
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. 

All -wheel drive on the Cayenne, Cayenne S, Cayenne GTS and Cayenne Turbo
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47 · Drive systems and chassis  |   Transmission
Intelligent, discreet, responsive.
The ideal travelling companion.
Porsche Traction Management (PTM) 
on the Cayenne, Cayenne S,  
Cayenne GTS and Cayenne Turbo.
Porsche Traction Management (PTM) is 
an active all-wheel drive system with an 
electronically variable, map-controlled 
multi-plate clutch, automatic brake differ -
ential (ABD) and anti-slip regulation (ASR).
Torque is distributed bet ween the front 
and rear axles by means of the electron -
ically variable multi-plate clutch. For the 
toughest off-road terrain, the differential 
can be locked using the PTM control  
on the centre console. With the aid of 
on-board sensors, the status of the car 
is continuously monitored and the front/
rear split is adjusted to match changing 
driving conditions. The sensors are used 
to measure a range of values, including  the rotational speed of all four wheels, 
the lateral and longitudinal acceleration 
of the car, and the current steering 
angle.
If, for example, the rear wheels threaten 
to lose traction under acceleration, a 
greater proportion of drive torque is 
  automatically transmit ted to the front 
axle by a more positive engagement of 
the multi-plate clutch. In addition, ASR 
minimises wheel spin. During cornering, 
the required level of engine torque is 
  distributed to the front wheels to ensure 
excellent lateral stability. 
In conjunction with advanced Porsche 
Stabilit y Management (PSM, p. 68), PTM 
ensures the perfect distribution of drive 
torque for optimum traction in all road 
scenarios, whether on long straights, 
through tight corners or on surfaces 
 
with different friction coefficients. If one 
of the wheels is about to lose traction, 
PTM uses the ABD function to apply the 
corresponding brake. As a result, more 
drive is automatically transferred to   
the opposite wheel. If both wheels on 
one axle are in danger of slipping, ASR 
immediately intervenes and modifies 
  engine output to maintain drive. As well  as enhancing traction and active safet y, 
Porsche Traction Management (PTM) 
  offers exceptional handling and driving 
dynamics.Standard on the Cayenne, Cayenne S, 
Cayenne GTS and Cayenne Turbo. 

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49 · Drive systems and chassis  |   Transmission
Porsche Traction Management   
(PTM) on the Cayenne Diesel and   
Cayenne S Hybrid.
The Cayenne Diesel and Cayenne S 
  Hybrid feature a permanent all-wheel 
drive system with self-locking centre 
  differential. This provides a standard 
torque split of 60  % to the rear and   
40  % to the front. If one of the wheels   
is about to lose grip, the self-locking   
centre differential transmits the torque   
to the axle offering the highest level of 
traction. 
The ASR and ABD systems 
work in the same way as in the PTM on 
the   Cayenne, Cayenne  S, Cayenne GTS 
 
and Cayenne Turbo.
On the Cayenne Diesel and Cayenne S 
Hybrid, PTM also enables variable   distribution of engine torque to the rear 
wheels, thereby enhancing steering pre
-
cision and driving dynamics. Specifically, 
this means that when entering a corner 
at high speed, moderate brake pressure 
is applied to the inside rear wheel.   
This supports the steering motion of   
the car, thereby improving its cornering 
dynamics.
Standard on the Cayenne Diesel and  
Cayenne S Hybrid.
Downhill assistance.
A standard feature on all Cayenne models, 
Porsche Hill   Control (PHC) provides 
downhill assistance by maintaining a  
constant rate of speed on extreme  downhill gradients. It is activated via a 
switch on the centre console. The speed 
can be set to bet ween 3 and 30 km/ h. 

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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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57 · Drive systems and chassis  |   Chassis
Making headway without getting in a spin.
An approach we thoroughly support. 
Porsche Torque Vectoring Plus   
(PTV Plus).
A system for enhancing driving dynamics 
and stability, PTV Plus offers variable 
  distribution of engine torque to the rear 
wheels and electronically controlled rear 
differential. Depending on the steering 
angle, steering speed, throttle pedal 
  position, yaw velocit y and vehicle speed, 
PT V Plus optimises steering response 
and precision by applying brake pres   -
sure to the left or right rear wheel, as   
r equired. Specifically, this means that when enter
-
ing a corner at high speed, moderate 
brake pressure is applied to the inside 
rear wheel. This transfers drive torque to 
the outside rear wheel which supports 
the steering motion of the car, thereby 
improving its cornering dynamics.
At slow and medium speeds, PT V Plus 
considerably enhances agility and steer -
ing precision. At high speeds, during   
fast cornering and under wheel spin, the 
electronically controlled rear differential 
ensures additional stabilit y. Also on 
  variable-grip surfaces, in the wet and on  snow, PT V Plus – combined with Porsche 
Traction Management (PTM, p. 47) and Porsche Stabilit y Management (PSM, p. 68) 
– provides a major contribution to active 
safety.
In off-road terrain, PT V Plus reduces 
wheel spin on the rear wheels – even  when towing heav y trailer loads. The 
electronically controlled rear differential 
can be fully locked using the off-road 
control on the centre console.
Optional for the Cayenne, Cayenne S, 
Cayenne GTS and Cayenne Turbo.
Porsche Active Suspension 
 
Management (PASM).
PASM is an electronic damping control 
system. It offers continuous adjustment 
of individual damping forces based on 
current road conditions and driving st yle.
During performance driving or heav y off-
road use, there is an increased tendency 
for the body to sway. PASM prevents   
this from happening, thereby improving 
stability and occupant comfort. PASM 
has three setup modes: ‘Comfort ’, 
  ‘Normal’ and ‘Sport’.
Porsche Torque Vectoring Plus (PTV Plus)
Whichever one you select, the system 
uses a series of sensors to monitor the 
movement of the body. It also gathers 
data on lateral acceleration, steering 
angle, brake pressure and engine torque 
and modifies the damping force on each 
individual wheel in accordance with the 
selected mode.
PASM remains active at all times. It 
  automatically adapts to the prevailing 
driving conditions, enabling greater   
car control and improving comfort and 
safety.The Cayenne GTS is the only model in the 
range to feature a steel-spring suspension
 
with a 24 mm reduction in ride height 
including PASM. For a lower centre of 
gravit y and even closer contact with the 
road.
Optional for the Cayenne, Cayenne 
  Diesel, Cayenne S, Cayenne S Hybrid. 
Standard on the Cayenne GTS.   
 
Standard on the Cayenne Turbo:   
air suspension with PASM.
  

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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.  

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83 · Comfort and transport   |  Comfor t
The car is ergonomically designed 
around the vehicle occupants for 
  optimum comfort. Frequently used 
  controls are grouped logically together 
on the centre console to enable you   
to select individual functions quickly   
and easily.
Other practical features include door 
storage compartments with bot tle 
  holders front and rear.
The rear seats provide manual fore/aft 
adjustment as well as backrest adjust -
ment and a 40/20/40 split-folding 
  facility, thereby increasing the storage 
capacit y from 580 to 1,780 litres 
  (depending on the model). All Cayenne models are fit ted with 
  electric windows, front and rear, with 
door-lock open/close facility as well 
 
as climate control and remote central 
locking.
The interior features a selection of qualit y 
materials available in a variety of combin -
ations, all of which reflect true Porsche 
heritage. The palet te of colours and fin -
ishes ranges from elegant to sport y, and 
includes a selection of fine woods, alumin-
ium and carbon – for a race-inspired look. 
If purist is your st yle, the Cayenne GTS 
offers extraordinary scope for   interior 
personalisation: in conjunction 
with the 
leather interior in Black, the 
 optional   
Leather interior in Platinum Grey with anthracite birch interior package (wood)
GTS interior package in Carmine Red
‘GTS’ logo in Carmine Red on head restraint 
GTS interior packages1) give you the 
opportunit y to add stunning highlights – 
either in Carmine Red or Peridot.   
They consist of elements such as the 
  embroidered ‘GTS’ logo on the head 
  restraints on the front and outer rear 
seats, front and rear seat belts and dec -
orative seams on the dashboard, upper 
door panels and armrests in contrasting 
colour. The athleticism of the   Cayenne 
GTS is further underlined by an Alcantara 
finish. Used extensively in motor racing, 
it offers particularly good grip.  These are just a few of the options avail
-
able
 to help you design the Cayenne 
  interior to suit your individual taste. 
 
You’ll find more detailed information  
from page 122 onwards.
1) Only in conjunction with GTS spor ts seats. 

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87 · Comfort and transport   |  Comfor t
The best seats in the house.
For everyone.
Rear seats. 
The rear bench offers generous space 
for up to three adult passengers and   
is st yled to match the front comfort or 
sports seats. For added practicality,   
the bench features fore/aft adjustment   
of 160 mm and a 40/20/40 split-folding 
facilit y. The flexible centre section folds 
down to create a load-through facilit y   
for longer items such as the optional ski 
bag. It also features a folding armrest. 
The process is quite simple: unlock and 
fold down. The rear seat backrest can be 
adjusted by up to 6 degrees: 3 degrees 
forward of the starting position and   
3 degrees back. When it comes to being 
user-friendly, the Cayenne models get 
right to the point – quick and easy.
Child seats.
With their unique design, Porsche child 
seats comply with high safet y standards. 
Available from Porsche Tequipment, they 
have been specially tested and approved 
for use in Porsche vehicles, offering 
  comfort and safet y for all passengers   
up to 12 years of age (or 36 kg in weight, 
respectively). All fabrics are breathable, 
kind to the skin and easy to clean. The 
covers can be removed and are washable. 
All of the Cayenne models have standard 
ISOFIX mounting points on the outer rear 
seats. These are available as an option 
for the front passenger seat. If a child 
seat is mounted on the front passenger 
seat, the corresponding airbag can be  quickly deactivated using a key-operated 
switch. All Porsche child seats can be 
easily installed via the ISOFIX slot-in 
  connectors. Alternatively, they can be 
  secured using the three-point seat belts.
For added safet y, the Porsche Baby Seat 
and Porsche Junior Seat ISOFIX come with 
their own five-point harness with central 
adjustment of the seat-belt length.
Rear bench in conjunction with comfort seats