The Cayenne Diesel

Performance
The Cayenne Diesel is powered by a new 3.0-liter V6 turbo-diesel engine. Its turbocharger features Variable Turbine Geometry. The incoming exhaust gases drive a set of electronically variable turbine blades whose angle is continuously adjusted to ensure optimum performance under all engine loads. This results in an output of 240 hp and maximum torque of 406 lb-ft. The car accelerates from 0 to 160 mph in 7.2 seconds. Maximum torque is available between 1,750 and 2,500 rpm. Top track speed is 135 mph, while fuel consumption has been lowered.

Porsche Traction Management (PTM)

The Cayenne Diesel features a permanent all-wheel-drive system. During normal driving, it splits torque 60 percent to the rear wheels and 40 percent to the front. If one of the wheels is about to lose grip, the self-locking center differential transmits the torque to the axle offering the highest level of traction.Cayenne Diesel can also vary the distribution of engine torque to the rear wheels to help enhance steering precision and driving dynamic

Common Rail
On the Cayenne Diesel, direct fuel injection comes courtesy of a common-rail injection system. The fuel is injected at extremely high pressure so as to help distribute the air/fuel mixture for greater performance. And absent is the knocking noise typical of the diesels of the past. Knock is caused by abrupt combustion.

Tiptronic S

The outstanding feature of the new eight-speed Tiptronic S is a particularly wide ratio spread. First gear is designed for optimum acceleration when pulling away and greater performance when tackling ascents and towing loads on or off the road. Top speed is reached in 6th gear. The remaining upper gears are used to lower the revs at high speed, thereby enhancing fuel economy and occupant comfort. On the motorway in particular, driving at low revs will significantly reduce the noise level inside the vehicle.

In automatic mode, the driver can influence gearshifts on the Tiptronic S using the throttle and brakes alone. Tiptronic S automatically adapts the gearshift points for performance driving – equally, if a more defensive driving style is detected, the system selects a gearshift point that offers maximum fuel economy. Under heavy braking, Tiptronic S shifts down to maxi mise engine braking.

An electric pump is used to maintain the required pressure of the transmission fluid, e.g. to transmit high levels of torque at lower engine speeds.

The standard sports steering wheel in conjunction with Tiptronic S has two ergonomic switches for manual gear changes. One press forward with the thumb and Tiptronic S shifts up. One pull backwards with the index finger and Tiptronic S shifts down. Either the right or left-hand switch can be used.

Naturally, you can also change gear using the gear selector lever on the centre console.

Standard on the Cayenne S, Cayenne S Hybrid and Cayenne Turbo. Optional for the Cayenne.

Variable Turbine Geometry (VTG) 
The turbocharger in the Cayenne Diesel features Variable Turbine Geometry (VTG) which significantly increases the power and torque. The way it works is remarkable: The vanes of the turbine can adjust their angle electronically. To achieve optimal performance, the vanes that guide exhaust gases flowing from the engine automatically alter their angle depending on how fast the turbine is spinning and how much exhaust air is flowing.


Character
 Boasting outstanding performance and efficiency, the Cayenne Diesel is ideal for longer journeys – offering high levels of torque, while fuel consumption remains low.

Its new 3.0-liter V6 turbo-diesel engine is now more powerful and refined.The unit generates 240 hp and maximum torque of 406.lb-ft. The sprint to 60 mph requires just 7.2 seconds. Top track speed is 135 mph.

Direct fuel injection comes courtesy of a common rail direct injection system. The fuel is injected at extremely high pressure so as to help distribute the air/fuel mixture for greater performance.

The new turbocharger on the Cayenne Diesel features Variable Turbine Geometry. Combined with optimized 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 steering wheel. Transmitting 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) permanent all-wheel drive with self-locking center differential transmits the car’s power to all four wheels with optimum precision and control.