
The  Cayenne   |   Cayenne  Diesel  · 18 
17 · The   Cayenne   |   Cayenne  Diesel
1) Compared to previous model (Model Year 2010).2)  For details on the test procedure, please refer to   
p a ge 15 0.
The only thing running low on long journeys:
fuel consumption.
Cayenne Diesel.
Boasting outstanding performance and 
efficiency, the Cayenne Diesel is ideal for 
longer journeys – offering high levels of 
torque, while fuel consumption remains 
low.
Its 3.0 -litre V6 turbo - diesel engine is now 
more powerful and refined, and approxi -
mately 20 kg lighter.
1) The unit generates 
180 kW (245 hp) and maximum torque   
of 550 Nm. The sprint to 100 km/ h 
  requires just 7.6 seconds. Top speed is 
220 km/ h. Fuel consumption now comes 
in at just 7.2 l/100 km in the combined 
test cycle.
2)
Direct fuel injection comes courtesy   
of a common-rail injection system.   
The   piezoelectric injectors enable mul -
tiple   injections at a pressure of up to  2,000 bar, ensuring optimum distribution 
of the air/fuel mixture – for improved 
 dynamics.
The turbocharger on the Cayenne Diesel 
features Variable Turbine Geometry 
 
(V TG, p. 42). Combined with optimised 
channelling of the intake air, it enhances 
the charging effect, thereby generating   
a higher output and impressive torque, 
even at low engine speeds.
The standard eight-speed Tiptronic S 
  includes gearshift controls on the steer -
ing wheel. Transmit ting the high torque 
of the Cayenne Diesel smoothly and 
  effectively, the eight gears are designed 
to facilitate both economical driving with 
low fuel consumption and performance 
driving with emphatic acceleration. Porsche Traction Management (PTM, 
p. 47)  
permanent all-wheel drive with   
self-   locking centre differential transmits   
the car’s power to all four wheels with 
optimum precision and control. 
Available as a no - cost option, the   
100 -litre fuel tank increases the range   
to well over 1,000 km while keeping   
the engine rpm and noise levels low.
The Cayenne Diesel: proof that   
a 100 -metre sprinter can also run   
a marathon.
For fuel consumption, CO
2 emissions and efficiency class data, please refer to pages 150/151. 

The  Cayenne   |   Cayenne  S Hybrid · 22 
21 · The   Cayenne   |   Cayenne  S Hybrid
A hybrid is like a good marriage.
Only with two better halves. 
Cayenne S Hybrid.
We have always gone our own way. This 
is the hallmark of our independent spirit. 
Only thus can we continue to meet our 
high performance standards. And yours. 
For the Cayenne S Hybrid we chose a 
highly sophisticated technical concept 
that  perfectly embodies the key principle 
of an alternative drive: efficiency.
The parallel full hybrid drive (p. 28) on 
the Cayenne S Hybrid features a 3.0 -litre 
V6 supercharged engine and an electric 
machine (motor/generator) that provides 
additional power on demand. It offers 
  levels of acceleration that are compar -
able with a V8 unit, but with a reduction   
of up to 22  % in both fuel consumption 
and CO
2 emissions compared to the 
 Cayenne  S.  The engine delivers 245 kW (333 hp), 
while the electric machine generates 
34 kW (47 hp). Working in tandem, 
 
they produce a total output of 279 kW 
(380  hp). 
With a top speed of 242 km/ h, acceler -
ation from 0 to 100 km/ h takes 6.5 sec -
onds. Maximum torque is 580 Nm. 
On the parallel full hybrid system, the 
electric machine and a decoupler are 
  integrated directly into the drivetrain 
  between the combustion engine and the 
eight-speed Tiptronic S. The decoupler 
ensures positive engagement with the 
combustion engine, thereby offering 
  several benefits – both for the driver   
and the environment. Under moderate acceleration, the 
  electric machine can power the vehicle 
independently. In order to drive quietly 
through residential areas, for example. 
The generator can also be used to 
  recuperate energy during braking, i.e. 
 
for charging the bat tery.
In addition, the electric machine can be 
used to boost performance – for faster 
acceleration.
Other energy-saving features include the 
car’s abilit y to glide along, even when the 
engine is turned off. The hybrid system 
therefore also brings significant advan -
tages when not driving in urban traffic, 
as the vehicle can simply ‘coast ’ along 
many stretches of road without any  power at all. Together with the auto 
start/stop function, the parallel full 
  hybrid system offers exceptional levels 
of performance and efficiency.
The ‘hybrid’ designation on each front 
wing alludes to the  
innovative drive con -
cept within. 
Inside the car, the TFT colour display   
in the instrument cluster provides 
  information on the current energy flow. 
Further driving data is displayed via   
the optional Porsche Communication 
Management (PCM). 
But the greatest benefit of all:   
the   Cayenne S Hybrid is a Porsche.   
And it drives like one too.
For fuel consumption, CO
2 emissions and efficiency class data, please refer to pages 150/151. 

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. 

Drive systems and chassis  |  Engine technology · 44 
43 · Drive systems and chassis  |   Engine technology
Air intake system.
The Cayenne models are all equipped 
with a resonance air intake system.   
This technology uses the pressure waves 
generated by the inlet valves to ‘ force’ air 
into the engine.
The effect is further enhanced on the V6 
engine in the Cayenne and the V8 engine 
in the Cayenne S and the Cayenne GTS 
by a t wo -stage intake manifold. This vari -
able geometry combines all the benefits 
of a long intake tube (higher torque at 
low rpm) with those of a shorter length 
(more power at higher rpm).
The result: highly impressive torque 
  ratings across the entire engine speed 
range.
Turbocharging system in the  
Cayenne Turbo.
In the Cayenne Turbo, the engine is 
  assisted by t win turbocharger units 
  arranged in parallel – one for each bank 
of cylinders. Incoming air is passed 
through a filter and compressed by the 
turbine units. Its temperature is then 
  reduced in the twin intercooler system, 
which improves cylinder charging and 
limits thermal loads on the engine.  
Supercharging system in the  
Cayenne S Hybrid.
 
The engine in the Cayenne S Hybrid is 
equipped with a supercharger. For a 
more direct response, even at low revs 
and road speeds. The supercharger has 
a low-temperature water cooling system 
for cooling the charge air.
Variable Turbine Geometry (VTG) in   
the Cayenne Diesel. 
The turbocharger in the Cayenne Diesel 
features Variable Turbine Geometry 
(V TG). The gas-flow from the engine   
is channelled onto the turbines via elec -
tronically adjustable guide vanes. By 
changing the vane angle, the system can 
replicate the geometry in all t ypes of 
turbo, large or small, and thus achieve 
the optimum gas-flow characteristics.   
As a result, even at low engine rpm,   
the turbine speed is maximised. For a 
significant increase in boost pressure, 
excellent cylinder charging plus greater 
power and torque.
Electronic engine management.
Cultured performance in all driving 
  scenarios requires comprehensive   
engine control. The electronic engine 
management system does this by 
  continually monitoring the relevant input 
data from a variet y of sophisticated 
  sensors. This data is then compared with 
a corresponding set of reference values. 
Based on this information, a range of   
key engine functions, e.g. ignition and 
  injection timings as well as injection 
quantities, are seamlessly and auto -
matically adjusted. Other major functions 
include on-board recuperation. It ensures 
that the on-board power supply is only 
  replenished while the vehicle is on the 
overrun. This boosts fuel economy as 
well as performance, and ensures max -
imum engine output during acceleration. 
All this goes unnoticed by the driver, 
apart from the obvious benefits: lower 
fuel consumption and CO
2 emissions plus 
greater power and torque at all times.
Exhaust system.
The light weight exhaust systems in the 
Cayenne models are made from special, 
long-life stainless steel. The key features 
of the catalysts are high efficiency, 
  faster warm-up and a long service life.
Sports exhaust system.
Available as an option on the Cayenne 
and Cayenne S and included as standard 
on the Cayenne GTS, the sports exhaust 
system
1) provides an even more distinct -
ive sound. For the looks to match, it 
comes with a specially designed set of 
t win dual-tube tailpipes with a high-gloss 
finish. On the Cayenne GTS, these are 
  finished in mat t black.
All exhaust systems, standard and 
sports, comply with the EU 5 emissions 
legislation.
1)   For Cayenne only in conjunction with Tiptronic S. Single-tube tailpipes on the Cayenne, Cayenne Diesel, 
Cayenne S and Cayenne S Hybrid
Dual-tube tailpipes on the Cayenne Turbo
Sports exhaust system (optional)
But ton for spor ts exhaust system
Spor ts exhaust system, with t win dual -tube tailpipes in mat t black on the Cayenne GTS For fuel consumption, CO2 emissions and efficiency class data, please refer to pages 150/151. 

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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