The German sports car builder, Porsche, unveiled a green version of their popular SUV, the Cayenne Hybrid back in 2007. However the scheduled release of the production vehicle is still about a year away. The German newspaper Rheinische Post has reported that, Porsche board member Wolfgang Dürheimer revealed that the Porsche Cayenne SUV will hit showrooms in the second half of 2010 and will be priced at a heafty $124,500.
The Porsche Cayenne Hybrid SUV will be powered by an Audi-sourced 3.0 Liter V6 power plant, with the gas engine making 333 HP and 324 lb-ft of torque and the electric motor contributing another 52 HP and 221 lb-ft of torque to get the Cayenne moving in a more environmentally friendly manner.
Just because the Cayenne is a hybrid doesn’t mean that it is a slouch. The gas/electric power train combination allows the Porsche hybrid to sprint from the 0 to 60 MPH in only 6.8 seconds while averaging about 32 MPG when cruising on the highway, that is an entire 10 MPG better than the traditional V6 powered SUV from Porsche.
The tuning scene is always about being on top of the competition, especialy in the luxury SUV market. Due to the German tuners at TechArt and their Magnum, the Russian accesorizers from Status Design have decided to produce an even more outrageous kit, complete with super carlike vents and ducting, whether or not they suceeded in their efforts has yet to be determined.
The tuning kit created by the Soviet tuning house is an aggressive one, making from the Porsche Cayenne a barbarian of an SUV. The kit features a completely new front bumper, new hood, front fenders, side sills and panels as well as a tricked out rear spoiler.
For now the design is only on paper. This autumn we will see the real deal, and at the same moment find out if the Russians decided to do a little work under the hood as well.
MAFF Tuning created their Muron project based on the Porsche Cayenne in order to offer an alternative for a truly custom super SUV. The Muron is unique because this is the base model as far as MAFF is concerned. Owners can upgrade from FRP to carbon fiber, choose from a wide variety of wheels and finish. MAFF is even ready to make up to 700 HP to make their customers happy. They have created one truly custom SUV, just check out the interior.
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The German tuners Gemballa have transformed a Porsche Cayenne into a true super SUV, the Tornado 750 GTS. The engine has been upgraded to 750 HP and the weight has been reduced by 250 kg thanks to a healthy diet of carbon fiber.
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TO THE THIEF WHO STOLE THE GOLD PORSCHE 911: Here’s your match set.
Unfortunately for that thief, this Porsche is a few thousand miles from Moscow. This Cayenne is in the home of chrome cars, Dubai. The thief probably interested anyway. From the looks of the perfect shine, this is most likely not actual gold but just a wrap instead.
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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