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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. 
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.