
Drive systems and chassis  |  Chassis · 54 
53 · Drive systems and chassis  |   Chassis
Shedding weight.
Adding agility, economy and comfort. 
 
Chassis. 
Weight reduction.
The axle concept on the Cayenne models 
features consistent lightweight con -
struc
tion. The results: enhanced driving 
dynamics, lower fuel consumption and 
optimum occupant comfort.
Front axle.
The chassis on the Cayenne models 
offers a direct response – for a more 
  rewarding driving experience. The wish -
bones on the subframe-mounted front 
suspension with high-mounted upper 
arms are in aluminium. This axle design 
ensures accurate wheel location, greater 
agility and minimal interference on uneven 
surfaces. The subframe is   secured on 
large rubber mountings that reduce road 
noise to a minimum. 
It is also specially constructed to increase 
stability. For enhanced comfort and even 
greater active and passive safet y. In the 
event of an impact, the subframe deforms 
in a predefined manner.
Rear axle.
The rear axle features multi-link suspen -
sion. Ideal for performance road and track 
use, it also copes well with the   extremely 
high towing and carrying loads that are 
possible with each Cayenne. The suspen -
sion struts are angled to allow longer 
suspension travel and create a deeper and 
wider cargo area. As well as providing 
additional space, the car is also easier 
to 
load.
The rear axle design minimises dive and 
squat under acceleration and braking.   
It also improves mid-corner stability and 
compensates for sudden load transfer.   In short: it enables a more relaxed 
 
way of driving. Examples of intelligent 
lightweight construction on the rear   
axle include hollow drive shafts.
Steering.
The steering system has been com   pletely 
revised and adapted for a more immediate 
response and greater driving dynamics. 
Around the straight-ahead pos   ition, in 
particular, the ratio is now more direct. 
With the variable steering ratio and spe -
cial valve settings on the power-steering 
system, optimum manoeuvrability is 
ensured. The turning circle of the Cayenne 
models is just 11.9 metres. 
The steering column itself consists of 
multiple collapsing sections linked by two 
universal joints and a special deformation 
element provides additional safet y in the 
event of a front impact.  Electro -hydraulic power steering is 
 
used for the first time on the Cayenne S 
Hybrid. The demand-driven pump only 
provides assistance to the steering as 
and when required, thereby contributing 
to overall efficiency.
Power steering Plus.
Power steering Plus is a speed-sensitive 
power-steering system. 
At higher speeds, the steering becomes 
firmer, inputs are more precise and 
  driver comfort is enhanced. At lower 
speeds, it enables easy manoeuvrability 
and parking.
Standard on the Cayenne S Hybrid. 
Optional for all other Cayenne models.
For fuel consumption, CO2 emissions and efficiency class data, please refer to pages 150/151. 

Safety and environment  |  Safet y · 66 
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. 

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 

Personalisation · 130 
129 · Personalisation SportDesign package
Tinted LED taillights
Bi-Xenon main headlights in black
Panoramic roof system –  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
Exterior.
Roof rails/drip rails with mat t Aluminium Look finish••••–•3S1
115
Roof rails/drip rails with black finish••••••3S5115
Roof rails/drip rails with mat t Aluminium Look finish incl.  
roof transport system••••–•5W1
115
Roof rails/drip rails with black finish incl. roof transport system••••••5W4115
Automatically dimming exterior and interior mirrors••••••PA1/ PA 2 10 6
Automatic tailgate••••••4E7113
Towbar system with electrically deployable towball••••••1D9117
Towbar system with manually detachable towball•••–••1D2
117
Park Assist (front and rear)••••••7X2 10 6
Reversing camera with Park Assist (front and rear)••••••7X810 6
Tinted LED taillights with adaptive brake lights
Exclusive••••••8SB
Bi-Xenon main headlights with Porsche Dynamic Light System (PDLS)••••–
•8JE 63
Bi-Xenon main headlights in black with Porsche Dynamic Light System 
(PDLS)
Exclusive
••••••8 E F/
8JG 63
Porsche Dynamic Light System Plus (PDLS Plus)••••••8G1
63
OptionCayenne
Cayenne Diesel
Cayenne S
Cayenne S Hybrid
Cayenne GTS
Cayenne TurboI no.Page
Exterior.
Metallic paint••••••Code 120
Special colours
••••••Code 121
Porsche Entry & Drive
••••••4F2 10 2
SportDesign package with side skirts
Exclusive•••• ••2 D1
SportDesign package without side skirts
Exclusive•••• –•2D2
Monochrome black exterior package (high -gloss)
•••• ••QJ4
Deletion of model designation
■■■■■■0NA
Wheel arch extensions in black with side door protection mouldings
•••• –•6GB
Wheel arch extensions in exterior colour
•••• –•6GH
Stainless steel skid plate (front)
•••• –•2JC
Stainless steel skid plates (front and rear)
•••• –•2JX
Running boards
•••• –•VR1
Door-sill trim strips in aluminium
•••• –•VR5
16
Privacy glass
••••••4KF 10 0
Heat and noise-insulating glass
••••••VW5 10 0
Heated windscreen
••••••4GG/4GH 10 0
Electric slide/tilt sunroof in glass
••••••3FE 10 4
Panoramic roof system
••••••3FU 10 4 

155 · IndexIndex · 155
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