Porsche Cayenne News

  • edo porsche cayenne gts 013

    The idea of a high-performance SUV seems oxymoronic to some, but Porsche's Cayenne, especially the GTS, Turbo and Turbo S variants, go a long way to quell any doubt. With the extra power and aggressive setup performed by edo, the matter is pressed even further. Cranking out 450hp (331kW) and 391lb-ft (530Nm) of torque, the big SUV is capable of accelerating to 62mph (100km/h) in just 6.4 seconds, carrying on to 168mph (270km/h) - a truly terrifying speed in a typical SUV. To get this much out of the GTS, edo replaces the catalytic converters with high-flow units, adds performance air filter...

  • The Porsche Cayenne won its APEAL category
    Report: No decision made on Porsche diesel

    Rumors of Porsche adding a diesel powertrain to the Cayenne have been making the rounds for months, but with almost nothing in the way of official confirmation, and more than one official denial, the existence of an oil-burning Porsche will remain just speculation. Most reports have suggested that...

  • Evolution MotorSports Porsche Cayenne Turbo and GTS
    Evolution MotorSports Porsche Cayenne Turbo and GTS

    Earlier this week Evolution MotorSports announced the kick-off of its agreement with German supercar maker Gumpert as the sole U.S. assembly and testing arm for the Apollo. Now the company has revealed two new takes on the Porsche Cayenne Turbo and GTS, boosting power and performance with optional...

  • Porsche announces 2010 Cayenne S Transsyberia
    Porsche announces 2010 Cayenne S Transsyberia

    The Transsyberia rally is a grueling cross-country race that sees challengers travel more than 4,000 miles through Russia and Mongolia, crossing numerous public roads, gravel tracks, icy rivers and the Gobi desert. Porsche has been competing in the challenge for the past several years with slightly...

  • Porsche announces U.S. pricing for 2009 Cayenne
    Porsche announces U.S. pricing for 2009 Cayenne

    Just a few days ago word broke that Porsche would be rescinding its 'no diesels' policy for the 2010 Cayenne, and today the company has released pricing for the 2009 model. Small increases across the board reflect the weak U.S. dollar and rising materials costs, but are well within normal price...

  • Porsche testing Cayenne diesel ahead of 2009 launch
    Porsche testing Cayenne diesel ahead of 2009 launch

    Porsche has stated in the past it would not fit any diesel powerplants to its cars but with toughening fuel economy and emissions regulations looming in both the U.S. and Europe the sports carmaker may not have a choice. Industry experts are predicting Porsche will use an upgraded Audi V6...

  • Update: Porsche denies Cayenne U.S. production plans

    Update: Porsche has confirmed that it has no need to build its Cayenne SUV in North America and has no plans to do so at a later date. A spokesman for the carmaker has revealed that Porsche will be immune to the negative effects of a weak U.S. dollar though until 2013 due to hedging so has no reason to move its production. He also explained that Porsche outsources most of its components from suppliers based primarily in Europe. The original source, German newspaper Handelsblatt, said the Cayenne could share production at VW’s future U.S. plant. While production of the Cayenne is shared...

  • Porsche boosts power for Cayenne Turbo S
    Porsche boosts power for Cayenne Turbo S

    Porsche has updated its Cayenne range with the addition of the most powerful model yet, the 2009 model Turbo S powered by a 550hp (404kW) forced induction 4.8L V8 engine. The Turbo S’s enhanced performance relative to that of the regular Turbo model is due to its modified exhaust system and...

  • Video: Porsche Cayenne GTS vs BMW X5
    Video: Porsche Cayenne GTS vs BMW X5

    Big, brawny V8s, screaming tires and high-speed circuit driving. No, it's not a supercar showdown - it's...an SUV comparison? In the case of these two rather extraordinary SUVs, that's precisely what's on offer. Ride along with the gang at Fifth Gear as they test the two mega-SUVs back-to-back on...

  • Kicherer tuned Mercedes ML 420 CDI - quicker than a Porsche Cayenne S
    Kicherer tuned Mercedes ML 420 CDI - quicker than a Porsche Cayenne S

    German tuner Kicherer has turned its mad scientists onto Mercedes’ ML 420 CDI, increasing the SUV's horsepower and torque as well as altering the interior and exterior of the oil-burner. While the standard vehicle was no slouch in terms of output, the latest ICE tuning kit pumps up horsepower...

  • Porsche Cayenne GTS makes North American debut
    Porsche Cayenne GTS makes North American debut

    The world is already familiar with the Cayenne GTS, Porsche's sportiest SUV. But until this week, this prime example of Teutonic excess was unavailable to North Americans. Shown today at the Chicago Auto Show, the Cayenne GTS is kicking things off in America with a price tag of $69,300. That's...

  • Porsche builds 200,000th Cayenne SUV
    Porsche builds 200,000th Cayenne SUV

    The Porsche Cayenne has been criticized since its launch in the early part of the decade. Not because it was a particularly bad vehicle but mainly because of what it represented. Until the launch of the Cayenne, Porsche was all about building the fastest and best handling sports cars in the world...

  • Preview: 2010 Porsche Cayenne SUV

    When Porsche’s Cayenne first hit the scene, the company famous for building sports cars was criticized for selling out with the launch of an overweight SUV derived from mundane family haulers from sister-companies VW and Audi. Rumors soon emerged claiming Porsche would launch a smaller ultra-performance SUV to maintain its sporty image but CEO Wendelin Wiedeking quickly put those rumors to bed. Instead, it appears Porsche’s next-generation Cayenne will be that ‘smaller’ SUV. Due to arrive in late 2009, the new Cayenne is tipped to be based on Audi’s upcoming Q5...

  • 2008 Porsche Cayenne GTS Man
    Porsche Cayenne GTS: SUV Mixed With Sports Car

    The Cayenne Turbo is easily the fastest SUV on the planet but perhaps complaints that it sullied Porsche’s sporting image have caused the company to go even further and produce a model with technology straight from the 911. Dubbed the Cayenne GTS, this isn’t just a special edition with...

  • Porsche bringing Cayenne GTS to Frankfurt
    Porsche bringing Cayenne GTS to Frankfurt

    Porsche will unveil a new version of its Cayenne SUV called the GTS at next week’s Frankfurt Motor Show. Based on the Cayenne S, the new model will feature a 405hp (302kW) V8 engine, a lowered chassis and 21in wheels. Though the car’s output pales in comparison to the 520hp (389kW) of...

  • TechArt tuned Porsche Cayenne Magnum
    TechArt tuned Porsche Cayenne Magnum

    TechArt has released its latest Magnum upgrade for the facelifted Porsche Cayenne following the success it had with the original series based on the first Cayenne. More than 500 units of the Magnum were produced, spurring developers to create a new package for the facelifted model in time for a...

  • Hybrid Porsche Cayenne to average 26.8MPG
    Hybrid Porsche Cayenne to average 26.8MPG

    To reduce its carbon footprint and improve the fuel-economy of its some of its vehicles, Porsche is developing new hybrid technology with sister brand Volkswagen that’ll be available as an option on its next-gen Cayenne SUV and Panamera four-door coupe. The new Cayenne is scheduled for...

  • Drivers get acquainted with the Cayenne S Transsyberia
    Drivers get acquainted with the Cayenne S Transsyberia

    Porsche has produced a small production run of 26 Cayenne S Transsyberias at its Leipzig plant, two months ahead of the long-distance rally in which they'll compete. Scheduled to start the journey on August the 2nd, the drivers were given the chance to get acquainted with the 385hp SUVs during a...

  • Porsche Cayenne S Transsyberia 2007 rally challenge

    To demonstrate the prowess of its Cayenne for off-road use, Porsche has built 26 Transsyberia edition Cayenne S SUVs that it will be sending on a 6,200km trek across the roughs of Siberia. The journey will kick off in Moscow on the 2nd of August, crossing numerous public roads, gravel tracks, icy rivers and the Gobi desert, before finishing up at Ulaanbaatar in Mongolia on the 17th. The vehicles are based on the standard Cayenne S but feature slight modifications for long distance travel. Power remains at the same 385bhp (283kW) level from its 4.8L naturally aspirated V8, and designers have...

  • 2007 Geneva Auto Show Gallery Part 2
    2007 Geneva Auto Show Gallery Part 2

    Our second gallery from the Geneva auto show features cars such as the Mercedes C220 Bluetec concept, Opel Corsa OPC, new Porsche Cayenne, the chrome Toyota Auris, Ford Mondeo, the newly released Mazda 2, as well as the Toyota Hybrid X concept. We've also thrown in pictures of some of the lovely...

  • 2008 Porsche Cayenne
    Porsche Unveils 2008 Cayenne Facelift

    After revealing a teaser image of the new Cayenne on its website a couple of weeks back, Porsche has finally unveiled the vehicle. On the outside, the biggest difference is the new front end. The redesigned headlights and new bumper give the Cayenne a sleeker yet more aggressive look, while in the...

  • The Porsche Cayenne is Germany’s most wanted car
    The Porsche Cayenne is Germany’s most wanted car

    The most stolen car in Germany is the Porsche Cayenne, followed closely by another SUV, BMW’s 3.0L X5. That was the finding from a recent report from Germany’s ADAC Automobile Association. The report also concluded that the number of car thefts in Germany for the past year has also been...

  • Exclusive: The 2-door Porsche Cayenne
    Exclusive: The Two-Door Porsche Cayenne

    What do you get when you take a Porsche Cayenne Turbo S, chop off two doors, revamp most of the exterior, and create a luxurious new interior with the latest technology? The DC STAR, a concept vehicle created by Indian coachbuilders DC Design and available through custom order for around...

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