The Porsche Roxster small SUV has been a long-dead half-rumor, but that doesn’t mean lessons learned cannot be applied. The current Porsche Cayenne weighs in at about two tons, and we have suspected for a while that the portly proportions doesn’t sit too well with Porsche, especially as SUVs become less fashionable. That’s why rumors of a lighter second-generation Cayenne are going around.
The diet should consist of aluminum for most body panels. So while the wheelbase may grow by a couple of inches, the fuel economy still should be better than the current model. Another element to keep the MPGs higher will be the continuation of the diesel model (not available in North America) and the addition of a gas/electric hybrid.
The German tuners JE DESIGN modify everything in the Volkswagen family. This time they chose a close cousin, the Porsche Cayenne and made the the PROGRESSOR. The most noticeable feature of this car is the broader stance than the typical Cayenne. The body was widened by 60 mm at the front, 80 mm at the back and given a set of huge 22-inch rims.
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It looks like after producing Design Edition models for the Cayman and Boxster, Porsche decided it needed a bigger challenger, literally. This time the German company will grab 1000 Cayenne GTSs off the line and use them for the Design Edition 3.
The paintwork follows the same scheme as the other DE cars with stripes in the same hue as the body color. This time its “Lava Grey” paint with black striping and grey 21-inch wheels. Inside there will be plenty of badging to remind owners that their Cayenne is special, as well as plenty of black leather with red stitching. This theme is carried over to the matching watch and luggage.
Unlike the Boxster Design Edition 2, which saw a small increase in power, the Cayanne will be an appearance-only job. Owners will have to cope with the fact that their SUV only makes 405 hp. One element that may be less flattering is that while Porsche lists the standard Cayenne GTS with a 0 to 60 time of 5.7 seconds, this one is listed as taking 6.1 seconds (maybe it was carrying all of the luggage during the test run).
Sales will begin in Germany in May and then spread to the rest of the world. Pricing starts at in Europe at €79,100, and the 100 examples being sent to the U.S. will retail for $89,900.
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Swiss tuners Mansory, the Porsche specialists, have just developed a complete upgrade package for the Cayenne. Although the body kit won’t transform your Porsche into a Chopster, the upgraded bumpers and other body panels will make it look pretty mean. Mansory also upgrades the suspension and the engine, the latter now produces 600 HP.
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The German sports car makers Porsche have just revealed new official details on the Cayenne S Hybrid, which will debut next year.
The hybrid Porsche SUV uses a supercharged Audi 3.0-liter V6 engine with FSI technology, producing 333 HP and 324 lb-ft of torque from 2,900 to 5,300 rpm. The engine is mated with 52 HP three-phase synchronous electric motor that produces up to 221 lb-ft of torque and also acts as an alternator, the output of the combined power units is then channeled through an eight-speed automatic transmission.
The Cayenne S Hybrid is expected to emit 20% less C02 than comparable internal combustion engines with a similar power output. Being a hybrid will not slow down this Porsche, the Cayenne S Hybrid will be able to hit 60 MPH (100 km/h) in only 6.8 seconds.
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Porsche supertuners RUF unwrapped their own take on the Cayenne in Geneva. The most striking feature of the Dakara is the incorporation of 911 headlights. The round lamps look out of place on the large SUV, but they are so distinctly Porsche that they only add to the design. Power has been boosted to 600 HP and has a top speed of 180 MPH (290 km/h). The Dakara also receives a full body kit and 5 spoke RUF alloys.
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TECHART’s latest creation for Geneva, is a showcase for all the tuners have to offer. The Magnum is based on a Cayenne Turbo S and benefits from a massaged exterior and a refined interior. The wide sculpted arches house enough rubber to get the 680 horses to the ground and allow the Porsche to sprint to 60 MPH in only 4.2 seconds before reaching a top speed of 193 MPH.
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The odds are that Porsche will be showing off their new Cayenne Diesel in Geneva, but they won’t be the only ones. TECHART is taking the opportunity to release their own take on the Porsche by upgrading it with their own aero and wheel package. The diesel Audi V6 found in the Porsche produces 240 HP from the factory; expect to see closer to 300 HP from TECHART.
Mansory has made an attempt at being mainstream by tuning a Porsche Cayenne Turbo. However the Chopster is anything but ordinary. The roof has been lowered by 60 mm and most body panels have been replaced with carbon fiber. The turbocharged Porsche has been tuned to produce 710 HP and propel the vehicle to a terminal velocity of 190 MPH (302 km/h). Thank God for the 8 piston calipers up front!
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Porsche is working on a on full second generation for the Cayenne. Don’t squint too hard at the picture, we can’t tell too much of a difference yet either. In true Porsche fashion, we expect its next SUV will be evolutionary rather than revolutionary.
From the spy shot it looks like the hood may have a few more angles added and the fenders may be a little more defined. Rumors also have the next Cayenne possibly borrowing a few design elements from the Panamera.
We don’t have any info on the mechanical improvements, but it is suspected that Porsche will be trying to be more fuel efficient with this SUV. With only sports cars and SUVs currently on its books, Porsche may be looking to drop is average company CO2 emissions down a few notches. Although Porsche’s ownership of Volkswagen will eliminate some need for better milage, Porsche is likely being extra conscious of the economic and environmental climate.
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