
The  Cayenne   |  Model range · 12 
11 · The   Cayenne  |  Model range
Those who develop talent reap the reward.
Sometimes in more ways than one.
The Cayenne models.
When we launched the first Cayenne in 
2002, it was met with great scepticism. 
Can it still be considered a Porsche at 
all? Our reply: never before in the history 
of the company, had a model gone   
from 0 to 100,000 sold units so quickly. 
The second-generation Cayenne too has 
firmly established itself in the SUV   
market, demonstrating that exceptional 
sports car performance is not just 
  restricted to the road, while the first 
  Cayenne Diesel proved once more   
that we are not afraid to follow uncon -
ventional paths.
The success story continued to gather 
momentum in 2010 – with the sum of the 
ideas   inherent in every Porsche. Innovative drive systems have led to 
greater efficiency: fuel consumption has 
been reduced by up to 23 
% and CO
2 
emissions by up to 26  %. This was 
achieved thanks to the Cayenne models 
being considerably lighter, with each   
one weighing up to 185 kg less than the 
respective previous model. They also 
  feature a host of advanced technologies 
such as the auto start/stop function 
(p. 38). All this has made our vehicles 
more dynamic, practical and comfortable 
than ever before.
For increased comfort and safet y there’s 
a range of driver assistance systems 
including the optional adaptive cruise 
control (p. 110) with Porsche Active Safe 
(PAS). Ensuring a phenomenal sound 
experience in every seat position is the 
optional Burmester
® High-End Surround 
Sound System (p. 96). The most innovative – and therefore in 
keeping with the rest of the Porsche 
  family – is the Cayenne S Hybrid. Its par
-
allel full hybrid system (p. 28) harnesses 
the power of an electric machine (motor/
generator) and an internal combustion 
engine. This provides several clear 
  benefits for the driver: outstanding 
sports car performance combined with 
excellent fuel economy. Once again, 
 typically  Porsche. 
The Cayenne Diesel is no exception.   
The drive system is based on the tried-
and-tested Porsche principle. We’ve   
just refined the concept, making it even 
lighter and more powerful. 
The Cayenne and Cayenne S offer 
  increased power and efficiency, while 
also delivering exceptional capability   
off road. The result: greater driving  pleasure with reduced fuel consumption 
and CO
2 emissions. On and off road. 
 
This has also been achieved through the 
use of advanced technologies such as 
  direct fuel injection (DFI, p. 40), eight-
speed Tiptronic S (p. 44) and VarioCam 
Plus (p. 39). The interaction bet ween   
all components has also been optimised.
The Cayenne GTS: an SUV descended 
from a thoroughbred sports car. The   
purist among Cayenne models, it is 
extremely close to the road. With excep -
tional performance, a reduction in ride 
height and an engine note t ypical of the 
GTS, it offers one thing above all else: 
pure sporting prowess.
Another of our principles: high per -
formance should never come at the 
  expense of comfort or safet y, and 
 
this is something we have kept to. Even 
with a car offering the phenomenal out -
put of the Cayenne Turbo. Its 4.8-litre V8 
powerplant develops 368 kW (500 hp), 
which is guaranteed to set pulse rates 
climbing and send a shiver down the 
spine – both natural reactions in a turbo -
charged Porsche. 
Standard active safety features include 
Bi-Xenon main headlights with the 
  Porsche Dynamic Light System (PDLS, 
p. 63). For greater comfort and perform -
ance, the car is equipped as standard 
with eight-speed Tiptronic S (p. 44), while 
Porsche Torque Vectoring Plus (PTV Plus, 
p. 56) enhances driving dynamics and 
stability.
As always, we’ve focused on what ’s really 
important. To the point: the Cayenne 
models.
For fuel consumption, CO
2 emissions and efficiency class data, please refer to pages 150/151. 

The  Cayenne   |   Cayenne  · 16 
15 · The   Cayenne   |   Cayenne
Everything has changed. 
Apart from the concept.
Cayenne.
At Porsche, we are continually changing. 
Looking for a new and different approach. 
Without ever losing sight of where we’ve 
come from. That ’s how we remain true to 
ourselves.
The basic Cayenne concept is therefore 
the same. We’ve just continued to 
improve it: the Cayenne is now lighter –   
up to 165 kg
1) depending on the specifi -
cation – and also more dynamic, more 
comfortable, and closer to the road than 
ever before. Without detracting from the 
qualities required for off-road driving or 
towing heav y loads.
Its naturally aspirated 3.6-litre V6 engine 
features direct fuel injection (DFI, p. 40), 
variable valve timing on both inlet and 
  exhaust, and a variable resonance intake  manifold – for a generous output and 
  excellent fuel economy. In other words: 
we have enhanced the performance, 
while significantly lowering the weight, 
fuel consumption and CO
2 emissions. The 
figures speak for themselves: maximum 
torque of 400 Nm, 220 kW (300 hp),   
a top speed of 230 km/ h and the abilit y 
to accelerate from 0 to 100 km/ h in 
7.5 seconds. With both fuel consumption 
and CO
2 emissions reduced by 20  %.1)
Delivering this power to the road effi -
ciently, Porsche Traction Management 
(PTM, p. 47) combines active all-wheel 
drive with an electronically variable multi-  
plate clutch, automatic brake differential 
(ABD, p. 47) and anti-slip regulation (ASR, 
p. 47).   Together they enable the perfect 
distri   bution of drive torque to all four  wheels, whether on long straights, 
through tight corners or on surfaces with 
different 
 friction  coefficients  –  for  dynamic 
 handling 
and increased traction. Drive is 
trans   mitted through a high-performance
 
 
six-speed manual gearbox (p. 44), which 
ensures optimum progression through 
the gears.
In addition to the standard 18-inch 
  Cayenne wheels and larger brakes, the 
Cayenne can be fit ted with the optional 
Porsche Ceramic Composite Brake 
(PCCB, p. 66) – for even more outstand -
ing brake performance. 
Another key advantage: a total weight 
saving of approximately 50  % compared 
with equivalent cast-iron discs. The generous standard equipment 
  includes partial-leather seats, climate 
control, the CDR audio system with 
touchscreen, cruise control and auto
-
matic headlight activation. For added 
comfort, there’s also a ‘Welcome Home’ 
lighting function. When you arrive at a 
destination after dark, the headlights 
  remain illuminated for a user-defined 
  period, lighting your path from the car.
So, a unique blend of the great sports 
performance and unrestricted everyday 
practicalit y that is t ypical of Porsche. 
Let ’s be honest, would you have expected 
anything else?
For fuel consumption, CO
2 emissions and efficiency class data, please refer to pages 150/151.1) Compared to previous model. 

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.  

Comfort and transport  |  Comfor t · 82 
81 · Comfort and transport   |  Comfor t Cayenne Turbo with t wo -tone leather interior in Umber/Cream and walnut interior package (wood)Cayenne GTS with leather interior in Black and GTS interior package in Carmine Red
As on every Porsche, the interior of the 
Cayenne is designed around the driver, 
combining sporting st yle with the very 
highest standards of ergonomics, com
-
fort and quality.
Particularly striking features include the 
way the centre console rises to meet   
the dashboard – clearly inspired by the 
Carrera GT. This immediately enhances 
the interior structure, a continuation of 
the car’s dynamic exterior lines. The seat 
position and sports steering wheel offer 
exceptional support and contact – for an 
even sportier ride.
Our benchmark for exceptional driver comfort?
An out-and-out sports car.
Comfort.
A t ypical Porsche feature: the five round 
instruments form the familiar cluster and 
are slightly raised from the dashboard as 
a visual unit. The high-resolution 4.8-inch 
TFT colour screen displays information 
from the on-board computer or, in con -
junction with PCM including navigation 
module, map data from the navigation 
system. It also shows the set tings of the 
optional adaptive cruise control (p.  110) 
or gives various warnings, such as alerts 
from Tyre Pressure Monitoring (TPM, 
p. 58), which is also available as an option. 
On the Cayenne S Hybrid, the display also 
provides information about the energy 
management. Oil pressure, oil and coolant temperature 
as well as the fuel level are displayed 
using analogue gauges, while the boost 
pressure gauge on the Cayenne Turbo is 
digital. A compass display in the instrument 
cluster is available as an  
option in conjunc-
tion with PCM. This shows the four cardinal 
and four ordinal directions with degree 
increments as well as your current altitude.
The steering column offers manual height 
and reach adjustment (electrically adjust -
able on the Cayenne Turbo). The steering 
wheel rim is in smooth-finish leather.   As is the optional SportDesign steering 
wheel with gearshift paddles (standard on 
the Cayenne GTS) – for genuine race-
st yle gearshift action. Also available as 
an option, the multifunction steering 
wheel enables easy access to a range of 
functions including audio and telephone. 

Comfort and transport  |  Driver assistance systems  · 108 
107 · Comfort and transport   |  Driver assistance systems
Seeing and being seen.
It’s all about having the right technology.
Driver assistance systems.
ParkAssist.
This parking aid uses an acoustic signal 
and front /rear displays to alert the   
driver of any obstacles at the front or 
rear of the car. Its sensors are neatly 
concealed in the front and rear aprons. 
The acoustic signal is supplemented   
by a visual warning in the centre console 
display which provides a graphical r   ep-
resentation of the vehicle’s proximit y to 
obstacles.
Standard on the Cayenne Turbo.    
Optional for all other Cayenne models.
Reversing camera.
The reversing camera facilitates reverse 
parking and manoeuvring and also 
  assists with hitching a trailer. Help is 
  provided in the form of a high-contrast 
colour image with dynamic guidelines   
on the PCM screen, which show the pre -
dicted course of the vehicle based on the 
current position of the steering wheel. 
The ParkAssist visual proximity indicator 
is also shown in the central display.
Optional for all Cayenne models. 
Automatically dimming mirrors.
Another comfort-oriented feature: 
  automatically dimming exterior and 
 interior  mirrors.
Standard on the Cayenne Turbo.    
Optional for all other Cayenne models.
Cruise control. 
Cruise control automatically regulates 
the speed of your vehicle for added 
  driver comfort on longer journeys. It   
can be used at speeds bet ween 30   
and 240 km/ h and is operated using a 
button on one of the control stalks.
Standard on all Cayenne models. 
Reversing camera Reversing camera display in PCM 

Comfort and transport  |  Driver assistance systems  · 112 
111 · Comfort and transport   |  Driver assistance systems
Speed limit indicator. 
The speed limit indicator informs the 
driver about speed restrictions, restric -
tions on overtaking and when these   
no longer apply, which is recorded using 
a camera.
Information is shown on the colour TFT 
display in the instrument cluster and   
via PCM. If the driver misses a traffic 
sign – e.g. due to heav y rainfall or 
  darkness – the speed limit stored in   
the navigation module is automatically 
displayed.
This leaves the driver free to focus on 
the road ahead. 
Optional for all Cayenne models.
Speed limit indicator
Adaptive cruise control with   
Porsche Active Safe (PAS). 
Optional on all Cayenne models, adaptive 
cruise control regulates the speed of your 
vehicle in line with that of the ve   hicle in 
front. To do that, the system uses a radar 
sensor in the central air intake to monitor 
the road up to 200 m ahead.
If you approach another vehicle that is 
travelling slower than your selected 
  cruising speed, the system slows the 
  engine or gently applies the brakes. 
 
This continues until the distance that  
you have preset is maintained. If heavier 
braking is required, the driver has to 
 
actively intervene. Your vehicle will  
now follow the one in front at a reduced 
speed. 
If the other vehicle decelerates further, 
adaptive cruise control will continue to 
reduce your speed – even down to a halt. 
When the road ahead is free once more, 
the car automatically returns to your 
  selected cruising speed between 30 and 
210 km/ h. To pull away after an auto -
matic stop, simply use the control lever 
or depress the accelerator pedal.
If selected by the driver, the integrated 
Stop & Go function automatically applies 
the brakes and then drives off again in 
congested traf fic. 
For added safet y, the system also 
  features integrated Porsche Active Safe 
(PAS). The system visually and audibly 
alerts the driver in the event of a sudden 
decrease in distance and briefly tugs   
on the brakes. It can also intervene in   
the braking process and apply increased 
braking pressure through to all- out emer -
gency braking, if required. 
Optional for all Cayenne models.
Adaptive cruise control 

Electric sunscreen for rear side windowsPersonalisation · 
136 
135 · Personalisation Porsche Crest embossed on head restraints (front and outer rear seats)
Spor tDesign steering wheel with gearshif t paddles
Comfort lighting package
1)  Includes electric adjustment of lumbar support, squab length, side cushions on backrest/squab and steering column   
(Cayenne Turbo: comfor t memor y package as no - cost option); comfor t memor y package (driver’s side: seat, steering column,   
exterior mirror set tings; front passenger’s side: seat set tings) and other additional functions.
2)   Includes electric adjustment of lumbar suppor t, squab length and steering column, a comfor t memor y package   
(driver’s side: seat,   steering column, exterior mirror set tings; front passenger’s side: seat set tings) and other additional functions.
3)  ‘Cayenne’ for Cayenne and Cayenne Diesel, ‘Cayenne S’ for Cayenne S and Cayenne S Hybrid, ‘Cayenne GTS’ for Cayenne GTS and  ‘Cayenne turbo’ for Cayenne Turbo.–  not available  extra-cost option•  standard equipment■  no-cost option
For more information on the options featured in this catalogue, please refer to the price list.
OptionCayenne
Cayenne Diesel
Cayenne S
Cayenne S Hybrid
Cayenne GTS
Cayenne TurboI no. Page
Interior.
Adaptive cruise control with Porsche Active Safe (PAS)••••••8T3110
Speed limit indicator
••••••9Q6 111
Lane Change Assist (LCA)
••••••7Y1  10 9
Lane Departure Warning (LDW)
••••••7Y6/7Y7 10 8
Preparation for Porsche Vehicle Tracking System (PV TS)
••••••7G5 10 2
HomeLink
® (garage-door opener)••••••VC1
Loadspace management system
••••••3GN 116
Ski bag
••••••3X1 112 ,  113
Smoker package
■■■■■■9JB
Fire extinguisher
••••••6A7
OptionCayenne
Cayenne Diesel
Cayenne S
Cayenne S Hybrid
Cayenne GTS
Cayenne TurboI no. Page
Interior.
SportDesign steering wheel with gearshif t paddles••••••1M L  80
Adaptive sports seats with comfort memory package (18-way) 
1)••••• •PE6 84
Comfort memory package (14-way) 
2)•••••■PE5/Q2J 84
Driver memory package
••••• –3L4
84
Rooflining in Alcantara
•••• ••6NN
  Porsche Crest embossed on head restraints (front)  
Exclusive ••••••3J7
Porsche Crest embossed on head restraints (front and outer rear seats)  
Exclusive••••••5ZF112 ,  13 5
Door-sill guards in stainless steel with model logo (front) 
3)•• ••••7M1
Electric sunscreen for rear side windows
••••••3Y8 10 2
Floor mats
••••••0TD
Comfort lighting package
••••••PP5/PP6 10 0
Extended LED comfort lighting package  
Exclusive••••••AEH
4-zone climate control
••• –••9AH
10 0
Auxiliary heating system
••• –••9M9
Side airbags (rear)
••••••4X4 70 

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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