Porsche reveals the new Cayenne Turbo S for the first time

Shanghai/Beijing. Dr. Ing. h.c. F. Porsche AG, Stuttgart, today held the world premiere of the flagship model in the Cayenne range, the new Porsche Cayenne Turbo S, at Auto China Beijing 2008. This is the first Porsche world premier to be held in Asia – a clear illustration of the brand’s increasing commitment to the China market.

The Turbo S is the most powerful vehicle in the Cayenne family, driven by a 4.8 litre V8 engine with twin turbo forced induction, delivering 550 hp (404 kW). Despite the fact that Porsche has managed to give the new Turbo S even better drive performance than the regular Turbo model (500 hp / 368 kW), the fuel efficiency figures for the Turbo S are exactly the same as those for the Cayenne Turbo (as per the calculation methods stipulated under the New European Operating Cycle - NEFZ).

From the outside, the Turbo S can be recognised by its 21 inch SportPlus alloy wheels housed within its painted wheel arches and by a sports exhaust system with four tail pipes made from aluminium investment casting. The air intake grills and wheel arches are painted the same colour as the car body. The new understated yet elegant “lava gray metallic” paint option is exclusive to the Turbo S.

All models of the Turbo S have a chassis which benefits from air suspension, not to mention suspension levelling and ride-height control, along with Porsche Active Suspension Management (PASM), which – once again as standard – is combined with Porsche Dynamic Chassis Control (PDCC) and Servotronic speed-sensitive variable power steering.

With the introduction of the Porsche Ceramic Composite Brake (PCCB) as an option, Porsche underscores its leading position as a provider of ultra durable brake disks made from carbon fibre ceramic composite. When the 2009 range is introduced, this high tech brake disk – originally developed for the motor sport sector – will become available for the first time in a sector other than the sports car sector, namely in the elite, top quality physical handling SUV sector. The front axle ceramic disks are 410 mm in diameter, whereas the rear axle disks are 370 mm in diameter. Deceleration takes place via six-piston callipers at the front and four-piston callipers at the rear. The PCCB is available as an option on other Cayenne models such as the Cayenne S, GTS and Turbo, subject to wheel sizes of at least 20 inches.

The high quality character of the new Cayenne top-of-the range Turbo S is emphasised by the standard equipment of the interior, the front sports seat with Comfort Memory Package, rear seating with individual seat contours, aluminium door panels showing the name plate together with leather upholstery in two exclusive dual-colour combinations (black / Havana and black / steel gray) plus a leather steering wheel with padded centre.

The latest generation of Porsche Communication Multimedia System Management (PCM) inclusive of navigation module with hard drive provides a full range of new, easily accessed functions actuated via a touch-screen. As with all other Cayenne models, the Cayenne Turbo S also comes with the option of voice actuation with full word recognition for navigation system destinations, universal audio interface (with MP3 connection), cell phone link-up via Bluetooth and a TV module for both analog and digital terrestrial signals. Offered as standard, the BOSE® Surround Sound System with 14 speakers features enhanced 410 Watt output and is now capable of reproducing music from audio and video DVDs in 5.1 Discrete Surround Format.

The Turbo S’s enhanced performance relative to that of the regular Turbo model is due to its modified exhaust system and improvements in engine control. In addition to the performance improvements, there has also been an increase in maximum torque by 50 Nm to 750 Nm within an engine speed range of 2,250 rpm to 4,500 rpm.

By placing the launch of the new Cayenne Turbo S at Auto China, Porsche is highlighting the global importance of this auto show. Today, China represents more than four percent of global sales for Porsche, making it one of the Porsche’s key markets worldwide.

Mr. Klaus Berning, Executive Vice President for Sales and Marketing Porsche AG said: “I am very proud to present the latest model from Porsche at Auto China Beijing 2008. Selecting Beijing as the venue for this launch illustrates the prominence of the Chinese market to Porsche globally.”

Mr. Helmut Broeker, Managing Director of Porsche China – Jebsen & Co (China) Motors Ltd. said: “The Cayenne is our most important model line in China, and the new Cayenne Turbo S offers a supreme addition to this line of premium Sports Utility Vehicles, representing an important contribution to future success in China and worldwide”.

The Porsche Cayenne Turbo S can accelerate from zero to 100 km/h in 4.8 seconds and its top speed is 280 km/h. The Turbo S will be introduced into the market later in the year. The basis price in China will be CNY 1,811,600.

Technical data

Engine                               V8 with two parallel exhaust turbo loaders

Fuel injection                            direct fuel injection (DFI)

Displacement                           4,806 cm3 (293.3 cu in)

Bore                                  96 mm (3.78 in)

Stroke                               83 mm (3.27 in)

Compression ratio                    10.5:1

Max. power output                   404 kW (550 hp) at 6,000 rpm

Max. torque                       750 Nm from 2,250 rpm to 4,500 rpm

Gearbox                            Six-speed Tiptronic S converter automatic

Transmission                                      Permanent all-wheel drive Porsche Traction Management (PTM) with transfer gearshift

All-wheel moment distribution         38 %: 62 %

(Basic distribution front/rear)

Chassis                                              Independent suspension - front: via large basis double wishbones; rear: multi-link suspension; air suspension with suspension leveling and ride-height control, including Porsche Active Suspension Management (PASM) and Porsche Dynamic Chassis Control (PDCC)

Brakes                                                Front: six-piston aluminum monoblock fixed caliper brakes together with two-part internally ventilated brake disks with diameter of 380 mm; rear: four-piston aluminum monoblock brake disks together with internally ventilated brake disks with diameter of 358 mm

Wheels                                               10 J x 21

Tires                                                  295/35 R 21

Steering                                              Servotronic speed-sensitive power steering

basic weight                                       2,355 kg (DIN)

Permissible total weight                     3,080 kg

Acceleration                                       0-100 km/h in 4.8 sec

                                                           0-60 mph in 4.7 sec

Max. speed                                        280 km/h (174.0 mph)

Fuel consumption                              14.9 l/100 km (combined, as per NEFZ)

                                                           18.1 mpg (combined)

Emissions                                           CO₂ 358 g/km (combined)

Pollutant class                                    EURO 4

Base Price                                         CNY 1,811,600