
Drive systems and chassis  |  Drive systems · 30 
29 · Drive systems and chassis  |   Drive systems
Hybrid, diesel, petrol. Many different options.
One outcome: Porsche.
Drive systems.
The drive system of the  
Cayenne S Hybrid.
Hybrid drives are suitable for use in a 
wide range of scenarios. On road, off 
road or on the track – to us, it ’s about 
using technology in the most intelligent 
way. This enables us to introduce hybrid 
technology into a variet y of different   
vehicle concepts.
The clearest proof of this is the 918 Spyder 
– a concept study for the super sports car 
of the future. The electric   machines in its 
plug-in hybrid system work in conjunction 
with the high rpm 
  engine to deliver out-
standing performance with incredibly low 
fuel consumption.
Another example of a track- derived racing 
vehicle is the 911 GT3 R Hybrid. With   
its front-wheel hybrid drive and fly wheel  storage system, it is an extremely 
  modern  
interpretation of a thoroughbred 
racecar with great potential for the 
 future.
With the Cayenne S Hybrid, our primary 
focus was on meeting customer require -
ments in terms of athleticism, high effi -
ciency and greater everyday practicality. 
The result: the parallel full hybrid.
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 
style 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 in just 
6.5 seconds. These are the levels of 
acceleration you would usually expect 
from an eight- cylinder unit, but with   
a combined fuel consumption of 
8.2 l/100 km 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 combustion engine. The engine 
is engaged and disengaged using a 
  specially designed decoupler.
The electronic engine management 
  system receives all information on the 
driving and energy status and controls 
both drive systems to ensure optimum 
performance in any driving scenario.   
It shuts off the combustion engine and 
switches it back on. Thanks to the ultra-
fast decoupler and instantaneous engine 
start-up, all of this goes unnoticed by   
the driver. Under moderate acceleration, 
the electric machine can power the    vehicle independently using electricity 
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 
Parallel full hybrid
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.
1) For details on the test procedure, please refer to  page 150.
Decoupler Protective housing Electric machine
Hybrid module
For fuel consumption, CO2 emissions and efficiency class data, please refer to pages 150/151. 

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45 · Drive systems and chassis  |   Transmission
Precision control.
Whatever your choice of terrain.
Transmission.
Six-speed manual gearbox.
The six-speed manual gearbox on the 
Cayenne has been specifically adapted 
for the demands of high-performance 
use. The gear lever throw is short and 
precise, and each of the six ratios has 
been selected for optimum progression 
through the gears. As the centre console 
rises to meet the dashboard, the gear 
lever is close to hand – for an even more 
engaging drive.
The standard upshift display in the 
  instrument cluster helps to reduce fuel 
consumption further still. Eight-speed Tiptronic S is also available 
as an option on the Cayenne in conjunc
-
tion with the auto start/stop function.
Standard on the Cayenne.
Eight-speed Tiptronic S.
The outstanding feature of the eight-
speed Tiptronic S is a particularly wide 
ratio spread. 1st gear is designed for 
optimum acceleration when pulling away 
and greater performance when tackling 
ascents and towing loads in off-road 
  terrain. Top speed is reached in 6th gear 
(in 7th gear on the Cayenne Diesel). The 
remaining upper gears are used to lower 
the revs at high speed, thereby enhanc -
ing fuel economy and occupant comfort.  On the motorway in particular, driving 
 
at low revs will significantly reduce the 
noise level inside the vehicle. 
In automatic mode, the driver can influ -
ence gearshifts on the Tiptronic S using 
the throt tle and brakes alone. Tiptronic S 
automatically adapts the gearshift points 
for performance driving – equally, if a 
more defensive driving st yle is detected, 
the system selects a gearshift point that 
offers maximum fuel economy. Under 
heav y braking, Tiptronic S shifts down to 
maximise engine braking.
An electric pump is used to maintain the 
required pressure of the transmission fluid, 
e.g. to transmit high levels of torque
 at 
lower engine speeds.  The standard sports steering wheel in 
conjunction with Tiptronic S has two 
  ergonomic switches for manual gear 
changes. One press forward with the 
thumb and Tiptronic S shifts up. One 
 
pull backwards with the index finger and 
Tiptronic S shifts down. Either the right 
or left-hand switch can be used. The 
  result: an even more dynamic response 
when changing gear.
Standard on the Cayenne Diesel, 
  Cayenne S, Cayenne S Hybrid, 
 
Cayenne GTS and Cayenne Turbo. 
Optional for the Cayenne.
Tiptronic S gear selector
For fuel consumption, CO2 emissions and efficiency class data, please refer to pages 
15 0/ 151. 

All -wheel drive on the Cayenne, Cayenne S, Cayenne GTS and Cayenne Turbo
 Drive systems and chassis  |  Transmission · 48 
47 · Drive systems and chassis  |   Transmission
Intelligent, discreet, responsive.
The ideal travelling companion.
Porsche Traction Management (PTM) 
on the Cayenne, Cayenne S,  
Cayenne GTS and Cayenne Turbo.
Porsche Traction Management (PTM) is 
an active all-wheel drive system with an 
electronically variable, map-controlled 
multi-plate clutch, automatic brake differ -
ential (ABD) and anti-slip regulation (ASR).
Torque is distributed bet ween the front 
and rear axles by means of the electron -
ically variable multi-plate clutch. For the 
toughest off-road terrain, the differential 
can be locked using the PTM control  
on the centre console. With the aid of 
on-board sensors, the status of the car 
is continuously monitored and the front/
rear split is adjusted to match changing 
driving conditions. The sensors are used 
to measure a range of values, including  the rotational speed of all four wheels, 
the lateral and longitudinal acceleration 
of the car, and the current steering 
angle.
If, for example, the rear wheels threaten 
to lose traction under acceleration, a 
greater proportion of drive torque is 
  automatically transmit ted to the front 
axle by a more positive engagement of 
the multi-plate clutch. In addition, ASR 
minimises wheel spin. During cornering, 
the required level of engine torque is 
  distributed to the front wheels to ensure 
excellent lateral stability. 
In conjunction with advanced Porsche 
Stabilit y Management (PSM, p. 68), PTM 
ensures the perfect distribution of drive 
torque for optimum traction in all road 
scenarios, whether on long straights, 
through tight corners or on surfaces 
 
with different friction coefficients. If one 
of the wheels is about to lose traction, 
PTM uses the ABD function to apply the 
corresponding brake. As a result, more 
drive is automatically transferred to   
the opposite wheel. If both wheels on 
one axle are in danger of slipping, ASR 
immediately intervenes and modifies 
  engine output to maintain drive. As well  as enhancing traction and active safet y, 
Porsche Traction Management (PTM) 
  offers exceptional handling and driving 
dynamics.Standard on the Cayenne, Cayenne S, 
Cayenne GTS and Cayenne Turbo. 

147 · Technical dataTechnical data · 148 
Technical data.CayenneCayenne DieselCayenne S
Engine/electric motor
Configuration/cylinders V6 V6V8
Displacement 3,598 cm
32,967 cm34,806 cm3
Max. power (DIN) at rpm220 kW ( 300 hp) at 6,300 rpm 18 0 kW ( 245 hp) at 3,800–4,400 rpm 294 kW (400 hp) at 6,500 rpm
Max. torque at rpm 400 Nm at 3,000 rpm 550 Nm at 1,75 0 –2,75 0 r p m 500 Nm at 3,500–5,300 rpm
Compression ratio 11. 7 : 1 16 . 8 : 1 12.5 : 1
Max. power (electric machine)   
at  rpm –
––
Max. torque (electric machine)
at  rpm –
––
Max. power (parallel full hybrid)
at  rpm –
––
Max. torque (parallel full hybrid)   
at  rpm –
––
Transmission
LayoutPorsche Traction Management (PTM):
active all-wheel drive with elec-
tronically variable, map-controlled 
  multi-plate clutch, automatic brake 
differential (ABD) and anti-slip 
 regulation  (ASR) Porsche Traction Management (PTM):
permanent all-wheel drive with 
self-locking centre dif ferential, auto
-
matic 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 
differential (ABD) and anti-slip 
 regulation  (ASR)
Lockable differentials (standard) Electronically controlled multi-plate clutch,  
variable inter-axle lock Self-locking centre differential
Electronically controlled multi-plate clutch,  
variable inter-axle lock
6-speed manual gearbox Standard ––
8-speed Tiptronic S Optional StandardStandard
Cayenne S HybridCayenne GTS Cayenne Turbo
V6 V8 V8
2,995  cm
34,806  cm34,806 cm3
245 kW ( 333 hp) at 5,500 – 6,500 rpm 309 kW ( 420 hp) at 6,500 rpm 368 kW ( 500 hp) at 6,000 rpm
440  Nm at 3,000–5,250 rpm 515 Nm at 3,500 rpm 700 Nm at 2,250–4,500 rpm
10. 5  : 1 12.5 : 1 10.5 : 1
34 kW (47 hp) at > 1,150 rpm  – –
300 Nm at < 1,150 rpm   – –
279 kW (380 hp) at 5,500 rpm  – –
580 Nm at 1,000 rpm   – –
Porsche Traction Management (PTM): 
permanent all-wheel drive with 
self-locking centre dif ferential, auto -
matic 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 
differential (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 
differential (ABD) and anti-slip 
 regulation  (ASR)
Self-locking centre differential Electronically controlled multi-plate clutch,  
variable inter-axle lock Electronically controlled multi-plate clutch, 
 
variable inter-axle lock
– – –
Standard Standard Standard
All information in respect of features, design, 
  performance, 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.
For fuel consumption, CO2 emissions and 
efficiency class data, please refer to 
p a ge s 15 0/ 151. 

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