Cayenne S Hybrid. 
Standard on the Cayenne GTS.   
 
Standard on the Cayenne Turbo:   
air suspension with PASM.
  

Comfort and transport  |  Comfor t · 90 
89 · Comfort and transport   |  Comfor t
The perfect place to be.
Not just for the driver.
Storage compartments.
Comfort also means having the import   ant 
things at your fingertips when you need 
them. Which is why the Cayenne models 
offer a wide range of storage   options. 
These include door storage compartments 
with bot tle holders,   storage pockets on 
the front seat backrests, a glove com -
partment cooled by the air-conditioning 
system, a storage compartment in the 
centre console and a handy drawer 
beneath both the driver’s and front 
 
passenger’s seat.
Interior lighting.
The interior lighting concept with 
  delayed- off function is well thought- out   
to provide the required level of light 
whenever you need it. The generous 
standard equipment includes footwell 
  illumination front and rear, ignition lock 
illumination, a front light console with 
reading lights as well as reading lights at 
the rear. This is complemented by door 
entry lights, front and rear, and red door 
safet y lights. In addition, all Cayenne 
models come with luggage compartment 
illumination and a tailgate courtesy-light 
function.
Porsche Rear Seat Entertainment.
Available as a factory-fit ted option from 
Porsche Exclusive, the Porsche Rear   
Seat Entertainment package includes two 
display consoles, each with an integrated 
media player and USB port, and t wo 
  wireless infrared headphones. The dis-
play consoles are trimmed in matching 
interior
 leather with decorative seams 
and are located on the front seat back -
rests. Each one contains a high-resolution
 
7-inch W VGA TFT colour display. For greater 
convenience, they are  swivel-mounted 
and feature touchscreen operation.  Boast
ing built-in anti-shock protection, 
the system is compatible with CDs and 
DVDs and can even receive T V broad -
casts – in conjunction with the   optional 
T V tuner. It is also possible to connect 
two separate and individually   selectable 
AV sources, such as a games console or 
digital camera. 
Designed to the highest standards of 
safety and ergonomics, Porsche Rear 
Seat Entertainment blends harmoniously 
within the passenger compartment.
Optional for all Cayenne models. 
Door storage compartment with bottle holder
Cupholders in the centre console   Porsche Rear Seat Entertainment 

Comfort and transport  |  Comfor t · 102 
101 · Comfort and transport   |  Comfor t
As a child, you went out whatever the weather.
Nothing has changed.
Climate control.
All Cayenne models are equipped with 
  climate control as standard. This system 
provides independent control of the 
  temperature and air flow volume for 
  driver and front passenger as well as an 
automatic air recirculation function with 
an air qualit y and humidit y sensor. Other 
features include an active carbon filter, 
which excludes dust, pollen and external 
odours.
Four-zone climate control.
Four-zone climate control provides 
  independent air conditioning for the   
rear cabin area, with separate tempera -
ture controls for left and right. The   
rear   climate control settings can also   
be   adjusted from the front seats.
Optional for the Cayenne, Cayenne 
  Diesel, Cayenne S, Cayenne GTS and 
 
the Cayenne Turbo.
Comfort lighting package.
Available as an option for all Cayenne 
models, this package includes dimmable 
ambient lighting in the door panels and 
roof console, practical LED reading   
lights for the rear passengers, additional 
courtesy lights on the exterior mirrors   
on the driver’s and front passenger’s 
side, and a second 12-volt socket in the 
rear centre console.
Optional for all Cayenne models.
Privacy glass.
Available as an option, dark-tinted glass 
provides privacy for the rear seat and 
luggage area. 
Optional for all Cayenne models.
Heated windscreen.
Ultrafine heating filaments ensure that 
the windscreen does not fog up and that 
any ice quickly melts away.  
Optional for all Cayenne models.
Heat and noise-insulating glass.
All Cayenne models are equipped as 
standard with heat-insulating tinted glass 
featuring a grey top tint on the windscreen. 
As an optional alternative, heat and noise- 
insulating laminated 
glass offers addition-
al protection against infrared radiation. 
Enjoy peace and quiet, and an even more 
pleasant climate, in the passenger com
-
partment.
The heat and noise-insulating glass option 
also includes privacy glass at the rear.
Optional for all Cayenne models.
Four-zone climate control for rear seat area Cayenne GTS with privacy glass