
The  Cayenne   |  Design  · 14 
13 · The   Cayenne   |  Design
Children can give you a great deal of joy.
Even more so when they’ve inherited your finest characteristics.
Design.
When you look at someone’s face,   
you see much more than their external 
  features. We are proud to say, it ’s   
the same with the Cayenne models.   
In fact, what you see is more sports 
  performance than ever before. 
The contours of the front section draw 
the eye, reflecting the car’s excellent 
  dynamics at first glance. The elongated 
bonnet is clearly reminiscent of Porsche 
racecars from the 1960s. The front wheel 
arches are extremely well defined, while 
the ‘power-domed’ bonnet further under -
lines the sheer power and resolution 
  within – this is particularly dominant on 
the Cayenne Turbo. Other distinguishing 
features include the visibly drawn-in 
flanks.
The profile is sharper and exudes 
  eagerness and determination.
The muscular rear wheel arches are typical 
of a sports car, while the contoured roof 
spoiler pays homage to the Carrera GT. 
Further proof of how harmoniously our
  
performance concept has been integrated 
into our   design philosophy – across the 
 
entire model range. 
The tapered rear screen and streamlined 
rear section underline the pronounced 
wheel arches – for a typically distinctive 
rear v iew.
The exterior is unmistakably Porsche.   
The inside too. But not in the way you are 
used to perhaps. The desire to achieve 
greater agility, flexibility and everyday 
practicalit y has led to an interior that  
is both sport y and comfortable (p. 78   
on    wards): another clear reference to the 
Carrera GT, the centre console rises to  meet the dashboard – for an even more 
dynamic drive.
The rear cabin area is larger and more 
variable than before. It features split-
 
folding seats with fore/aft adjustment 
and adjustable backrest angle – for extra 
legroom and greater comfort. In add   ition, 
a wide range of exclusive materials has 
been used. Practically everything has 
been changed, but one thing remains the 
same: the focus on you and your 
 passengers. 

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. 

The  Cayenne   |   Cayenne  GTS · 24 
23 · The   Cayenne   |   Cayenne  GTS
True, asphalt is rather grey.   
But that need not apply to what’s happening on it.
Cayenne GTS.
GTS – three unmistakable let ters which, in 
conjunction with the name Porsche, have 
writ ten history both on and off the track. 
Three letters that combine exceptional 
racing performance with superb everyday 
agilit y and that, at Porsche, have always 
stood for impressive figures. 
Good reasons to take a closer look at the 
Cayenne GTS. A concept reduced to its 
essential elem   ents: output, performance, 
intelligence. A concept that is true to its 
roots: the tarmac – the place where life 
happens for purists.
In the Cayenne GTS beats the heart of a 
pure-bred athlete that knows only one 
direction: straight ahead. The up   rated, 
naturally aspirated 4.8-litre V8 engine  
delivers 309 kW (420 hp) and maximum 
torque of 515 Nm. The benchmark sprint 
from 0 to 100 km/ h is completed in   just 5.7 seconds. Top speed comes in 
 
at 261 km/ h. 
The Cayenne GTS is also highly   efficient – 
thanks to standard fuel-saving technolo -
gies including the auto start/stop function 
(p. 38), VarioCam Plus (p. 39) and direct 
fuel injection (DFI, p. 40). 
The ride height on the steel-spring sports 
suspension is 24 mm lower than on the 
other Cayenne models – for a lower 
  centre of gravit y. Also fit ted as standard, 
Porsche Active Suspension Management 
(PASM, p. 57) is an electronic damping 
control system.
The striking central air intake underlines 
the sheer power within. The SportDesign 
package – standard fitment on the 
  Cayenne GTS only – includes the following 
features in exterior colour:   athletic lower front and rear apron elem
 
ents, dynamic 
side skirts, unique wheel arch extensions 
and rear spoiler with fixed  bi - plane  design. 
All components have been 
optimised  
in the Porsche wind  
tunnel to improve 
their 
efficiency and   further enhance the 
vehicle’s
 purposeful stance.
The standard sports exhaust system 
  delivers an even more distinctive sound. 
For the looks to match, it features t win 
dual-tube tailpipes with mat t black finish. 
St ylish and safe: the Bi-Xenon headlights 
with black surround and Porsche Dynamic 
Light System (PDLS, p. 63) are fit ted as 
standard. The car features the same day -
time running lights as the Cayenne Turbo: 
each main headlight unit has four LED 
spotlights. The tinted taillights are also 
equipped with LED technology. The Cayenne GTS is fit ted with 20 -inch 
 
RS Spyder Design wheels as standard. 
These one-part alloy wheels feature a 
race-inspired look and brake calipers with 
a red paint finish. 
Pure sports appeal and exclusivit y con-
tinue inside the Cayenne GTS. The door 
panels, armrests, seat centres and roof -
lining are finished in Alcantara. The GTS 
sports seats with 8-way adjustment are 
highly dynamic thanks to their low posi -
tioning. With adjustable fore/aft, 
height 
and squab/ backrest angle set tings,
 they 
also offer exceptional comfort and 
sup-
port – even during performance driving.
The Cayenne GTS. Developed so that life 
can be enjoyed in its purest form.
For fuel consumption, CO
2 emissions and efficiency class data, please refer to pages 150/151. 

25 · The  Cayenne   |   Cayenne  Turbo The  Cayenne   |   Cayenne  Turbo · 26 
Reduced weight, lower fuel consumption, fewer emissions.
At Porsche, we believe less is more.
 
Cayenne Tu r b o.
Understatement coupled with clear state -
ments: lower fuel consumption, faster 
 acceleration.
1) Supreme engineering that 
speaks for itself. In short, every thing 
you’d expect from a Turbo.
Another clear statement is the distinctive 
sound from the twin dual-tube tailpipes. 
Produced by the 4.8-litre t win-turbo V8 
engine that delivers 368 kW (500 hp) and 
features direct fuel injection (DFI, p. 40). 
The car has a top speed of 278 km/ h 
and the benchmark sprint from 0 to 
100 km/ h is completed in 4.7 seconds. 
Maximum torque is 700 Nm. Here too, 
fuel consumption has been reduced by 
23  % and CO
2 emissions by 25  %.1) 
Not least thanks to a weight saving of 
185 k g.
1)
Optimum traction and safet y are pro -
vided by Porsche Traction Management 
(PTM, p. 47) active all-wheel drive. Also 
connecting the car to the road are the 
19-inch Cayenne Turbo wheels – wheels 
up to 21 inches in diameter are available 
as an option. The chassis on the Cayenne 
Turbo is equipped as standard with air 
suspension featuring self-levelling and 
ride-height control, as well as Porsche 
Active Suspension Management (PASM, 
p. 57). This electronic damping control 
system offers continuous adjustment   
of the damping forces on each wheel – 
depending on current road conditions 
and driving st yle. This enables greater 
car control, improving safety and 
 comfor t.  Comfort is also key in the Cayenne Turbo 
interior. Standard equipment comprises 
an interior package in smooth-finish 
leather, a rooflining in Alcantara and an 
electrically adjustable steering column.
Also fit ted as standard: the BOSE® 
  Surround Sound System, Porsche 
 
Communication Management (PCM, p. 90) 
with navigation module, adaptive sports 
seats with comfort memory package   
(18-way), Tyre Pressure Monitoring (TPM, 
p. 58), automatic headlight activation   
and automatically dimming exterior and 
interior mirrors. 
Exterior features exclusive to the 
  Cayenne Turbo include Bi-Xenon main 
headlights with Porsche Dynamic Light  System (PDLS, p. 63), larger air intakes 
and a distinctive ‘power dome’ on 
 
the bonnet – a clear reference to the 
enormous potential within. 
Following our long established principles, 
the Cayenne Turbo blends phenomenal 
performance with outstanding comfort 
and efficiency. It does so in st yle, but 
without ever compromising on any one   
in particular. Because we believe that 
less can also mean more.
For fuel consumption, CO
2 emissions and efficiency class data, please refer to pages 150/151.1) Compared to previous model. 

Drive systems and chassis  |  Drive systems · 30 
29 · Drive systems and chassis  |   Drive systems
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. 

Safety and environment  |  Safet y · 64 
63 · Safety and environment   |  Safet y
Driving with foresight.
Quite literally. 
Active safety.
It’s always a pleasure taking corners   
in a Porsche. Especially when they’re   
now so visible at night. The striking 
  lighting arrangement is also instantly 
 recognisable.
Automatic headlight activation.
The headlights are automatically 
switched on when darkness sets in   
or when driving through a tunnel in the 
daytime. Other features include an auto -
matic switch-off and ‘Welcome Home’ 
function – when you arrive at a destin -
ation after dark, the headlights remain 
  illuminated for a user-defined period, 
lighting your path from the car.
Standard on all Cayenne models. 
Halogen main headlights.
The projector-beam halogen main head -
lights feature automatic static range 
  control and reflection high-beam lights – 
for optimum illumination of the road.
Standard on the Cayenne, Cayenne 
  Diesel, Cayenne S and Cayenne S 
Hybrid.
Bi-Xenon main headlights with   
Porsche Dynamic Light System (PDLS).
The Bi-Xenon main headlights – which 
also have a black surround on the 
  Cayenne GTS – feature halogen auxiliary 
headlights, integrated headlight cleaning 
and automatic dynamic range control. 
This provides more uniform illumination 
of the road in both dipped and high-beam 
mode.  The dynamic cornering light function 
swivels the main headlights towards the 
inside of a bend based on the current 
steering angle and road speed. The static 
cornering lights activate the auxiliary 
headlights in order to illuminate more of 
the road in tight bends and turns. 
PDLS also features speed-sensitive 
  headlight control and an adverse 
  weather function, which is activated 
 
in conjunction with the rear foglight –  
for even greater safet y, not just at night 
and during cornering.
 
 
Standard on the Cayenne GTS and 
  Cayenne Turbo. Optional for all other 
Cayenne models. 
 
Porsche Dynamic Light System Plus 
(PDLS Plus).
PDLS Plus offers t wo additional func -
tions: high Beam Assistant recognises 
oncoming vehicles and automatically 
switches the headlights from high beam 
to dipped beam. 
As you approach a crossing, Intersection 
Assistant activates the left and right 
  indicators, making the beam of light 
broader and shorter. This improves illu -
mination of the area directly surrounding 
the vehicle, making the driver more 
aware of what ’s going on around him.
Optional for all Cayenne models. 
Daytime running lights. 
Fit ted as standard on all Cayenne 
  models: LED day time running lights.   On the Cayenne, Cayenne Diesel, 
  Cayenne S and Cayenne S Hybrid, these 
are arranged horizontally in the front light 
units, whereas on the Cayenne GTS and 
the Cayenne Turbo each main  
headlight 
unit has four LED spotlights. Day time 
running lights improve safet y in the  
day time as they make you more visible   
to other road users.
Taillights. 
LED technology is used for all functions 
on the rear light modules. For an ultra-
fast response and greater luminance.   
In 
short: for greater safet y. In an emer -
gency stop, the adaptive LED brake 
lights on the Cayenne models pulsate  
to alert the traffic behind more quickly  
to a critical situation. The high-level third 
brake light is integrated into the roof 
s p o i l e r.
Headlight on Cayenne Turbo
Headlight on Cayenne, Cayenne Diesel, 
 
Cayenne S, Cayenne S Hybrid
Headlight on Cayenne GTS 

Safety and environment  |  Safet y · 72 
71 · Safety and environment   |  Safet y
Placing great weight on safety.
While taking things lightly.
Passive safety.
Airbags. 
All Cayenne models are equipped with 
full-size front airbags for driver and   
front passenger as standard. These   
are augmented by Porsche Side Impact 
Protection (POSIP). 
This comprises a side airbag in each 
front seat, curtain-t ype airbags on each 
side of the roof offering optimum head 
protection for both rows of seats and 
side impact protection elements in each 
door. Side airbags at the rear are also 
available as an option.
Two impact sensors are located at the 
front of the car to enable bet ter detec -
tion of a head- on collision. The driver   and front passenger airbags use a gas 
generant based on an organic propellant. 
As a result, the airbags are lighter, 
 
more compact and easier to recycle.   
A roll-over detection system provides 
  additional protection in the event that   
the car were to overturn. Using sensor- 
acquired data, it enables early deploy-
ment of the curtain airbags and triggers 
the seat-belt pre-tensioners.
Seat belt system. 
The Cayenne models feature three-point 
seat belts on all five seats, as well as 
seat-belt pre-tensioners (front and outer 
rear seats) and force limiters (front seats 
only).
ISOFIX mounting points. 
The outer rear seats are equipped with 
ISOFIX mounting points for compatible 
child seats (p. 87) as standard. These 
are available as an option for the front 
passenger seat.
Bodyshell construction.
Our ongoing development of the light -
weight steel body is a decisive factor   
in the enhanced passive safet y and 
  unparalleled rigidit y of the Cayenne body.
In the event of an accident, a system of 
side and cross-members at the front of 
the car helps to channel impact energy in 
a safe and predetermined manner. The 
interior is protected by hot-formed super 
high-strength steel reinforcements, 
  including side intrusion beams in each   
of the doors.
Passive safety: bodyshell
Passive safet y: airbags
High strength and consistent deformation 
properties: t wo key safet y requirements 
fulfilled by the multiphase steel used 
throughout the body. Thanks to a safet y 
cage structure made from high-tech 
steels, the highly resilient passenger cell 
offers high levels of protection.
Multi-phase steels
Boron-alloyed steels
Plastic Aluminium
Deep-drawn steels
High-strength micro-alloyed steels 

Comfort and transport  |  Comfor t · 102 
101 · Comfort and transport   |  Comfor t
As a child, you went out whatever the weather.
Nothing has changed.
Climate control.
All Cayenne models are equipped with 
  climate control as standard. This system 
provides independent control of the 
  temperature and air flow volume for 
  driver and front passenger as well as an 
automatic air recirculation function with 
an air qualit y and humidit y sensor. Other 
features include an active carbon filter, 
which excludes dust, pollen and external 
odours.
Four-zone climate control.
Four-zone climate control provides 
  independent air conditioning for the   
rear cabin area, with separate tempera -
ture controls for left and right. The   
rear   climate control settings can also   
be   adjusted from the front seats.
Optional for the Cayenne, Cayenne 
  Diesel, Cayenne S, Cayenne GTS and 
 
the Cayenne Turbo.
Comfort lighting package.
Available as an option for all Cayenne 
models, this package includes dimmable 
ambient lighting in the door panels and 
roof console, practical LED reading   
lights for the rear passengers, additional 
courtesy lights on the exterior mirrors   
on the driver’s and front passenger’s 
side, and a second 12-volt socket in the 
rear centre console.
Optional for all Cayenne models.
Privacy glass.
Available as an option, dark-tinted glass 
provides privacy for the rear seat and 
luggage area. 
Optional for all Cayenne models.
Heated windscreen.
Ultrafine heating filaments ensure that 
the windscreen does not fog up and that 
any ice quickly melts away.  
Optional for all Cayenne models.
Heat and noise-insulating glass.
All Cayenne models are equipped as 
standard with heat-insulating tinted glass 
featuring a grey top tint on the windscreen. 
As an optional alternative, heat and noise- 
insulating laminated 
glass offers addition-
al protection against infrared radiation. 
Enjoy peace and quiet, and an even more 
pleasant climate, in the passenger com
-
partment.
The heat and noise-insulating glass option 
also includes privacy glass at the rear.
Optional for all Cayenne models.
Four-zone climate control for rear seat area Cayenne GTS with privacy glass