The V8 power unit featured in the Cayenne S develops superior torque and pulling force even from low engine speeds. Maximum torque of 310 lb-ft is maintained consistently between 2500 and 5500 rpm. The extremely short and compact normal-aspiration V8 power unit with the two rows of cylinders facing one another at an angle of 90° develops maximum output of 340 bhp at 6000 rpm from total displacement of 4.5 litres.

2004 Porsche Cayenne S

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  • Model: 2004 Porsche Cayenne S
  • Horsepower: 450@6000
  • Torque: 6400
  • Transmission: 6-Speed Tiptronic

2005 Porsche Cayenne Turbo

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  • Model: 2005 Porsche Cayenne Turbo
  • Horsepower: 250@6000
  • Torque: 5500
  • Transmission: 6-Speed Manual
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This impressive Porsche engine incorporates 32 valves driven by two camshafts on each row of cylinders. When required to show its full performance, the Cayenne S with manual transmission fitted as standard accelerates from 0 – 60 mph in 6.8 seconds, acceleration to 60 mph with Porsche's extra-comfortable Tiptronic S, which now allows activation and deactivation of the low-ratio gearbox at low speeds, taking 7.2 seconds. Top speed is 150 mph.

Innovative Four-Wheel Drive: Porsche Traction Management

Porsche Traction Management (PTM) featured as standard on all models in the range is crucial to the Cayenne's performance in every respect. In its basic mode, this outstanding system of four-wheel drive distributes 62 per cent of the engine power to the rear and 38 per cent to the front wheels. Depending on the situation, up to 100 per cent of engine power and torque may be fed to the front or rear, as required.

This division of power is not determined by the lack of traction alone, but rather by sensors measuring the speed of the vehicle, its lateral acceleration, steering angle and operation of the gas pedal in order to determine the optimum degree of locking action. When driving on rough terrain, finally, PTM also provides direct access to a reduction gear in the power divider as well as a 100 per cent front-to-rear differential lock.

Featured as standard in all Cayennes, Porsche Stability Management (PSM) consistently interacts with PTM but only intervenes when the vehicle is driven to the limit, stabilising the Cayenne in such a situation by applying the brakes as required on individual wheels. Should this brake function not be sufficient for stabilising the car, PSM will also intervene in engine management, controlling drive forces via the ignition and throttle butterfly.

Porsche Stability Management (PSM) comes with yet another assistance function: When towing a trailer, the system recognises any tendency of the trailer to swerve and intervenes in the brakes on individual wheels in order to restabilise the vehicle.

Side Impact Safety System Featuring Thorax and Curtain Airbags

All three Cayennes offer innovative technology also in the area of passive safety: Both the driver and front passenger airbag are activated by a gas generator operating in two stages. And then Porsche offers a side impact safety system made up of the thorax airbag integra¬ted in the seat and a curtain airbag fitted in the roof frame.

Interior Equipment: Sophisticated and Functional All in One

Like on the Cayenne, standard equipment – to mention just some items – includes leather seats electrically adjustable at the front, an on-board computer, tinted heat-insulating glass, electric window lifts, an alarm system as well as a CD-radio with a double tuner (also for MP3 files) and 12 loud-speakers. Another outstanding feature of the Cayenne S is automatic air conditioning including an activated carbon filter with individual control by the driver and front passenger.

The Athlete in the Sports Utility Segment

Creating the Cayenne S, Porsche has developed a truly unique sports utility vehicle (SUV) proudly presenting its heritage in terms of performance, dynamic driving characteristics, safety, and looks. And a particular forte of the Cayenne S, of course, is its superior qualities under all kinds of offroad driving conditions.

The Cayenne S stands out clearly as a true Porsche from the very beginning. Like the Cayenne Turbo, the Cayenne S, almost identical in its looks, is characterised by muscular wheel arches, the headlights so typical of the marque, the V-shaped engine compartment lid, and the overall design of the vehicle typical of Porsche in every respect. The side windows are equally outstanding design features, their round and stretched lines expressing a successful combination of elegance and sportiness.

Again like the Cayenne Turbo, the Cayenne S features side-sills finished in body colour as well as special front and rear air dams. The most significant signs of distinction setting the Cayenne S and the Cayenne Turbo apart from one another at very first sight are the smaller air intake scoops at the front and two instead of four tailpipes at the rear.
From the side, in turn, the two models look very similar indeed, only the special design of the wheels and the brake callipers finished in silver marking the difference between the two models.

V8 Normal-Aspiration Power Unit Displacing 4.5 Litres