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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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E-power button. 
The ‘e-power’ but ton can be used to 
expand the range in which the vehicle 
 
can be run solely on electric power, when 
heading out of a residential area, for 
instance. The throt tle map is adapted so 
that the combustion engine is engaged 
later than in ‘Normal’ mode depending   
on performance requirements. This is 
activated via a but ton on the  centre 
 
console.
 
B at ter y.
The hybrid system features a high-  
voltage nickel metal hydride (NiMH) bat-
tery consisting of 240 cells. It provides 
the electric machine with the energy   required for the vehicle to drive short 
 
distances solely on electric power.
The compact bat tery is located under the 
loadspace floor in the luggage compart -
ment. Weighing approximately 80 kg,   
its dimensions are 426 mm x 925 mm x 
286  mm. 
The bat tery is designed to last without 
the need for any maintenance throughout 
its entire life. As the electric machine 
also functions as a generator, it can 
charge the bat tery under certain condi -
tions when the combustion engine is in 
part-throt tle mode and through energy 
recovery during braking. A special bat tery  management and cooling system main
-
tains a constant temperature and 
  protects the battery from overheating.   
It also monitors the charge/discharge 
processes. As a result, the life of the 
bat tery is optimised and its suitabilit y   
for everyday use ensured, while offering 
a high capacit y: 1.7 kWh.
Systems that are usually dependent on 
the output provided by the combustion 
engine, such as climate control, power 
steering and brake assist, run solely   
on electricit y on the Cayenne S Hybrid. 
As they do not rely on output from the 
engine, these functions remain active 
when the car is running in electric mode  or when it is ‘coasting’ or gliding along 
with the engine turned off. 
In summary: despite its six- cylinder 
  powerplant, the Cayenne S Hybrid offers 
performance levels that are comparable 
with an eight-cylinder unit – but with 
  significantly lower fuel consumption. Also 
when it comes to hybrid drives, we’ve 
taken a completely new path. Hardly 
  surprising really, with a technology this 
convincing.
 
Cayenne S Hybrid system (combined)  
  Cayenne S Hybrid combustion engine
  Cayenne S Hybrid electric machine
Energy management display in PCM: electric modeFor fuel consumption, CO2 emissions and efficiency class data, please refer to pages 150/151.
Cayenne S Hybrid: 580 Nm at 1,000 rpm, 279 kW (380 hp) at 5,500 rpm
100
  50
    0
300 350 400 450 500 550 600 650
0
30 60 90
120
150 180 210 240 270 300 330
150 200
250
Power (kW)
T orque (Nm)
1500
7500
2000 25003000 3500400045005000 5500600065007000
1000
Engine speed (rpm)
360 390 420
700580 Nm
279 kW (380 hp) 

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65 · Safety and environment   |  Safet y
Outstanding brake performance.
To the point.
Braking systems.
Porsche brakes are renowned worldwide 
as the benchmark in performance and 
durability. Equipped with larger and more 
powerful braking systems, the Cayenne 
models continue this tradition by offering 
excellent deceleration – even when the 
car is fully laden with five adult occu -
pants, a full complement of luggage and   
a braked trailer load of up to 3,500 kg 
(Cayenne with manual gearbox: 2,700 kg).
All Cayenne models have internally 
  vented discs all round, ensuring con -
sistent performance during heav y use.  The front disc dimensions (diameter/
thickness) are 350 mm/34 mm on  
the Cayenne and Cayenne Diesel, 
360 mm/36 mm on the Cayenne S, 
  Cayenne S Hybrid and Cayenne GTS, and 
390 mm/38 mm on the Cayenne Turbo. 
All models have  
six-piston monobloc 
 
aluminium brake calipers at the front 
and four-piston equivalents at the rear.
The calipers are black on the Cayenne 
and Cayenne Diesel and silver on the 
Cayenne S and Cayenne S Hybrid. On 
the Cayenne GTS and the Cayenne Turbo, 
they feature a striking red paint finish.
Standard braking system on Cayenne Turbo Standard braking system on Cayenne S, 
 
Cayenne S Hybrid/Cayenne GTS; calipers in red
Standard braking system on Cayenne, Cayenne Diesel
Braking is assisted by a tandem booster 
and large brake master cylinder. Further 
assistance is provided by PSM (p. 68). 
For greater safet y, the brake pads are 
equipped with wear sensors, alerting 
the driver when new pads are required.
Electric parking brake. 
Manually activated and deactivated,   
the electric parking brake releases 
  automatically as you drive off.
Automatic hold function.
With the automatic hold function, you   
can pull away on the flat or a slope 
  without ever rolling back. The system 
  automatically detects when the vehicle 
has come to a halt on an uphill gradient. 
PSM then maintains the brake pressure 
at all four wheels for a brief period to 
prevent the vehicle from moving in the 
opposite direction. 

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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. 

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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.
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1)  The data presented here was recorded in accordance with the Euro 5 test procedure (715/2007/ EC, 692/2008/ EC, 566/2011/ EC and ECE- R 101) and the NEDC (New European Driving Cycle).  The   respective figures were not recorded on individual vehicles and do not constitute par t of the of fer. This data is provided solely for the purposes of comparison bet ween the respective models. Fuel consumption was recorded  on  vehicles with standard specification. Optional equipment may af fect fuel consumption and vehicle per formance. Fuel consumption and CO2 emissions are not only determined by a vehicle’s fuel ef ficiency, but also by the driving st yle  and other factors irrespective of vehicle specification. All current petrol engines from Porsche are compatible with a fuel ethanol content of up to 10  %. For more information on individual models, please contact your Porsche Centre.
CayenneCayenne DieselCayenne S
Fuel consumption/emissions/  
efficiency class
1)Manual gearbox/ Tiptronic S Tiptronic STiptronic S
Fuel grade Super Plus DieselSuper Plus
Urban in l/100 km 15.9/ 13. 2 8.414 . 4
Extra urban in l/100 km 8.5/8.0 6.58.2
Combined in l/100 km 11. 2 / 9 . 9 7. 210. 5
CO
2 emission in g / km 263/236 189245
Emissions standard EU 5 EU 5EU 5
Efficiency class (Germany)
3)G/E CE
Efficiency class (Switzerland)
3)G/G DG
Dimensions
Length4,846 mm 4,846 mm 4,846 mm
Width (incl. mirrors) 1,939 mm (2,155 mm) 1,939 mm (2,155 mm)1,939 mm (2,155 mm)
Height 1,705 m m 1,705 m m 1,705 m m
Wheelbase 2,895 mm 2,895 mm 2,895 mm
Luggage compartment volume (VDA),   
with rear seats folded 670 litres/1,780 litres
670 litres/1,780 litres670 litres/1,780 litres
Tank capacity/reserve 85 litres/15 litres 85 litres/13 litres85 litres/15 litres
Cayenne S HybridCayenne GTS Cayenne Turbo 
Tiptronic S Tiptronic S Tiptronic S
Super Super Plus Super Plus
8.7 14 . 8 15.8
7. 9 8.5 8.4
8.2 10.7 11. 5
193 251 270
EU 5 EU 5 EU 5
B F F
E G G
4,846  mm 4,846 mm 4,846 mm
1,939 mm (2,155 mm) 1,954 mm (2,155 mm) 1,939 mm (2,155 mm)
1,705  m m 1,6 8 8 m m 1,702 m m
2,895  mm 2,895 mm 2,895 mm
580 litres/1,690 litres   670 litres/1,705 litres/1,780 litres
2)670 litres/1,705 litres/1,780 litres2)
85 litres/13 litres 85 litres/15 litres 100 litres/15 litres
2)  In conjunction with comfort memory package.3)  Only valid in the countries specified.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.
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153 · Technical data
1)   At DIN unladen weight, ground clearance at axle centre.  
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.
Cayenne Cayenne DieselCayenne S
Off-road capability
Wading depth 500 mm 500 mm500 mm
Approach angle
1)26.0° (steel-spring suspension) 26.0° (steel-spring suspension)26.0° (steel-spring suspension)
Departure angle
1)24.5° (steel-spring suspension) 24.5° (steel-spring suspension)24.5° (steel-spring suspension)
Ramp breakover angle
1)20.5° (steel-spring suspension) 20.5° (steel-spring suspension)20.5° (steel-spring suspension)
Ground clearance with steel-spring suspension1)
Max. ground clearance215 m m 215 m m 215 m m
Ground clearance with air suspension1)
High Level II 268 mm 268 mm268 mm
High Level I 238 mm 238 mm 238 mm
Normal Level 210 m m 210 m m 210 m m
Low Level I 18 8 m m 18 8 m m 18 8 m m
Low Level II 178 m m 178 m m 178 m m
Loading Level 15 8 m m 15 8 m m 15 8 m m
Cayenne S Hybrid Cayenne GTS Cayenne Turbo
500 mm 482 mm 500 mm
26.0° (steel-spring suspension) 24.8° (steel-spring suspension) 26.0° (air suspension)
24.5° (steel-spring suspension) 24.0° (steel-spring suspension) 24.5° (air suspension)
20.5° (steel-spring suspension) 19.0° (steel-spring suspension) 20.0° (air suspension)
215  m m 204 mm –
268 mm 261 m m 273 mm
238  mm 231 m m 243 m m
210  m m 203 mm 215 m m
18 8  m m 193 m m 193 m m
178  m m 193 m m 18 3 m m
15 8  m m 181 m m 16 3 m m
Technical data.
Tyre labelling
Ty r e t yp e SizeFuel efficiency class/ 
rolling resistance Wet grip class
External rolling noise*
(class)
External rolling noise 
(dB)
Summer tyres 255/55 R 18E – CB
 – 74 – 72
265/50 R 19  C – BB – A
 – 73 – 69
275/45 R 20  EB – A
 73 – 72
295/35 R 21  E – CB – A
 – 74 – 72
All-season tyres 255/55 R 18 E – BC
 – 76 – 69
265/50 R 19  C – BC
 – 71 – 70
275/45 R 20  C – BC
 – 76 – 69
* For logistics and production - related reasons, we regret that it is not possible to order a specific make of t yre.
   low rolling noise   medium rolling noise   high rolling noise