
The Cayenne 8
Model range 10
Design
 12  
Cayenne
 14
Cayenne Diesel
 16
Cayenne S
 18
Cayenne S Hybrid
 20
Cayenne GTS
 22
Cayenne Turbo
 24
Drive systems and chassis  26
Drive systems 28
Engine technology  38
Transmission  44
Off-road capability   50
Chassis  52
Safety and environment  60
Active safety  62
Passive safety  70
Environment  72
Comfort and transport  78
Comfort 80
Driver assistance systems  10 6
Transport   112
Personalisation 118
 Porsche  Exclusive  140
Factory collection  141
Panorama  142
Summary  144
Technical data 146
Index   154
For fuel consumption, CO2 emissions and efficiency class data,  
please refer to pages 150/151. 

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. 

Drive systems and chassis  |  Drive systems · 32 
31 · Drive systems and chassis  |   Drive systems
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
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Drive systems and chassis  |  Drive systems · 36 
35 · Drive systems and chassis  |   Drive systems
The engine of the Cayenne S. 
The Cayenne S has a naturally aspirated 
4.8-litre V8 engine with direct fuel injec -
tion (DFI, p. 40), VarioCam Plus (p. 39) 
and a t wo -stage intake manifold. The unit 
generates 294 kW (400 hp) at 6,500 rpm. 
Maximum torque of 500 Nm is available 
bet ween 3,500 and 5,300 rpm.
The engine of the Cayenne GTS.
The Cayenne GTS is powered by an 
uprated, naturally aspirated 4.8-litre V8 
engine. Featuring direct fuel injection 
(DFI, p. 40) and VarioCam Plus (p. 39), it 
delivers 309 kW (420 hp) at 6,500 rpm. 
Cayenne S engine
Fit ted with eight-speed Tiptronic S as 
standard, the car is capable of accelerat -
ing from 0 to 100 km/ h in 5.9 seconds. 
Top speed is 258 km/ h, while fuel con -
sumption has been reduced by 23  %.
1)
Maximum torque of 515 Nm is available 
at 3,500 rpm. The benchmark sprint 
from 0 to 100 km/ h is completed in just 
5.7 seconds. Top speed comes in at 
261 k m / h.
Cayenne GTS engine
Cayenne S: 500 Nm bet ween 3,500 and 5,300 rpm, 294 kW (400 hp) at 6,500 rpm Cayenne GTS: 515 Nm at 3,500 rpm, 309 kW (420 hp) at 6,500 rpm
For fuel consumption, CO2 emissions and efficiency class data, please refer to pages 150/151.1) Compared to previous model.
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T orque (Nm)
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Drive systems and chassis  |  Engine technology · 42 
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. 

Drive systems and chassis  |  Off-road capability · 52 
51 · Drive systems and chassis  |   Off-road capability
From urban jungle to the windy wilds.
The Cayenne is perfectly at home on any terrain.
Off-road capability.
Steep ascents leading to snow- covered 
mountain lodges, boggy ground or 
muddy, loose surfaces – all situations 
that the Cayenne handles superbly with 
intelligent all-wheel drive. The drive 
  systems featured on the Cayenne models 
deliver exceptional torque. For plent y of 
power on tap. On any terrain.
Operating concept.
With the help of Porsche Traction 
  Management (PTM), the Cayenne can 
cope with even the most demanding 
  off-road scenarios. Simply move the 
main off-road control on the centre 
 
console forward or backward to select 
one of up to three off-road modes  
(depending on the model). Available  
on the Cayenne, Cayenne Diesel,  
Cayenne S, Cayenne GTS and Cayenne 
Turbo, this 
function readies the car for 
off-road use or reverts the set ting to 
normal road driving.
In Off-road Mode 1, for example, the 
maps for all relevant systems, e.g. ABS, 
are adapted to provide optimum traction. 
In addition, High Level I is selected   
on vehicles featuring air suspension   
with PASM. If that ’s not enough, the air 
suspension can be raised further to 
High Level II to increase the approach/
departure angle and wading depth.
1)
Push the off-road control forward again 
on the Cayenne, Cayenne S, Cayenne GTS 
and Cayenne Turbo to activate Off-road 
Mode 2 – for even greater traction on    difficult terrain, the multi-plate clutch can 
be fully locked.
The electronically variable rear diffe
  r-
ential on the optional Porsche Torque 
Vectoring Plus (PT V Plus, p. 56) is inte -
grated within the all-wheel drive system. 
This automatically ensures the optimum 
distribution of drive torque on particular -
ly uneven surfaces. If one of the rear 
wheels begins to slip, the rear differential 
varies the amount of torque transmit ted 
through each drive shaft, thereby restor -
ing traction. In Off-road Mode 3, the rear 
differential can be manually locked using 
the main off-road control. Then both   
rear wheels receive the same amount of 
torque, regardless of surface conditions. 
The optional PDCC (p. 55) enables    greater wheel articulation in all three 
modes, improving traction still further. 
For effective prevention of damage to the 
underside of the car, all Cayenne models 
can be equipped with optional off-road 
underbody protection comprising rock 
rails with integrated skid plates, a 
  reinforced engine-bay guard, additional 
protection for fuel tank and rear axle, 
and a second towing lug.
1) The Cayenne GTS has a steel -spring spor ts suspension with a 24 mm reduction in ride height (20 mm reduction with optional air suspension). This will lead to restricted capabilit y when driving of f road.
Main off-road control 

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55 · Drive systems and chassis  |   Chassis High-speed cornering in the Cayenne Turbo with PDCCHigh-speed cornering in the Cayenne S without PDCC
1) PASM is fit ted as standard on the Cayenne GTS.2)  
At High Level II, High Level I and Normal Level, the ride height on the Cayenne GTS is 12 mm lower than on the other Cayenne models. For fur ther information, please refer to page 153.3) The ride height on the Cayenne Turbo is 5 mm higher than on the other models.For fuel consumption, CO2 emissions and efficiency class data, please refer to pages 
15 0/ 151.
Have you got a rough idea of smooth performance?
Let us show you more. 
Air suspension.
The Cayenne models can be equipped 
with an air suspension system featuring 
self-levelling, ride-height control and 
PASM (p. 57)
1) – for enhanced driving 
  dynamics and comfort. The self-levelling 
facility maintains a constant ground 
clearance, which can easily be adjusted  using the ride-height control on the 
 centre  console. 
Air suspension with PASM standard  
on the Cayenne Turbo. Optional for all 
other Cayenne models.
 
Steel-spring suspension.
The steel-spring suspension meets 
  high-level requirements in terms of per
-
formance, driving pleasure and off-road 
capability. Consistent lightweight con -
struction – e.g. through the increased 
use of aluminium – results in improved 
driving dynamics, greater fuel economy 
and enhanced comfort. The steel-spring  suspension with a 24 mm reduction in 
ride height on the Cayenne GTS is 
designed to 
  deliver one thing above   
all else: sports performance.
  Standard on the Cayenne, Cayenne 
  Diesel, Cayenne S, Cayenne S Hybrid 
and Cayenne GTS. 
  Porsche Dynamic Chassis Control 
(PDCC). 
Available as an option in conjunction  
with air suspension, Porsche Dynamic 
Chassis Control (PDCC) is an active 
 
anti-roll system that further enhances the 
extraordinary road holding and precision 
handling of the Cayenne models. PDCC 
anticipates and significantly   reduces  
lateral body movement when cornering 
with the aid of the active anti-roll bars  
featuring hydraulic swivel motors on  
the front and rear axles. The system 
responds to the current steering angle 
and lateral   acceleration by producing a 
stabilising force that precisely negates 
the swaying 
force of the body. The bene-
fits are greater agilit y at every speed, 
more responsive steering, stable load  transfer characteris
tics and enhanced 
occupant comfort. When off-road mode 
is selected via a switch on the centre 
console, this allows the t wo halves of 
each anti-roll bar to rotate further in 
opposition to each other. This in turn  
enables greater wheel articu    lation and 
ensures that each individual wheel has 
more contact with the ground,  improving 
traction on uneven surfaces.
Optional for the Cayenne, Cayenne S,  
Cayenne GTS and Cayenne Turbo.
1.   High Level II: max. ground clearance 268 mm, 
selectable at speeds of up to 30 km/ h. 2), 3)2.   High Level I: max. ground clearance 238 mm, 
selectable at speeds of up to 80 km/ h. 2), 3)3. Normal Level: max. ground clearance 210 mm. 2), 3)4.  Low Level I: max. ground clearance 188 mm, 
automatically selected above 138 km/ h. 3)5.  Low Level II: max. ground clearance 178 mm, 
automatically selected above 210 km/ h.   
(Not manually selectable.)
 3)6.   Loading Level: max. ground clearance 158 mm, 
only selectable when vehicle is stationary. 3) 

Technical data · 152 
151 · Technical data
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.
Technical data.